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When shopping for home theater surround sound speakers, some shoppers question if there is any difference between a home theater surround sound system and standard tower or bookshelf speakers. We’ll try to consider the basic differences in a brief fashion.

Just compare the size of small satellite speakers used in a home theater surround sound system with standard bookshelf speakers or tower speakers and you’ll get a clue as to why they were not created equal. In many ways, size does matter in the question of sound quality. The standard two-way bookshelf speakers and three-way floor mount speakers have a good\decent size woofer included in the speaker enclosure. Modern satellite speakers produce excellent quality mid and high frequencies but can’t produce that rich sounding bass we’ve grown accustomed to. This explains why all standard surround sound speaker systems require a good powered subwoofer to produce the bass frequencies.

Many music lovers realize they still want to enjoy their favorite CD as much as the lastest Blu-ray disc on their flat screen TV. The best way to do this is to expand upon basic home theater sound systems. Basic surround sound speakers which average anywhere from three to six inches across do do alright in producing high frequencies for movie sound tracks. You can upgrade the sound for music by replacing those front channels with bookshelf speakers. Old style bookshelf speakers can’t be beat for upgrading standard satellite speakers. While the key to having a successful surround sound 5.1 or 7.1 system is adding a good quality home theater subwoofer to the mix.

The basic and inexpensive home theater systems might serve you well for home theater. If investing in high end sound to recreate the live performance experience, you really should pay close attention to the quality of home speakers and components you select. Remember the old saying: “you get what you pay for.” This is especially true in the field of home audio speakers. Most are very happy with JBL bookshelf speakers in their home theater and home audio systems. In the majority of situations, you can make a good sounding home theater system sound great by upgrading those front channel speakers.

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It doesn’t matter if you are watching your favorite movie or driving home from work, the experience is made much more enjoyable by the rich sounding bass created by a good sound system. Of course there are several factors that contribute to a great sound system, but that most important sound quality is created by having the proper amplifiers and subwoofers.  The amplifier and subwoofer setup is what gives the listener the great listening experience of a home theater system or the effect of a live music presentation during their daily commute.

It is unfortunate that many shoppers will blow their budget on speakers but try to pinch their pennies when it comes to the amplifier or subwoofer or subwoofer enclosure in the case of a car installation. While many newer vehicles are equipped with what they call “Premium” sound systems today. Regardless of claims no original equipment audio components can offer the depth of bass provided by the correct amplifier and subwoofer installation.

Selecting the correct amplifiers and subwoofers for any installation can be a challenge. The correct amplifier will power all your speakers and will provide a more precise sound. Adding the right subwoofer will enable the listener to hear those lower frequencies that the smaller full range speakers cannot reproduce. The key to matching amplifiers and subwoofers is knowing and then matching the capabilities of the subwoofer. The shopper should do their homework and check out subwoofer reviews to see what others consider the best subwoofer for their sound system.

Of course, amplifiers and subwoofers are even more important to the sound quality of any home theater system as well. Some home theater enthusiasts will only consider the surround sound speaker system and only give a second thought to the home theater subwoofer.  In reality, the home theater subwoofer has a direct effect on the movie viewer’s enjoyment level. The deep bass originating from your subwoofer relates directly to viewing enjoyment. These home theater subwoofers are especially developed just for this type of experience. They are capable of reproducing the lowest of audible frequencies. Many a person has purchased an inexpensive home theater in-a-box only to be greatly disappointed in the quality of the subwoofer. Again, the buyer should do some research of his favorite brands before going out the door.