Sony CFDS39BK CD/Radio Cassette Boombox

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly unreliable
Review: I bought this boombox just one year ago. I was please with its performance, but the cassette deck completely broke down. I called the Sony helpline for advice as to how to get it repaired, but they were of no help. I was disappointed that this boombox had broken down so quickly.

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly unreliable
Review: Solid value for the lazy folk

I've been looking exactly for this product - decent sound with both radio and CD (tape is a bonus) WITH REMOTE! There really hasn't been a middle-ground niche for reasonably-priced, decent featured audio boxes for the office/extra room/basement work area. This is the exact product solution to all my lazy needs for the various formats I like to listen to + a plentitude of functions. The Sony CFD-S39 has a nice little LCD clock, plus bonus timer functions for wake up, standby, etc. The design is quite attractive with decent heft and footprint.

The sound quality is very good - the MegaBass is not too much of an overkill. Optional 8, D-cell batteries make a nice power backup for your clock/presets even with power outages. I love the remote - CD + radio functions can be easily controlled at a distance.

Minor negative attributes is the absence of audio RCA jacks input/outputs - but I suppose that's how they keep the cost down. The only other minor frustration is the interface layout/programming. A few of the buttons serve as dual functions and it's not as intuitive as many other Sony well-designed products.

Rating:
Summary: Solid value for the lazy folk
Review: Solid value for the lazy folk

I've been looking exactly for this product - decent sound with both radio and CD (tape is a bonus) WITH REMOTE! There really hasn't been a middle-ground niche for reasonably-priced, decent featured audio boxes for the office/extra room/basement work area. This is the exact product solution to all my lazy needs for the various formats I like to listen to + a plentitude of functions. The Sony CFD-S39 has a nice little LCD clock, plus bonus timer functions for wake up, standby, etc. The design is quite attractive with decent heft and footprint.

The sound quality is very good - the MegaBass is not too much of an overkill. Optional 8, D-cell batteries make a nice power backup for your clock/presets even with power outages. I love the remote - CD + radio functions can be easily controlled at a distance.

Minor negative attributes is the absence of audio RCA jacks input/outputs - but I suppose that's how they keep the cost down. The only other minor frustration is the interface layout/programming. A few of the buttons serve as dual functions and it's not as intuitive as many other Sony well-designed products.

Rating:
Summary: Quality and convenience
Review: This unit has great sound, crisp and clear. Also has excellent radio reception.We live 50 miles from a major city and still get good reception for many stations. We bought it for listening to soothing music while lounging in a hammock on the porch on summer evenings. The remote is great for changing functions or radio stations or skipping tracks on a CD when we are really comfortably situated. However, I wish it had a lighted display. Otherwise it is a great system and a good value.