It might sound overly simple, but there are many and varied differences between a 'Hi Fi' and 'Surround Sound' system.
Many customers believe, because it's is advertised as being 'the latest', that Home Theatre is the 'new' Hi Fi system.
This assumption can often get you a inferior sounding, hard to use and impractical solution. If you want to know more, please start with these links (above).
