the Panasonic Home Theater System be the best bang for you buck . the only negative drawback to this system be that it be not to be use as a digital amplifier for external system - however it will do a single l\/r analog input no problem . so if you want to hook you television , hi-fi or game console , into this unit then it will have to be do via a analog line . this mean if you be look for a amplifier for several input from other sound source then this be NOT for you and at the price it be clear that the item be intend for limited purpose and be not a full blow digital in\/out sound system -lrb- be prepare to pay the $ 600 + mark for these type of system that be only for advanced system setup -rrb- . although no true digital input be achievable you can always choose a digital OUT to analog in cable as a addition . however when all say and do I have my ps2 and tv hook up to this box use analog connection and it be fine and work but really the heart of this package be in the dvd player 's quality and the SOUND . the item have 3 front speaker , 2 surround and a woofer . the sound be sublime for the price . the picture quality be well above average and the functionality be pretty outstanding . the system be simple to setup -lrb- take I 20 minute out of the box -rrb- and can play nearly every dvd disc format -lrb- include mp3 , cd-r , cd-rw -rrb- and have several sound format to choose from -lrb- dt , Dolby Digital , Dolby pro Logic , Dolby Surround and Stereo -rrb- . also each sound format have several variation for room shape and size . you can also adjust the level of each speaker individually . the unit then give you multiple option for screen size , playback type , picture quality etc. . in short there be nothing this player be miss except for maybe some advanced feature like zoom in on frame . if you be look for a out-of-box home dvd theater system then this be the package to get . the tower also look funky and the ejection system be beautiful . I would encourage those who be look for a good dvd system and who do not want to spend unreal sum of money to give this one a try . it be far from disappointing . pro : 1 -rrb- great sound and a very nice speaker system to boot . 2 -rrb- multiple sound format and disc type can be play back on the unit . 3 -rrb- the dvd player have multiple option to choose from . 4 -rrb- the quality of the dvd image beat the XBOX or PS2 any day . con : 1 -rrb- load up time take a few seconds . 2 -rrb- no true digital in\/out . however for some reason I prefer the design of the Panasonic SC-DM3 Home Theater System and think it might even be a little better .