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We like having work done for us. This is one
of the reasons the all-in-one home theater systems, often referred
to as home theaters in boxes are so popular. They reduce effort
and confusion by bundling together the basics needed for a
home theater system.
In its most basic sense, a
home theater involves a television, receiver/amplifier,
speakers and a means of playing recorded
media. Those with larger budgets and more lofty goals may also
set aside a full room of a home for the home theater, including
special lighting, highly comfortable seating and other extras.
However, before one can run, they are usually required to learn
to walk. Those who are only now taking their first home theater
steps may want to consider an all-in-one home theater package.
These
boxed systems involve a set of speakers, a receiver capable
of pushing surround sound and a DVD player. They generally
do not include a television or monitor. One can use their
own television or buy one separately. A twenty-seven inch television
is usually considered a reasonable size for home theater beginners.
A
chief advantage of all-in-one systems is the lower prices. Many of these systems cost fewer than two hundred dollars and
they can be a great deal when one thinks about all you get.
These systems have made home theaters more accessible to those
who may not be particularly wealthy.
The all-in-one home theater systems are designed with non-experts
in mind. They assemble and install very easily and anyone capable
of interpreting a simply installation manual can have their
system up and running in a hurry.
They
are also a convenient item. There is no need to shop
about for separate pieces or to worry about getting all the
requisite cabling or connectors. Everything is included in
the one box in which everything comes. They are a simple, one
transaction means of creating a home theater with a minimum
of effort required between purchase and sitting down to watch
one’s favorite movie.
Space
is an important issue when setting up a home theater.
If you don’t have a lot of room, a home theater in a box is
just what you need. They are really compact and don’t take
up a lot of space, which is perfect for setting up a home theater
in a room designated for something else, such as the family
room.
These affordable home theater systems, however, do have some
negative characteristics. Their quality is generally not up
to par with the kinds of components one can purchase separately.
Those who tend to be very sound conscious may be disappointed
by all-in-one home theater systems.
These
systems also lack versatility. They are designed for
watching movies using the included DVD player. You can use
them as stereos for DVDs in many cases, but they are not true
stereo systems. They are generally very limited with respect
to carrying additional inputs or outputs, too. They are, simply,
limited systems.
Al-in-one solutions also risk complete system shut down in
the event of one problem. A single broken cable or one problem
with the receiver can render the rest of the set virtually
useless. One cannot simply replace on part of the system. It
is generally an all or nothing proposition. The lack of flexibility
can be frustrating for some. If you necessitate a full-featured
home entertainment system that can continue to grow with technology
and your interests, these cheaper systems may be a bad investment.
When deciding if an all-in-one solution can work, ones needs
must be kept in mind. One must simply know what they want the
end result of their home theater experience to be. For some,
this will lead to an inexpensive purchase. For others, it will
produce a need to buy more expensive and higher quality components.
If you are looking for a very simple and inexpensive means
of trying out the home theater experience in a limited space,
however, all-in-one systems may be the perfect way of doing
just that.
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