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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.

The difference between speakers in a home theater surround sound system and bookshelf speakers or tower speakers are quite evident when you just place them side by side. In many ways, size does matter in the question of sound quality. The larger stereo bookshelf speakers and three-way tower or floor 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. You’ll find that all standard surround sound speaker systems require a good powered subwoofer to produce those lows and the many sound effects from our DVD’s.

Music lovers will always want to enjoy their old favorite CD’s as well as the sound tracks from their new DVD. The answer is to build their own home audio system which can perform each task equally as well. 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. In addition to changing out the front two channels, you should add a home theater subwoofer if your surround sound system isn’t so equipped.

The standard 5.1 home theater systems might serve you well for home theater. If investing in high end sound for a home audio, you really should pay close attention to the quality of home speakers and components you select. Don’t forget the old saying: “you get what you pay for.” This is especially true in the field of home audio speakers. You will always do well if you consider Polk bookshelf speakers for a high quality sound from you home entertainment center. In the majority of situations, you can make a good sounding surround sound system sound great by upgrading those front channel speakers.