I do not recommend using a home theater system as a source of playing cd's or music. The sound on home theaters are used to channel into separate speakers...hence the word surround sound. With music the sound needs to be channeled directly through the speaker and NOT seperated. You can buy a nice reciever for your home theater, but spend the extra money and get a nice pair of floor standing speakers for your music. Sony has a great line of speakers and receivers that can diversify your options.