| Sony CMT-BX70DBi DAB Micro HiFi System with Built-In iPod Dock |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: £164.99 (On sale from £249.99)
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Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 2,830
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.2
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 15 x 11.5
nv: AC Power Adapter Supplied: Yes
MPN: CMTBX70DBIB.CEK
Model: CMTBX70DBIB.CEK
EAN: 4905524467581
ASIN: B001C9470W
Release Date: July 14, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Crystal clear DAB Radio | | • | iPod play and charge | | • | 50w speaker output | | • | Small and stylish |
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 Great size, amazing sound - generally a great buy! October 5, 2008
Ms. J. C. Smith (London, UK)
174 out of 176 found this review helpful
I'd be dallying for a while about buying this or the Intempo DAB iPod dock and I am so glad I bought this one. It has great sound for such a relatively small system (I am sure the neighbours agree). I have literally just plugged in my iPod and it plays. The remote is great too - I can control the wheel with it which is great for being lazy! The DAB functionality is great too - I have already saved my favourite channels in the system.
Very easy to use, looks great, sounds amazing - no regrets (only that I didn't buy it sooner!).
Cracking little unit August 28, 2008
A. P. Clutton (UK)
133 out of 135 found this review helpful
I bought this system to replace a similar one by an inferior make (iSymphony) and it's exactly what I wanted. It has great sound, although I'm not using the speakers that came with it, it's connected through my AV system. Unlike the previous system I had there is no audible buzzing noise when the power is turned on which is why I needed a new unit. The CD turntable is silent which is another bonus.
As for the DAB aerial issue (see other reviews) I found the supplied length of wire gave me perfect reception for 5Live, Planet Rock etc by just running it straight up the wall in some trunking.
If you have an iPod and are looking for a unit to dock it into in order to play tracks and charge the player at the same time you will be more than happy with this system - and it's a good price too! I found the remote is easy to use as the controls for using the iPod are exactly the same as on the player, it's just a wheel system with a button in the middle.
Simple, stylish and not expensive. Got to be a winner!
NICE PACKAGE!!! December 30, 2008
Jason Thorne (England / Oxford)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
First of all I would like to say Amazon Del service is top draw I ordered this unit on Monday afternoon at about 2.30pm it was on my doormat on Tuesday morning at 10.00am with the courier. Going back to the unit this is a brillant piece of kit from Sony. It has all the bell and whistles on it to keep most people happy as for the sound quality very good. The setting up is very easy and straight forward including the ipod docking part. Overall a very small neat and tidy unit that will do the job for the average user and more importantly it's easy to operate and comes with a remote. You can more than likely buy cheaper versions of this docking system but what you got to remember this is Sony they been around a while now and they know what there doing when it comes to this and it's not alot of money for what you get. I will add my unit does not pick up one Dab Station which was a little disappointing I might be in a poor reception area or it could be the silly little antenna they supply. At first I was angry but if I am honest I never really listen to the radio so it isn't a great problem. It picks up FM stero stations and local stations no problem but don't let this put you off.
Excellent little HiFi! January 2, 2009
Art (Southampton, UK)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've bought this for the bedroom and it is ideal for this. I wouldn't use it as a replacement for a real HiFi (in my living room I have the proper HiFi which is a pair of ageing but lovely Mission speakers, a Marantz KI Signature amplifier and CD player) but perhaps with better speakers who knows?
The speakers I would say are the greatest limitation to this little Sony system but despite that it still gives a rich lush sound. The convenience of charging and playing tunes from your iPod is superb (I'm using an iPod Touch with my Sony). The remote allows you to navigate the iPod menus easily. It comes with adaptors to suit all the models of iPod I've ever heard of.
DAB is something I rarely bother with and my experiences with other DAB radios has been that the reception in my area is poor (I live in a relatively urban area too!). Plus, why should I listen to Radio 4 in low bitrate mono which drops out without warning when I have perfectly crystal clear FM stereo reception available. The FM reception is fine with the provided aerial and the method for setting up to 20 preset stations is straight forward and easy.
It plays CDs very well, the sound quality being far in excess of what the budget nature of the small speakers would lead you to believe is possible.
The unit has fan at the back, which when I noted this during unboxing gave me some apprehension (I'm using the stereo in a quiet bedroom prior to sleeping using the SLEEP function) but there was no need to worry. I've yet to hear the fan at all and I suspect that it only kicks in when the unit gets very warm.
All in all an utter bargain for the approximately £105 I paid for mine.
JUST BUY IT !! January 8, 2009
Dean Davies (Liverpool, U.K.)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I bought this system to enjoy my i-pod music collection, together with the occasional CD. The DAB radio was a plus but not critical. I have owned several audiophile systems and appreciate the musical reproduction they offer. However, this is NOT an audiophile component but a capable audio system. No problems with DAB performance, even though I don't have the supplied leads fully extended. The abilty to navigate through your i-pod is slick. Add in the the Sony quality and the package is very attractive. Just buy one !!.
PS - well done to Hughes Direct for the excellent service and fast delivery.
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