Building a home cinema from separates means selecting each core component individually, rather than relying on an all-in-one soundbar or basic system to handle everything. This approach gives you far greater control over sound quality, expandability and how the system grows with you over time, since each component can be chosen - and later upgraded - specifically for its role.

At the centre of most separates-based home cinema systems sits either an AV receiver, which combines surround sound processing with built-in amplification, or an AV processor paired with dedicated power amplifiers for greater headroom and flexibility with larger speaker setups. A quality Blu-ray or DVD player remains an essential source for anyone who wants the very best picture and sound quality from physical media, offering a level of detail and reliability that streaming alone doesn't always match.

Our separates range covers every one of these core building blocks, so whether you're assembling your first proper home cinema system or upgrading an existing one piece by piece, you'll find the right component here.