I'm trying to decide between the Sony and the Sharp GM-X10 system. I prefer jazz and classical. Which system do you recommend?
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The sound on the Sony is pretty spectacular, it offers you, the user, quite a bit of flexibility in adjusting the sound, tone, etc.I purchased the Sony unit for a couple of reasons, one, I've had great luck with their "portable" units in the past, but this unit in particular allows me to play CDs, tapes, the radio, or from a USB source. I've loaded a variety of music onto thumb drives, and allowed the Sony to shuffle the music and basically play "DJ" for gatherings without me having to give up my evening to keep music going. I'm not overly familiar with the Sharp GM-X10 system, so it's difficult for me to make an honest comparison between the two.Sorry I couldn't be of more help. The sound on the Sony is pretty spectacular, it offers you, the user, quite a bit of flexibility in adjusting the sound, tone, etc.I purchased the Sony unit for a couple of reasons, one, I've had great luck with their "portable" units in the past, but this unit in particular allows me to play CDs, tapes, the radio, or from a USB source. I've loaded a variety of music onto thumb drives, and allowed the Sony to shuffle the music and basically play "DJ" for gatherings without me having to give up my evening to keep music going. I'm not overly familiar with the Sharp... » Read More The sound on the Sony is pretty spectacular, it offers you, the user, quite a bit of flexibility in adjusting the sound, tone, etc.I purchased the Sony unit for a couple of reasons, one, I've had great luck with their "portable" units in the past, but this unit in particular allows me to play CDs, tapes, the radio, or from a USB source. I've loaded a variety of music onto thumb drives, and allowed the Sony to shuffle the music and basically play "DJ" for gatherings without me having to give up my evening to keep music going. I'm not overly familiar with the Sharp GM-X10 system, so it's difficult for me to make an honest comparison between the two.Sorry I couldn't be of more help. « Show Less
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I don't know anything about the Sharp System but I enjoy 1940's, 1950's and 1960's music on the Sony System and I have been very pleased with it. My wife and I enjoy dancing and have our music on memory sticks and mp-3 players and use it that way all the time. The sound is amazing and it is kind of cool to look at.
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I really recommend to you Sony xplod, I have one and it's awesome for all kind of music!!!!
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I bought this system with hopes that it would play music with crisp and clear sound. Unfortunately, I'm not very impressed. It does just fine with garage music but nothing like a Bose wave or nice tv sound bar. If you want a nice clear and large sound with decent deep base don't buy the Sony Xplod.
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Hadn't tried it until your question, but just listened to a classical piece on the NPR FM station and I thought the quality was excellent, the sound very clear and the stereo separation terrific. Another impressive feature for this unit.
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I choose the A collection for its bright classic sound. The k collection is darker. I will own a set of Ks eventually. I play jazz, rock and power pop music. The cymbals fill my needs and many wants.
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Don't know about the Bose system, but the Boston Acoustics has a good bass sound without distortion. I use it in my bedroom, mostly to listen to jazz and it has a good balanced sound throughout the ranges. I'm quite pleases with it.
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hi mark itsa bit forward and bright at first but 6 to 10 lp's laterits well balenced thought it can be a tiny bit bright if the lp is badly recorded i love it with rock in roll and symphonic classicalif you a jazz lover it might not be for you however it,s a big open and has great clarity great tracking with a fastpaced sound, i recomed setting the tracking at 2gm's hope this helps there better mc carts out there but this little gem gives them a real run for the money you woul have to jump up to around $400 to get a worthwhile impromentone surprise for me was how ss hi mark itsa bit forward and bright at first but 6 to 10 lp's laterits well balenced thought it can be a tiny bit bright if the lp is badly recorded i love it with rock in roll and symphonic classicalif you a jazz lover it might not be for you however it,s a big open and has great clarity great tracking with a fastpaced sound, i recomed setting the tracking at 2gm's hope this helps there better mc carts out there but this little gem gives them a real run for the money you woul have to jump up to around $400 to get a worthwhile impromentone surprise for me was... » Read More hi mark itsa bit forward and bright at first but 6 to 10 lp's laterits well balenced thought it can be a tiny bit bright if the lp is badly recorded i love it with rock in roll and symphonic classicalif you a jazz lover it might not be for you however it,s a big open and has great clarity great tracking with a fastpaced sound, i recomed setting the tracking at 2gm's hope this helps there better mc carts out there but this little gem gives them a real run for the money you woul have to jump up to around $400 to get a worthwhile impromentone surprise for me was how ss « Show Less
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its way more clearer than LG and Sharp!!!Sharp come close, but Sony is just way BETTER!!!!!!!!!!i remember watching a Sharp 52" vs. Sony Bravia 52" in in the store and the Bravia is just way better and have better image than the Sharp, period, no question ask, Sony beat Sharp!
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I disagree about Creative Labs being "excellent player". I have had a CL Zen for a year now and I'm ready to replace it. The Zen locks up once a week. The controls seem to respond randomly when you press the main function key. I had a great offer for a Zune, but after reading all this crap (pro and con) I have decided to live with the Zen for another 6 months ...
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I listen to a lot of Diana Krall type jazz and classical piano music and have not heard the sibilance in the headphones. Sadeo Watanabe's sax seems smooth to me in my head. Not a normal shortcoming of the phones but anything is possible. If you less than 500 hours on them just let them play a while longer at normal volume with a variety of music and see if it goes away.
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The nova system has really high quality effects and analog distortion. The line 6 might have some more features but I really like my nova system
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You have my complete sympathy! I bought my 350 in September of 2008 for $350. A month later the s360 hit the market at a bit over $200. As far as a difference other than price, the 350 weighs in at almost twice what the 360 does, Per Amazon, 7 vs. 12 pounds. As an old school audiophile I still tend to put my trust in heavier equipment (I know its silly but old habits die hard). The 350 has provided excellent service but my 2 year old Oppo DV 981HD DVD player provides superior up scaling. If you can still return your 350 I'd suggest you consider kicking in 100 bucks more and order the Oppo BDP 83. I've spent too much on 2 players in the past two years to even consider that and I might not even see or hear the difference. Bottom Line: You have a good reliable machine but like me, paid too much for it!
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I recently purchased the Sharp set you are considering. I'm not familiar with the Sony but the Sharp is 1080p capable so you'll never need to upgrade it when broadcast HD goes to full 1080p. Blue Ray and HD DVD also are either 1080i or 1080p capable now. I've been an admirer of the Sonys from what I've seen in the stores but my Sharp with 1080p is awesome.
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I went with the Sharp BD player, and it's working fine now. I already have a PS3, but I wanted a second player for a smaller tv I have in my household (which is a Sharp Aquous too).
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very crisp for classical music. I have had mine for a few months mostly listen to classical rock, but I also listen to blues, jazz and all of them are very crisp sound!just enough bass, but the base my disappoint a thump'n wrapper.
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alan's post is it in a nutshell. i have a zoom q3 that i record on a grand piano with, and the lack of at least a fixed "mid-gain" is the biggest drawback to the device. their new HD version doesn't address it either. too bad, because it is a nice little unit for the money.
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I was able to listen to my new IPOD on both the Sony ($199) and two Bose systems ($299 and $399) at our local Best Buy. I played the same music at low, medium and high volumes on all of them (which brought store management immediately). Both Bose systems sounded extremely good and could achieve slightly higher volume than the Sony. That said, the difference was almost undetectable in sound quality, and the Sony was louder than you could comfortably listen to in a normal room at home. The decision was a no brainer. I bought the Sony without hesitation because of price and additional features, and excellent sound quality and volume.
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I have an Onkyo tuner and the yamaha cd player. Love them both. I tend to gravitate towards both these brands when buying stereo components through the years.
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It is up to your computer. If it is newish and running one of the Lions you could do that upgrade. 9 has good guitar sounds and a flex feature. However, better yet IMO, if you can get the $200 Logic Pro 10. It has all the old sounds, some new, an interesting drummer feature, and flex pitch. Pretty much everything you might need.