this be my very first surround sound system and it be still go strong . it be a nice look system with decent sound . I knock off one star because of how obtrusive it be . it be best suit for a dedicated theater room and do not go well with small space . of course you have all the wiring to deal with , but at least you can purchase a wireless receiver for the rear speaker if you so desire . the control let 's you change the channel on you tv and turn it off and on . regard sound quality , it be a nice sound , base heavy . I currently own a bose cinemate system . compare , you can see how i would now feel how cumbersome this unit be . for the price , i would still recommend this panasonic system .