Philips DC570/37 2.1 Audio System with Built-In Subwoofer and iPod Docking Tower (Black) Review

I went into best buy one day and was checking out video game systems and all of a sudden I heard this booming sound of awesome music. I fallowed the sound but it wasn't coming from the car stereo speakers like I thought. To my amazement, it was coming from the mp3 player area. I looked around, trying to find a huge system, but to my suprise I see this sales man talking to a customer about this tower. I was amazed how slim and small this system was and the sound it could pump out. I said to myself "I have got to get me one of these." A month later, I did and haven't regreted it since. This thing is simply amazing! I have put this thing up next to an old 5.1 surround system (though you get better music all around the room with a surround) it supprisingly held up to it! Though this is by no means a surround system, the sound radiates in a way that you feel like you are in a music theater from one little tower. I am a totally content customer. :)

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Product Description:
The ultra-stylish Philips DC570 is a docking entertainment system that fills any room with your favorite iPod tunes. Elegantly designed to take up minimal space, the sleek system delivers unbelievably powerful Hi-Fi sound from its built-in subwoofer.


A 2.1-channel, 100 Watt iPod entertainment system. Click to enlarge.
Compatible with most docking iPods. Click to enlarge.
Fill any room with your favorite iPod tunes.
Powerful Hi-Fi Sound to Fill Your Room
The DC570 is a 2.1-channel system, featuring a built-in subwoofer for powerful low-end and 100 Watts RMS total output power for plenty of volume. And it all comes in a stylishly sleek and compact design.
Play and Charge Your iPod
The DC570 features a universal iPod dock for playing and charging your iPod. Your iPod keeps charging even as it plays, so when it's time to grab it and go, it'll be ready.
USB Direct for MP3/WMA Music Playback
With the USB Direct mode, you can simply insert a USB device with your favorite WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music.
Digital FM Radio
When you need to tune into the news or a favorite radio show, just switch to the DC570's FM radio. Add your favorite stations to the 20 presets for quick access.
Digital Sound Control for Optimized Music Style Settings
Digital Sound Control offers you a choice of pre-set Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Classic controls you can use to optimize the frequency ranges for different musical styles. Each mode uses graphic equalizing technology to automatically adjust the sound balance and enhance the most important sound frequencies in your chosen music style. Ultimately, Digital Sound Control makes it easy for you get the most out of your music by precisely adjusting the sound balance to match the type of music you are playing.
Dynamic Bass Boost for Deep and Dramatic Sound
Dynamic Bass Boost maximizes your music enjoyment by emphasizing the bass content of the music throughout the range of volume settings--from low to high--at the touch of a button. Bottom-end bass frequencies usually get lost when the volume is set at a low level. To counteract this, Dynamic Bass Boost can be switched on to boost bass levels, so you can enjoy consistent sound even when you turn down the volume.
Auxiliary Input
The DC570 also features a 3.5-mm auxiliary input for connecting external devices like MP3 players.
Digital Clock
Check the time on the DC570's LCD, and use the alarm to wake to iPod, USB, or radio. You also can drift off to your favorite tunes using the sleep timer.
Remote Control Included
Use the remote control to control both the system and main iPod functions.
What's in the Box
Philips DC570, remote control (with battery), FM antenna, 4 iPod dock adapters, 3.5 mm line-in cable

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Panasonic SC-HC3 Ultra-Slim iPod Docking Speaker System with CD player, AM/FM Radio, Clock, Alarm, and Remote (Black) Review

My husband bought me this system for my birthday a little while back.I wanted something to play my ipod on that had decent sound quality, but I did not want an alarm clock type system, which was pretty much the only thing I could find where I live (small town).While the description says that this has an alarm clock, thankfully it is not the main function (I'm sure it works fine, but I haven't even bothered to set the time as it usually doesn't show on the screen anyway).

First off, the SC-HC3 has a very small footprint.It is extremely thin for a system and could easily fit on a bookshelf or mantle which was important to me; I didn't want something large and bulky since I wanted to put it in the dining room and kitchen area of my house.

It has an ipod dock and CD player which both are covered by a sliding panel, another plus since I have pets and did not want the fur to get into the ipod docking area when not in use.The ipod can play while the panel is open, so you can scroll back and forth manually or you can use the remote control that comes with the system.And the part that covers the ipod is a dark plastic, but see-through when the ipod is on, so you can see what song is playing.The part of the panel that covers the CD is metalic silver and not see-through.There are system buttons on the top so the front of the stereo looks very clean and not cluttered and they're simple and straightforward to use.

Now, I'm not one of those people who can tell you if the music comes across pure or crisp or robust or is highly superior to another system.But I do think that for the most part, it does sound good, not hollow or too much bass and it does sound clear.

The only complaint that I really have with it has to do with the ipod dock, though.It has a pivoting dock connector that pops forward to help you put the ipod in.I have an ipod touch and with it being so thin, it is sometimes hard to get it to connect on the first (or tenth) try.There is definitely plenty of room in there for larger ipods which might fit better.And then (this might be just the system I got) every once in a while the connection didn't fit right and when the music plays, there is sometimes static during the song.At first I thought it was that the song had been corrupted at some point, but the static would happen between songs and when I paused it.And since it sounded like radio static, I thought that something was wrong and the radio was playing through the system while I had the ipod on.Then I realized that it was the dock.When I pulled the ipod out and placed it back in, the static disappeared.Not a huge deal since I try to remember to make sure it is firmly on and I've only had that problem a few times and it's now been a while, and like I said, it could just be the one I got.If it continues, I'll probably exchange it.UPDATE: It's been a few months and it hasn't happened since.

But overall it is a nice system that doesn't take up much room and is mainly for music, not an alarm clock.

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Product Description:
Panasonic SC-HC3 Overview; High Quality Sound:The SC-HC3 achieves high quality sound from compact speakers. The Bamboo Cone Speakers produce crisp, clear vocals. The two passive radiators that are positioned at the front and back of the speaker unit cancel out vibrations inside the speaker thus suppressing unwanted vibrations and delivering robust bass sounds. The system features an AM/FM digital synthesizing tuner, and a built-in CD player. Bass and Treble control and the four present EQ settings (Heavy, Clear, Soft, Vocal) allow you to adjust and customize to your preference. Total output power of 40W; Sliding Door and Universal Dock for i-Pod: The sliding door allows easy insertion and removal of an iPod or CD using any cables. Select your songs from among your favorites with the remote control, or set the wake-up timer to work with your iPod music for a personalized audio experience; Ultra-Slim and Stylish Design:With the same depth as a paperback book, the SC-HC3 can be placed on a desktop, a bedside stand, a bookshelf, or your kitchen counter. At 4 1/2 inches deep, this stylish sound system will integrate easily into just about any home environment.

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