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Philips AZ2025 CD Radio Cassette Recorder with Remote and Digital Tuner

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
(3 out of 5)

A good boom box with problems

Apr 21, 2001 - By Amazon Customer (Berkeley, CA)

This "boom box" has a very nice sound for the money. The bass is deep and rich and the treble is well defined without being tinny. Whether the unit will pack enough punch to satisfy hard core rap enthusiasts is open to debate. The radio picks up weak stations with ease. It is perfect for my office

On the minus side, the digital display is not illuminated and is extremely difficult to read in any light. The unit's remote control is a very cheesy affair, giving you only the barest minimum control over the unit's basic functions. You can't even turn the power on or off with the remote. What's up with that?

Finally, the footprint of this unit is huge. Make sure you clear out a few feet of space for this baby.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Nov 30, 2000 - By R. de La Fuente (Santa Barbara, CA< USA)

What a sound this boombox makes. Especially if you first listen to any other boombox in any shop and than turn on this awesome piece. A very impressive bass and still high clarity for voice.

If you like this agressive design, you will not be disappointed by the aggressive sound. Hear, hear Philips, good job, the best sound in this price category.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

Portable piledriver! Way cool sound for the bucks!

Jan 27, 2001 - By Michael Schelb (Boca Raton, FL United States)

I listened to about 20 different boxes in the $... to $... range - from Sony, JVC, Audiophase and others.... NOTHING sounds like this Philips. Activate the dynamic bass boost, the added clarity and surround feature and let it rip!

I tested this mini monster with Karma To Burn, Metallica S&M and Rammstein - SOLD! Clear highs, quick bass, and even a little "soundstage" image.

I don't use the cassette, but the FM and the CD work well - even with "home-brewed" CD-Rs. Cool enough sound and looks to fit in any room short of an arena!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
(5 out of 5)

Best Bang For Your Buck

Mar 3, 2001 - By Jeff Miller (Mason City, IA USA)

I was looking for a CD player for my place of work. First I bought another Mini-Stero System with a five CD turntable because I thought it would be cool. Listened to it at work and was very disappointed by the sound. I then saw the Philips AZ202517,listened to it at work and is much better than the other system I first bought plus this one is the same price as the first. I would recommend this CD Radio Cassette Recorder to anyone. IT TOTALLY ROCKS!!!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
(4 out of 5)

Nice sound

Sep 6, 2001 - By Amazon Customer

I like the sound of this boombox -- nice bass and treble. I did have to exchange the first one I received because the CD lid broke after I'd opened and closed it about 3 times. I'm hoping the replacement holds up better. The remote is handy and has all the functions I need except the ability to turn the machine on and off and to switch between functions (e.g., between radio and cd). The display is hard to read in low light so you either need to memorize the buttons or turn a light on in order to operate it at night.