A home theater system is an exciting entertainment option that provides the consumer with an immersive viewing and listening experience. Your home theater system can be something as simple as 32-inch LCD TV and a home-theater-in-a-box system, or a sophisticated custom-built system with a video projector and in-wall speakers. However, there is a lot to consider in-between.

  A Home Theater Receiver usually combines the functions of three components:

  A radio tuner for AM/FM and, in some cases, HD (High Definition Radio), Internet Radio, or XM and/or Sirius Satellite Radio.

  A Preamplifier that switches and controls which audio and video source is selected (such as a DVD, VCR, CD player, etc...) and processes the incoming stereo or surround sound signals and distributes them to the correct amplifier channels and the subwoofer output. The preamp in an AV receiver can also route video signals coming from source components (such as a DVD player) and direct the video signal to the TV.

  A built-in Multi-channel amplifier (5.1, 6.1, 7.1, or more, channels) that sends the surround sound signals and power to the speaker system.

  The Home Theater/AV Surround Sound receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your home theater system.

  Such a setup provides more flexibility in switching out and/or upgrading the separate aspects of the home theater system as well as isolating any interference that is caused by having all these functions combined in a signal chassis and sharing the same power supply. For the average consumer, however, a good receiver will function just fine.

  Source Components:

  DVD Player - At a minimum, you need some type of DVD player for your home theater system. Two things to consider in a DVD player: Progressive Scan and Up scaling capability. This will ensure you get the best possible image from your DVDs.

  Antenna/Cable/Satellite - Also, you need to decide how you will receive your primary television programming: Antenna, Cable, or Satellite. If you opt to subscribe to a Cable or Satellite Service, you might also consider combining that service with a DVR. DVRs provide a way to record your TV programs on a Hard Drive, rather than disc or tape.

  Internet - Finally, another home theater source option is the Internet. If you have high-speed internet access, you can stream both music and movies, without having to buy a DVD or Blu-ray Disc. An increasing number of Blu-ray Disc players and TVs have the ability to connect the internet for this purpose, but there are also external boxes, referred to as Media Streamers that provide this option as well, and they are very affordable.

  Connections:

  You can't have a home theater system unless everything is connected; whether you buy basic connection cables and speaker wire or the really high-end stuff. The main things to consider is to use the right type, right length, and to connect everything correctly. Some connections are color coded - make sure the colors on the cable ends match the connections on your components - this makes life a lot easier.

  There you have it, the basic elements of a home theater system. There is no home theater system that is exactly like another, everyone has different rooms, budgets, brand preferences, and decorative tastes when it comes to home theater. The key thing is to keep the basic elements of a well-balanced home theater in mind while assembling it according to your own needs and tastes.

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