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RCA RTS736W

Price range:

$85.50 - $122.30

Summary: A 2-channel soundbar.

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Type: Soundbars

About - RCA RTS736W
The RCA RTS736W is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the RTS736W are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote. Versatility: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About - RCA RTS736W

The RCA RTS736W is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the RTS736W are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote.
Versatility:: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About This Brand
Alco Electronics, a large Chinese consumer-products company, acquired RCA’s name and product franchise for video products in 2007 and continues to introduce new products to this category in the value market.

About This Brand

Alco Electronics, a large Chinese consumer-products company, acquired RCA’s name and product franchise for video products in 2007 and continues to introduce new products to this category in the value market.

Features & Specs - RCA RTS736W
Video player disc capacity The number of discs that the video player can handle. Video player disc capacity	NA
Active subwoofer Has a built-in amplifier and typically has a bass level control (independent of controls on a receiver). Active subwoofer	NA
Wireless subwoofer Yes' indicates that the model comes with a powered wireless subwoofer. "Optional' indicates that accessories (transmitter and wireless amplifiers) are available that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted the amplifers that power a subwoofer. 'No' indicates that the models does not provide for wireless operation of a subwoofer. Wireless subwoofer	NA
Receiver OSD Receiver OSD Onscreen display lets you view the receiver's menus on a TV screen, a squint-free alternative to using the receiver's LED or LCD display. Receiver OSD	Yes
Auto speaker calibration System comes with a microphone to automatically adjust speaker sound levels, delays, and possibly more to balance the surround effect for your room size and speaker setup. Auto speaker calibration	No
Plays 3D Blu-ray discs Plays 3-D Blu-ray discs; for 3D operation, it requires a 3D TV and 3D glasses, as well a 3D Blu-ray movie. Plays 3D Blu-ray discs	No
Analog to HDMI video conversion Can convert analog video input signals (Composite, S-Video, Component) to digital and output them via the HDMI connection. Analog to HDMI video conversion	NA
3D capable HDMI switching Will pass a 3-D video signal when switching HDMI cable connected 3-D source devices to a 3-D TV. 3D capable HDMI switching	NA
FM tuner Receiver has a built-in FM radio tuner. FM tuner	No
AM tuner Receiver has built-in AM radio tuner. AM tuner	No
Internet streaming access Can receive audio or video streams from various online entertainment services, such as movies from Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or Pandora Internet radio. Requires a broadband internet connection and -- depending on the service -- a subscription. Internet streaming access	Yes
Stereo analog audio (in/out) Stereo analog audio (in/out) lists the number of stereo (two-channel) analog audio input and output connections. These are useful for connecting two-channel analog audio devices such as a TV, set-top box, non-integrated video disc player, etc. Stereo analog audio (in/out)	3/0
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General Information
Manufacturer	RCA
Manufacturer Website Address	www.rca.com
Product Model	RTS736W
Product Name	RTS736W Speaker System
Product Type	Speaker System

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paulpkc

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College Place Washington

2.0

Disappointing so far

12/28/2012

Pros

Clear Sound

Good Sound

Cons

Streaming Doesnt Work

Best Uses

Comment:

Love the design. Looks good. Sound is great. Internet streaming locks up the tv screen sometimes immediately some times in the middle of watching something. So far the streaming part has only worked maybe ten minutes total before locking up and shutting itself down. Very disappointing so far. I have gone thru all the manuals online help I find nothing that is helpful in trouble shooting this so far. If it was JUST for sound this is your item but so far not as advertised.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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