For those w/o IPOD, only using for CDs & AM/FM does this have good sound & is it easy to use?
2069150
absoLUTEly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plays cd's great! same for the radio; use it almost everyday and the sound quality is still as good as it was when I first got it about 5 years ago.
2069151
I don't use the iPOD, either. The stereo and radios have great sound and it is easy to switch back and forth from steroe to radio, especially if you use the remote.
1700644
No not as good as cd but usb and direct conect like used with I pod or your phone is excellent dam good head unit Bluetooth for your phone calls works verry well I recomend this stereo
129110
Since it is not as sophisticated as an iPod I think it would be best suited for a music lover of any age, someone who doesn't want all the features an iPod has to offer. The sound quality is decent and I found it's great with kids on the go! They have their music and movies in their hands.
223055
I'd like to help but can hardly tell one iPod from another...my iPod is really really really old - at least five years, an 80G..does that help? This amp has an amazing system for adding frequencies to the mp3s. The songs sound, for once, as they should, not artificial, and quite rich..I'm very happy with this unit
155573
Yes it is very easy you can also use the remote that the stereo comes with to control you Ipods volume and change tracks etc.., I use my Ipod and my Smart phone with it and it works great.
2070254
No big surprise. I bought one of those for a friend, and from day one it would not play MP3 CDs. I have it now myself, and all it's good for is the radio.
755899
I think it sounds pretty good and would compare it to many of the sound systems of the 80s ... I get good stereo; it's dolby and digital ... I wouldn't consider this item a top of the line Audio System ... There are better sound systems around, depending on your budget ... The question is do you need a more expensive system ??? ... I have a DVD player hooked up to this and my music CDs play just fine ... The stereo and surround sound quality are pretty good especially since I hooked the satellite speakers behind the couch and the remote woofer on one side of the couch ... Visio makes more expensive systems if you are looking for more and of course, you could always by a Bose System ... My opinion is unless you are a true audiophile, this system is good enough whether you are watching an HD Movie or listening your favorite CDs ... I'm satisfied ... Hope this info is helpful?
1277059
Yes. I love mine...it's been great. I can play CDs, hook on iPod, radio...love the remote too because I use it at work and when I have a meeting, I can quickly turn KT down because it is across my office.
644820
Thanks, Darryl. I'm looking for a decent stereo system I can use with iPhone, iPod and iPad. I'd also like it to have CD capabilities. There are so many ways to go!
735727
I do not use that feature. I have tried the USB feature on several devices didn't like the lack of options so I only use mp3 players. Not having a choice of play lists and shuffle is not an option for me. As for the unit being a POS as suggested by another poster I haven't had a problem with it. It's a cheap no frills amplifier, it plays stereo. I have a high end receiver for other applications but in my shop this is perfect. It's been on for months and plays music 12 hrs a day.
1109720
Morning, It has a drive for the CD but only can play one at a time. I only use it to put my iphone on the dock and play from the iphone. It has a good sound to me.
791557
Sorry, I have only ever used FM. But that is mediocre at best as well. I mainly use my iPhone with the supplied cable to play music.
1087692
I would not recommend. It's discontinued and only good for single CDs. Bought it for a barn. Reception on fm is poor
1141907
It plays regular CDs, but, on mine, at least, the sound for each track doesn't kick in immediately, but has a quick but noticable fade-in. Slightly annoying with songs that are supposed to start loud. I would have returned it for that reason, except it is not easy to find boomboxes for that price and sound quality that play audio-in rather than requiring an overspecialized iPod dock.
1684059
The reason I have kept this radio is that it sounds very good, and the AUX jack allows the use of devices such as MP3 players. I have had no success using this a radio as it tends to drift off station. Other have claimed no problems in this regard, so either the quality of the receiver is hit or miss, or the fact that I live in a major metropolitan area causes harmonics that the tuner cannot filter out. So... Good sound from MP3, yes. Good Radio, no.
1090254
sound is very good,however the price and the inherent issue with cd player that BOSE refuses to address make it a no brainer.You can find similar sound for a much lower price.I own one and it is a $500 radio because cd player refuses to work.I know several people with the same issue.Getting back to your ? sound is VG to EX
367003
The sound quality is great... Its not as good as a bose mp3 player but good. I was surprised with the quality while playing a cd. The radio is not bad, the reception can be tough but it's not bad.