So you finally got the HDTV you wanted for the holidays, but now the sound seems a bit wimpy. Sure, you could always use the speakers on the TV itself, but that’s boring, and could definitely sound a lot better. The upgrade to Blu-ray might be a pain as well, you need to buy the expensive player, then start a new collection. What about your old DVDs? They also deserve a place in your home theater.

Yamaha has realized this and released its new Home Theater In a Box, the DVX-700. It features a 2.1 channel sound system that Yamaha claims creates a “360-degree sound stage.”

Though many Americans are obsessed with their home “theater-in-the-box” systems and many more are dying to have one, about half of these owners are not installing their rear-channel speakers. If you’re wondering why, it’s because of lack of technical expertise as well as aesthetic issues such as wire visibility.

This so-called “surroundaphobia” hinders the great home theater experience. The study conducted by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and CE manufacturers reveals that 74% of consumers prefer as few wires and connections as possible. Also, 34% said they wanted to improve the “visibility of wires” in their current system setups.