subject: Top Quality Loudspeakers [print this page] A home theater system is made up of many pieces and components. It's critical, if you want the full 'movie going' experience, that you invest in a surround sound system. While there are many pieces of equipment for the average home theater that can be purchased over time, surround sound is typically one component that needs to be purchased together if possible, at the very least it is wise to purchase the speakers as a set rather than mixing and matching quality and sounds.
The surround sound system is arguably the most important component of any good home theater system just as speakers are the most important component of the surround sound system. You can skimp on some aspects of quality in amplifiers, receivers, and even tuners but if you skimp on the quality of your speakers it will not matter how much of an investment you've made in everything else because the sound will be inferior.
People will define their movie going experience differently to the next person. For some, it is the smell of freshly popped popcorn that defines the experience and others find that the dark colors and the sweet smell of the syrup from the soda fountains is part of the experience (some things simply can't be imitated easily at home). There are many however, who find that sound is what sets the theater apart from home movie viewing and the one thing that keeps them coming back despite the interruptions provided by other patrons with cell phones, hungry children, or frequent trips to the restrooms.
Advances in technology can now help us to bring this same quality of sound into our homes. With decreasing prices due to increased competition, technological advances and supply and demand the movie going sound experience is now more affordable than ever. There is never too much to be said about how quickly the newness of electronics expires in order to be replaced by something newer and better next year. Remember when a DVD player cost well over $300 for a basic model. You can purchase them now for a mere $30 if you can find a decent sale and those models have more features than the originals. Transfer this phenomenon over to surround sound and you will find systems soon becoming very affordable.
Box systems are a popular item and we are already seeing major price drops on systems that are available today. These systems are no longer the domain of off brands generating some sales with low quality items. The boxed surround sound systems of today are carrying well-known names as their brands and providing some pretty stiff competition to those who aren't willing to offer the box sets when it comes to price.
Despite all the great bargains available it's wise not to use price as your major reason for purchasing. You will still need to have a listen to the systems before making a decision. Your system may not sound the same in your home as it does in the shop but you will still get an idea of the problems you may encounter which will save you both time and money in the long run.
