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RCA RTD258

RCA RTD258
alaScore 66

29 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of RCA RTD258. The average rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the RCA RTD258 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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(Based on 29 reviews)

2 expert reviews

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for RCA RTD258

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of RCA RTD258 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com.

11% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : John Higgins (hometheater.com)

RCA RTD258 HTIB

 

The disc player is a mildly unattractive box, but it will play back the majority of formats. (CD+R/+RW is absent from the list.) The discs are loaded by a tray through one of five slots on the front of the unit. While one disc is being changed, another...

Dec, 2006

Expert review by : John Higgins (hometheatermag.com)

RCA RTD258 HTIB

 

The disc player is a mildly unattractive box, but it will play back the majority of formats. (CD+R/+RW is absent from the list.) The discs are loaded by a tray through one of five slots on the front of the unit. While one disc is being changed, another...

Apart from being a relatively uninspired-looking home-theater-in-a-box, the RTD258 offers features that make it a compelling option. You'd be hard-pressed to find another system in this price range that has an HDMI output, let alone an included HDMI...

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Warning: HDMI cable is not included

 

Nice little HTIB for small room like bedroom of office.

No HDMI included.

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

worked out to $20/month

 

The unit was a boxing day buy last year - (2006) - within the first 10 days problems arose We took one unit back to walmart - they replaced it over-the-counter. The replacement unit has performed with "light" duty - maybe 4 hours per month - and ...

first impression was good

first impression soon soured - frustration not worth the low price tag

Nov, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Uhhh OK.... I guess

 

Well! It works, and it plays movies, music and the turner which is an added bonus works well… If you are satisfied with this statement, do not read any further. RCA made a concerted effort with this unit to provide a surround capable theater sounds ...

It works

Too many to list, read main review

Nov, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Buyer Beware

 

I received this home theater system as a corporate gift. If I could return it I would. The first problem I encountered involved the USB Port. The system does not appear to recognize any USB device I own (ZEN Vision:M, iPod Nano, 1G Flash Drive). I ...

Radio tuner and sound quality are acceptable

USB port does not recognize any device I own.Slow response time to command input

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

RCA RTD258 Theater System

 

Radio tuner and sound quality are acceptable.

USB port does not recognize any device I own.Slow response time to command input.

Mar, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very pleased with this unit

 

Excellent Value, Excellent Sound Quality

Nil

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Excellent quality system. Well worth the price.

 

Good sound. Good DVD player.

Skimpy documentation for hooking the unit to a TV.

Nov, 2006

Consumer review (epinions.com)

You get what you pay for

 

Low cost, multiple playback features

Poor picture and sound quality, controls difficult to use, inflated wattage ratings

Sep, 2006
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