iLuv i1277 Slim Desktop Video 5.1 Channel Home Theatre System and DVD Player with iPod Dock (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Fool me once...fool me twice...fool me three times...Iluv does it again. Looks good...feels good...doesn't work. I have 3 of the 4 ipods that this thing is suppose to work with, and none work properly.
A couple just freeze up when you skim the menu....The Ipod classic works best, but the menu only shows music playlists...video has to be browsed with no submenus....Worst of all...the speakers don't work, except for the very front left and right....I put in several surround sound DVDs in...switched to 5.1...and nothing except the front speakers...the front speaker port works with all speakers...but the other ports only have a faint sound emanating from them....Until Iluv gets bought by Apple...I'd stay away from their stuff....

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The iLuv i1277 gives you an iPod dock with video output, a full-featured DVD player, and a 5.1 channel speaker system, all in a slim desktop format that looks great in any room. Watch your favorite iPod clips and DVD movies, share your family photos from picture CDs, listen to your CD collection, and more.

Your Center for iPod Entertainment The i1277 boasts an integrated dock for your iPod, which charges any docked iPod, so you have a full charge when you're ready to hit the road.
Even better, you can use the i1277 to watch your favorite iPod videos on your TV. Just connect the device to your TV using the S-Video or AV output. Control everything from across the room with the included remote, and navigate your iPod video or music on your TV screen with a convenient On-Screen Display (OSD) specially designed for your iPod.
Full-Featured DVD Player Watch your favorite DVD videos on your TV through component video output and coaxial digital audio output. Enjoy 5.1 surround sound audio; multiple subtitle, angle, and audio functions; Slow- and fast-motion playback and zoom operation; and a convenient OSD for navigating disc contents. The i1277 will play several disc formats: DVD, MP3 CD, Audio CD, JPEG CD, and Kodak Picture CD.
5.1-Channel Speaker System The 5.1-channel speaker system (five satellite speakers and one subwoofer) delivers true surround sound for music and movies, and with plenty of overhead thanks to the powerful 175WRMS / 350WPEAK output. The sleek design compliments any interior.
What's in the Box iLuv i1277, Remote control (battery included), AV cable, Quick start guide, 5 Satellite speakers and 1 Subwoofer, Instruction manual, Warranty card

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RCA RT151 Home Theater System Review

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(More customer reviews)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

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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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