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The RCA RTS202 is a 3.1 channel soundbar home theater system that is suitable for small to medium-sized rooms. The system features Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to produce multi-channel sound from the soundbar and subwoofer. It offers a total system power of 200-watts and a frequency response of 160Hz to 20kHz. The RTS202 includes a progressive scan DVD player with multi-format playback to give it support for rewritable discs, VCD, SVCD, MP3, and WMA files. The DVD player features an AM/FM tuner and has an HDMI output with 1080p upconversion to provide high definition graphics. The RTS202 is also Energy Star qualified with low power consumption on standby and comes with wall mounting brackets for configuration flexibility. The system is available in a black finish and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $220.00
Release date December, 2008
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Features/Specs
- 3.1 Channel Soundbar System
- Dolby Virtual Speaker Technology
- 200 Watts Total System Power
- Frequency Response: 160Hz-20kHz
- Progressive Scan DVD Player Output
- Multi-Format Playback – Plays DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA®, VCD, SVCD and JPEG
- Digital AM/FM Tuner
- HD Upconversion to 1080p
- Outputs: HDMI, Composite, Component
- Slim Profile Subwoofer
- Black Finish
- Energy Star qualified
- Comes with wall mounting brackets and remote control
- DVD Player Dimensions: 36.6 in x 7.5 in x 4.1 in
- Subwoofer Dimensions: 4.9 in x 7.8 in x 21.1 in
- 1 year limited warranty
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RCA RTS202
• RCA HTIB 200w Soundbar (Black)
UPC: 062118400011
EAN: 0062118400011
MPN: RTS202
Competitors
MSRP $199.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- sleek looking
- affordable price
- included remote
- digital input (optical S/PDIF)
Cons
- can not match the performance of a dedicated 5.1 system
- unproven speaker manufacturer
RCA RTS202
vs.
Vizio VSB210WS
MSRP $299.00
Released April, 2009
The Sharp HT-SB200 is a slim, stylish, and wall-mountable 2.1 channel sound bar designed to simulate surround sound without the added bulk and cost of a full blown home audio theater system. An upgrade from the Sharp HT-SB200, the Sharp HT-SB300 adds digital decoding with DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II decoder, Dolby...
RCA RTS202
vs.
Sharp HT-SB300
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- built in FM tuner
- built in DVD player
- includes remote control
- 1080p upconversion via HDMI output
Cons
- can never match a dedicated system
- cannot play the latest high definition optical media (Blu-ray)
RCA RTS202
vs.
Philips HSB2351/F7
MSRP $249.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- wall mountable
- includes remote control
- affordable price
Cons
- not for those that like it loud
- stereo sound - not ideal for home theater
- no subwoofer or subwoofer output
RCA RTS202
vs.
Sharp HT-SB200
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Pros
- upconverts DVD content to 1080p high definition
- includes an AM/FM tuner
- HDMI output
- affordable price
- attractive design
- compact / space saving
Cons
- poor low-end frequency response - 160Hz cutoff is too high
- does not play the most recent optical format (Blu-ray)
- doesn't improve upon built-in TV speakers enough
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