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(More customer reviews)The only reason this system does not get Five stars is because it does not decode DTS (no biggy right now but next year the next generation consoles will come out and ps2 and the next Nintendo console will be DTS exclusive, probably pro logic 2 as well). Also, when a dvd player is connected via RCA cables, the max volume gets loud enough, but you can't push it for more. I have not tried to hook up the dvd player via coaxial digital input, that may help with the volume level. Also, I have heard that by buying better speaker wire (like 16 gauge) can help you pump up the volume. I wouldnt recommend this for a living room. You need to spend at least 300 to get something loud enough for a larger room (buy a Yamaha, theyre awesome). However, for a bedroom or apartment or dorm room, this is pretty good. A nice feature with this unit is the ability to replace speaker wires and even speakers. Many cheaper systems (under 200) have wires built into the speakers such as the Sony 420 watt HDDw660's subwoofer. I should also note that on the most pwerful bass setting, this system thumps almost as well as my yamaha (but not quite). For a test dvd I typically use the following 3: 1)the beach sequence of Saving Private Ryan (every time an artillery shell drops on the beach, my subwoofer producers a nice loud boom, and the camera shakes...now to me, it's timed so perfectly it's almost as if my subwoofer booming is what is making the camera shake, nice touch here, even the expensive Sharp sdat1000 [500 list price] can't produce bass like this), 2) Black Hawk Down- rangers and delta entering 'the Mog'. It's awesome to hear "RPG!" being yelled then FEELING the bass from my sub. The end of this movie is also good for testing bass, go to the part where the Little Birds are doing their straffing runs all night long, its great, 3) The Eye- a little known Japanese horror movie that has the creepiest audio in any movie ever, forget the Ring; forget the Grudge. I use the part at the beginning with the old lady in the hallway saying 'im freezing', its pretty awesome on this surround system and its comparable to my yamaha (sorta). Bottom line, if you can live without DTS decoding, this is a good system for only around 150 or so.
I should note that this system just feels and looks well made, especially when compared to other cheaper systems. The speakers seem as if they are built well and have a nice weight to them, they dont feel cheap and plasticy. Even the receiver seems quality. It has oodles of inputs and outputs. All cheaper surround systems have to skimp somewhere. This RCA system only skimps on DTS decoding and max volume level (which should be rectified with larger wires). Most cheaper systems skimp on inputs/outputs and the quality of the speaker package (Sony, Sharp, etc.). I'd much rather have a system that lacks DTS and doesnt go to "blow my speakers" volume level.
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Experience your movies and music in exciting, 3-dimensional surround sound with RCA's RT2380BK home theater sound system in traditional hi-fi black. The system consists of an audio/video surround receiver, 4 compact satellite speakers, a center-channel speaker, and a 6.5-inch powered subwoofer. The front and rear left/right satellites are powered by 55 watts each, and the center speaker and subwoofer each receive a hefty 90 watts for clear, stable dialogue and strong, deep, floor-shaking bass.The system offers Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Pro Logic audio decoding so you can enjoy the full-bodied, discrete surround effects from Dolby Digital DVDs and your DPL-encoded VHS tapes. Dolby Pro Logic II processing actually generates spacious-sounding 5.1 mixes from any stereo (2-channel source), giving you the opportunity to hear your favorite music in surround sound.One each optical and coaxial digital-audio inputs are available for hooking up the surround output of your DVD player as well as a second component such as a CD player or minidisc player, and you also get 3 composite-video inputs, 2 S-video inputs, and a total of 6 stereo analog audio inputs and 2 outputs.A drift-free, digital FM/AM tuner offers 40 station presets so your favorite stations are never more than a button-push away. To fine tune your audio, the system offers preassigned equalization curves designated for Rock, Pop, Jazz, and Classical. The supplied remote control operates this system in addition to all RCA DVD players, TVs, VCRs, and satellite receivers.What's in the Box Surround amplifier, 4 satellite speakers, a center speaker, a powered subwoofer, a remote control (RCR311AB1), remote batteries, FM/AM antennas, a user's manual, all requisite cabling.
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