Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/v Entertainment
Featuring an integrated iPod dock, the SoundWorks i765 becomes the home base for an iPod and features all the iPod amenities. Ideal for people who demand high-end sound quality, the SoundWorks i765 is an iPod solution that also offers complete audio/video entertainment, with a built-in DVD player, CD player, radio, alarm clock and more. It works with all iPod models, including iPod Classic, Nano, and Touch. Its built-in powered subwoofer means users can dock an iPod and enjoy music with full stereo sound traditionally associated with much larger audio systems. This versatile, unbelievable sounding system can easily serve as the main entertainment system in the home or as a second system for the bedroom, study, kitchen, and anywhere you want entertainment. Connect the SoundWorks i765 to a TV for a remarkable home theater experience, enjoy video programs stored on an iPod or play favorite DVDs. Cambridge SoundWorks' signature audio design in a small system capable of filling any size room with rich, natural sound Intuitive menu adjusts Bass, Treble, Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness Dock iPod and enjoy music with the sonic fidelity usually associated with much larger audio systems Charges iPod while docked so you're always charged and ready to go Large LCD display with text support for iPod for easy program identification Video outputs for iPod and DVD for full audio/video entertainment Palm-sized wireless remote controls iPod and all device functions Dimensions - Height 5 1/4 x Width 14 x Depth 9 3/4 Weight - 12 pounds
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Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/v Entertainment Reviews
As for the remote, it's light and functional enough. It really will fill up, say, a decent-sized studio apartment. The "Wide" option (wider than "Stereo," anyway) is a nice touch. Nor can I speak to its video or radio capabilities, since I haven't tested those, either. A couple quirks: If you do choose "Wide" and then turn the unit off and on again, it won't remember that you wanted "Wide," and will default to "Stereo." Also, it won't necessarily read every CD in your collection, especially the older ones.
This is the case whether you eject a CD after it's been playing for an hour, or if you an eject a CD when the unit's been "off" for several hours. Granted, I'm talking CDs that other players also may not recognize, but, to be fair, CDs that the CD drive on your laptop WILL recognize. My biggest concern is that the unit runs HOT.
First off: The sound is certainly good enough for a table radio, even at (actually, especially at) unreasonably high volumes. As an aside, the only iPod I own is the Shuffle, so I can't really speak to the "i" in "i765." (The Shuffle may very well be compatible with the unit, but I haven't tried it). You can't really tell by touching its outside, but you'll definitely notice when you eject a CD.
Now, I don't know what that kind of heat will do to the unit or to CDs over time, but it is a little distressing nevertheless. Haven't, of course, tried it with an iPod or DVD. That CD will invariably be warm to the touchabout as warm as toast that's been out of the toaster for 30 seconds.
(I should note that I actually returned my original unit because of my worry about this heat, but the replacement does the same thing, so I think this is probably a universal issue with this model). Albeit better at the low end than at the high (though it does struggle with very low frequencies, and will produce some distortion with those).
As other reviewers have noted, the sound is good. You have to manually turn off the unit's power for the alarms to function. However, no "audiophile" would ever mistake the sound that comes from these table top units with a half way decent stereo with good speakers.
If you delay just a moment, you'll change the clock time instead of the alarm time. I've left the iPod on charging, forgotten to manually hit the green Cambridge power button, and awakened late on three occasions now. Worse, the alarms just don't function when you, say, leave the iPod on the dock and leave the power on.
Often, you push alarm set, then push the time up or down buttons to set the alarm time. So, it's a send back. The deal killer for me is the design of the alarms and time set.
The same buttons are used to set the time and the alarm time.
I don't understand why no one makes a decent clock radio these days. Unfortunately, I see this unit has the same fatal design flaws. I am sorry I bought the older version of this. The various function buttons are impossible to see in the dark. The headphone jack is recessed under the control panel in a way that you have to pick the unit up to put the phones in or take them out. In daylight they all look identical and the labels are in micro-print white on silver.
I looked long and hard for a decent radio with two alarms and a CD player. The worst part is the ergonomics. This unit was designed by some who clearly never actually used it.
I can adjust the bass, treble, loudness,stereo,mono or wide (via)jog on the remote control. You may adjust the volume at its highest and you won't hear or feel any vibrations or distortions.I also have the Bose radio but I prefer this one alot in many ways. I think this is the best table-top radio features, performance and price available out there. Best of all I was able to buy it at Aamzon at the lowest price in the internet.
The sound is excellent. It sounds like a big stereo with a diminutive size.I use it in my bedroom but with its big sound also adequate in my living room. The bass (subwooffer) will blow your windows into pieces. It has an iPod dock which is very handy and plays cds too.
I have not had a chance to hook it up to the tv yet but looking forward to trying it out. I bought the newer model I love it the sound is great. My sister has on older model and I was impressed with it.
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