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Now it seems that more people today then ever before have an interest in getting the best home theater system possible in their home or apartment. The most often asked questions is “what exactly is needed to have a home theater?

Actually the standard home theater consists of about three standard components. Ranked in normal order of importance, you may say that anybody wanting to experience the minimal home theater experience should have a good sized video display, a digital surround sound system and a DVD player. Of course the best home theater system for any individual depends upon their specific needs, available space and budget.

The DVD player will function as your video source so taking into consideration today’s products, it could be foolish not to obtain a high-quality Blu-ray dvd player. Most buyers will go with a HD capable tv at the very least, so choosing the Blu-ray player ensures you that you’ll have access to all the newest movie releases. Dependant on your budget, one may well look at one of many new DVD players capable of playing 3D Blu-ray Discs in 1080p if you have a 3D-ready HDTV in your sights. At the time of this writing, the Samsung BD-C6900, Sony BDP-S570, Sony BDP-BX57, Panasonic DMP-BDT350, LG BX580, and Samsung BD-C5900 3-D Blu-ray disc players are generally very popular. If you opt for more affordable products, just be sure your chosen component has progressive scan capability and has a component video output. Actually for anyone on a restricted budget, a complete home theater in-a-box could be the ideal solution.

At one time once you mentioned a complete home theater in-a-box, one typically thought of cheap worthless junk. These days that is far from the truth. A number of high-end theater in-a-box systems are the Yamaha YHT-591BL, LG LHB953, Yamaha YHT-390BL, LG LHB977, and the Onkyo HT-S5200 7.1 system. I’ve noted some excellent deals on a Onkyo home theater system. Purchasing a home theater in-a-box allows an uncomplicated purchase and all the buyer has to add is a HDTV.

The next element of any home theater system is a Digital Surround Sound System or the home theater speaker systems. If you buy a component Blu-ray dvd play, you’ll need a quality sound system including satellite speakers and a receiver. The usual surround sound system will be a 5.1 system meaning it features a center stage speaker, four satellite speakers and a subwoofer. If space will allow, a 7.1 surround sound system adds another two satellite speakers for an even more theater-like experience. When shopping for a receiver, be aware you can get yourself lost in the many options such as 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, video switching, HD and more. In case you are not prepared to do some groundwork at this time, it would be a good move to think about those high-end theater in-a-box packages mentioned earlier. If you’re determined to go the component route, you’ll find outstanding video receivers such as the Sony STR-DN1000 7.1, Sony STR-DG520 5.1, Sony STR-DH510 5.1, Pioneer VSX-1020-K, and the Pioneer VSX-920-k.

The last, but most important part of any home theater will be your video display. If you are on a restricted budget, you will find some excellent buys in regular 32″ TVs. However think about the weight of that size TV before you accept anything but a thin flatscreen. The best option however will likely be a LCD or plasma TV in the 46″ to 50″ range for family viewing. Nowadays most of these have also come down considerably in price. A few popular and affordable models are the Samsung LN40C630, Samsung LN46C630, LG 32LD450, VIZIO VA370M, LG 42LH40, Panasonic TC-P42S2, Sharp AQUOS LC32LE700UN, and Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-40S5100. When looking for a flat screen TV, think of how you’ll use the TV. Today they come with a number of things from internet connections and wireless access to home networks. However you should get a model providing 1080p and 120Hz refresh rate if you ever view a lot of action sports. Needless to say you could truly move to the top quality and consider the new 3-D TVs on the market also. You will find some good offers on the Samsung UN55C7000 and Samsung UN55C8000 if you buy their 3-D DVD player at the same time. Besides the the flat screens, a few home theater builders will go with a video projector or a rear-projection TV. Of course the video projectors require the largest amount of space plus the extra cost and installation of a screen.

Considering your choices in home theater systems, you’ll find that you’ll be able to incorporate some degree of movie theater experience no matter what your available space and budget.