Home > Consumer Reviews > iLive IBCD2817 Portable Boombox with CD Player, AM/FM Radio, Remote Control, and iPod Dock (Black)

Overall, the boombox is ok. Looks nice. Very portable. Like the remote. Haven't used the CD player yet, so can't comment on that. If you have a fine-tuned ear, I suggest you look for another product. I hear a lot of static when I listen to my iPod unless I turn up the volume. I still use it almost daily, but wished I had done a little research to find something better. But given it's low price, it's handy to have to take places and not worry about it getting damaged.

The other reviews were accurate: yes, there is a little static sometimes on the lower volume settings, and yes, the 'adaptor' for the Ipod nano doesn't work at all, but if you have a regular Ipod, this is great.

Sound is not great at very high volume - no storage for extension cord or remote control, however size is convenient and very portable.

I bought the player basically to listen to the radio. The sound quality for the FM radio sucks, it has lot of static in it. The static stops when you touch the antenna but comes back as soon as you leave it. I did not check out the player as soon as I got it, my warranty period with Amazon had expired. I tried to contact ilive customer service to find out if I could get a replacement but to no avail. I tried calling their customer service no. but they never pick up, left a message four times but never got a call back. Send emails but never got a reply. They have the worst customer service, it looks like the company does not exist and does not care about its customers. I would not recommend this player if you are looking for good sound quality.

I read the reviews b4 i bought it so i should have known better. the sound is very poor - especially on a low volume setting. i bought it for my office so i don't want it to make a lot of noise. the sound feedback can be very annoying. but on the plus side, i like the fact that i can play cd's and it will charge my ipod. best of all - the remote is fully functional. its not ideal but i haven't found anything better. i guess i'll keep it.