Sony CMT-NE3 Desktop Microsystem

Rating:
Summary: GREAT
Review: Awesome little unit. No Complaints. Small yet looks great, for the size and price sound is better then expected. Highly recommend.

Rating:
Summary: very poor sound and radio
Review: bought this as a present for someone - sound was so bad, and radio reception so poor, that I took it back to the store and replaced it with a Philips MCM530, admittedly a more expensive unit ($150 vs $100).
- embarrasing.

Rating:
Summary: decent
Review: I put a CD of mine that I brought in from home and basically took some time out to ajust the bass and treble which each go from -3 to 3. I had the impression that there was a graphic equalizer on it with 4 settings, but I couldnt find it. I did however find a some sort of bass enhancement switch or something which added an interesting sound when it was on, although it sounded good off as well. The sound was nice for that price range but the projection was a bit soft for a larger room I would think. My opinion, I would definetly think of using it in a smaller bedroom or other small spot or listen to it at closer a range situation.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent value, very nice sound, looks great
Review: I wanted a separate speakers, bookshelf system with a good sound that had the smallest footprint possible. This Sony looked promising, but I was made somewhat apprehensive by the one very negative consumer review I came across; however I found 14 more consumer reviews at another website which were mostly positive.

I took a classical music sampler CD to a local store and, amid the din of other blaring units, gave it a listen. Although the bass and treble controls didn't seem to change the sound a great deal, I heard a surprisingly nice output, with crispness and enough separation to convince me it would be worth the $90 price. I have had the unit for a few weeks now and will say it was a bargain indeed. Mind you, I do not crank up the volume and don't require a floor thumping bass, but do enjoy the rich sound this little unit puts out. I listen mostly to an FM classical music station and the reception is fine. I am not getting as many clear stations as I might like, but believe this has much more to do with my location than any fault of the unit. The sound from CDs is excellent.

My one gripe is that some of the text ("Preset," "Auto," etc.) on the screen is so small I can't read it from my seat 10' away. But this is a very minor irritation - and I highly recommend the Sony CMT-NE3.

Rating:
Summary: Suprisingly good
Review: I've purchased two of these systems as gifts, and I've been pretty happy with the feedback from the recipients. I've heard them in the home setting, and they sound quite nice for the size (and price). I gave one to my girlfriend, and I hooked it up so that her DVD player in her bedroom runs through it. Works just great. Easy to hook up, and perfect for a small room. I've been really happy with this model. I'd purchase one for myself if I needed something for the office or a small room. The appearance of the system is very good, compared to others in this price range. Recommended.