Can I build a home entertainment system for less than $1000?

Can I build a home entertainment system for less than $1000?

Jeff Colen (President, A Sharper Home, Inc.) gives expert video advice on: What one component should I not skimp on and why?; How are people using media in their homes?; What types of control systems are becoming popular? and more...

If you're looking to put together a system for under $1000, I would go with a component-based system. I would look to spend up to $400 or $500 on the receiver, the DVD and the remote control. Then I would spend an additional $400 or $500 on the speaker set. So roughly break down half and half between speakers and the AV receiver and source equipment. It's important to purchase good speakers, bottom line. If you want to have a great experience with your system, the better the speaker, the better the experience generally.