Home Theater in a Box

If you want a great home theater system that's easy to set up and won't break the bank, then you should look into getting a Home Theater in a Box.  A Home Theater in a Box or HTIB is an all-in-one system that comes with a receiver that has a built-in or stand alone DVD player, a center channel, surround speakers and a subwoofer. These systems are ideal for smaller spaces like a den, bedroom, or dorm room.

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital enables digital surround sound that is far more dynamic, spacious and realistic. Many HTIB's Give you DVD capability and Dolby Digital decoding for less than the price of most separate component systems.

Format Playback
Most HTIB's will play just about any format CD or DVD. Different formats include DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, DVD-RAM. Most will even play MP3 and WMA CDs and digital picture CDs

Pros
   1. Easy and cost effective solution to home theater sound.
   2. Many systems even come with color-coded connection wires, and can be up and running in less than an hour.

Cons
   1. Choosing a HTIB won't let you tailor your system's power and capabilities to suit a larger space.
   2. Getting separate components allows you to satisfy your personal taste and to easily add on new ge