Belkin F5X007 XM Audio System Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best sounding Boombox that has come out for Sirius or XM. I had this delivered to my work and five people have complement this unit on its looks and quality of sound.
As the reviewer stated below this looks much better sitting in front of you than in pictures. I like all the storage offered, you can hide the remote in the battery compartment, along with the lead for the built in antenna. The front volume and earphone jacks are rubber seals...good stuff, goes alone with the waterproof claim. The built in antenna is also rubber sealed around the base.
The sound output is very good, it has good bass with no distortion, it also has two tweeters that deliver nice highs. I have not had the hiss at low volume some other reviewers experienced, it sounds good with the volume set at 2 or 15.
Yeah it doesn't have a CD player, or even a FM, radio built in but that is not the reason I bought it. I have had XM for 9 months and not listened to regular radio once in 9 months, and maybe only 3 CD's in that time. So...I dont care about these omissions, if I wanted these functions I would have bought a regular Boombox. I have yet not been able to get a signal, and I work in a 100 year old building surrounded by brick and concrete. As a matter of fact the home antenna supplied points at a wall and I get three bars on the XT's signal meter
The remote is basic and missing some of the functions of the Delphi remote, but that is a small trade-off. Over all this is a well built Boombox, sounds better than any of the other satellite boxes out there. So in the end if you have XM you will not be disappointed if you make the purchase.

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If you have an Audiovox Xpress or a Delphi Roady XT satellite radio receiver, then the F5X007 XM Audio System is a great addition to your XM radio repertoire. This sharp-looking boombox allows gives you complete freedom to experience XM satellite radio programming in almost any environment. With the molded handle, water-resistant cover, and an attractive ergonomic design, the F5X007 is versatile enough to go from the boat to the kitchen with ease.
An Xpress or Roady XT connects firmly into the Audio Systems docking station. Load the system with eight C-cell batteries and, with the help of the integrated portable antenna, you'll be ready to tune your favorite XM programs anywhere you roam. Of course, you can use the FX5007 indoors, too. You can use the external antenna in place of the integrated antenna. This allows you to position the external antenna in the optimal spot for perfect reception of the XM satellite signal. It comes equipped with an indoor power adapter, and even offers a headphone jack for private listening. Plus, with the included wireless remote you have across-the-room radio control. Indoors or out, the FX5007 features a two-way stereo speaker system that uses separate woofers and tweeters to deliver a clear, forceful sound.
What's in the Box F5X007 XM audio system, power adapter, remote control, external home antenna, and user guide.

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Sirius SUB-X1 Universal Plug 'n' Play Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using Sirius for almost two years. I recently upgraded to the Sporster 5 from the Sportster 1 (unit went bad, no antenna pick up). I had the home dock and boombox for the Sportster 1.
The boombox is very simple. Basic plug and play. Has two 4" woofer for mid and high-low range, two tweeters, and 1 5 1/5" downward firing woofer for a sub. The port for the sub is the front (front middle screen). Clean sound. Decent low end. Compared to the previous boombox, able to maintain a cleaner sound at higher volumes.
It would have been nice to have some kind of treble/bass controls or an equalizer. Not that I would expect Sirius to do it, but an built in AM/FM radio would be nice; MLB fans would appreciate to listen to AM for their local teams.
The signal pick up, it no worse than using the home docking stations. If you have trouble getting a signal in the house with the home dock or where ever, you'll have the same problem with the box. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, if you don't have a clean site for the antenna, then you'll have signal problems.

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Bring your Sirius satellite radio receiver to life with this essential plug 'n' playboombox. Compatible with the Sirius Sportster 3, Sportster 4, Starmate 3, Starmate 4, andStratus receivers, the boombox lets you follow the game or rock out on the patio to anyof Sirius's high-quality digital streams. Simply plug your Sirius receiver into theboombox's universal docking cradle and you're set. Listeners will love the SUB-X1'srich, crisp sound, which employs two tweeters, two midrange drivers, and a powerfulsubwoofer to create a dynamic frequency response of 70 Hz to 20 kHz. The reception isalso topnotch thanks to the included indoor/outdoor antenna, which comes with anattached 19.5-foot cable (the antenna must have a relatively clear view of the Siriussatellite paths to work).
Most importantly, the boombox is fully portable, with a built-in handle for transport anda battery power option (the boombox runs for up to nine hours on eight D-cellbatteries). And you needn't worry about hauling the antenna along in a separate bag,because the SUB-X1 includes a built-in compartment that stores both the antenna andcable. Other details include a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private listening, an ACadapter for indoor use, built-in bass enhancement technology, an auxiliary input forconnecting an iPod, MP3 player, or other audio device, and a docking adapter thatworks with ST and SV series Sirius satellite tuners. The boombox, which measures 19.18by 8.81 by 8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 7.3 pounds (without batteries), is backedby a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box SUB-X1 universal boombox, AC adapter with 6-foot cord, satellite antenna with 19.5- foot cable, plastic docking adapter, user's manual.

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Sony ZS-SN10SILVER Compact MP3/CD Boombox with 10-key Direct Access remote control Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the so called "Boombox" as a small CD player for my office. It works great. There were two specific features I was looking for in a CD player. First, I have Sony's Sonicstage software. Although the software is quirky at times, the best feature is the ATRAC compression. I've created CD's using this compression that can hold 20 full CD's on one CD! Because this compression is proprietary, only specific Sony CD players (including car stereos) can playback a ATRAC CD.
The second feature that I wanted was an aux input for my MP3 player. It's easy to hook up and the sound is awesome.
This boombox worked out perfectly and the price was great.

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Combining topnotch sound quality with a slim, subtle design, the Sony ZS- SN10 CD boombox excels in the house or on the back patio. The boombox is outfittedwith a robust CD player that supports CD, CD-R, and CD-RW playback, along withdigital MP3, ATRAC3, and ATRAC3plus formats stored on a CD-R/RW. ATRAC3plus isan advanced audio compression technology that offers multiple bit rates, letting youcreate music compilations tailored to your listening preference. Even better, you canstore up to 490 ATRAC3plus tracks on a single CD-R/RW disc at 48 kbps, reducing thenumber of discs you need to maintain a diverse music collection. And file management isa snap thanks to Sony's SonicStage software (included), which helps you manage, burn,and play back your digital music collection.
The ZS-SN10 offers a number of CD playback modes, ranging from track programmingto repeat play (one or all tracks) to shuffle play. Should you tire of listening to CDs, youcan turn to the digital AM/FM tuner, which includes 30 station presets (20 FM and 10AM). And the boombox's quartet of personalized sound modes--jack, rock, pop, andvocal--let you customize the overall audio to meet your taste.
Other details include a pair of 4-inch speakers; a two-line dot matrix display thatsupports ID3 tagging; a PC/audio input that offers plug-and-play integration with adigital music device (like an iPod or MP3 player) or PC; an easy-to-use jog lever; a 10- key Direct Access remote control; and compatibility with Sony's Connect music store.The ZS-SN10, which runs for up to 25 hours on six D-size batteries, measures 19.69 by5.71 by 9.06 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts (90days labor).
What's in the Box ZS-SN10 boombox, remote control, software CD-ROM, user's manual.

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Delphi SA10001 XM SKYFi Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)As others have noted:
PROS:
Decent sound, long antenna cord (20'), compact design, clean aesthetics.
CONS:
Flimsy volume control, antenna can't be attached without removing the battery compartment cover, and VERY ANNOYING high pitched hum that makes you think you're listening to AM radio. Unless you are willing to put up with this and need the portability, you're better off buying a home adpater and running the receiver through your home audio setup.

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With the Delphi XM SKYFi Boombox (model SA10001), you can take the XM satelliteradio network with you wherever you roam--from the beach to a party and backhome where you can use it as a bookshelf system. Just insert the Delphi XMSKYFi radio receiver (model SA10000) into the Boombox dock, and you're readyto go.Note that the SKYFi radio receiver is available separately and requiresa monthly subscription.
The convenient, portable SKYFi Boombox offersgreat sound with dual-cone stereo speakers (also referred to as full-rangespeakers), featuring a great range of lows and highs. The SKYFi Boombox ispowered by a 12-volt AC adapter (included) or six D batteries.
You'll get a clear XM reception with the included high-gain antenna, whichtransmits the radio signal to a highly focused area. The 20-foot cable canbe easily positioned for optimal reception, from sitting on a tabletop tomounting on a wall. It is recommended that the antenna be positioned near asouth-facing window or outdoors with a clear view of the southeastern skyin order to receive the satellite signal. In some cases, it will be possibleto receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. When you're onthe go with the SKYFi Boombox, the antenna attaches conveniently to the backof the Boombox.
Other features include:
Headphone mini-jack
Integrated carrying handle
Volume control (treble and bass settings controlled by XM SKYFi radioreceiver)

What Is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio was the firstsatellite radio service to be offered in the U.S. It features astate-of-the-art broadcast center in Washington, D.C., two Boeing 702satellites (providing 18 kW of power--the most powerful commercialsatellites ever built), and approximately 800 terrestrial repeaters locatedthroughout the continental United States for seamless transmission. Serviceis not available in Hawaii or Alaska.
XM Satellite Radio offers 101channels, including 70 music channels, over 35 of which are commercial-free,and 31 news, sports, talk, and children's channels, broadcast coast to coastin digital quality. Basic service is available for a monthly subscriptionfee of $9.99, with premium channel(s) available at an additional monthlycost. Under the XM Family plan, subscribers get a discounted rate of $6.99per month for additional radios.
XM's programming partners include SesameWorkshop, NASCAR, Associated Press, ABC News, CNBC, CNET, BBC World Serviceand BBC Concerts, Radio One, CNN/Sports Illustrated, HispanicBroadcast Corporation, Disney, and ESPN.
What's in the Box Delphi SKYFi Boombox (SA10001), XM high-gainhome antenna with attached 20-foot cord, AC power adapter with 6-foot cord,and installation and operation guide.

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Sony ZS-S2iP CD Boombox with iPod Dock, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Almost did not buy this little gem after reading the rather luke-warm reviews about the sound quality and other nit-picking items. Found this on clearance at a local box store and for the price took a flyer that it would serve for picnics and other outdoor music uses. This little box is GREAT for the use I wanted it for! It is NOT a replacement for my two home theater systems sound systems. It DOES NOT have a permanent hearing loss creating bass presence. But, it DOES run anywhere off of "C" cell batteries. It DOES play almost any variety of CD media. It DOES have a decent FM and AM tuning engine, and even more interesting...although it is not indicated anywhere on the box or in the advertising....the thing allows for my new 160 Gig iPod Classic to be plugged right into the front of it (even nicer with the little docking adapter that comes with the iPod) and the Sony remote actually operates the Generation 6.5 iPod perfectly! Operates all the iPod wheel functions, skips songs, THE WORKS! If there has to be a negative, the plastic carrying handle seems a little lightweight, but time will tell how it stands up to use. Nice product!!

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Connect your compatible iPod player using the convenient built-in dock and listen as your music comes to life with the Sony ZSS2iPBLACK CD Boombox with iPod Dock. Simply create playlists on your iPod player and let the Sony ZSS2iPBLACK CD Boombox with iPod Dock do the rest. A wireless remote control is even included, making it easy to change tracks or adjust the volume from across the room. The Mega Bass sound systems delivers hard-hitting bass and the 30-station memory presets use electronic settings so it's always easy to find your favorite radio shows. For added convenience, an audio-in port lets you use other digital music players and the CD player features CD-R/RW playback so you can enjoy your personal CD mixes. Don't ever worry about your iPod player running out of battery power-it charges while it's connected.Work with iPod 4th generation, iPod 4th generation (color display), iPod 5th generation (video),iPod mini 1st and 2nd generation, iPod nano 1st generation, iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum), iPod Touch, iPod nano 3rd generation (video), iPod nano 4th generation (video), iPod classic and iPhone.

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XAct XS027 Sirius Satellite Radio Portable Boombox with CD Player and AM/FM Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased two of these units and found that the volume function on the remote does not work on either unit. I contacted XACT (which was a huge hassle) and talked to supervisor after supervisor and the only explanation they could give me to why the volume could not be adjusted from the remote was that " it was manufactured that way"... are you kidding, i had stereo's 20 years ago that had a remote that could control volume. Other than that the unit is fine, but I just feel a state of the art "deluxe" boom box should be able to adjust the voulume via the remote. Why else would you waste 2 buttons on the tiny remote. It is just a pain to have to physically increase or decrease the volume manually.

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Keep the beat wherever you go with the XAct XS027 Sirius satellite radio boombox. Designed to interface with the XAct XTR1 plug-and-play satellite receiver (sold separately), the boombox lets you enjoy Sirius' 120 channels of satellite programming while at the beach or in the backyard. The setup couldn't be more straightforward: simply insert the XTR1 into the front dock and you're set. To sweeten the deal, XAct threw in a top-loading CD player that's compatible with CD-R/RWs and MP3 discs, along with a digital AM/FM tuner for listening to commercial and public radio stations.
The boombox boasts a stylish, contemporary design with a pair of attached 4-inch full-range speakers (5 watts x 2) and a carrying handle for easy portability. Additional features include 45 seconds of electronic skip protection, 10 AM/FM presets, an auxiliary input for connecting an iPod or other components, a rotary volume knob, astereo headphone jack, and a satellite antenna. The unit, which works with eight D-size batteries (not included), measures 20.8 by 10.2 by 5.25 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
Note: You must subscribe to Sirius satellite radio to receive the satellite radio signal.
What's in the Box Boombox, satellite antenna, AC adapter, user's manual.

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Sirius Soloist Universal Sound System Review

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(More customer reviews)The way I look at this product, is that it serves all the necessary functions of the Stiletto Home Kit, while packing in enough extra features to be worth the extra fifty bucks or so. The biggest feature is obviously the speaker, so you won't have to try to patch your Stiletto through an FM radio in order to be able to listen to it. The other is that it has a link-in for your iPod as well. This isn't just an auxiliary jack to plug your iPod into; it acutally has an iPod docking station, you can recharge and even, it appears, sync up using the attached USB port. That said, there are a few issues that prevent this product from being flawless. It won't funtion as a dock for older Sirius radios; I believe the Starmate 3 is the oldest compatible model. In addition, it can't dock an iPod and a radio at the same time; there are a few awkward and easy to loose adapters that you have to keep on stand by in order unplug and switch between the two; I estimate that switching from a Stiletto to an iPod could take up to five minutes. Lastly, my biggest issue with the device is the remote. Since not all of the functions are buttons on the actual body of the device, if you loose the remote, you will no longer be able to do certain things. Granted, you may still be able to imput them directly from the sirius radio, but the manual for the product suggests that you don't do this. The remotes that come with the radios do still work even when the device is docked. My final issue with the remote is that it is not as easy to interface with the Stiletto as it is when undocked. In fact, there appear to be a few fuctions that are not available from the remote.

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Bring your Sirius satellite radio receiver or iPod to life with the Soloistuniversal sound system. Boasting a series of docking cradles and adapters for holdingthe Sirius Sportster 3 and 4, Starmate 3 and 4, Stiletto SL100 and SL10, and Stratusreceivers, along with a separate cradle that holds all dockable iPods, the sound systemserves as an ideal audio centerpiece for your bedroom, office, or basement rec room.Simply drop your preferred audio device into one of the docking cradles and you're set.Listeners will love the Soloist's rich, detailed sound, which employs patented NXThoneycomb flat-panel speaker technology to create a dynamic, powerful audioperformance. The flat-panel surfaces vibrate seamlessly to provide a full audio range,while the four built-in exciters are coupled at lower frequencies to flesh out the bassresponse. The resulting sonic footprint resonates in all directions, making this a far moreimmersive system than most integrated speaker models.
The Soloist receives high-quality satellite reception thanks to its indoor/outdoorantenna, which includes a 21-foot connection cable. For best results, listeners shouldplace the antenna on the roof (the antenna is fully waterproof), where it's more likely tofind a clear path to the satellite signals. However, the antenna may still work well iflocated on the side of the house or near a window, provided it receives an unobstructedview of the sky.
The Soloist is also equipped with an LCD display that coordinates the built-in clock,source, timers, and other functions. The full-featured alarm and sleep timer, meanwhile,come in handy should you locate the Soloist in a bedroom. The alarm lets you wake toone of Sirius's more than 130 digital streams--including music, news, talk, sports, orentertainment--as well as recorded Sirius content or an iPod playlist. The sleep timerworks in the opposite direction, playing your Sirius or iPod tunes for 10 to 90 minutes(in 10-minute increments) until you fall asleep.
Other details include a 20-watt Tripath amplifier; five built-in equalization settings (flat,classic, rock, pop, and jazz); a dynamic bass boost function that improves the lowfrequency response; a USB connection for hooking up to your PC; line and auxiliaryinputs and a line output for connecting external audio sources to the system; aheadphone jack for private listening; and a wireless remote with buttons for virtually allof the system's functions, including a 0-9 direct keypad for selecting Sirius channels. TheSoloist, which measures 12.62 by 7.88 by 4.62 inches (W x H x D), is backed by a one- year warranty.
What's in the Box Soloist sound system, AC/DC power adapter with 6-foot cord, wireless remote withbattery, antenna with 21-foot cord, Sportster docking cradle, Starmate/Stratus cradleadapter, Stiletto docking cradle, iPod docking cradle, clock battery, user's manual.

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Sirius S50-EX1 S50 Executive System Review

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(More customer reviews)Having owned my S50 portable unit since December 2005, I have waited a long time until the S50 Executive Systems arrived at my local electronics store. They had just put them out on display and I was the first to buy one yesterday - not that I've been hanging out at the electronics store waiting this entire time.
I was so starved for the unit, I bought one without hesitation. I didn't even look at the $218.89 price sticker, or give price a second thought.
Today, I got the unit setup at the office and it looks great - very executive. The design and look is as elegant as the portable unit, but that is where the buck stops.
The sound is uninspiring and I was surprised to discover that there is no tone control for the device. You are stuck with the flat output of the speakers.
The volume dial is unresponsive and frustrating. You have to dial it a full rotation to get the sound to go up or down. To turn the volume up to an enjoyable level, I have to rotate the dial 3-4 full turns to the right. When someone comes into my office, or the phone rings, I have to turn the dial back the same amount. It is the only volume dial that I've experienced that requires you to do so much work to hear your music.
I had some difficulty getting a good signal from the Satellite, but it wasn't bad and it works great now.
If I wasn't such a big fan of Sirius Satellite radio, I would have purchased a different unit months ago.
I'm happy that the unit is finally available, but I expected much more.

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Executive docking station for the Sirius S50

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JVC KS-K6003 Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I`ve had my Sirius Satellite Radio Plug 'n' Play Home Kit for 5 years and never had a problem. I use it ever day and love it.


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The JVC KS-K6003 Plug N' Play Home Kit lets you connect the JVC KT-SR1000 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver to any home stereo. The KS-K6003 includes everything you need to experience the outstanding Sirius radio programming in the pleasure of your own home. The kit includes a table top docking station with a weighted base, a windowsill mount indoor/outdoor antenna, AC/DC power supply, and a stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.
What's in the Box Table top docking station, home antenna, AC/DC power supply, and stereo male RCA to stereo mini-jack.

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