Film scores can serve many functions. They can amplify a certain mood or feeling, show foreshadowing, and move us emotionally—and they can do these things even better when they’re played through top rated home theater speaker systems from Southwest Audio Visual! Just one listen to these five classic film scores and you’ll be convinced you have the best home theater systems in San Diego!

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Fewer scores are more iconic than John Williams’s opening theme for the Star Wars saga, but Empire manages to beat the other films due to its introduction of the instantly-memorable “Imperial March.” This is Williams at his best—home theater systems only make that more apparent.

Dr. No (1962)

The best home theater sound systems deserve to be tested to their full potential, and Dr. No provides quite the test. What’s become known as the quintessential “James Bond theme” is among the most replicated (and parodied) pieces of music around. The theme is both seductive and explosive at times—just like the life of the professional spy.

A Summer Place (1959)

It’s likely you’ve heard the theme for A Summer Place even if you’ve never seen the film, and its romantic theme is even more effective on the best home theater sound systems. For an experience that’s just the best, home theater sound system’s speakers should be turned up and the lights turned low.

The Pink Panther (1963)

Henry Mancini’s expertly-crafted theme sneaks along in a jazzy, fun style with just the right mix of mystery and whimsical promise. You’ll feel quite the classy cat when you’re swinging to this theme playing from your top rated home theater system’s speakers.

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly (1966)

Possibly the most recognizable piece of film music ever created, composer Ennio Morricone perfectly captures the gritty, tension-filled world of The Man with No Name and his best pals. Play it loud and proud—the best Western of all time deserves the best home theater systems.