TLDR: If you have a couple hundred bucks and want a starter-level home theater system that will help you figure out what you want in a future, high-quality theater system, definitely pick this up. Buy a DAC to go with it, too. Throw the whole thing in a man-cave after it's outlived its usefulness.
Nice system for the price, but it belongs in a man-cave or office, not as a real theater setup like I intended it for in the living room. I expected this going in, based on other reviews, so I have no regrets about this purchase. I bought it because I have never had a theater system, and have never been to someone's house that had one, so this was my first experience with using anything related to "surround sound" and I wanted to use this as a learning experience.
Pros:
It's loud. Very loud. So loud that I'm sure my neighbors knew when I had installed it. Simple to setup. Pretty straightforward to use. Great for watching TV and most movies (more on this soon).
Cons:
The fidelity of the speakers is not amazing, which is what I expected for the price and why I would not use this system to listen to music. The lack of fidelity is very noticeable on music, but I would say hardly noticeable (if at all) when watching most movies/TV. The primary drawback, for me, was its inability to decode digital 5.1 signal, and why I say MOST movies/TV. It will ACCEPT digital signal through SPDIF, but can only read PCM encoding (which carries 2.1 instead of 5.1). It cannot decode actual surround sound signal. It can only decode left, right, and subwoofer (the 2.1 signal), and this is a best-guess scenario when the audio is downgraded from 5.1/7.1 to 2.1. So most of the time it's fine, but some soundtracks end up very... odd. Like for Justice League, the music was extremely quiet most of the time, while dialogue, explosions, and everything else sounded great. Still watchable, but very jarring.
RECCOMENDED TO GO WITH IT:
I bought a $40 DAC (digital audio convertor) to decode the SPDIF 5.1 channels to 6 RCA plugs, and plugged those into the theater system. Real 5.1 surround sound achieved. Jank workaround, but everything sounds SO much nicer.
| Input Voltage | 1.2E+2 Volts |
|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Model Name | HTS56 |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Special Feature | Digital Display, FM Antenna Input, Zero Distortion |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Televisions, For Surround Sound Systems |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Television, Tablet, Home Theater |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5.1 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | Remote Control, RCA Cables |
| Product Dimensions | 17.3"D x 17.7"W x 22.3"H |
| Item Weight | 28.68 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
| Number of Items | 230 |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Woofer Diameter | 8 Feet |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Includes MP3 player? | No |
| UPC | 811080029016 |
| Style | 6.5” Sub with 5 Dual Cone Speakers |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00811080029016 |
| Manufacturer | Rockville |
| Brand Name | Rockville |
| Item Weight | 28.7 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | HTS56 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Output Wattage | 1000 Watts |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Digital Display, FM Antenna Input, Zero Distortion |
