this be really a nice system , but the one drawback be a huge one . there be no optical cable input . why Panasonic neglect to add this be a mystery . they also do not have a optical input on they higher end system . after purchase this system , I have to return it . if have a good system with adequate stereo sound be what you want , this would be a good purchase . if you be a audiophile look for a true surround sound theater experience , this system be NOT for you . I would recommend that you instead look at the 8 speaker ONKYO Home Theater System 7.1 hts780b . for around $ 50 - $ 100 more than this system you can get a state of the art 7.1 system . the Onkyo be 1000 watt and sound awesome . it will also give you a cut edge system that be actually ahead of the technology curve . it do not come with a integrate dvd player like the Panasonic , but you probably already have a dvd player anyway , right ?