Unlike the old TVs of our youth, today's audio-visual center (wonderful term, isn't it!) is a far more complex setup. Complex does not have to mean non-understandable. The AV center of today is called upon to do far more than tune in The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday evening! (Man am I showing my  age here!) The AV Center or Home Theater is usually called upon to present theater quality movies, TV shows that sound like you are in the studio, CD Music, record and playback movies, laser disks and DVDs. Yes, the home audio visual center of today is a long way from the old TV. These sections will go into what components are typically found in our living rooms today and how to get the most out of their performance.