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Brand NameRCA
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- 80W surround system with five speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier
- Amplifier, audio jacks and controls are built into the subwoofer
- Compatible with DVD/CD players, computers, 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
- 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
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You’ll enjoy the deep bass and full sound of your music being played on the RT151 five-speaker home theater system by RCA. The 80 Watt surround sound system is compatible with DVD/CD players, computer and game consoles, satellite and cable boxes, and several TVs that have an audio output. Connect your iPod and other portable audio players using the line-in audio jack located in the front of the unit. The RT151 system consists of five speakers plus an amplifier/subwoofer that has built-in audio jacks and controls. Setup is easy with the color-coded setup system.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
87 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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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
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
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
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
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
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm using this as the sound system for a TV and CD/DVD player in a small room. It works great. The sound is excellent for my use and the ability to control the volume and other input levels is a big plus. Other sound systems that I looked at in the same price range did not have the remote. I've been using the RCA RT151 system for a couple of months with no problems.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Decent sound system for a small room at a great price
Of course, like most consumers, I was looking for the best possible sound system for the best possible price. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Corbs
Good Value
Easy to set up and great sound for the price! The remote is handy and easy to use. A real good value
Published 6 days ago by George M
review from me to you :]
For the price, it cant really be beat. I really like the sound quality you get from the speakers. Watching movies just became more epic!
Published 9 days ago by james jim sock
Worth every penny (for 2 weeks)
I was amazed how powerful this sounds once it is hooked up. The system is not top of the line by any means but for the price... WOW! Read more
Published 9 days ago by deadtoaster2
More than what you pay for.
The shipping for this system was very fast. The surround sound system itself works great. Although not truly 5. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Jriv
Second rate sound system
This definitely isn't a professional sound set up if youre looking for one.
It works alright for my and my friends playing music through our laptops, and i plug it into the TV... Read more
It works alright for my and my friends playing music through our laptops, and i plug it into the TV... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Custodida
rca rt151
Works great!!! I have a bigger living room its pretty open sounds great I have it connected to my cable box and my xbox 360 it sounds great speaker wire is just the right length. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mike
But everyone said set-up was easy....
I'm not knocking this system yet...it should be simple right?? Red to red, white to white...but it doesnt work! Help.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Amy
awesome system
this has been an awesome system in my apartment for the past year and a half. however,i thought my battery died because my remote stopped working after a year and a half. Read more
Published 2 months ago by dralutris
Good speakers for the money; but some downside
I use these speakers in my relatively small bedroom, and for a room that size this system is perfect. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Scott
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