When connecting surround sound components together which connections do you use?

I'm looking to setup a decent surround sound system with a Sony HTIB DAVHDZ273 and a Sony A/V Receiver?

• I have a target gift card. So I have to use it at Target obviously. This system was the one that made the most sense to purchase, and with the size of my living room, was also the best. It's not big and powerful, but seems as if it'd be enough. However, I'm looking to hook up an Xbox 360 via Component, A Wii via Component, a DVD player via HDMI (not the one that comes with it, I have a better Upconverting player), a cable box with HDMI and an original Xbox via composite. If I purchase the receiver mentioned below, is that enough wattage to power the speakers? I'm hoping the subwoofer is powered on it's own. And if it is, I believe the receiver will be enough. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Sony Home Theater System - (DAVHDZ273) * DVD Home Theater System * 850 Watts Per Second * Audio Features: Dolby Pro Logic II for Multi-Channel Surround, DTS Decoder for High Fidelity and Better Sound, Dolby Pro Logic Decoder * 5 Speakers * Speaker Type: 1-Way * Features: Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (Mic Included) * Inputs: HDMI * Subwoofer System Power: 140 watts * Dimensions: 22.32 x 18.78 x 17.04 " Sony - 500W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver Model: STRDG520 Product Features * Digital Cinema Sound technology with 12 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) soundfields, including cinema, music, auto format decoding and 2-channel fields, for excellent audio purity * Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function uses a microphone to determine room acoustics and adjust for speaker connections, distances from listening position and sound pressure levels for improved audio quality * Multiple surround sound decoders built in. Learn more about surround sound home theater * 500W total power: 100W x 5 @ 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.09% THD * Surround sound decoders: Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, Pro Logic II and DTS * A/V Sync function matches movements to sound for reduced audio delays * HDMI pass-through capability for connection of your HD components to your HDTV; accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signals via HDMI * AM/FM tuner with 60 station presets (30 AM, 30 FM) * Inputs: 2 HDMI, 2 HD component A/V, 2 composite video, 2 optical audio, 1 coaxial digital audio, 4 RCA audio * Outputs: 1 composite video, 1 subwoofer, 1 HDMI, 1 HD component A/V * Includes remote I know there is better out there, but like I said, I'm kind of restricted to buying things from target because of the gift card. Although they don't sell the receiver at target, I am still willing to purchase that from my own pocket. Thanks!

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  Well in your budget range if you can find an Onkyo system they are better, but if you feel it's good enough I guess I can live with it. Some of us love audio and wouldn't be caught dead buying that system. Doesn't target sell food? So I would live off the target card and spend food money on some great towers and a receiver. But for you it's probably fine. Just as long as you aren't buying Bose I won't balk too much. FYI those go for sub 200 dollars on ebay.