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These all-in-one systems aren’t for everyone so make sure when you are selecting one that you get the Home Theater In A Box features that suit your needs. Following are the common features found in home theater systems along with its brief decriptions:

Receiver - receivers tend to be more basic than standalone models. It usually includes Dolby Digital and DTS decoders for handling the surround-sound track when playing a DVD.

Controls - Look for a front panel with displays and controls grouped by function and labeled clearly. Remote controls are most useful when they have clear labels and different-shaped, color-coded buttons grouped by function.

Speakers - home theater systems come with five to seven speakers–two front, one center, two to four surround speakers for the rear–that have been matched for sound, plus a subwoofer.

Connections - are critical, because the receiver in a home theater system is often the hub of your home-entertainment setup.Here you put whatever it is you like to link to your system either audio, video, etc

Other Connections - may include iPod docks, MP3 mini-jack and a USB Port to enhance your home system experience.

Radio Capabilities - Most receivers have about 20 or more presets that you can use for AM and FM stations.

Audio and Other features - this features include preset equalizers, sleep timer, and bass boost sound.

DVD Features - Most models have track programmability (more useful for playing CDs than DVDs), track repeat, and disc repeat.