These box systems will normally include a complete speaker system consisting of one subwoofer, at least five speakers, but in some cases up to seven additional speakers, a receiver/media player component, a remote and all the necessary cable connections.
These prepackaged systems are easy to set up and the prices can range from as little as $150 and can top out in the few thousand dollars range.
The other option in home theater surround sound systems is to piece together your own system.
Most people who are avid about home theater will often go this route.
The main component of these systems is the receiver.
While the prices on the top-flight receivers can be rather high, normally a good quality receiver can cost anywhere from $200 to $600.
The second feature that you will want to focus on is speakers.
Once again, the highest quality speakers will cost a lot; but there are very affordable speakers that will grant you excellent sound and not cause you to miss a few house payments.
People are often convinced that having excellent quality sound for home theater surround sound systems will cost them a small fortune, and while you can spend as much as you want, you do not have to break the bank to have a system that can dazzle you.
Whether you decide to get a box system, or you decide to piece together your own customized system, you can have all the quality you can handle with a price tag that your bank account can.