Convenience or performance, which would you choose?
You're thinking about home theater. To get a real movie theater experience in your living room, a DVD player and your dinky TV speakers just aren't gonna cut it. You need a home theater audio system. There are two ways to get a home theater audio system: "all-in-one" systems, or separate components (DVD player, multichannel receiver, etc.).
Here's a quick comparison to help you choose what's best for you.