Onkyo CBX-300 CD Receiver System
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(4.5 out of 5)
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(4 out of 5)Onkyo Review
As I was shopping around I noticed the salesman would always use a music cd to demonstrate the sound. As with most stereo receivers it depends on the station or now with HD, which I don't have, the sound quality is ok. With a music cd or mp3 it sounds pretty good. I'm not in a position to critique to any great length, for me it's a nice sounding stereo for what I use it for.
(5 out of 5)Great little unit
I recently purchased this unit for my son's birthday. He is staying with us while he recovers from a motorcycle accident. He wanted an i-pod dock, so I got him this and glad I did. I have a decent stereo system and enjoy quality sound reproduction. This little unit does it all, CD playback, i-pod doc, Etc. as well as quality sound. The volume my not knock your socks off, but for casual listening it's great. Loud enough to fill any room.
(5 out of 5)Totally satisfied!
I wanted a good-sounding Radio/CD unit without detached speakers
for a small space... and I didn't want to spend $500 for the Bose equivalent.
I am totally satisfied! Awesome sound!
(5 out of 5)Excellent Sound
I recently purchased this for my Den, and was totaly
blown away by how good it sounds. I had tried the $499.00 Cambridge, and returned it because of the poor sound quality of my CD,s. When I ordered this one, I really wasn,t expecting much, but I was in for a pleasant surprise. I LOVE IT!!!!
(3 out of 5)No "video out" capability when used with newest iPods
I must begin by stating I don't own this product. My comments are based solely on the published specs.
Since getting my 4'th gen Nano I've been looking for a way to conveniently listen to material on it through external speakers. So I've been looking at a lot of "docking FM radio" type products.
The reason I took a pass on this one is because it does not support video out for my Nano 4G. Apple changed the video out capability of the iPod a gen or so previous. The newer iPod's apparently require an Apple authentication chip to enable video out. (For more info try Googling the phrase "ipod locks TV out")
Looking at the specs at www.us.onkyo.com I found the qualification of "audio only" for the iPod Touch, iPod Classic, iPod Nano (3rd gen), and iPhone. (And, of course, this also applies to any iPods newer than these).
Just wanted to point out the "audio only" limitation so others would be aware of it when considering it. Frankly I'm puzzled why the manufacturers do not upgrade their products so that they will work with the newer iPods. But since they often do NOT do this, you have to check the fine print to see if you're getting all the functions you think you are buying.