Speakers labeled as 'component' speakers usually have a separate tweeter and woofer (ie. the tweeter is not mounted in the center of the cone). The generally do have some sort of cross over that comes with the package. Generally component sets are hi...
Coaxial speakers do have a measurably broader sound dispersion and in theory they should have better sound. The only problem I have is that the speakers that sound best to me are component speakers. I wouldn't let any one else tell me which speakers ...
Man, listen to me. Home theater in a box isn't that great of a deal. The main units are usually not good DVD players OR recievers and amplifiers. They typically don't have the proper connections that a person with state-of-the-art HD components needs...