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RCA RT151 Home Theater System |  | Brand: RCA
Category: CE
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $47.99
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Seller: DigitalEtc
Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.8
Dimensions (in): 13.7 x 13.5 x 11.5
MPN: RT151
Model: RT151
UPC: 062118415107
EAN: 0062118415107
ASIN: B002PY7H3M
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| Features:
| • | 80W surround system with five speakers and amplifier/subwoofer | | • | Amplifier, audio jacks and controls are built into the subwoofer; two sets of RCA-type audio inputs on rear | | • | Compatible with DVD/CD players, computers and game consoles, satellite/cable boxes and most TVs | | • | Line-in audio jack on front - for iPod and other portable audio players | | • | Easy color-coded speaker setup |
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Product Description
The RT151 from RCA is a complete home theater sound system package. It features 80 watts of max power and includes a 5.1 speaker system. For great sound and a realistic moive experience, let the RT151 impress!
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Best Buy August 29, 2010
Rob
I didn't expect much from a $56 set of speakers... just needed to replace my 2.1 sound and figured i'd try a 5.1 set. I am amazed at the quality and sound it produces. here are my pro's and con's
Pros:
-inexpensive
-plenty of power
-3 channels two RCA in rear and a headphone jack in front for ipod
-independent mute and volume control for Front, Center, Rear, and Sub
-Regular speaker wire inputs in rear of sub, so you can use different speakers eventually.
-easy set up
-remote control
-decent sound for the price range
Cons:
-no areas to attach mounts to speakers, have to drill into them.
-no independent control for each speaker. front two are together and rear two are together.
-limited sub control(had to rearrange the equalizer on our tv to get more out of it)
-speaker wire could be longer but I just ordered more to extend it.
overall probably should be paying closer to $100 for this set
and at $56 it's a deal
Not the best but great for the money
I rate it my best buy so far of 2010
 Nice sound from a little box. August 23, 2010
Flknr.W (California)
I purchased this system in anticipation that it would be an improvement over the TV speakers. I was pleasantly surprised. As other reviewers have indicated, if you are looking for a true surround system, this is not the home theatre system for you. I have the Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX500 Theater System for the living room and would not expect the same sound from the RCA system. However I do find the rear speakers to be somewhat inadequate but I find it to be a minor flaw. I am happy with this purchase, it does what I wanted it to do. If you're looking to add some depth to your TV speakers, I highly recommend this system. For true surround it may cost you more.
Great system for a great price! August 22, 2010
Jenni (Bennington, VT)
I purchased this awhile back for my new Viore flatscreen TV on a serious budget. After hunting around EVERYWHERE I landed on this one and gave it a shot. Keep in mind, I'm using this in my bedroom and haven't used it outside of that but the quality is great! I hooked it up with an optional input cable through my Xbox360 and couldn't have asked for more! I have the speakers set up around my bed and on the table in front of it and it's perfect for what I was looking for. I'm not a tech guru but my boyfriend helped me put everything together and he's planning on getting one for his bedroom. It's not the killer, magnificent sound you will get with macho speakers but it's great for a secondary room or if you want the pleasure of surround sound without killing your decor. I've watched movies, animes, and played video games on it and so far it has done nothing but please! I have found that you need to adjust the sound according to what you're playing but from my experience with any kind of speaker is that's normal. It doesn't reset to baseline volume at least from what I can tell. My siblings and I watched the entire Inuyasha anime on it (160+ episodes) and each time we booted it up and popped it in, the sound was set the way I had left it the night before. (Once again, not a tech junkie! XD)
I definitely recommend this for both it's great price and great quality! This little system seriously delivers and I'm very happy with the choice I made for my new system!
Totally surpassed my expectations. Great system for apartment dwellers. August 13, 2010
B. Arnold
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I live in a one bedroom apartment and this system is as powerful as I'll ever need. I gambled on it because of the price, figuring it would probably suck, but hoping it would at least be a little better than my TV sound. I was wrong. It doesn't suck at all. It's actually pretty awesome. In fact it sounds almost as good as my ex-roommate's surround system which cost a couple hundred dollars more.
I was a little worried when I opened the box and saw how tiny all the speakers were, but they produce very big sound for their size. Anyone who wants thundering bass that will rattle the walls should definitely look elsewhere but if you are living in an apartment, this unit should be more than sufficient for your needs. It sounds absolutely great for what it is - a budget priced surround system.
I don't understand the people who have mentioned needing to augment these speakers with their TV sound. I think that they must have the speakers hooked up wrong or have the individual channels (front, center, sub-woofer and rear) turned down, so the master volume isn't giving them what they need. I can only turn the volume up about half-way before I start to worry about my neighbors, so I'm clearly getting something different out of my set-up. I don't think I'm just being overly courteous either - at full volume, with the doors closed, the system can be heard fairly easily from the courtyard/hallway outside of my apartment. With the standard settings, the rear channel is a little quiet for my taste, but since there is individual control for the different channels, it is very easy to adjust.
The biggest problem with the system is that there are only two composite inputs and one front facing "line-in" portable audio input. That means no HDMI, component or IR inputs and if you want to hook up more than two devices, you're going to need a separate switcher. The higher end inputs are not a big deal for me. I have already stated that I live in an apartment and must be courteous with my volume. HDMI, component, or IR would allow for much better fidelity with a system that really cranks, but with my personal needs in mind, the two composite inputs are just fine. Besides, how much do you expect for $56?
In summary; This system is amazing for the price. Perfect for apartments, dens, etc. There are some limitations and it may not be the right system for you if you are living in a big house, but it definitely exceeded what I expected to get from it.
+ Price. Can't be beat.
+ Compact size - perfect for an apartment
+ Good sound and pretty loud for such a compact system - again, perfect for small to mid-sized apartments.
+ Remote with individual channel controls. This is very handy and not available in the other units I saw in this price range.
+ Audio device port is a nice bonus
- Bass is less than thunderous
- Limited inputs
- Probably not appropriate for large rooms in large houses
 Maverick August 8, 2010
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0 out of 7 found this review helpful
This systom is a piese of crap,you turn it on it may or maynot work,very poor sound qulity, very small speckers and remote. Vol. is so low I have to turn up TV to hear it. I would not recamend this to any one. THANKS FOR READING MY REVIEW
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