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Video Reviews: Home Audio & Stereos

BOSE center channel speaker

Qualities of BOSE vcs-10.

1 min 18 secs

Onkyo DX-C390 6-disc CD player

The Onkyo DX-C390 is an exceptional 6-disc CD player. It can play mp3 CDs as...

1 min 25 secs

Tivoli Model One

Review of the Tivoli Model One radio.

1 min 3 secs

Logitech Z-5500 speakers

The Logitech Z-5500 speakers are an amazing 5.1 speaker system for any use....

1 min 23 secs

sirius sportster

A review of sirius sportster

1 min 24 secs

Great Speaker System

Love the audio this one gives me and it was relatively cheap too.

1 min 9 secs

Logitech Z5500 5.1 Surround...

Review of the Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece Speaker System with Subwoofer

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Logitech Z-5500 Speakers...

Review for Logitech Z-5500 SpeakersLogitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 5-Piece...

1 min 27 secs

Sony Dual Cassette Deck

Sony Dual Cassette Deck, Home Audio, Electronics

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Sony Home Audio Video...

Great buy for your homeSony SCD-CE595 5-Disc CD/Super Audio CD Player,...

1 min 49 secs

Bose Ipod Dock

Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black), Accessories, Electronics

1 min 40 secs

Altec Lansing VS4221 2.1...

These are great computer speakers that give you a full sound. The midrange...

1 min 12 secs

Awesome little speaker

Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black).

1 min 13 secs

altec lansing

Altec Lansing VS4221 3-Piece Speaker System Music & Gaming System with...

1 min 21 secs

Sirius Sportster 4

Sirius Sportster 4 Satellite Radio Receiver with Car Kit, Portable Audio,...

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iHome iPod docking station...

This iPod docking station plays your iPod without the use of earphones and...

1 min 15 secs

iHome

Awesome Clock RadioiHome IH8SR Clock Radio for iPod, Accessories, Electronics

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myHome is better with iHome

Here's where you describe why this video will be useful and what people...

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ihome

iHome IH8BR Clock Radio for iPod, MP3 Players & Accessories, Electronics

1 min 14 secs

ihome

iHome IH8SR Clock Radio for iPod, MP3 Players & Accessories, Electronics

1 min 47 secs

Apple ihome

iHome IH8BR Clock Radio for iPod, MP3 Players & Accessories, Electronics

1 min 14 secs

There's no thing like...

In this review I explain why I adore the iHome I explain what makes it the...

1 min 46 secs

Ipod Soundock

Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black), Home Audio, Electronics

1 min 23 secs

Bose Does it Best

Great for my ipod

1 min 13 secs

SoundDock

Sounds and looks great, but I hate the wires.

1 min 30 secs

iHome IH8 Clock Radio for iPod

Charge your iPod, wake up to your own music, or just listen to your iPod at...

1 min 21 secs

Pioneer Dual Cassette Deck

A good option for your home audio equipment if you still have great tapes...

1 min 16 secs

Pioneer F1009 301-disk changer

It's truly a home for all of your CDs...look no further because...

1 min 44 secs

Altec Lansing 2.1 VS4221...

The VS4221 Altec Lansing speakers really are a great buy. They offer a broad...

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Bose Speaker System

by Bose

The Bose Speaker System is a deal at nearly any price. The quality of this home theater audio system is backed by the ... more

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From: CNET Reviewed by: kmitz74 Posted: Aug 14, 2006 Type: User Review

"This is the best product on the market."

Greatest thing invented for the ipod. This is at the top of every chart!
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PROS: Rich and full sound. Small.

CONS: Has a long cord to drag around.

5.00/5

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Reviewed by: CNET Expert Posted: Oct 13, 2004 Type: Expert Review

Bose SoundDock (black)

The huge popularity of the iPod has given rise to a cottage industry of iPod accessories , including various speakers that help turn your iPod into a boombox. With Apple's blessing, Bose has entered the world of iPod with its SoundDock "digital...
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PROS: The Bose SoundDock is simple to set up and use; attractive design; sounds good compared to other iPod speakers; charges iPod while docked; includes basic remote.

CONS: Expensive; works only with iPods (and iPod Minis) equipped with a docking connector.

3.60/5

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Bose SoundDock Speaker System

by Bose

If you are looking for top quality Home Theater Speaker Systems, there is no comparison to Bose SoundDock Speaker System ... more

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From: Crutchfield Reviewed by: James Location: KCMO Posted: Apr 05, 2005 Type: User Review

The best solution yet

The Bose SoundDock is a great sounding speaker system for the iPod. It puts out a very big sound- clean bass and treble with the midranges bunched up and a bit soupy- but to me, that's typical of Bose's sound. Easy to use- just put the pod into the c
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: CNET Reviewed by: Kch75013 Posted: Nov 03, 2005 Type: User Review

"OK for the Kitchen"

Bought this for my wife, with an iPod. She's delighted with it but, between you and me, I am rather horrified by the sound it makes - poor mediums(we have different tastes, I like classical and opera). I was considering a Bose 123 system for the...
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PROS: Works well with boom-boom-boom music

CONS: Overbright to the point of brashness

2.50/5

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Bose SoundDock

PROS: The Bose SoundDock is simple to set up and use; attractive design; sounds good compared to other iPod speakers; charges iPod while docked; includes basic remote.

CONS: Expensive; works only with iPods (and iPod Minis) equipped with a docking connector.

3.60/5

Review from a shopper who 'Didn't Rate it'

From: CNET Type: User Review

I love the sound that comes from this small and slim iPod dock system. I'm really just amazed at the quality of sound that comes from the speakers. I've compared several other leading speakers to the Bose Sounddock, in terms of sound quality at diffe
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Logitech Z 5500 5.1 Surround Sound System

by Logitech

Logitech Z 5500 5.1 Surround Sound System from Logitech is a smart buy if you are looking for a quality offering in ... more

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From: Epinions Reviewed by: tch7 Type: User Review

You Can't Always Get What You Want ... but sometimes you can!

Two days after publishing a review lauding the Logitech Z-5300E and saying that I wasn’t going to exchange it with the Z-5500, I had a sudden change of heart. My opinion of the Z-5300E sound system did not change, but the price of the Z-5500...
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PROS: Great sound, good looks & size, wonderful price

CONS: No screws for mounting, lack of optical cables

5.00/5

Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: CNET Posted: Feb 16, 2005 Type: User Review

"Better than expected - for a pc speaker"

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PROS: The sound was better than I thoguht for a "pc speaker". We got one for the office n now im reconcidering my plans to get a yamaha amp and a jbl sub for home. Worked well as a HT alternative with a projector.

CONS: Expensive. Almost an overkill for a pc with small monitor. Scary warning about EMP type destructive power from the sub (wtf?) The cable from sub to controller could be longer and thinner (or it could selfdestruct itself!!).

2.50/5

Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'

From: CNET Reviewed by: Bdazzle Posted: Aug 28, 2006 Type: User Review

"One thing it has to do is sound...And it aint right!"

When at first I had no troubles with this system. Great sound for a good price. Yet when I moved to a new house it starting "popping" about. Even when turning on the light will cause this effect. It has something to do with the balance in the...
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PROS: Price/quality is fine

CONS: one big flaw: it has the tendense to "pop"

3.50/5

Review from a shopper who 'Didn't Rate it'

From: CNET Type: User Review

I bought this 2 days ago and still can't get it to work together properly with my soundcard. The bass keeps slipping away and overall the subwoofer seems too big and too bulky for a soft-syth steered system. The sound is not that great either, seen t
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iHome iH8BR iPod Clock Radio (Black)

by iHome

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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 06, 2007 Type: User Review

Pros: Many light settings, great sound, excellent options. Cons: None

Initially, my husband bought me another brand. The light was so bright, I had to cover it to sleep. After much research, I saw this was a problem with most of the clock radios. The iHome is the only one that seemed to have more options, and I...
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5.00/5

Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: Amazon Posted: Nov 07, 2007 Type: User Review

Must LOVE the first song on your iPod

There's something important you need to know about this clock radio that the product description won't tell you. If you're buying this so you can wake to your iPod (as I did), know that you will ALWAYS wake to the first song on your iPod - NOT to...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 24, 2007 Type: User Review

Dock inserts for mini sold seperately

I have a 2nd Generation iPod mini. The box says it will work with my iPod. It will, but, only if you buy an add on dock insert. They only ship with 3 inserts for the different iPods. I found this out after buying it and waiting for tech support to...
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3.00/5

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Sirius Sportster4

by Sirius Satellite Radio

Package Includes: Starmate Sportster 4, vehicle power adapter, vehicle antenna, vehicle dock, suction cup mount, remote ... more

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From: $91.89
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Tired of the same, old radio stations and annoying commercials? Well then maybe it's time to start listening to satellite radio. Right now and until the end of the year, you can save 15% off any order from SIRIUS Satellite radio. From portable radios to car stereos, everything is up for grabs. For instance, check out this holiday special. Apply the coupon code CM15 and save on this Sportster 4 Dock and Play and vehicle kit which is already marked down to $49.99 from an original price of $119.99. Sounds like a good deal to me. Check out this deal and more, but hurry. The offer ends December 31st. Click here to see it on Smarter.com. Click here to go to SIRIUS radio... more

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From: Epinions Reviewed by: voicesinmyhead Type: User Review

A great Sirius Satellite Radio Unit

I've owned the Sirius Sportster 4 Receiver and accompanying service for about a month now and I am very pleased with it. The receiver is very sleek and pleasant looking, easy to use, and is loaded with useful features that make satellite radio...
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PROS: Sleek looking, easy to use, lots of features, pause/rewind capability.

CONS: Slight volume control issue on the unit (see description)

5.00/5

Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: Circuit City Posted: Nov 06, 2006 Type: User Review

I don't recommend this item

I would never buy another system like this one - it keeps cutting in and out.
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From: Circuit City Reviewed by: MATT Location: MA Posted: Jul 03, 2006 Type: User Review

FM MODULATION IS HORRIBLE

THE TUNER ITSELF IS REALLY NICE BUT THE FM MODULATOR IS HORRIBLE YOU WILL NEED TO BUY THE OPTIONAL WIRED SIRIUS FM MODULATOR AFTER THAT YOU WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS
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Pioneer CT-W606DR Dual cassette deck

by Pioneer

The dual-well CT-606DR includes Digital Noise Reduction, Digital Noise Suppression, and Dolby HX Pro for clean ... more

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From: ConsumerREVIEW Reviewed by: Mike Walters Posted: Oct 09, 1999 Type: User Review

I'm very pleased with the performance and the recording with this deck the play back of the recordings are excellent and I'm so pleased with it I just ordered another one for my fun room. I just wish that Pioneer would make there receivers as well...
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PROS: Very easy to use and great recording with good tapes.

CONS: None as too this date!

5.00/5

Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: ConsumerREVIEW Reviewed by: platypus Posted: Apr 30, 2002 Type: User Review

Warning: Pioneer tape decks are neither durable nor reliable - I have 2 dead ones including CTW60RS similar to this. I wouldn''t buy another Pioneer product with moving parts.
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PROS: Worked fine till it died

CONS: Quit recording on one side.

1.00/5

Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'

From: ConsumerREVIEW Reviewed by: Shashi Posted: Feb 14, 2002 Type: User Review

I bought this tape deck because it had good features like the 20 bit D/A converter and all the nice features one would normally look for in a cassette player. Another factor being that I had bought a Pioneer PDF-1009 CD player so I thought I could...
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PROS: Clear sound, good features

CONS: Can be remote-controlled only with Pioneer receivers!!! Noisy operation.

3.00/5

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Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model One Radio tuner

For a AM/FM tuner experience beyond compare, try the Tivoli Audio Henry Kloss Model One Radio tuner. This offering from ... more

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From: Crutchfield Reviewed by: Don T Location: Ft Walton Bch, FL Posted: May 21, 2005 Type: User Review

Much better than the expen$ive brand - for 1/4 the money

Let me first start off by saying that having worked in the radio/recording industry for 25 years and realizing the quality of any sound producing device is purely subjective, I must claim that this is the best radio receiver you can buy for the...
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: Crutchfield Reviewed by: cathy Location: Albany, NY Posted: Jan 22, 2007 Type: User Review

AM Reception Needs Improvement

We have a portable Tivoli radio and are very happy with it. I bought the Tivoli Model One radio for my mother for Christmas - she listens only to AM radio. Unfortunately, the radio doesn't pick up any of the stations she listens to, in fact it...
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2.00/5

Review from a shopper who was 'On the Fence'

From: Crutchfield Reviewed by: Bob Location: Ulysses, KS Posted: Mar 23, 2006 Type: User Review

Great Sound/Mediocre Reception

I also work in radio. I bought this because it claimed to be a "super receiver". It is not. If you truly live in the sticks and are hoping to pick-up some of the fringe stations, you are better off with a cheap radio. It does have exceptional...
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Reviewed by: CNET Expert Posted: Dec 15, 2004 Type: Expert Review

Tivoli Audio is a small, Boston-based audio company with a worldwide reputation for producing high-quality table radios for buyers who put a premium on performance and simplicity. With just three knobs, the Model One, which retails for $120, is...
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PROS: High-end tabletop radio; rich sound; excellent AM and FM reception; auxiliary line-in (doubles as an iPod speaker) and line-out.

CONS: Mono-only sound; no clock or alarm function.

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iHome iH8SR iPod Clock Radio (Silver)

by iHome

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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2007 Type: User Review

Perfect

Excellent, excellent product. Sound quality is fantastic - it blows away other ipod speaker systems I've had or have heard. Everything else is easy to use and more than functional.
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: Circuit City Reviewed by: Nancy Location: ATlanta, Georgia Posted: Feb 16, 2008 Type: User Review

Works great for one year

Loved this item until it's ability to play the IPOD ended. It stopped working after about a year.
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From: Circuit City Reviewed by: AlanD Location: Kingsport, TN Posted: Apr 22, 2007 Type: User Review

Poor iPod connection

This unit was great for the first year. The speakers are not hi-fi by any means, but what you would expect from a clock radio. I love the sleep function, which turns your iPod off after a set amount of time. The iPod docks in a slot and uses an ad
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Sony SCD CE595 SACD changer

by Sony

Enhance your music experience with Sony's SCD-CE595. Featuring multi-channel super audio CD, this CD player offers a ... more

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From: Amazon Posted: Sep 16, 2004 Type: User Review

Sony SCD-CE595 exceeds expectations

I bought a Toshiba SD-6915 multi-format 5 disc changer because it did SACD, DVD Audio, and CD. It was terrible and I returned it. It has the worst user-interface and ergonomics on the planet, and I noticed several bugs in the 2 days I owned...
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Review from a shopper who 'Hated it'

From: Circuit City Reviewed by: JeffS Location: San Francisco, CA Posted: Nov 29, 2004 Type: User Review

sounds good...when it works

Unfortunately my unit was defective right out of the box. The audio drops out for about 5 seconds every 1-2 minutes. It sounds good playing SACD's when it's working, but obviously no one wants to have the sound dropping out this frequently. (Even
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2.80/5

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