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Another problem is that some operations (like changing equalizer mode) can only be done via remote. The sound quality is not best, but tolerable for a smaller room. I bought Philips MCM240/37 Micro Hi-Fi System because I liked the slick look, small size, and MP3 support. Overall, I'm very displeased with the quality of the product. After about 3 years of very infrequent use, the CD door stopped working (it does not completely open, just moves up a bit and then moves down). The remote stopped working a while ago (I suspect a drained battery, but since I use Harmony remote, I did not bother to change it). Since others reported the same problems with the CD door and remote, it looks like a design/engineering problem. Had the CD door not stopped working, I would've given the product a good rating.
This is really a cute piece of player. Also, has the best performance for the price I paid. Very fashionable and easy to use. Sound quality is also good.
We put it in the kitchen but with "line of sight" to the family room. Also, all the controls are buttons, round are retangular and slightly recessed to make for a very clean look. The Phillips has placed all the controls front and center and layed them out in three, logical groups. An added bonus is a extra bass button and 4 or 5 pre-programmed equalizer modes. This is so much easier to grasp than the bewildering array of buttons scattered around the sides, top and front of so many units today.
Classic, Pop, Jazz, Rock and maybe one more. AM sound is clear. Comes with decent FM and AM antennas and includes Aux and Headphone jacks. One of the real benefits of this unit, is the ease of use.
The remote has good range, at least 20 feet. It looks really sleek and modern. The FM tuner sounds particurally good and has good separation. The sound quality is outstanding for a shelf system. Piano music sounds outstanding. I never really figured how to use her Sony shelf system.
Have to use two hands to pick it up an move to another room. Makes for a very nice departure from the array of sliders, knobs, buttons, etc., found on many other units in this price range. I bought this for my wife to replace a Sony whose CD player stopped working. It has good bass, without distorting, but if you want something that will shake the wallls, this is not it. Presets are very nice and easy to use, along with the auto programming feature.
not sure that's the right term, but the stations do not overlap like they do on many inexpensive systems.
The sound is very clear.
The unit also comes with screws, mollys and a template to mount on the wall, if your prefer.
This makes it convienient to use from either room with the very user friendly and thin remote.
Very nice unit.
All buttons have a high quality and consistent feel.
crystal and sparkling come to mind.
My only wish is for a recessed handle on the back, or top, to make it easier to move with one hand.
I don't think you can beat it for under $100.
Takes very little space. I bought this for music in my toddlers room. For that purpose I think this is fine. Is easy to use. Its cheap so if he breaks it I won't vent as much :-).For any other purpose I would say this is an extremely under powered system.
The replacement the company sent worked for two days. Here's another example of a product that has features available only on the remote control. I'm awaiting the third replacement; it's been six weeks and I fully expect I won't ever receive one. Once the remote quits, you are out of luck. The first remote worked for about 8 months. So the unit works well and the sound is fine, but I I can't set the sleep, repeat, or shuffle funcitons. I won't ever buy another Philips product.
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