if you want to jump into home theater in one simple purchase , this be the system for you . the separate component work beautifully together and also allow for future upgrade should you ever choose . but it be unlikely that you 'll outgrow this package anytime soon . it pack a whooping 600watt ... 5x100w for the satellite speaker and a 100w power subwoofer that be absolutely potent ! it fill a large room very well -lrb- 16 ` x16 ' -rrb- , with power to spare . -lrb- it be all about the speaker placement . -rrb- it play well loudly , but moderate level sound the best . the dvd\/cd player hold five disk and offer component hook up . -lrb- if available on you television . -rrb- the box only include the composite video cable however . buy a component cable will set you back another 50 dollar , but worth the price . the dvd player produce crisp picture and include plenty of bell and whistle . the receiver have twelve preset surround sound mode include DTS\/Dolby Digital\/Pro Logic\/Logic 7\/etc . Plays CD\/CD-RW\/VCD \/ dvd , but not cd-r\/mp3 . delay capability and adjustable output level allow you to adjust for vary speaker placement within the room . speak of speaker , these little satellite be virtually invisible ... only 4.5 inch in height . but pair with the subwoofer , they produce excellent sound . the drawback ? the remote can be confusing and uncomfortable for big hand to handle and the separate component be huge . -lrb- roughly 17wx17dx12h when stack . -rrb- word of advice ... check out JBL 's website for a list of they licensed internet dealer and check out they price first . a product warranty will not be honor if you purchase any jbl product from a unlicensed distributor .