when I start look for a surround sound system for my home theater setup I have some specific thing I be look for and this system above all other fit the bill . I will start by say that I be not a audiophile yet I do my research and know what I want . although I would prefer a Denon receiver and quality speaker I be look to spend under $ 300 for the whole setup as I have just throw down a lot for my tv and PS3 . I want a receiver that would tackle the task of integrate all of my hdmus component as well as offer a option to connect my ipod directly without the addition of a computer . with the digital media port and three HDMI in port I can connect my dvr , PS3 , and my media server without a separate switch . setup be easy and from the time fedex drop off the unit until I be watch a movie be like forty minute . -lrb- that include mount the speaker on wall mount -rrb- the room that I place it in be 14 ` x17 .5 ' and the sound be awesome for the price . I will note that I step up to monster speaker cable with twisted pair to eliminate rf interference . once the system be calibrate I be able to just use the receiver remote as I have all Sony Bravia component . the only addition that I do not think of at first be hook my laptop up to the tv require a optical cable to the receiver to stream audio in digital codec . a trip to BestBuy solve that problem and although I would prefer that the HDMI out to the tv would send datum back to the receiver I do not mind buy the extra cable . if I have to complain I would start by say that this receiver do not accept all BlueRay digital audio codec so you must properly configure you component to adjust for this . I would detail exactly what I be refer to but other review have do so and its honestly not that big of a deal . bottom line ... for less than $ 300 buck you will not find a similarly equip receiver and speaker package with 1000 watt and so many connection option . if you be look to upgrade from a older analog setup or this be you first foray into digital audio it be the only one to consider .