Don't Overlook Sound

One of the things that could sometimes be overlooked with your home entertainment system is the surround sound system.  Everybody wants the big flat screed high definition television and the cool game console or Blu-ray player, but the sound is often left until the end.  Almost an afterthought really, and it should be something that is considered just as important as the television.  
When you think about it, you realize that the sound is just as big an element in the overall enjoyment of the experience.  How many times has the music set the mood of the scene of a movie you're watching?  Would the movie feel the same if the iconic opening credit music didn’t blast out of the speakers of that sci-fi movie that you love?  What if the General Lee blasted over a ravine and you didn’t hear that familiar tune as it flew through the air in slow motion?  
It would take away from the experience, and so what you want is something that could actually enhance the experience and a good surround sound system does just that.  There are a couple of things to think about  and keep in mind when you're looking at a surround sound system.  The first thing to decide is what kind of system you are going to get.  This is among the reasons the systems scare away some people, because they think that the set-up and use of the device is going to be just a little too complicated. 
You can get something that is overly complicated and will in all probability have to pay some professional to set it up and teach you how to use it.  But for most individuals, unless you want a real theater in your basement and you are going to sell popcorn to paying patrons, you isn't going to need to worry about that.  These systems can be as easy as plugging in just a couple of cords into the back of the television and then into the power outlet. 
What you need to keep in mind is just how much you want to get out of the system.  You can put together a professional looking and sounding system, but you can obtain a more simplified version that comes all in one box and is easy to set up and you do not lose much on the overall sound and quality.  The reality is, most people aren't going to even notice the difference between the two.