we have be want to get a home theater audio system for some time so when we anniversary come around , we decide it be the perfect time to purchase one . I go online and do extensive research on different home theater option . we opt for a htib due to its cost and ease of installation\/use . since we already own both a dvd\/vcr combo unit as well as a dvd recorder , we do not want to purchase a htib with a include dvd player and in essesce , pay for another dvd . we narrow it down to the Sony ht-ddw760 and the Panasonic scht-05 . they be both good choice for a htib without a include dvd player . while the Sony ht-ddw760 have more input that its little brother ht-ddw660 , it still only have two digital input which have we lean towards the Panasonic . we go down to we local electronics store to listen to they . unfortunately , they only have the Panasonic hook up but it be enough to convince we . we purchase a scht-05 that evening . the setup be relatively simple . all of the speaker wire go into the subwoofer and out into the satellite . Panasonic set up many of they home theater system this way with the sub contain the amp for the whole system . then , there be a single proprietary cable that connect the slim silver receiver to the sub . several people recommend that you spend money to upgrade the speaker wire . we have some 14ga stranded speaker wire that we want to use . however , the connection slot for the speaker wire prove to small to use the 14ga . be aware of this if you want to use heavier wire than what be supply . we end up use the wire provide with the system . the three digital input be a huge draw for we to get this system and we have not be disappoint . there be two optical and one digital coaxial . we have purchase cable on eBay and it make hook up we a\/v component a breeze . there be also generous rca stereo input as well , if you component do not have digital audio out . we use the three digital input for we digital cable , dvd recorder , and dvd part of we dvd\/vcr combo unit . we then hook up the vcr via the stereo rca . there be four level of subwoofer output . it be very simple to change . while I know there be more powerful sub out there , the one include in this system rumble , shake and vibrate the house capably . also the speaker setup mode make it easy to ensure that the speaker be balance for you room . we have a open concept floorplan which mean that we living room area be quite large . the Panasonic scht-05 can amply fill the space with sound . the Dolby Digital and DTS decode be excellent . we still be shock at time to hear all the sound effect when we watch a dvd . it freak out we poor dog to hear sound come from so many direction . the system add immeasurably to the movie watch experience . you can fine tune the sound setting if need but we do not find it necessary . the Dolby ProLogic II work great . since so many program on cable\/satellite be in stereo , the plius convert two channel sound into surround . it make the system much more usable . in short , you can not go wrong with this system . while it do not have component video switching or similar high end feature , it do a excellent job of what it be design to do . the low cost and easy setup make it a perfect addition to any home that already own a dvd player . we could not be more please with we purchase .