H.H. Scott SMV100 Wall-Mountable Executive Microsystem

Rating:
Summary: decent sound, but I returned it anyway
Review: This little system has plenty going for it: unusual design, small size, and overall good sound quality for the price. The big disappointment was the noise generated by the movement of the disc player--in many cases, the whirring noises were louder than the music I wanted to listen to. Unless you plan on cranking the volume consistently, or all your music has a loud enough bass note to overpower the constant "whrrr" sound, you'll probably be happier with a less funky design that offers a little more insulation. A couple of additional notes--the pictures shown of the stereo have brightly colored circles on each of the three discs. These are cardboard shipping materials that pop out. Also, each disc area has a big red light under it, and a round green light in the middle. Kind of cool, but brighter than you might expect.

Rating:
Summary: Great design!
Review: This unit has a long list of features that are very useful and the fact that it can be wall mountable fit the bill perfect for me. The SMV 100 has great sound for the money. I love to watch the front panel open and close with a push of a button on the remote. Features I like the most: Digital tuning(40 preset), Random play on any of the 3 CD's, Clock and music sleep timer plus a ton of remote functions. This system would be great anywhere, especially in an office or bedroom.

Rating:
Summary: Good looks, smooth sounds, funny quirks
Review: This unit is a nice peice of equipment. It produces very good sound for its size. It has a very clean, finished look and operates very well. The plexi/plastic cover moves smoothly up to allow access to the cds. It also has a full function remote control. The backlit display is a bit difficult to read at some angles. My biggest issue with this unit is the cords. I purchased this as a wall-mounted unit, as advertised, and hoped this would be considered during design. The speakers are wired, not cordless, and the unit has no place for batteries, so a cord must be used for power as well. I think this unit is more well suited for a shelf rather than wall-mounting.

Rating:
Summary: Good looks, smooth sounds, funny quirks
Review: This unit is a nice peice of equipment. It produces very good sound for its size. It has a very clean, finished look and operates very well. The plexi/plastic cover moves smoothly up to allow access to the cds. It also has a full function remote control. The backlit display is a bit difficult to read at some angles. My biggest issue with this unit is the cords. I purchased this as a wall-mounted unit, as advertised, and hoped this would be considered during design. The speakers are wired, not cordless, and the unit has no place for batteries, so a cord must be used for power as well. I think this unit is more well suited for a shelf rather than wall-mounting.