RCA RS2506 Mini System, 5-Disc CD, 100 Watts, with Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

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Summary: The best low-price shelf system on the market
Review: I've owned several shelf systems in my day, from old 8-track systems to 5-disk CD players with thumping woofers. I don't claim to be an expert, but the RCA RS2506 is the best mini system/shelf system I've owned!

Yes, you can get more power and bass out of a system using a seperate equalizer, CD player, etc., but for a low-cost mini system you can't beat this baby. My friend has a $800 stereo system and we both swear my RCA RS2506 puts out as good or better sound.

The speakers (two thumping woofers and two perfect tweeters) that come with the system are great, so great that I plugged my TV and DVD player into the stereo and use the speakers for my home theater system. They sound GREAT!!! If you get this system to create a low-cost home entertainment center and sound system you won't be disappointed. However, I recommend getting two more speakers to create a "true" surround sound effect. I did, and I wasn't disappointed.

This little system packs quite a lot of power in a little package. 100 watts might not sound like a lot, but it's a lot for a mini system, and it's more than many of the cheap surround sound systems out there. Get this stereo. You'll love it as much as I do.