Product Description
With its lightweight design, metal grilles, and protective case, the Logitech AudioStation Express is the perfect portable companion for your iPod. Enjoy full-sized audio performance in your home using AC power or on the go using battery power. AudioStation Express charges your iPod while docked, and lets you view podcasts on your TV using the composite video output. It also supports MP3 players and iPods without Universal Dock Connectors with an auxilliary 3.5 mm audio input jack.
Customer Reviews:
Light and sleek, Great Sound for the Price!.......2007-12-21
I recently bought this unit as a gift for under $70. I took it for a test drive just to make sure it worked and I must say that I was very impressed - was even thinking about keeping it for myself!
Anyhoo, as far as appearance goes it's very sleek/sophisticated looking, not like some of the goofy ipod-systems I've seen out there. It's also fairly compact and lightweight so if u DO need to carry it around, you won't have to pack/insulate it in the original packaging box (my friend has to do this with his Bose system b/c of its shape).
As others have observed, the sound quality is fairly rich and full at low to medium volumes (great for a bedroom). However, as you increase the volume higher and higher, the bass gets a little distorted and it starts to sound a bit hollow (not great for a living room). But given the price I paid, I still think I made off like a bandit!!
Simple yet spectacular.......2007-12-21
These speakers are absolutely amazing. The bass response it offers is far better than I had expected and the clarity is incredible. The wireless remote has a very good range. The simple design adds to its beauty because you can keep the speakers anywhere and they will just blend in. I haven't tried operating them on battery power so I cannot comment on that. Only one thing I would have preferred which is not offered in any speakers (even the ones that cost over $300) is the ability to chose whether or not to charge the ipod because using it this way and charging it all the time could reduce the life of the battery in my opinion but that is just something no company has seemed to include in their speakers and not something specific to these speakers. I would highly recommend these speakers as there is no competition for them at a price of just $60.
Pros: Decently priced, respectable bass response, crisp clear.
Cons: No option to select whether ipod should be charged or not
Great for the price.......2007-12-16
This little unit is not, of course, going to compete with Bose or any of the other high end units out there. However, this has pretty good sound for an under $100 station. It sounded better than just about any of the other models I plugged my ipod into at a couple stores. I didn't bother with the $200 or more units, because that was more than I was willing to pay. I have a smaller house and this does more than a good job filling it with decent sound. If that's what you want, I'd say go ahead and get one. If you like to crank it till the paint peels...of course, this isn't the unit for you.
the best audio!!!.......2007-12-11
if i may rate a ten stars i do it!!!
Moderately Priced, Good Sound, Great Product!,
·the sound its very good
·the speaker its charger battery ipod
·its compatible with the ipod touch
·Brings protective case
·brings the Dock Adapter for all iPod
I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!!!
Great Product.......2007-12-05
This was perfect for what I needed. It was simple to set up and the sound is good enough for me. I love the fact that it charges my ipod too. I did get startled when it began playing in the middle of the night without anyone touching it. I have no idea why it did this.
Product Description
The Acoustimass® 5 speaker system delivers the ear-pleasing music of a symphonyor the dramatic effects of your favorite movie. The Acoustimass module produces low notes without audible distortion and can be hidden behind furniture. Rich, full music and movie sound appear to come from the small cube speakers, rather than the Acoustimass module, hidden out of view. Two Direct/Reflecting® cube speaker arrays deliver the warmth and emotion of string and wind instruments. Those sounds are lifelike and spacious thanks to Direct/Reflecting® speaker technology. With a blend of reflected and direct sound, this innovative Bose® technology recreates the way sound reaches your ears during a live performance. You experience the richness of your favorite music, from almost anywhere in the room. Connect this speaker system to the rear channel outputs of your home theater equipment, and enjoy the same superb sound quality from your movies as you do from your music. You can mount the cube speaker arrays to your walls, or display them on attractive stands with our line of accessories.
Amazon.com Product Description
Experience enhanced sound from Bose's most affordable, next-generation Acoustimass stereo speakers. The Acoustimass 3 system delivers bass that's the deepest and fullest yet. Two single-cube speakers--smaller than ever before--are elegantly designed to fit virtually any decor. And the module easily hides away behind furniture or off in a corner, so all the lifelike sound seems to flow from the tiny cubes.
When you hear the Acoustimass 5 Series III speakers, you'll think you're listening to much larger speakers. Yet the spacious sound actually comes from two tiny cube speaker arrays and a hideaway Acoustimass bass module. The improved cube speakers offer enhanced performance, contemporary styling, and a smaller size than the Series II. And the improved module fills a room with even deeper, fuller bass. These Virtually Invisible speakers are the definitive answer to the question of how to combine spacious sound with space-saving design.
Though the Virtually Invisible speaker design may seem like a disappearing act, the performance is quite noticeable. Full, resonating bass and crystal-clear highs envelop a room in beautiful stereo sound. It's all the result of years of intense research and testing. The Acoustimass 5 speakers accomplish what no conventional speakers can claim: big, lifelike sound without big, bulky speakers. Now or in the future, Acoustimass stereo speakers can be turned into a home theater set by simply adding the compatible Bose VCS-10 center-channel speaker. For full five-speaker surround sound, add the VCS-30 center-surround speaker package.
Customer Reviews:
Crystal clear sound.......2007-12-13
Great speakers, don't know why are there some Bose haters, but are there really listening to them? buy this speakers, perfect match for any stereo receiver.
Lot of Sound!.......2007-11-24
This set of speakers are great. I never knew so much sound could come from such small speakers. I like the way the top and bottom of the speakers swivel to get sound from almost every direction. No regrets here.
I like what I hear...........2007-11-24
I bought the Bose Acoustimass 5 for a friend in Korea to use in his flat screen TV. Once we set it up the sound transformation was phenomenal--it immediately gave the small room a big arena quality to it. Now I have his friends asking me when I am coming back to Korea so I can bring back another one (these are terribly expensive in Korea, btw).
Junk!.......2007-10-19
I paid what I thought was a premium price for premium speakers which sound like cheasy 1950s paper spekers. No bass, buzzes, no dynamic range, etc. , etc. etc. These speaker are all ads, ads, ads. No delivery at all. I have them hooked up to a good Denon 200 Watt receiver, and zip performance. Nada. They sound a thousand times worse than the rotted out 20-year-old Radio Shack speakers they replace. Bose is all puff and guff!!! No wonder they dont sell in regular audio stores; no one will handle this junk!!! Garbage!!! I was ripped off!! I am going back to Radio Shack. At least I dont feel bad paying nothing for junk then. And their junk is at least priced right. Jim Isham, Penfield, NY. God, this pisses me off. Bose can go jump in the lake and take their overhyped overpriced speakers with them; tied to their feet!!!!
bose is steady.......2006-10-29
Are they the best no.. Do they impress people who havent hear them before YES!! To me thats the best compliment, they are much more objective listeners
with no preconcived notions. All I ever hear is " Those speakers sound so Good" " I love those cool little speakers" etc. I've played everything from Bach to Dio and they sound very realistic. Subwoofer placement is key to having the proper bass level. At [...] they are a steal.. I paid [...]in 1991 and listen to them everyday they still sound like they did when new..
Customer Reviews:
Tivoli Radio Combo.......2007-12-03
Was very happy with the vendor. Box was packaged really well and secure.
Am a little disappointed with the sound of the system. It's not nearly as full as I had hoped. The bass is deficient and I think the subwoofer add-on would probably help. I'm thinking about buying one, but that's just one more thing to buy to make it sound better.
Seamus.......2007-11-29
We love this product--almost got the Bose system until we read customer reviews & consumer reports & glad now we made this choice--great value, sound, style---can't say enough - we highly recommend this Tivoli Audio Radio/Combo CD/AM/FM Stereo System.
Tivoli's best package.......2007-07-17
I was stunned by the difference it made to add the satellite speaker to the Tivoli Model One, confirming the findings of Consumer Reports, which rated the Model One plus satellite speaker the best sound quality of the high end radios tested. Moreover, it's a compact unit with full-frequencied sound at both loud and low volume levels. The iPal, on the other hand, is an overpriced novelty, putting out appealing sound until the gain is advanced beyond the mid-point, at which point distortion is unacceptable. Don't even consider the Tivoli sub-woofer. This unit already has ample bass (sometimes too much); if anything, I wouldn't mind having a treble control to bring out ride cymbals a bit more, though on the whole Tivoli's engineers have done a nice job of balancing frequencies.
If you're serious about sound, and especially stereo separation, you won't want to use this as a bedside clock radio (though the separation is effective even when listening to it in bed with a speaker on each night-stand). Moreover, as some consumer reviews indicate, the clock radio mechanism is very basic. For two hundred more you can get Tivoli's top unit, combining stereo with clock radio and CD player, but you're sacrificing stereo separation, since both speakers are mounted in a single, comparatively small cabinet.
The CD player is a quality unit for those who don't load up discs willy nilly in changers, inviting jamming. Moreover, unlike most portable disc players that I tried, this one doesn't slip, stick, or quickly wear out. It will occasionally balk at discs it doesn't like, and at first I thought I had another irritating jam problem and repair bill on my hands. Simply unplug the power cord for a few seconds, replug, and it will regurgitate the disc.
The price isn't necessarily the smallest, but the unit is, even with all three pieces. Simply put, you won't find a bigger, more satisfying sound anywhere in a more compact system, and face it: even if you're not a wood connoisseur, it looks classy.
Big sound in a small package.......2007-01-03
I got this as a Christmas gift and am really amazed. Once it was hooked up and turned on, I popped in a classical CD and it sounded like the piano was right there in the room! Yesterday I hooked it up to a laptop and played streaming audio-- also amazing depth of sound. And the other day I tuned it to a radio station playing 60's and 70's music. I was happy to find that "boogie oogie oogie" sounds fantastic on this little machine, too.
Product Description
Bose TriPort Headphones are a prime choice for avid iPod and other Digital Media Player users. You listen to lots of music and this lightweight headphone extracts all the intricate nuances in music that, frankly, other headphones pass over. Sure. they might not be those cool-looking earphones that you see everyone wear. Bose didn't make these for everyone. These are for critical listeners, seeking the fun, vitality, and audiophile quality that stimulates heightened appreciation and pleasure. Bose TriPort headphones answer the call for smooth, high-performance sound in a very lightweight package. Hear a greater range of music whether you're plugged into a computer or on the go with a portable media device. Their ergonomic design keeps them remarkably comfortable and lightweight, even as proprietary Bose headphone technology reveals the rich acoustical landscape of your music. Bose' acoustic equalization techniques deliver the rich nuances of your music that conventional headphones often lose. You hear the intricate notes of an acoustic guitar, the full range of vocals and even the beat of a drum with greater clarity and impact. Our unique TriPort acoustic headphone structure faithfully reproduces deep, full low notes without requiring the artificial bass boost function found on many portable players. Indoors or out, Bose Triport delivers top performance from any sound source. Don't you deserve it all? Overall headphone dimensions - ? 7 1/2H x 6W ? (19.1 x 15.2 cm) / Ear cushion outside dimensions - ? 3 4/5H x 2 9/10W ? (9.6 x 7.4 cm) / Weight with cables - ? 5 oz. ? (142 g) Attractive Silver Finish
Customer Reviews:
good sound, bad construction.......2007-12-03
i enjoy the sound these headphones give, but they are very fragile and have broken in several places, just from general use, fortunately not around the earpiece but i would still expect better for my money.
They were a great gift but I probably wouldn't buy them myself.......2007-11-28
I'm going to agree with what a lot of reviewers said, in that they probably aren't worth $150.00. That being said, I got them as a gift and I love them because they are extremely comfortable, to the point where even if they are not the highest quality headphones, the sheer comfort factor makes up for it in spades. I've been using them with my desktop and laptop computer for about a year whenever I'm on late at night when my wife is asleep. I take care of them, so I haven't had an issue with them breaking in the year I've owned them. Withing a few minutes of wearing them, I forget that I have headphones on at all. They're that comfortable. They are not constructed with heavy materials, and as a result they come off as being somewhat fragile, but extremely lightweight, which is a big contributing factor to the comfort. This is the reason to buy them, not durability or sound quality, although they are passable in both of these categories. It's up to the buyer to determine whether that comfort factor is worth the price. If these broke, I'm certain I could easily get them replaced if they are still under warranty, as everybody seems to rave about Bose customer service. If I had to buy a pair to replace them, I would probably hold off until if/when the price comes down. I would definitely look forward to picking up another pair for a more reasonable price, though.
Comments on the Triports - windy conditions & headband.......2007-11-13
The sound of the TriPorts is excellent. Nice clean bass. I traded in Bose QC2's for this model, since the QC2's are always powered and I heard hiss between passages. Since this unit is a passive device, no such problem.
After one year, the headband broke and Bose replaced it. It was not as durable as I would have liked to see. Also, when used outside in breezes greater than about 10 mph, the wind rushes past the open port holes in the earcups and generates an annoying sound like "wind blowing across a microphone". These headphones are not too good for outdoor use when there is wind.
When I traded in my headphones, I was told by Bose that the Blue color was being phased out in favor of Silver. Silver is so visible that the headphones attract too much attention, so I prefer the Blue color.
Get the Sony MDR-7506.......2007-10-25
After two years of use I just gave up. They are very fragile and break easily. I am surprised that no one has mentioned that you can hurt yourself when they snap. I have gone through two pairs. I now have the Sony MDR-7506. It puts rings around the Bose. Bose products, in general, have gone downhill. A year ago I bought a pair of Bose speakers for $99. When I opened the box I discovered that the speakers did not have an on/off switch. After about three months I started to hear a hum coming from the speakers even when the volume was at zero. And guess what? You can't turn off the set.
Sony MDR 7506 vs. Bose Triport.......2007-10-07
We just did a side-by-side comparison of these and a pair of Sony Pro MDR-7506 Headphones. We swapped them back and forth on the same jack on the same PC playing the same music using iTunes.
The Sony MDR 7506's, being studio monitor quality, are without any doubt MUCH clearer at all frequencies and make you sound like you are there, while the Bose Triports were muddy and distant. The Sony MDR 7506's are less expensive as well. The triports are just a bit lighter, smaller and have a thinner cord, which you may find useful for mobile use. My choice between the two for serious listening would be the Sony MDR 7506. If you are an audiophile, you will immediately notice the difference and will want the Sony Pro MDR-7506 Headphones.
Thanks,
Carl
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Just what I was hoping for.......2007-08-24
I'm impressed with this little thing. The case is well-made and has a very solid feel. The Nano fits perfectly into the skin and into the MiniBlaster. I didn't have difficulties with the fit like others mentioned. Getting the Nano out takes some pushing, but that's the way it should be. You don't want it falling out on it's own and hitting the pavement. All the Nano controls are accessible. The front, circular control (volume/scroll) works fine through a silicon skin and is very protected.
The reason we buy this thing is for sound and size. Size and weight are impressively minimal. You won't beat that anywhere. As for sound, it's not a home entertainment center or a Bose IPod system - it's a tiny little device that offers maximum portability. If you can bring your Bose system along with you, then do it. If you need something small and more portable, then read on.
The sound has a distinct clarity. Mids to highs are crisp and well separated. What you loose is bass. It's attenuated, but not dull or muddy. I wasn't expecting strong bass with a frequency response of 450Hz to 20KHz. It's not built for it and shouldn't be expected.
It's made, as others have said, for you and a couple of friends in an environment without too much ambient noise. If you are looking for a system that you can play at a beech party with a big group of friends, keep looking, because this isn't it. Too many voices chatting away will drown this little thing out.
In a reasonably quiet room or out on the trail, you get enough volume to really enjoy the music. It's loud enough to hear the detail in the sound. It even gets too loud for conversations and has to be turned down. Don't get me wrong, the neighbors won't be calling or stomping on the floor. It has what it needs to fill the niche that it's designed for.
I personally like the sound with the EQ set to "Small Speakers" - seems like a good balance for Classic Rock which I tend to listen to the most.
If you want a small, light and very portable speaker system to free you from headphones and make portable music a social experience between friends again, then you are onto something.
Enjoy!
Great for use while traveling.......2007-08-11
I wanted to be able to listen to podcasts and my own music while commuting and so first purchased (for $80) an FM converter that plugged into the lighter and my iPod and then matched an unused frequency to play what was on the iPod. The sound wasn't great and it changed depending on where I was driving. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right static frequency and match it with the device. In the short time that I tried it out I had to switch frequencies twice.
So, I looked for a speaker. I decided that it wouldn't be a disaster to buy something at this price to try even if it didn't work great. It was what I was looking for! I can use it in the car and also other places where I want to play what is on my ipod so that others can hear. It is not great sound quality, but it is much better than what I was getting with the FM converter and much easier. I can either use batteries or the AC adaptor (I already have a device that converts the cigarette lighter into AC power).
It is a great solution for what I was looking for.
Good Product.......2007-07-26
I recommend this product over similar products that are outrageously expensive. Powerful sound for it's size and easy to use. Great value.
Wow, under 15 bucks including shipping!.......2007-07-04
Don't expect too much bass out of -any- tiny speakers but as a way to turn your nano into a sort of 21st century "transistor radio" equivalent with stereo audio and a better sound quality, this little thing is superb. Talk radio podcasts are delivered very clearly and music can be enjoyed to an extent especially if you choose an appropriate EQ setting on your nano. Volume capability is decent, just don't expect to entertain an audience bigger than about two or three. Battery life is good for the 4x AAA batteries.
JLab Audio.......2007-06-08
The sound is good from the Miniblaster, but getting my Ipod in and out of it is a real chore!! It is very difficult to do. It not only is very hard to place in the miniblaster, but getting it out is even worse. I like the size of it as it doesn't take up a lot of room when I place it on the counter. Just difficult to use. It is also hard to adjust the volume with the "skin" on it.
Product Description
The Jabra C820s stereo music headphones are specially designed for music lovers who want to make the most of their music wherever they are. The Jabra C820s are high performance headphones that deliver full-range, compensated sound through high quality speakers guaranteeing premium audio, straight from your mobile phone or other music source.
Hear the music, not the noise thanks to one of the best ambient noise cancellation systems on the market. The headphones incorporate Active Noise Cancellation technology, offering one of the best ambient noise cancellation systems available today. So, no matter how noisy your environment is, you can still enjoy your music undisturbed. How does Active Noise Cancellation work? Anti-noise is an inverted copy of the noise itself. When anti-noise is combined with the original sound disturbance it results in a lower level of noise perceived by the human ear.
The Jabra C820S comes with all the connections you need to use it in virtually any environment. For use on the move, the Jabra C820s folds flat for compact and easy transportation. It comes equipped with a standard universal 2.5mm jack for mobile phones and a 3.5mm jack for music players. For use in an airplane, the flat-pack carrying case also contains a 2-prong airline adapter. For use at home, a 6.5mm audio adapter is included, or you can use the standard 3.5mm jack.
Note: These headphones are nearly identical in performance to Bose QuietComfort headphones for a much lower price!
Customer Reviews:
Doesn't use rechargeable batteries. Simply unacceptable........2007-12-22
The manual says "Caution, always use AAA non-rechargeable batteries." Rechargeable batteries that I've tried don't work in these headphones.
Forcing people to pay 100 times as much on non-rechargeable batteries and put tons of alkaline batteries into landfill is disgraceful. No matter how well the headphones function, this is just unacceptably poor design.
Almost there, but not quite Bose.......2007-12-20
I flew from Miami to Mexico City and back again with these headphones, watching video off of my Archos 604 media player while intermittently plugging them into the armrest to watch "Eye On American." I have taken many International flights in first class, during which your are "loaned" a set of Bose headphones for your entertainment pleasure. I cannot say that these headphones do as good a job as the Bose, but they do come darn close.
I did notice that although the Jabra headphones cut way back on engine noise, I could clearly hear people talking in the background (particularly those annoying passengers that jabber away on their cell phone only, I am convinced, to irritate me). With the Bose, I heard less engine noise and could only barely, barely make out anyone talking in the background. But, as other have mentioned, you do have to factor in the price difference.
As far as a rating goes when only quality is considered, I give the Bose an A+ and the Jabra C820s an A-. You would have to make the decision for yourself if it is worth forking over the extra cash to get that little bit of extra performance from the Bose headphones.
As a final comment, even though you might find a better deal on them elsewhere, I recommend you try to stay with Amazon.com for your purchase. Yes, you can sometimes [...] but you are likely to discover that the customer service, the return policy, and the lower price guarantee are sorely lacking in comparison to Amazon.com. In my opinion, it is worth spending a bit extra for the sterling customer service you get from Amazon. (no, I don't work there!)
Anyway, I hope this review helps you to some degree in your purchasing decision.
Good price, good sound, great buy........2007-12-14
These are excellent headphones. Although I've never owned a pair of Bose Noise-Cancelling headphones, I've tried them from time to time and the Jabras compare favorably. These will definitely sound better than the earbuds most MP3 players come with. I use my Jabras with a SanDisk Sansa m240 and I'm pleased with the sound I'm getting (and ecstatic with the price I paid). The headphones will also continue to work when the NR is turned off so there are no worries if the battery dies (these take one AAA for roughly 50 hours of use). I enjoy using these so much that I've bought a second pair for my brother.
Now, in my (limited) experience, noise reduction always comes with a hiss that is especially noticable when there is either too little noise to cancel or no sound is pumping through the headphones. This set is no exception. However, one gets used to the hiss and the slight pressure that noise reduction technology creates rather quickly. I use these in a somewhat-noisy office and can assure any potential buyers that the Jabras are effective in cancelling a lot of office chatter and ventilation noise. Co-workers have been able to sneak up behind me with regularity so be forewarned: you will not be prepared if your manager stops by your cubicle and taps you on the shoulder while you are browsing the sports pages instead of working.
Hiss with noise cancelling on.......2007-12-13
It seems to me that the hiss is centered in the higher frequencies - 16K and up - and most people don't hear well that far, so it does not bother them. If you are in that category - its an awesome product for you.
With the noise cancelling turned off - there is no hiss. With NC on, it even dulls the sound of a noisy vaccum cleaner so much that you don't have to turn up the volume on whatever it is you are listening to while vaccuming.
In noisy environments - like an airplane - the hiss is not noticeable. Its noise cancelling really works and could be up there with the best of the breed. I am yet to compare their NC ability with the Bose.
The cans are adjustable, not heavy, fit well and built well. Plus you can use them without turning NC on (unlike the Bose). I no longer have my earlier pair of Panasonic NC's to compare them to - but these definitely seem better - especially in terms of sound fidelity.
I'd buy them again in a flash.
Poor Man BOSE.......2007-12-04
I am listening to these right now, at home and there is no hiss sound as I read from another reviewer. The sound quality on this is comparable to the NC BOSE, which I tried but couldn't bring myself to buy them for their ridiculous asking price. Take into consideration that the source of the sound, the mp3, stereo, etc.. has a lot to do with the quality of the sound you will get from these or any headphone. I am going on a long trip in a few days and will come back to write about the noise canceling in the plane. I was lucky and was able to get these for less than sixty bucks at woot.com, as a matter of fact, I got 3, one for my girlfriend, one for me and the last, might get sold or given away to a lucky nephew.
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great sound quality for such a tiny package.......2007-11-05
I bought the miniblaster portable speaker in December 2006. I was amazed at the quality of the sound for such tiny speakers. Now, almost one year later, the speakers are still going strong. If you are looking for good quality pocket size speakers, these are a good choice.
A Great iPod Speaker........2007-08-08
It is tiny, compact (no wiggley parts to break off) it runs on batteries as well as AC and I am completely delighted with it.JLab Audio MBBG1 Miniblaster Portable Speaker for iPod Nano (Gen 1) - Black
STOP THINKING AND BUY IT.......2007-07-28
Best bang for the buck...i read all the reviews. just buy it. you can't beat $15 shipped. it gets the job done.
Excellent Company.......2007-06-11
My 11 year old daughter saved her $$ and did some on line research and ended up buying these. She loved them for the size which allowed her to take them into bed, on the bus etc. The audio in my opinion was "OK", but she was very happy.
We had bought them along with their noise reducing ear buds which I use while traveling in planes. I can wear them x- country very comfortably
Unfortunately we had technical problems and contacted JBL. I happened to email them on a Sunday afternoon and in about 15 minutes a real person (Josh) responded. A real person.... on a Sunday!!
He resolved the issue- which ultimately required a warranty replacement.
I cannot say enough good things about this company and Josh. I woudl buy their products again without hesitation
What a disappointment........2007-05-26
On my first foray into looking for the perfect mini speaker for my Ipod, I bought the Aiptek Mist for Nano (not realizing it only works with Gen 2 Nano)---boy, was it a cute little thing. Disappointed they don't make that product for Gen 1 Nanos, I searched Amazon for the perfect replacement mini speaker that would work with my Nano Gen 1. The JLab Miniblaster had 4 stars. Folks, speak up, because I cannot be the only one who was shocked by the low quality of this product!!
*When I first plugged it in, you couldn't hear anything because of interference from my TV remote!
*When I finally heard sound it was fuzzy at best and never got much better
*The volume level is only a smidgen better than what I can hear through my earbuds when they are out of my ears!
I read and re-read the direction and am convinced I did everything properly. I even tried it with battery power only, in the house, out of the house. No luck. This is a lousy product and I am giving it one star. This is being shipped back today.
Product Description
Special effects add excitement to the home theater experience, but the dialogue in a great movie is just as important. While your front and rear speakers process action and effects, the VCS-10 center channel works with your surround sound receiver to produce dialogue with rich, natural tones that seem to come directly from the screen. Each phrase can be lifelike and clear, so you dont miss a word. The VCS-10 center channel speaker is designed to complement your TV or entertainment center. Its patented Compound Loaded® drivers deliver clear, cinema-like dialogue. And Articulated Array® speaker design locks dialogue on screen and provides a large consistent sound field for a cinema-like experience. The VCS-10 center channel speaker features slim, sleek dimensions that complement your television or entertainment center. Picture distortion is prevented by the VCS-10 center channel speakers magnetic shielding. This center channel speaker is an appropriate choice for upgrading your component home theater system one piece at a time.
Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you're upgrading an existing surround speaker system or adapting your current listening system to accommodate the surround capabilities of DVD and HDTV programming, the VCS-10 center-channel speaker from Bose is your key to attractive, exciting home theater sound. Get more from your component system and let the whole family enjoy lifelike movie dialogue, even when people are seated off-axis from the speaker and screen.
The VCS-10 is designed to complement your existing TV or entertainment center. Its patented Compound Loaded drivers are built to deliver clear, cinema-like dialog, and its Articulated Array drivers "lock" dialogue to the screen and provide a large, even sound field.
The speaker's magnetic shielding prevents image distortion when the speaker is mounted atop a TV or computer monitor. The speaker comes with 4 pre-attached feet and 4 optional-use additional self-adhesive rubber feet.
According to Bose, standard zip cord (2-conductor, 18-gauge wire) works for most applications. If your speaker will be more than 30 feet from your audio/video receiver or amplifier, however, Bose recommends 16-gauge wire (45 feet) or 14-gauge wire (70 feet), for hookup that maintains a maximum frequency-response deviation of +/- 0.5 dB.
What's in the Box
Center-channel speaker, adhesive rubber feet, a user's manual, and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
I'm a Bose fan, but not this one, Bought it 2X's go for a Polk CS 1, even my cheapie speaker $15 was better >>.......2007-12-19
I owned this speaker for a year or so and I was never really satisfied with the quality, it looks like a million bucks - but the quality is not there on this one.
I had a hard time hearing dialouge without turning this way up. Eventually I started to notice sort of a 'tinging' sound, so just for kicks I replaced the speaker w/ another I had in my daughters room - and POW, even that was better!
So I buy ANOTHER one, I figured maybe I had a defective one, it sounded the same. I returned it the next day for a Polk CS1, which is HUGE, so big I'm putting up a shelf behind my big screen, but the sound... INCREDIBLE, I can't believe what I've been missing, all along thinking I had a good center channel...
All I can think of is more and more is coming through the center channel these days, and this speaker doesn't handle it.
Trust me. I'm not a Bose basher, I have 3 bose systems, I have 301's up front which are fantastic - this center channel is truly insulting.
It fits--that's it.......2007-12-07
I bought this to fit on top of my Sony 50-inch screen. It fits (with help from Velcro to stabilize it). It takes a while before you realize how limited the frequency range--AND how critical it is. I thought since center channels basically carry dialogue why worry about the crash of cymbals resonating. Wrong. A soung engineer who lives in the building
chuckled when he said "Bose--no highs, no lows" Turns out that's an sound industry joke. The speaker looks great and the sound is clear. In retrospect, had it been less expensive I wouldn't be so tweaked. It's not good enough to really be happy with it, but not bad enough to replace it. I'll wait for some divine intervention.
It's an ok center channel.......2007-05-15
i have owned this center channel for almost 2 years now. It took me almost a year to finally get it to where it sounded good, as others have stated it was very quiet and nobody could really hear any of the dialogue. I recently purchased a new amplifier as this speaker is 4-8ohms and most amps are 6-16ohms. having an amplifier with a lower ohm rating will push more power per channel which will in turn make the speaker sound better, i also used 12 guage wire which may be a little bit big but it made the speaker sound 100% better i can now hear everything in movies with no distortion at all
Sound is a bit muddy .......2007-02-18
I've had this as my center channel speaker for a couple of years now. My previous center channel was a Yamaha model and I was quite pleased with it, but at some point I needed to get something with a smaller footprint and I chose this Bose.
The big draw of the Bose for me was the shorter height, but I'm not completely satisfied with the sound quality. The sound is a bit "muddy". Dialog doesn't seem as clear as it could be, and I sometimes feel like I'm missing part of what is being said. I even had my hearing checked to see if I had a problem. I didn't thank goodness, but even so I decided to temporarily go back to using the Yamaha center channel.
To my surprise, the Yamaha center channel no longer sounded good. It sounded tinny and cheap compared to the sound from the Bose. So while I can't give the Bose high marks, it's not the worst speaker out there. I'm now using the Bose again, but due to it's relatively high selling price, I can't fully recommend it.
Compare for yourself.......2006-07-05
I own a Bose VCS-10 center channel. I would say that it is a good speaker for certain applications. You will find worst and your will find better. A few thoughts.
1) Many indicate that the speaker will sound better by adjusting your receiver. True. And that holds true for any speaker. And just be cautious when listening to audio at the stores...they will many times play specially tuned cds catered to the particular speaker. Bring your own CDs to listen to you own soundtracks.
2) It is a slim design. True. At the same time, you can find a few others that are just as small or smaller. I would say that it is a matter of personal preference of style. What I find is that the Bose VCS-10 works out great with my old secondary tv. About the right size. But switching to a 55" widescreen...it doesn't look right and not integrated...and quality and volume of sound doesn't match.
The best advice I can give is to go listen to the speaker for yourself and inspect the construction...and how does it fit in your entertainment center. Compare to other speakers for sound and appearance.
Other reviewers may say that the Bose center channel made a world of difference to them. It might have in terms that it is an upgrade from their previous center channel or the Bose is their first. Again...you will want to listen to all center channels...and you will discover that there are many center channels that can better articulate audio.
The biggest advice is in a home theatre...make sure to get an excellent center channel. That is where most of the action is (over 70% of audio content) and which will make a difference. Focus on the center before you worry about the subwoofer and other surround sound speakers.
Bose is good, but I have moved on to other center channels by other makers. The Bose center channel sounds muddy, voices don't sound any better than what you hear from standard tv speakers, music scores aren't impressive, and the speaker sound/timbre don't match any other speakers in a home theatre system.
Product Description
CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks Radio - This tabletop radio further refines the much praised Model 88 by Henry Kloss series. 16 FM presets & 8 AM presets; programmable by included infrared remote control External AUX inputs on front & back panels Wide mode increases apparent width of soundstage Clock features built-in 10 year backup battery Sleep mode turns sound off after user-adjustable 5-120 minute interval Size - 4-15/16H x 14W x 9-7/8W; weighs 11 pounds Color - Black
Amazon.com Product Description
If you're looking for a table radio that can compete with a full-component system in sound and performance, look no further than Cambridge SoundWorks 730 Radio. Thanks to a built-in subwoofer and ingenious amplification engineering, the SoundWorks 730 will put any other table radio under the table in head-to-head competition. Priced much less than its closest table-top competitors, the SoundWorks 730 is in a class of its own, delivering uncompromised performance and unequalled value.
Built-in Subwoofer: The Heart of the System
It's amazing what a difference a subwoofer can make. When you turn on your SoundWorks 730, your first reaction will be to look under the table for hidden subwoofer. There's no mistaking the pulse created by a real subwoofer. Cambridge engineers came up with an ingenious way to position the subwoofer and amplify the bass to produce deep, distortion-free sound at any volume. In combination with its wide-dispersion speakers, the SoundWorks 730 delivers sound that's hard to believe comes from such a small box. It's not just better than most tabletop radios, but actually better than many component stereo systems. With separate bass and treble controls, and an auxiliary input for a CD or MP3 player, the SoundWorks 730 gives you everything you need to fill your room with awesome sound.
Lots of Features to Love
. But there's a lot more to this baby to love than just the sound. A large, 32-character display means that you'll no longer have to squint to see what you're listening to. From clear across the room, you'll be able to read the song your radio is playing (assuming your FM station supports Radio Data Service) in your choice of five languages, scrolling across the display. An automatic dimmer reduces display brightness in dark rooms while maintaining good legibility under bright conditions. The SoundWorks 730 also has 16 presets for two bands of FM tuning and 8 presets for AM reception, front inputs for your CD or MP3 player, and a headphone jack. Rear inputs and outputs are included for recording, mixing and outside signal reception. A full-featured remote control offers the ultimate in convenience, while the alarm clock function offers variable snooze settings and two alarms that wake to tone or music.
What's in the Box
AM/FM stereo radio with attached 95-inch AC cord, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, remote control, CR2025 battery, user's manual, and online registration card.
Customer Reviews:
Cambridge Soundworks 730 Radio.......2007-11-06
This was a smart choice on my husband's part. He needed something for work and he wanted something similar in size to the Bose Wave that we purchased several years ago. When we got it and plugged it in, this is something we decided was far superior to the Bose. Extremely happy with the purchase. Needless to say, this is not something that went to work with him. We have both been enjoying it ever since. Far superior sound quality. You won't believe your ears!
Amazing sound .......2007-07-21
As advertised, this radio provides full, well-rounded sound in a small package. However, I returned it because it was the wrong color and reordered it from another site.
Great sound that surrounds the room........2007-05-13
Best radio I've ever owned. Fantastic sound. Got it for an alarm clock and to just listen to while working in the bedroom at home. The sound literally surrounds you in the room. Has two separate alarms which is really handy for the wife and I.
Sound...........2007-05-08
Ok, I am a very big critic on everything. I realy like the sound that this nice small sleek radio can give out. I am a sound freak, I love to hear as many different notes and sounds as possible in my music, and this radio has not let me down. I realy don't use it much for the AM, FM radio feature but I do have my i-Pod connected to it and the sound is so clear (as long as use put the seting to your liking). The alarm is realy not that loud but it does do the job just right. When I say "just right" I mean not to loud for you to get pissed off every time it goes off and not to low to keep you asleep and miss an appointment.
Well I just want to say, you are getting everything you paid for.
Bose Who?.......2007-04-20
I bought this product based simply off the reviews. I did not want to shell out the type of cash they were asking for the Bose Wave Radio. I have listened to the Bose Wave Radio numerous times and while the sound is quite good, I could not justify spending that much money for such a small system. Then I came across the Cambridge SoundWorks 730; the reviews seemed good and the cost was far less than the Bose, so I decided to give it a shot. I have a relatively small living room that I needed some music in and simply did not have room for a component system. Believe me when I say, this little unit puts out some serious sound for its size. The bass response is excellent, far better than that of the Bose, and the mids and highs are very nice as well. I could not be more pleased with this product. The radio reception is a little weak without an antenna but with an iPod connected, you've got some serious sound coming from a very compact unit. Fully pleased with the Cambridge SoundWorks 730. I do not believe you can find a higher quality compact radio at this price. Sound is every bit as good as that of the Bose Wave Radio for far less!
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