A Surround Sound System is  essentially any system that consists of a HDTV, a media player (such as DVD or Blu-Ray), several speakers, and a receiver or control unit that drives the others.  The idea is to recreate the “cinema experience” at home: big picture, big sound.

Surround Sound Components
If you already have a surround-sound system, or are a  home audio aficionado, choosing components and mid and higher-end separate speakers are a fantastic way to take your experience to the next level and possibly even save you money. Cherry-picking your components and speakers allows you to tailor a home audio solution that meets your exact needs.

HTIB
The appeal of a complete home theater system—easy to set up, all-inclusive and ready to go—is obvious to all.  A  Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) is basicly a no guess work  5.1 (5 speaker) or 7.1 (7 speaker) prepackaged surround sound electronics system. It’s components are engineered to blend convenience with functionality. Combine it with your HDTV and you have quick and easy home theater setup at a moderate price.

• Single rectangular 2-way in-wall loudspeaker for custom installed sound systems
• Equipped with one 6.5-inch dynamic balance polymer composite driver with rubber surrounds
• Frequency response: 32Hz-20kHz
• Equipped with an aimable 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter with neodymium magnet
• Durable, moisture-resistant materials for safe use in kitchen, bath and sauna

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Polk Audio TC615i- Rectangular 2-way In-Wall Loudspeaker.Amazon.com Product Description
Polk Audio TC615i 2-Way In-Wall Loudspeakers are the performance alternative for custom installed sound systems. They give you total control over your built-in audio installation with superior sound, superior user controls and superior value. Handling up to 125 Watts of power, they’re crafted for use in locations that demand extreme durability because they feature mois… More >>
$79.99
Polk Audio TC615i Rectangular 2-Way 6.5-Inch In-Wall Loudspeaker

• Excellent stand-alone universal Blu-ray player and digital transport for Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, DVD-Audio, HDCD, CD, Kodak Picture CD, AVCHD, MKV, etc
• Full HD video featuring up to 1080p output resolution, DVD up-conversion, 1080p 24Hz mode for Blu-ray, and ¿Source Direct¿ mode to support external video processor
• High fidelity audio with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio onboard decoding and bitstream output, supporting up to 192kHz 24-bit 5.1ch and 96kHz 24-bit 7.1ch audio tracks
• Versatile audio connectivity including HDMI, 7.1ch analog, coaxial and optical digital outputs. Supports native DSD over HDMI for SACD playback
• Ultimate convenience including PAL/NTSC conversion, dual USB ports, fast disc load times, responsive remote control, and built-in 1GB storage for BonusView and BD-Live

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Overview : The BDP-80 is a full-featured universal Blu-ray Disc player that supports BD Profile 2.0 (BD-Live and BonusView), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), HDCD, CD and other popular media formats such as AVCHD, MKV video files, digital photos and music. Sharing the same decoder and similarly optimized firmware as OPPO’s award-winning BDP-83, the BDP-80 features fast disc load times, quick response to user operations, and robust audio and video contr… More >>
$289.99
OPPO BDP-80 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD and DVD-Audio

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For the best in speaker stand versatility choose the BLE Series Adjustable 33-3/4″ – 59″ H Surround Sound Speaker Stands by VTI. Truly great for speakers of any shape and size, these stands feature adjustable pillars for various heights and adjustable top plates for various speaker widths. These stands can be raised from 33-3/4” to a staggering 59” H, letting you create your ideal surround sound speaker placement. These stands come in sets of two and are availab… More >>

VTI BLE Series Adjustable 33-3/4″ – 59″ H Surround Sound Speaker Stand Pair, Black

• Plays All Region DVDs
• HDMI Output and Upconverting upto 720p/1080i/1080p
• USB Input is accessible
• Plays DVD-Audio, SACD
• Output: 5.1 channel

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Playback Discs DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/DVD-Audio/SACD/CD-R/-RW/DVD-R/-R DL/-RW (Video Mode, VR Mode W/CPRM)/DVD+R/+R DL/+RW (Video Mode) Twin-Wave Laser Pickup Yes Dual System (PAL/NTSC) Yes Compressed Video and Music Playback WMV Yes DivX Yes (Ultra) JPEG PhotoViewer Yes HD JPEG Yes MPEG-4 AAC Yes MP3 Yes WMA Yes PHOTO + MUSIC MIX (JPEG Slideshow with Music) Yes Audio Features DVD-Audio Compatibility Yes SACD Multi Compatibility Yes 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converter (6ch) Yes D… More >>
$111.29
Pioneer Dv610av-s Silver Multi Region Code Free Hdmi 1080p Upconverting DVD Player with SACD and DVD-Audio Playback

• The only surround sound system designed to act as a base platform for your flat-panel TV.
• Requires only one connecting cord.
• PhaseCue virtual surround system to give you rich, three-dimensional sound with movies or music.
• Designed to act as a base platform for most 26″ – 50″ flat-panel TVs
• “Tonally accurate sound and an astounding lack of modern technological trickery¿a purist’s speaker.¿ – Hartford Courant

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Only 3.5-inch high, the ZVOX Z-Base 550 home theater system can be placed beneath your flat-panel TV — so you can have surround sound without adding a lot of clutter to your room. Created by legendary speaker designer Winslow Burhoe (founder of EPI Loudspeakers and Burhoe Acoustics), the 550 sounds absolutely terrific, reproducing music and movie soundtracks with lifelike accuracy. Voices are crystal clear. Bass from the built-in subwoofer is tight and solid. And t… More >>
$399.00
ZVOX 550 Low-Profile Single-Cabinet Surround Sound System

• DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
• 5.8″ touchscreen with multi-angle adjustments
• plays MP3/WMA/AAC files recorded on CD and DVD
• built-in audio iPod control — Pioneer’s optional adapter required for viewing video content
• compatible with Pioneer Bluetooth adapter, satellite radio, HD Radio tuner, and CD changer

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Pioneer Avh-P3200Dvd In-Dash Double-Din 5.8-Inch Dvd Multimedia A/V Receiver… More >>
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Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD 5.8-Inch In-Dash Double-Din DVD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Multimedia A/V Receiver with iPod Control

• Heavy-duty ABS cabinets
• 5″ carbon-polypropylene woofer and a 1″ mylar dome tweeter
• 60-20,000 Hz frequency response
• 25 watts RMS/40 watts max power handling capability
• Two-year manufacturer’s warranty

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Excellent for Monitors or Surround Sound Applications5-Inch Carbon Poly Long Throw Woofer 40 oz. Magnet Structure 1-Inch High Compliance Composite Mylar TweeterCapacitor Crossover Network Bass Reflex Vent for Added Bass Response Heavy Duty ABS Construction Quick Connect/Disconnect Speaker Terminals Unique Spring Loaded Wall Mounting System Removable Wire Mesh Grill Power Range: 25 to 400 Watts Frequency Response: 35-22k Hz Impedance: 8 Ohms Vented Design for High … More >>
$41.12
Pyramid 4080 High Performance 400 Watt book case Speaker System with Monitor Style Bass Reflex

• HDMI out with 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p output
• Plays DVD Video, Video CD, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
• Plays MP3, WMA, WMV, MPEG-4, AAC, DivX
• Optical and Coaxial Digital Out
• Slow Motion DVD Playback (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16)

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In the fast-paced world of home entertainment, you are faced with a myriad of choices. More often than not, more choices than you really want to make. If you’re after a playback component that’s going to take care of your core entertainment needs DVD Video, music CDs, and your computer based music and video files then the DV-SP406 DVD/CD/MP3 player makes good sense. It actually goes a lot further by upscaling video sources to 1080p, for a one-cable HDMI digital conn… More >>
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Onkyo DV-SP406B Single Disc DVD Player

• Compatibility: iPod nano 3G
• Lightweight stereo speaker case for sharing your music anywhere
• Fits in your pocket, thanks to a fold-in stand and swivel speakers
• Rechargeable internal Lithium-Ion battery
• 90-day limited warranty

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Amazon.com Product Description Share music from your third-generation iPod nano anywhere, anytime with the iHM20B portable pocket stereo system from iHome. Swivel speakers and a fold-out stand make the system as portable as your nano–throw it in your pocket, and be on your way. Share music from your third-generation iPod nano anywhere, anytime. Click to enlarge. A sturdy, lightweight case keeps your iPod protected. Click to enlarge.</b… More >>
$5.93
iHome iHM20B Pocket Stereo System for iPod nano 3G