The ultimate idea behind the home theater systems is to provide high quality picture and sound in your home. The basic components that you would need to set up your home theater system are a quality TV, sound system, and DVD player. Surround sound systems take you closer to the real theater experience. These basic components are quite inexpensive. Large, flat screen High Definition Television (HDTV) units can enhance picture quality with their high resolution. Your home theater systems can be customized further by including other components too. You must outline your ideas beforehand. You must be sure about the rooms in which you want the theater effect to be experienced. Your home theater system can be designed accordingly. More on components of a home theater system.