The Bose LifeStyle system: a complete system that comes in just a single box. It offers good distribution and excellent sound quality. For between $2500 to $4500, it’s easy to integrate and allows you to adjust your setup for all kinds of interior environments. And, you can even keep your setup when you finally move from the condo to a larger residence with a room dedicated to your home theatre system…. (Finally!)

Another option that’s in the same price range but perhaps a little bit more sophisticated is the 5.1 Kit with Paradigm Atom Monitors + CC-190 centre and B&W ASW-608 “subwoofer”. Its the perfect solution for cinema lovers because this ensemble delivers nothing short of a dynamic and explosive sound! With 2 pairs of speakers that can be set up either on stands or mounted on the wall, a centre channel from the same company and a B&W subwoofer you preserve the aesthetic of your interior design, all the while enabling you to take full advantage of your setup. To complement this system, I’d recommend the Denon AVR-2808 amplifier. (The whole ensemble comes out to be about $3000.)

You could also opt for Focal/JmLab “Dome” speakers, capable of offering incredible sonic power. We’ve already talked about them before in this blog – their sound quality is exceptional. If you connect a home theatre amplifier/receiver from ROTEL (the RSX 1057 for instance) with these speakers, you’ll have quite the experience! With a slick, aesthetically pleasing look, this solution is a little more expensive than the first two: about $4000. It’s the best value for the money in its class.

But for cinema enthusiasts ready to invest in a 5-star system, there’s even better options ……