Whats a good home theater surround sound system to get?

SONY WIRELESS IS THE BEST SOUND QUALITY......YOU CAN PURCHASE A SONY SURROND SOUND FROM BEST BY FOR ABOUT 500.00...MY OPINON ITS THE BEST

Panasonic SC-BT235 feature allows receiving audio signals from the TV on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input.

Any of those home theater in a box are not worth the money. They are not flexible in adding anything to them or upgrading, when one item fails the whole system has to be replaced. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice many problems with those home theater in a box. The only system that I would recommend is the Onkyo HT-S3400, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. Keep in mind that the 7.1 are available also, but there are very few blu ray disc movies that have the 7.1 audio. Demo the system at any Fry's Electronic with your own source of music. You can add or upgrade with this system and the cost is under $400. Hope this will help you out.

Some of this will depend on what your budget is, as well as whether you are looking for a 5.1 system or a 7.1 system. First of all, avoid Sony and Bose. Both are overpriced for what they offer, though Bose is worse in that failing. Next, pick a good AV receiver, and match it up with a good brand of matched speakers. You can go on Am*zon.com, and do some hunting, good quality 5.1 receivers start around $200, with more money usually meaning more features, such as 3D capability, and so on. A good thing about looking on Amazon, even if you buy elsewhere, is that the customer reviews on Am*zon are very useful. Good brands are Pioneer, Onkyo, Yamaha for the receivers, and Infinity, Polk, Klipsch, and such for the speakers. A good low costs 5.1 speaker system would be the Polk 6750, which is currently available from Newegg for $200. Couple that with a Denon AVR 391, also $200 from Am*zon, and so, for $400, you have a good 5.1 system. A good upconverting DVD player can be had for as little as $50, and for a few bucks more, you can get one that is region free, if the mood to order British or Japanese discs hit you. Some good speaker wire can cost around $20-$30, depending how far apart your speakers will be, and then a couple of HDMI cables, also can be found on Am*zon for under $5 each. Happy hunting.

You're going to have to tell us a budget. Prices range from a few hundred dollars for basically junk to just about an infinite amount of money for a custom system that will out perform the best I-Max theatres by 1000 times. Just in general, stay away from "system" or HTiB all in one systems. Buy the components separately from different companies. No one company makes the best everything. For example electronics companies like Sony, Pioneer etc make horrible speakers. Buy the speakers from a company that specializes in speakers and stay away from Bose. Update your question with more information on your budget, room size, system performance expectations etc. mk

The better entry-level (about $300) 5.1 surround receivers are from Yamaha, Onkyo, and Denon. Pioneer and Kenwood are also good, but not as good as the three above in the low-end range. Avoid Sony audio products. Sony makes the best video products and that's what they specialize in. But, their audio products are so-so. It's just that people often like to have all one manufacturer for their whole system. I prefer to get the best brand based on what the equipment is. They're all compatible. For speakers, I always recommend Klipsch. I'm running a Klipsch Quintet (front right/left, center, rear right/left) surround system with a Klipsch SW-10 powered 10-inch subwoofer with an entry-level Yamaha 5.1 receiver, and it sounds great. But, asking what speakers sound best is like asking what kind of wine is the best. You have to listen for yourself and determine what sounds best to you. I just know that I've never heard a Klipsch speaker I didn't like.

I think a good home theatre system is two full spectrum speakers, a quality amp, a DAC and a high bit recording of all music 256kb or higher. Translation, Wharfedale speakers, old School rebuild of EPI (Epicure) Speakers, NAD amp and Peachtree DAC. The Peachtree DAC will improve bit rate maximizing quality sound. Get speaker stands to elevate speakers from floor. Another option for an amp is McIntosh tube amplifier, it is outstanding in every regard making all other parts and pieces perform at their best. Please look into this and you will be very happy. Best.