Striking the right tempo
Music is about the harmonious union of multiple, often disparate notes into an ordered set that appeals to the ear. Often, however, music systems don’t follow this simple, appealing logic: receivers meet speakers meet multiple components until you’re confused enough that turning on your sound system is more headache than it’s worth. Rather than becoming an electrical engineer to get great audio, let Sony’s micro hi-fi shelf system, the CMTBX20i, take over for you. By combining an iPod dock, CD player, and AM/FM radio, Sony gives you the tools necessary to listen to your favorite sources from one device. Plus, because this system is Made for iPod, you’re able to not only dock and listen to your iPod, you can also charge it so it’s ready to fulfill its primary function in your life. Three music sources in one device? That’s sound design.
Big sound, little impact
Modern stereo shelf systems seem to have forgotten one important thing about music: you listen with your ears, not your eyes. By avoiding gimmicky colors, shapes, and flashing lights, Sony has created a shelf system that uses it’s stereo speakers and 50W of power to give you an incredibly sound experience, rather than a perplexing visual one. Blending into most rooms, whether it’s your office, study, living room, the sleek black finish and small size make it the biggest piece in your room you’ll never be forced to notice.
In the box
Included with your purchase are: CMTBX20i receiver/player, 2 speakers, 2 speaker wires, remote control, 2 AA batteries, FM lead antenna
Great Little Stereo (March 22, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Donna W. - Highland Lakes, NJ
This is a great little unit. My Mom loves listening to CDs and this was the perfect item for her after her old RCA developed the blue flame of death following a power surge. The sound quality is good for a small room and the unit is easy to operate and unobtrusive in design. LOVE IT!
Comparison Specifications
- Power output: 50W (25W x 2, RMS 10% THD @ 6ohms)
- CD player: single disc
- iPod dock
- Tuner: FM (87.5 - 108.0MHz) / AM (530 - 1710kHz) with 30 presets (10 AM/20 FM)
- Speakers: 2 Full range 2-way (1.6" tweeter, 5.9" woofer)
- Outputs: 1 headphone (stereo mini)
- Inputs: analog audio (stereo mini) / 2 antenna terminals
- Remote control included
Manufacturer Specifications
- DAC: 1bit
- CD formats supported: CD-DA / CD-R/RW / MP3 (ID3Tag ver 1.1)
- Antenna system: AM loop antenna / FM lead antenna
- Display: LCD
- Timer events: Play/Sleep
- Power save mode
- Power requirements: 120V, 60Hz
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 7.87" W x 5.19" H x 11.73" D (main unit) / 5.51" W x 9.64" H x 8.26" D (speakers, each)
- Weight: 7lbs 7oz (main unit) / 4lbs 2oz (speakers, each)
Sony CMTBX20I Warranty Details
1-year limited parts and labor warranty
