If convenience and aesthetics are not overriding concerns, experts say that
you can almost certainly get better sound and more flexibility at a lower
cost by opting for a traditional surround-sound system that includes a separate
home-theater receiver and five to seven or more speakers, plus a subwoofer.
These types of surround-sound systems can be assembled yourself by purchasing
a home-theater receiver and speaker system, or you can choose a home theater
in a box (HTIB) kit that includes everything you need, including, in some
cases, a Blu-ray player. ConsumerSearch covers home-theater receivers,
Crutchfield, a retailer of electronics products, offers a good selection of how-to articles on their website, including "Sound Bars: How to Choose a Single-Speaker Solution," by Loren Barstow.
Manufacturer websites are also a good source for technical specifications and other information:
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