Sony SA-VS350H 5.1/7.1-Channel Speaker Package (Black) Review

Late last year my wife and I decided to downsize our living space from a 5 bedroom house to a 3 bedroom, upstairs apartment. When I moved in Nov of 09, I gave my sona 5.1 surround sound speaker set which was simply way to big for my new place. My den now is only 11x11'. A large speaker would be impossible in such a small space. After looking and listening to many sub sat speaker options in a variety of configurations, from sound bars to cubes to orb type speakers, I came upon this Sony system at the Sony Style Store in NYC while on a business trip. While I gave up my speakers, I kept my Sony STR-5400ES surround soundreciever and my Sony BDP-S1000ES Blu-Ray Player. For my CD collection, I have a NAD C565BEE Player. All this is coupled to a 52" Sony XBR9 LCD TV. So I was ready to add a room friendly surround speaker package to my system. This Sony package fit the bill perfectly. The speakers are tall and very narrow, with an extremely small footprint. The powered sub is narrow and sits next to the TV stand between the front speakers perfectly. When I installed the speakers and EQ'ed the system, the sound produced was detailed and sweet. The sub's controls allowed me to fine tune the bass to my small space. No boom, but plenty of bottom when needed. After several months of listening to all kinds of music, watching Blu-Rays and playing video games, I can say that this system, for the money is very tough to beat. On Classical music, the orchestra's sound is rich and full, with a great amount of detail in the music. Piano and violin sound very good. Bass instruments deliver the goods without boom or smear. The sound is never thin or shrill like many other systems in this price range. Jazz, rock and blues also sound superb. The surround sound draws you in. When I played the Roy Orbison Black and White Night Concert Bluray, I was in the club with the audience. The music was completely enveloping, the vocals were perfect and the band was red hot and in my room. The center channel provides clear and life like dialogue.In my small space, I am able to dial in the perfect blend of bass without boom. While on my hunt for a small room system, I looked at systems that cost up to $3000.00, and I can honestly say that this Sony system delivered the sonic goods without the high price tag. At the suggested retail list price, this system would be a good buy, but at the Amazon price, with no tax and free shipping, this thing is a smoking bargain. I would recommend this speaker system to anyone who wants a clean, warm and detailed sound on music and movies, and also enjoys the beautiful design of this system. One final note, the speakers and sub are made with very high quality materials, and sound as good as they look.

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Product Description:
The SS-VS350H 5.1/7.1 Channel Ready Speaker System is a perfect complement to your multi-channel A/V receiver. Whether it's a Home Theater or Gaming Theater, this unique speaker package can be configured for either a 5.1 or 7.1 set up. The key is the ability of the surround speakers to be connected together to make one larger speaker or one larger speaker into two smaller versions. The micro design provides flexible placement while its elegant black gloss design complements any room. The SS-VS350H also features two floor standing speakers for unmountable areas. With a total audio output of up to 990 watts, the SS-VS350H delivers the ultimate Blu-ray Disc Player experience.

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Sony SRS-T88 Compact Portable Speakers Review

i usually take my boombox/radio to work and listen to my cd's but i have to lug it around in a backpack and then there's carrying all my cd's, it's getting old so a few days ago,
i got on amazon and started browsing through mobile speakers.
i bought these and a smaller sony version that says(blue) attached to the end of the name, those were about $40 dollars, not to bad I thought, but i work in a cooler with a many large fans blowing, so the sound quality/volumewere not enough for me.I was lucky and came across these at a local furniture/electronics store. there were about $80 there so it is wiser to get these at amazon.com.

I love these, i plug it into my sony hd mini-discman nh600d, and now instead of carring around a backpack and a 128 cd case, i can take about 70% of my cd collection which is alot more then what is in that single 128 case to work in the palm of my hand or in a few extra HD 1gig discs.

there are others complaing about sound quality, you do lose a little but come on people that is to be expected, this thing is about as long as DVD case and half as wide and about 1 1/2 inches deep, so yes the sound quality is never gonna be the same as a $80 or $200 radio/boombox.the sound quality in my opinion is amazing for the size of this thing.you are always going to lose something to gain a little something, and I for one do not mind this very little loss in quality, now almost all of my music can go with my anywhere.

Great space saver,
great sound.
i would recommend these to anyone looking for a great portable speaker.

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Product Description:
With their single chassis and compact, foldable design, Sony's 2-watts-per-channel SRS-T88 speakers will travel easily, wherever you go. A supplied world-voltage AC/DC power adapter even lets you take the speakers overseas without worrying about excessive battery consumption.
The speakers' 1.3-inch (34 mm) neodymium magnets produce high energy output for impressive speaker movement, power, and sonic accuracy, giving you remarkably good sound from speakers occupying little more space than a CD case. A dynamic sound duct (bass port) uses space within the housing--plus additional space within the battery compartment--to maximize low-frequency output for reasonably full bass reproduction. Not enough? Kick in the unit's Mega Bass circuit for a boost.
The SRS-T88 is magnetically shielded to avoid interference when placed near or atop a TV, laptop computer, or monitor. The speakers' two-way power supply permits operation using 4 AA batteries (not included) or the supplied world-voltage adapter (compatible with AC 100V to 240V). The unit weighs approximately 9 ounces (without batteries) or 12 ounces (including batteries).
What's in the Box
Speaker unit, a world-type AC power adapter (100V to 240V), a connecting cord, a user's manual, a carry pouch, and warranty info.

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Sony XSGT6936A 6-Inchx9-Inch Coaxial 3-way Speakers (Black) Review

Overall I happy with my speakers. My situation when I bought them and installed them was a little strange, so I ended up paying about 30 too much a retail store (bummer). I wish I had done more homework and possibly purchased them elsewhere, therefore saving me money. However, I am happy with the product, the range and clarity are impressive. Even at full volume they will not distort (but my stock speakers will). I can definitely see myself purchasing more Sony audio gear for my car.

I don't think these would suit a full fledged audiophile, but for an average user looking to upgrade over stock and not break the bank, these will do just fine.

The instructions are really only useful for identifying the positive and negative terminals. If you don't understand what I just said either do some serious homework, or pay to have them installed.

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Crank up your stereo and hear every note with Xplod GT series speakers. Whether you're listening to opera or heavy metal, this 3-way speaker will make your music come alive. The woofer cones are constructed of Sony exclusive Highly Oriented Polyolefine (HOP) and reinforced with Aramid fibers for extra firmness while the polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) diaphragm midrange drivers and polyetherimide (PEI) dome tweeters take care of the musical details.

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Sony ZSS4IP CD Boombox with iPod Dock and iPhone (Black) Review

I have the white version of this - out on the pool deck it doesn't get as hot as a dark colored unit would.I read all the reviews for this boombox, and I was very hesitant - together they averaged out rather negative when I was shopping for it.I owned the comparable iLive boombox - can't remember the model number - it was very sleek and looked sort of like a cylinder.Anyway - it was aweful.Kept running the batteries down when turned off - I had to take the batteries out when not in use.It used six D batteries and it was heavy.It had no remote and the iPod control was awkward.The sound was distorted at around the seven or eight level.It stopped working altogether after one year.I paid around $90 for it, but now it goes for around $50.I was so afraid I would wind up with the same disappointment.But anyone who wants a portable (can use batteries) CD, iPod, AM/FM radio together in one box knows that you are at the mercy of the electronics makers.There simply aren't many of them.There should be, in this day and age - but almost none of them have everything you are looking for.So, as my choices were slim, I crossed my fingers and took a chance on the Sony.

Well - this Sony unit is an absolute breath of fresh air.The remote actually does operate the iPod.Yes, the iPod is a little hard to see in there.But the door that holds the iPod - like a cassette door - does a great job of protecting the iPod and keeping it in place.It's a trade off.The sound isn't that of a Bose.It's not going to wake the neighbors - it's not REALLY loud.But out by the pool I can turn it up to hear it anywhere on the deck or in the pool, and it isn't distorted.It's also much lighter than the iLive, even comparing them both without their batteries.It uses C batteries, so with the batteries the advantage increases.I think this is the very best you can do for the money.If you wanted to invest more in a higher quality system, you would still find it difficult to obtain a unit with all the features offered here.Especially, if you want to be able to listen to a baseball game with it with a push of a button.I kind of still think that the old CD boomboxes had better quality sound at higher volume and were cheaper, so I don't know why Sony can't do that today.For this reason, it isn't perfect, so I gave it four stars.Relative to other available units that offer ALL the same features, this unit would deserve five stars.If you want a versatile quality boombox, but you don't need it to blow your hair back, this is your choice!

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Product Description:
Make the most of your listening experience, enjoying music stored on your compatible iPod, iPhone, CDs, or over the airwaves with the sleek Sony ZS-S4iP black multi-functional CD boombox.

A sleek, portable, multi-functional CD boombox that plays music from your iPod or iPhone.
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The secure compartment protects and charges your iPod or iPhone when docked.
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Control your Sony ZS-S4iP via wireless remote control or with easy-to-use buttons on top of the boombox.
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A Portable and Sleek CD Boombox for iPod and iPhone
Enjoy the ultimate in full-function portable audio with the iPod and iPhone compatible, black Sony ZS-S4iP CD boombox. Compatible players include the iPhone, iPod 4G, 5G; iPod mini 1G, 2G; iPod nano 1G,2G, 3G; iPod touch, iPod classic.
How Does it Work
Just press the Push Open button located on the top of the CD boombox, and the secure docking compartment will open. Once you've docked your iPod or iPhone, and returned the dock to the locked position, you're ready to enjoy your music, podcasts, or audiobooks. And don't worry about your iPod or iPhone running out of juice because it will automatically charge when connected.
When using an iPod touch or iPhone, you can replace the cover with the exchangeable lid (included). The exchangeable cover gives you direct control of your music and iPod touch or iPhone.

More Ways to Enjoy and Manage Your Music
The Sony ZS-S4iP allows you to control your music directly from your iPod or iPhone, on the boombox itself, or with an included remote that lets you control your iPod or iPhone from across the room.
Take Your Sony ZS-S4iP with You Wherever You Go
Need to provide music for a party or event? You can easily take the Sony ZS-S4ip CD boombox, and your playlists, with you wherever you go. Its special docking station keeps your iPod or iPhone secure during transport. The Sony ZS-S4ip can run on dual power supplies either via included AC plug or by inserting six C cell batteries (not included) into the battery compartment.
Not Just for Your iPod or iPhone
The Sony ZS-S4iP also has a top loading CD player with CD-R/RW playback capability and a digital synthesized AM/FM tuner with the ability to preset 20 FM and 10AM stations. Note: Playback of CDR/RW discs depends on recording conditions.
Key Feature of the Sony ZS-S4iP Portable CD Boombox for iPod or iPhone

CD boombox with iPod/iPhone dock: Listen to your CDs and iPod player tracks in a portable and great sounding boombox
Secures iPod player/iPhone during transport: Securely transport your player without fear of it falling out of its dock
Alternate/exchangeable cover to use with iPod touch or iPhone: Allows for direct control of the iTouch or iPhone while docked
Line in and Headphone jacks: Plug other audio devices, including digital music players, into the boombox or enjoy your music privately with headphones
Wireless Remote: Allows you the flexibility of controlling your music from across the room

What's in the Box?
Sony ZS-S4iP black CD boombox, wireless remote (RMT-CS2iPA), AC power cord, exchangeable cover.

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Sony SRSBT100 Bluetooth Stereo Speakers Review

About a week in and this speaker is exactly what I was looking for.And here is what I was looking for:

Both my wife and I have LG enV2 phones, which have an MP3 player, small onboard speakers, a 2.5mm jack (smaller, non-standard size), and support bluetooth stereo.We love to flip it open and have on-the-fly, decent sounding music through the onboard speakers (tinny sound, but loud).We also share a pair of Motorola Rokr S9 bluetooth headphones that we wear on the go, to work out, run, etc. and we love that as well.

So the last thing we needed to run our entire world of music from our phones was a bluetooth speaker to station in our living room for better open-air sound than the phone's onboard speakers.

Well, this is it!Pairing the speaker to the phones was perfectly straightforward, as is connecting for each use.You can either turn the speaker on each use and it just finds the phone and is ready to go, or you can leave the speaker on all the time and connect/drop with the phones.We do the latter for two reasons: 1) When you turn on the speaker and both our phones are around, it's random which phone it connects to (an issue with our diverging musical tastes!) and 2) We have it tucked away on a hard-to-get-to shelf.

Aesthetically speaking, it's very sleak-looking, not too big (or small I guess -- looks high-end, very Bose-like).The sound is strong considering it's bluetooth.Bass hangs in there, though it didn't blow me away.It certainly destroys the tinny sound of the enV2's onboard speakers.The sound fills the room rather than the "blaring from the counter" effect, just the difference we were hoping for.

I found it just a little pricey, but because it was the missing link for us to do all our music off of our phones I never thought twice.So all that said, for our situation, it's a clear 5 stars.

As for other reviews I'm reading, I don't doubt them.We have no other bluetooth devices around to get crossed with this, but I've heard plenty of stories about ANY two bluetooth devices in close proximity not playing nice.

Also, I wouldn't bother with this product if I was going to use it for any stationary music source, like a reciever or computer, unless I was really desperate to get it across the room without a cord.The bit I read about walls impeding the connection is true -- same for us but not an issue, we just leave the phone sitting in the same room.But in the future we might double it's use: it does come with a corded input and might make a nice center channel if we took this room in that direction.Or it might be a decent upgrade in sound over our TV's onboard speakers and I may try that.The corded input was smart, you never know what you might do with it.As another reviewer with bluetooth contention issues noted, it could salvage it if you give up on the bluetooth.

If I had to pick on it, I would say it might be nice to be able to run it off batteries.While for now we keep it stationary, the cordless nature of it would make it perfect to pick up off the shelf and take anywhere, but, you'll always need an outlet.It would also be nice if the left/right speakers were separate and I could split them into separate corners of the room.But of course then you'd need the phone to talk to both speakers, or to one speaker and then that speaker to stream to the other, which would then present timing issues.Bluetooth just isn't there yet.

So, I'd recommend highly if your situation is similar.But think it through if you have more constraints, you may want to let bluetooth mature some more.

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Product Description:
Enjoy listening to music wirelessly with other Bluetooth audio device at home. Built in high-power amplifier reproduces powerful sound. Can control volume wirelessly from BT device which has AVRCP(Vol+/-) capability. 1 analog input to connect non BT device.

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Sony ICFCD3iP CD Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone (Silver) Review

I bought and returned the Sony ICF-C1IPMK2 a few weeks ago. You can find my review of it and my reasons for sending it back. In brief, audible distortion killed it for me. I subsequently ordered the ICFCD3iP with the expectation that sound output would be weaker.

I received the CD3iP today and I'm happy to say that it accomplishes its mission very well. It's not meant to be a Bose SoundDock, but it produces very well behaved sound. Let me see if I can explain it further...

First, there is absolutely no audible distortion. The sound is clean and well balanced; it has weight and is not as tinny as some would suggest. For a clock radio, the speaker does a remarkably good job. The volume goes up to level 20, which is loud enough for a single room but not loud enough to damage your ears. Realize that it's a small speaker and keep your expectations reasonable. Even at maximum volume there is no distortion and the sound is tightly controlled.

The FM tuner does a superb job of producing a clean and clear output with no listener fatigue. Small amounts of hiss or noise can quickly lead to fatigue, so it's particularly gratifying to have an FM radio to which I can listen at length. NPR (local 88.5) comes through very nicely.

The alarm and clock are thoughtfully designed. Large numbers are easy to read, the display has 3 brightness levels, and the dual alarms can be set for weekday, weekend, and wake-to-radio, wake-to-iPod, wake-to-CD, or wake-to-buzzer.

Alarm and radio presets are backed up by an onboard battery, so no flashing 12:00 after a power outage.

iPod/iPhone integration is the same as on the ICF-C1IPMK2. The remote lets you navigate your iPod.

Overall I'm quite happy with the design and performance of the CD3iP. It replaces a 12 year old alarm clock without taking any more space while adding CD, Radio, and iPod playback.

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Product Description:
Wake up or fall asleep to your favorite tunes with the ICF-CD3iPSIL. Thanks to a hidden sliding dock tray, the ICF-CD3iPSIL can dock with most iPods and iPhone1 models. Its dual alarm lets you set two separate wake-up times with the option of waking up to your iPod, iPhone, CD, AM/FM radio, or buzzer. The Automatic Time Set and Automatic Daylight Savings Time features help ensure easy and convenient set up. The ICF-CD3iPSIL also includes a full-function remote control that lets you access all the music on your iPod or iPhone from across the room.

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Sony SRS-D4100 4.1 Multimedia and Gaming Speaker System Review

I searched all over the net for a review of these speakers, couldn't find any that were informative enough (there were two short reviews for the D2100) so i chose to buy the speakers and see for myself. Apparently the only difference between the D2100, D4100 and D5100 is the number of satellite speakers...I got the D4100 today and these speakers ROCK!!

The box was f%$#ing heavy and took forever to drag to my dorm, but once in, it took 5mins to set it up/clear clutter on my desk and play my songs from itunes. I have a laptop with only one input, so i bought a koss splitter and the sound from the rear speakers seems to be good...also, if you are using itunes you will need to play with the settings on the equalizer and on the remote for the speakers to find what works for you...

All in all, these speakers are a steal for $76 and im glad i took the plunge...I find that i have not had any problems with my system, unlike the people who reviewed the D2100...

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Product Description:
Tight on space? You can still enjoy enveloping gaming and PC sound. Take your listening to the next level with Sony's powerful, attractive SRS-D4100 4.1-channel (5-speaker) listening system. The SRS-D4100 consists of four satellites speakers (front and rear left/right speakers), a powered, bass-reflex subwoofer, a wired remote control module for easy listening adjustments, and everything you need to hook it all up.
Pumping a total of 128 watts (12 watts per channel for the satellites and a hefty 80 watts for the subwoofer) and offering a choice of processed 4.1-channel or direct stereo sound from its stereo minijack (.125-inch) inputs, the system will render games or music in rich, detailed, hard-hitting sound.
Each of the satellites features a single 2.2-inch driver, and their wall-mountable design lets you place them on ceilings or walls, depending on your listening space, and of course you can set them on a desk or shelf using their detachable rotating bases. The sub uses a potent 6.3-inch cone woofer.
Dual inputs let you hook up your PC and one other audio source, whether an MP3 player, minidisc player/recorder, CD player, voice recorder, or other device.
What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers with detachable rotating bases, a subwoofer, a wired remote control module, all requisite cabling, a user's manual, an AC power cord, and warranty information.

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Sony XSMP1620W Marine Speaker, 6.5-Inch Woofer, and 2-Inch Tweeter Review

I spent the extra money on the Sony speakers because I thought their materials/build quality would hold up better in the harsh marine environment, but after about a month on our 38 foot catamaran these speakers started to rust!Gradually a brown streak stained the speaker from the center cone to the bottom, leaching onto the fiberglass underneath it.While they still worked, I was surprised that a Sony product would start to degrade as fast as it did.Maybe it's impossible to build a speaker that won't do this, but in that case they should come in the color brown...Oh, the sound was great, so they still get two stars.

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The marine speakers feature rust proof basket construction and have rubber coated tinsel leads.

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Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone (Black) Review

Like the previous reviewer, I also went to a brick and mortar store to buy the previous model, which was on the display, but the inventory was for this unit, billed as a slightly newer replacement unit by Sony.This unit fixes two complaints from the previoous model: 1) the Iphone no longer sits above the snooze button; 2) the clock is far less cluttered and the display is larger and easier to see.

What really amazed me when I took it home and set it up was the sound quality.I currently have the Ihome IP9 and IP99.One of my IP9 units failed after about 10 months, so I bought this Sony unit to replace it.This unit is so much better in sound quality than the Ihome!I can't believe how great the sound is from such a small and inexpensive device.In addition, my Iphone fits snugly into this unit without any adapters, and I do not have to remove my protective case to properly dock it.I think Sony fixed the majority of complaints quite successfully with this new unit, and I am very pleased to have purchased it.I strongly recommend it over the Ihome units.

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Product Description:
Sony's speaker dock digital AM / FM clock radio is the perfect bedside accessory for iPod1 and iPhone users. Set the 2-5-7 Day Alarm for waking to the radio, iPod / iPhone to match your schedule. Charging tray gets your iPod1 / iPhone ready for another day.

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Sony SRSGU10iP 2-Channel Dock speaker for iPod and iPhone (Black) Review

This is actually exactly what I was looking for in an iPhone dock: Decent size, decent sound (when the artificially heavy Bass Boost is switched off), works with the iPhone 3G with no GSM noise.

The sound is good, but not great. It's not going to replace my hi-fi, but for listening to music while falling asleep or listening to a ballgame while cooking, it's perfect. I use it with the FlipClock app as a clock radio.

So, yeah - if you're looking for a decent iPhone 3G dock solution, this seems like the only rational choice. Believe me, I looked.

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20W (10W + 10W) of power --- Delivers full and rich powerful sound. Bass Boost --- Enhances the bass for a deeper and richer sound. High Quality wooden cabinet --- Provides for better tonal quality than plastics. Built in Charger Dock --- Charge your iPod or iPhone while listening to music. Remote Commander --- Allows for remote oporation of your iPod or iPhone while in the speaker dock.Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Nano 3rd Generation (video), iPod Nano 2nd Generation, iPod Nano 1st Generation, iPod 5th Generation (video), iPod 4th Generation, iPod 4th Generation (color display), iPod Classic, iPod Mini.

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Sony Speaker Dock Clock Radio with 7-Inch LCD for iPod / iPhone (Black) Review

11/04 Review Update. I have been having a lot of problems with the Dock for this product, which is really a shame. Its great in all other ways but I keep it at my desk at work and so I am always taking my iPhone on and off the dock. The dock is sort of flimsy plastic and it slides around very freely when extended. So when you are trying to put your iphone on the dock, the dock is sliding back & forth and so I have to hold the dock with one hand to keep it still while I try to dock the iphone. If you don't get it docked just right, the iphone complains this unit is not compatible with the iphone, etc.. I think this is due to the pins not lining up right. Its really annoying. I dropped a star off my review.

Also, forget trying to keep your iphone in its case, the dock unit is not adjustable (online other sony clock radios that offer iphone docking). As the main thrust of this unit is to be a dock for your iphone or ipod, its a shame Sony didn't spend a little more time on making the dock more sturdy and capable of keeping your case on.

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Just got this in - some initial comments that I will update later. So far I am really blown away by what Sony has crammed into this thing. It is by far the ultimate ipod desk or bedside accessory. Sony is really pushing the limits of an ipod/iphone accessory here. Looking at my review, you see a lot of cons - I think its because this unit pushes the limits so far that people will have thoughts on how it could be improved. Nothing is 'wrong' with this unit really, its just some of my personal preferences I think.

Despite some of the design flaws, overall its a fantastic unit. However, it might get promoted to my desk as opposed to bedside. I don't know that i really need a video screen bedside & a digital picture frame. At my desk tho, that would be much handier.

Pro's:

LCD Screen is extremely bright & crisp - you can play video from the ipod or iphone or from internal memory or a memory card or USB stick! I would have no probs watching tv episodes or even a movie off this screen. You can even watch youtube videos on the LCD playing from the iphone.You can choose full screen or fit to screen for video and stills. Video screen integration with the iphone is simply put, exceptional.

The unit has a memory card slot and a usb slot plus 1gb of internal storage. You can play stills, music & video from the internal storage or the memory card or the iphone. Extreme flexibility.

You have decent playback controls on the unit to control playback from the iPhone. Buttons are hard to see when "in bed" as they are flush on the unit's base, you'll have to just learn where they are I guess.

4 brightness settings for the LCD screen including "nightmode". My wife would kill me if this thing lit up the bedroom. Nightmode essentially just puts the time on the screen very very faintly, so faint even in total darkness its faint - I like it!

Built in battery for when you lose power - nice touch. Supposed to have auto time set but it didn't work for me. I had to set the clock manually.

Slide out tray for your iphone, etc. seems to be able to hold my iphone in its case - great news. Tray is not the best design tho.

Track & playback information displays on the display when you play music from the ipod - very cool. No album artwork on the unit however.

In settings you can see the "software" version which says 1.0. Maybe this implies we'll get updates for it that you can load via memory card? That would be nice. There are a few features that could act differently. Fixing nightmode and adding album artwork would be great.Cons:

No remote. Seriously Sony? Not even for basic functions like volume and play / pause? Serious lack of thought for a pricey item. My last Sony ipod clock radio had a great remote & was almost half this price. Sad face. This is a really glaring omission.

Speaker quality is pretty "tinny" - I was under impressed with the sound coming from this unit. My last Sony iphone clock radio had great speakers and cost less than $100. So the trade off is I get a video player but my music quality drops a lot. Again, tho, clock radio - not meant to be a full sound system.

The iPhone / iPod dock could have been better made. It feels flimsy and I have to use both hands to dock the iphone. One to hold the entire unit steady and one to place the iphone in the cradle. The dock locks when you push it into the body of the unit but when you extend it, it does not lock into place and slides back & forth. I sense a potential point of failure here.

It seems you can't delete the internal "demo" photos or video. Sounds silly but I don't want to see "demo" pics on my slide show. I figured out that if you play the slideshow from a memory card it skips the internal pics. There are about 6 pics of "kids" and landscape that always repeat if you play the slideshow from the internal memory. Very annoying that if you play the slideshow from the internal memory you are stuck with "demo kid" and stock photo shots in your mix.

You have to go into the settings to switch to video playback for the iPhone, it would be nice if you could switch to video easier than that. Also, if you stop playing video or use another function on the clock, you have to go back to video settings and switch to ipod video again. I'd like a button on the unit to do that.

I can't figure out how to turn the clock off when watching a video from the ipod, it displays the time in the lower right corner. Would be nice to be able to clear the screen while watching a video.

It seems you can't enter 'nightmode" when listening to music or using the "sleep timer" function. The screen stays on the lowest regular setting which is quite bright in total darkness. I'll have to play with it more - maybe they can patch it. This is a pretty big issue, what's the point of a sleep timer if the thing is lighting up the entire room.

The unit has no audio in (fail) and no headphone jack. It could really use both of these but you can plug in your iphone headphone while watching video on the screen.

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Sony's Multi-function FM / AM clock radio is the all-in-one bedside accessory for iPod1 and iPhone users. Set the 2-5-7 Day Alarm for waking to the radio, iPod, Nature Sounds, or a pre-recorded personal message, and view your photos and videos on the 7-Inch diagonal LCD screen. Charging tray for iPod1 / iPhone retracts when not in use.

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Sony PC Speakers (White) Review

These computer speakers are a throwback to the 80s. where *bloops* and *bleeps* would have possibly sounded great on these speakers, but for today's standards in portable sound, these are sorely lacking.

I can understand when companies create mediocre speakers and mark up the price with little regard to actual sound quality, but I was embarrassed when I picked these up at fry's for a little over fifty dollars to demo on my laptop.First off, these are seemingly well made with a sturdy base, and solid feel to them, but the problem is when you actually turn them on to listen to any variety of things from youtube videos to your favorite playlist.I actually had to disconnect them from my computer and test which was louder, my macbook speakers or the powered sony speakers; if anyone has to do that with powered speakers there is a major problem.I have to admit, I have spent fifty dollars on some pretty useless things, but I can also guarantee these are not worth anything more than something out of a Mcdonald's happy meal either.

Do yourself a favor, if you are on a budget, check out the JBL Duet speakers in white (for the same price on amazon).The JBl speakers have very accurate sound for portable speakers and will not disappoint even the most discerning individual.Now instead of wasting my money, I have nabbed an awesome set of computer speakers for a very reasonable price; if only Sony could follow suit and not try and peddle these speakers for an inflated price; if you don't trust me, try them for yourself and then you will find yourself saying "wow, I should have listened to...".

Go on now, if you are still reading this review, you are wasting time still looking at these speakers.Pick up the JBl Duet's or toss your money out the window, because if you buy these you are practically doing the latter.

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The two-piece SRS-Z50 is stylishly slim, making it ideal for anyone wanting to preserve desk space but still have quality PC audio that looks fantastic. Each speaker features a 38mm Neodymium driver unit with a reflex port for rich bass reproduction. The integrated amplifier generates a combined 5W of sound power - plenty for music, movies or gaming. Magnetic shielding limits noise interference, and there are dual inputs for using a phone or MP3 player alongside a PC. There is also a headphone output for those occasions when you don't want to make too much noise.

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Sony Compact and Slim Travel Speaker for iPod and MP3 Players Review

Much better sound than the speaker in my computer tower. Good balance of bass and treble. Folds up nicely for portability. Excellent quality. Would recommend.

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The SRS-TP1 Portable Speaker System joins together for portability and is lightweight and easy to carry. The SRS-TP1 features neodymium magnet for superior sound, a convenient storable cord and requires no batteries or external power source. Just plug it into your portable audio product and start enjoying your music.

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Sony SRSM50/WHI Compact, Stylish, Transportable Speaker (White) Review

Only have had these mighty little speakers a day; but am mightily impressed.

Of course, I can't comment on long-term durability; but I can tell you that the sound is much better than I expected on a little pair of speakers like this -- though the reviews (on the black version and other sites) were just as happy.I mean, I'm just plain awed when I look at these little Mighty Mites.

Perfect?No, $2,000 speakers ain't gonna be perfect.Yep, there's some distortion if cranked up full blast; but show me comparable speakers that won't distort some.Slight rattle, if you listen hard and close for it.But, hey, these are tiny miracles, considering the quality sound they put out and sure as heck worth this price.Easy to set up, too.

One nitpick?The cord to the playing unit is kinda short and I've ordered an extension (easy & cheap fix).The speakers can't be placed far apart, about 2-1/2 feet.

Though there is no bass-tweaker, I find nothing too deeply missing.These don't have a sub-woofer; but that's part of the portability, right?I do enjoy a good bass, too; but I'm not the type to drive around in an Impala blasting neighbors with cannons from my trunk.

They aren't meant for 20-seat home-theaters or anything more elaborate, that's for sure.These are petite, portable speakers that put out sound you won't believe from anything so small and unpricy (is that a word?).

Understand what they are and what you'll use them for.I have them plugged into a little DVD player that I mostly use for CDs.Mireille Mathieu sounds delicious.She sounds crisp and pure to moi.That tells you my style of music-listening as well as the fact that I appreciate mighty good sounds."Close Encounters of a Third Kind" sounds just fine, considering I'm not in a downtown movie palace.

In short, these are not for audiophiles who measure and analyze each note coming from their gold-plated monster-speakers.They are for casual but also sensitive listeners who need a little set of speakers with good sound.At the size, price and within their given parameters, I doubt you'll do better and most likely not nearly as good.

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Dual Power support --- Use the AC Charger when at home or indoors and take optional batteries (not supplied) with you when are out and about for ultimate convenience. Integrated mechanism for compact carrying --- Speakers can "clip" together to allow you to carry them easily yet simply set them up apart. Total output power of 5W (2.5W +2.5W) --- Great sound out of a little package.

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Sony Transportable Speaker for iPod and MP3 Players Review

I travel a lot and love to be able to listen to music once I'm back in the hotel room.Before finding these speakers, the only options I had was to either lug my heavy & bulky iHome with me (which took up precious space in my bag) or listen to music via my headphones, which feels really weird when you're alone in a hotel room.So needless to say, these speakers were both a great find & purchase.You don't need a docking station in order to listen to your iPod. Once I opened the box, I was listening to my iPod within seconds.Great volume, great price, very compact, weighs less than a pound and can run off of three AAA batteries.If you're looking for a rich wall of sound, then this is not the item for you.The sound is on the tinny side and it also doesn't charge your mp3 player, so you will need a separate charger.

All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend these speakers for those looking a valued priced, entry level set of travel speakers.



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The Sony Travel Speaker feature 39mm neodymium magnets for clear sound and their compact design make them easy to carry. They require 3 AA batteries or can be powered by a ac adapter.

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Sony AIRSA10 S-AIR Speaker System - Black Review

This has to be one of our best gifts to us from Santa ever! It comes with 2 speakers - we bought an extra one and liked it so much, we just ordered an other one. You can change the song from any speaker, each speaker has volume control and on/off switch. When not in use, it displays the time. It looks sharp and the sound is unbelievable. The best part is you can move a speaker outside or basement or garage anywhere....

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S-AIR is a new digital wireless audio solution for sending audio to a 2nd room in the home. S-AIR Technology can also be utilized to send wireless audio for your surround rear channel speakers using the WAHT-SA1 accessory. With up to 8-channels of L-PCM CD quality audio transmission availible. Just plug in and listen. Plus S-AIR offers no interference with home appliances. You'll see many of our BRAVIA Home Theater Systems bundled with a S-AIR Speaker System this year. The S-AIR Speaker System features a 1 line LCD Display, a clock function, and is equipped with controls for volume and the audio source you are listening to.

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