COBY MP-CD451 Portable AM/FM Radio MP3 CD Player
July 8, 2008 — hard COBY MP-CD451 Portable AM/FM Radio MP3 CD Player CD Player plays CD - CDR - CDRW - MP3 CD / AM FM Radio / Stereo Speakers / Headphone Jack / AC or uses 6 C Batteries AM/FM Stereo Tuner Telescopic FM Antenna Wide Range Speaker System 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack (headphones are optional) Battery Operation Requires 6 xC Size Batteries (Not Included) 110V/220V Dual Voltage - Power Cord has USA plug for 110V use Integrated handle Unit Dimensions - 8.25 x 5.5 x 8.5 (WHD) / Gift Box Dimensions - 9.4 x 6.88 x 9.88 (WHD)
Customer Review: You Get What You Pay For
First off, I bought mine to replace a similarly grey labeled cheapo mp3 boombox. Don’t be fooled, unless you plan to spend over $50 on a boombox, you aren’t going to get an audiophile’s dream. That’s what I knew from experience, that’s what I expected. I listen to a lot of spoken word material, so I’m not exactly looking for Dolby 5.1 quality surround sound for $30.
The player does work well, though I’ve found the volume and tuning dials to be in an awkward location, basically behind the unit. Easy to avoid hitting accidentally when operating buttons and switches, but hard to find when blindly looking for them.
One issue I have is how it’s advertised on the box as having wide range speakers. Nothing could be further from the truth. But then again, that’s one of the risks in buying a cheap boombox.
Long story short, if you want something that plays back mp3s which you don’t need to wear headphones to hear, this is your cheapest bet. If you want high quality, go with a CD or Flash based mp3 portable with headphones.
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