CD-Player Reviews

It has far exceeded my expectations. Sounds great on DVD or Audio CDs. The 'party' decode is unusual, allowing stereo CDs to sound 5.1-ish.

I did spend good money on speakers, especially a quality sub.

As another reviewer wrote here, this is my favorite toy.

I've had mine for almost a year now and love it. If you don't have a DVD or 5.1 receiver yet this is a great way to get both for a reasonable price and reduce the wiring clutter of separate units. Only gripes I have are that I could have used one more audio input for the CD changer, and the remote is one big checkerboard of small buttons. You can also find more features on newer DVD player components. But all in all, this is a great deal for keeping the budget down and having one less component to fit in the entertainment unit.

Go for this and Bose Acoustimass 6 speakers and you've got fantastic theater sound for a pretty reasonable investment.

I have owned a Toshiba 6109 for about 1 year and I am very happy with the unit. The dvd player is excellent. 50 watts per channel is sufficient with the efficient speakers I have attached to the dvd/amplifier.

these is one CD player you might want to get the good part is it is that it is anti skip the bad part is that it is vary expensive. its great for traval and it has a hard exoscolten body that is hard to break. Who would want to use it- Travalers, joggers, and sports men why would some one use it- It is a very high Good part - anti skip protected bad part - very exspensive

This "rig" is awesome. I've been following the reviews here; never been able to locate this machine in a store to see it or test it. Aiwa's site had a different picture than the one on Amazon, so when the last review came in and I noticed Amazon took the photo down, I went ahead and ordered one. Typical Amazon service: 2 days and it was in my house! This is a truly dynamite music "machine". I've been using MiniDisc for a couple of years now. This really simplifies recording and editing. And the radio tuner is great. Super sound.

When I got this thing out of the box, I was disappointed to see it looked nothing like the picture on Amazon.com. But when I turned it on and heard the crisp clear sound from radio, CD, and MD, I learned this was nothing like I thought it would be. Recording MiniDiscs is a piece of cake. It took me five minutes to read through the manual about recording them, I was off to making my first mix MiniDisc! Erasing, combining, titling, dividing, and changing the order of tracks is as easy as pushing a button. Just like that!

The MiniDisc is a big advancement in digital audio. It's ultra compact size is made possible by ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). The ATRAC system automatically extracts only the frequencies that are actually audible to the human ear and cuts the frequencies which are inaudible. This compresses the amount of data to be recorded to 1/5 of the normal amount.

Now I know that the Aiwa CSD-MD5--with radio, CD player, and MD player/recorder--is the best stereo I've ever had.

It is a very durable, compact CD player with rechargable batteries so you don't need to keep getting new batteries. With a handy display for changing songs ect.

...I especially love the very long battery life time...I often have to wait for a month until I have to use the charger. This is what a call a long time.

The sound is also very good. The small cylinder remote control is quite fun to use too, with all the features of the player on it. I just couldn't believe how small the player was when I first saw it, but it has performed well beyond my expectations of it. I would recommend this one for anyone. It is quite pricy for some, but for me it was well worth it. The player also has two levels of Mega bass...Having proper hearphone makes a world of difference. The earphones enclosed aren't very good...

Here's what to know about this CD player from Sony:

-It's super compact. The player has almost the exact same diameter as an actual CD, and it's super thin. This is far and away the thinnest player that Sony makes, and the rival Panasonic model is roughly the same. It's very light too.
-Rechargeable batteries last. I was using this for my daily commute to and from work in NYC over the summer (about 45 minutes to an hour a day), but only had to recharge every two or three weeks. It seems like they never wear out.
-The thing just doesn't skip. I've shaken the thing furiously while playing a CD to test it and it keeps going. You really have to jar it hard for it to skip (as in hit it against something).
-Eye candy value. The designers at Sony did it again; this thing is about as svelt as they make CD players. Everytime my friends see it I get lots of oohs and ahhs.

The only things I would warn you about are:

-It's so thin that you can't put too much pressure against the top or the case will actually press against the CD and slow the disc down causing it to skip.
-The motor that moves the laser is actually kind of loud, so when you skip tracks or reach the end of the CD you can hear it from pretty far away (dunno if other people find this to be true). Otherwise it runs very silently.

If you have the money to spend, this is a great product. But it does sell at a premium. I bought mine in Japan.., so it's a bit pricier..[other places], but this model isn't easy to find elsewhere.

I've had it for a bit over a year and It has never let me down. I used to go throug a cd player every six months, but no need with this one.

I'm naturally very hard on my portable CD players. I drop them often, throw them around when I get angry, and leave them in the car etc. Usually they break pretty fast...

But then, shopping one day at target I find a pretty cool looking player for a good price that has the radio. I buy it, and I've basically listened to it since I bought it almost 2 years ago.

The sound is very good, although I'd like the volume to be a little louder. It plays all the kinds of CD's I have, so no problems there. The radio is very good, but not perfect. The buttons are pretty easy, although I still haven't figured out the pre-set buttons it doesnt really matter because it saves the station you're on.

One con is the annoying beeping sound it makes when you change a track or pause it. I have gotten used to it, but it never stops being annoying.

And, back to the durability. I've dropped this over and over, even down the stairs and it hasn't broken. My dog even got it once... and it still plays. After some hard falls you sometimes need to play with the insides a little (my way of fixing CD players) and it always works. If you want something that won't break *ever* then this is the player for you!

I admit it does skip sometimes, but this only began to happen recently (over the last few weeks). Maybe the poor thing is running out of juice. It could be my stupid CD burner that has been producing faulty unfinished CDs recently, but I'm not so sure...

Anyway, this is a very good investment especially considering the used ones are like, $40. Trust me, this thing is unbreakable.

I got this cd player about a year ago, and I have to say that mine, compared to those of my friends, is a lot better and is much better looking as well. The radio is very good, but it's not like this amazing eye-popping experience. It will get fuzzy if it's out of range of the radio station, and can cause me some bad ear-popping. The beep is slightly annoying, but I'm used to it, so when I change to a different song, I don't hear much of anything. Those who complain about it should be able to get used to it if they listen to it enough. In a way, I find it useful as an alert to tell me that I forgot to turn it off and it's still in use.
Like most players, it can be hooked up to the car WITHOUT the car-ready version. A wired cassette hooked into where the headphones belong can solve the problem of wiring it to the car. The car-ready version I didn't bother with, so I recommend that you do the same, because from reviews it's not as good. The best part about this one in the car (besides the fact that you can take it out or hook it up in two seconds), is that once it's hooked in, the player can move around almost everywhere in the car. I have an old Nissan Quest, and the player can move to the front side seats, on the floor, in the middle row, and can almost reach to the back, allowing almost anyone in the car to have control when they can get it. You can also continue using the volume control up to a certain extent.
I'm not going to tell you that this machine is this perfect ingenious item. IT DOES SKIP SOMETIMES. However, it has only skipped on me twice or three times at the most, so if you decide to get this machine I hope that you get the same results. When it does fall to the floor, it makes an awful sound, but it remains intact, so don't purposely slam it into the ground.
The "radio off" button serves as a stopper for the radio and the cd, so if you press the button, the cd will stop, and when you press "play" again, it will resume to the exact point from which you left off. What is slightly a nuisance is the fact that if you want to stop the cd completely and start the cd over from the beginning, you need to press the "open" button, which means that you have to wait a couple of seconds before the cd is recognized again. The bass is pretty good, although it is really weird on my Simple Plan cd, although that might be because of the fact that I've had it since Christmas. Those same buttons (the "+" and "-"), are a little bit confusing when applied to the radio when they're used in that way for the first time, but after that they get easier.
The headphones that come with this cd-player are pretty good, although I switched them for the street-style with a friend and I consider them much better.
I enjoy downloading most of my songs as opposed to buying separate cds, so when I got this, I expected it to play my burnt cds as well, and it did, with flying colors.
All in all, I think that this cd-player is one of the best players around. I have recommended this to all my friends, and I even managed to convince my mother about buying this. She is very pleased with this model too. I hope that if you get this, you enjoy this player as much as I have and still do.

It sounds like music should coming out of a thin plastic box

I have purchsed a cx-na-j24 3 piece stereo. I have lost the remote control. I was hoping you guys could help me locate a place I can purchase a new one.

Thanks

This is a great boom box!! The remote works facing the oppisite direction, the detachable speakers are great. Everything comes in crystal clear as well. The sleep is feature is great too, so you can fall asleep to whatever it's playing, and then it will turn off at your set time. I LOVE THIS STEREO!!!!!!!!!!!

Ordered this item from amazon a month ago and continued to get weekly updates saying there was a delay in shipping. Finally they told me they couldn't ship it and cancelled my order. Service was terrible because I couldn't cancel the order due to it being in the "shipping process", but the item never shipped. Not giving this product a bad review just amazon's customer service.

I just got this item from amazon. It shipped in 3 days! I was very impressed considering I expected over a week. It came in a small plastic case, with neck strap, usb extension cable, headphones, the player (of course), AAA battery, a small clip and rope to keep the cap with the player, and manual. I was not able to use it right away as the battery they gave me was bad. It was corroded and dented. Looked like some old used battery. I went out and bought some new AAA batteries and it worked right away. The controls are incredibly easy to follow and the quality of the sound is superb. I like all its features and think this is the best Mp3 player on the market, especially for its price. Very light weight, fits in the palm of my hand, and incredibly easy to put music on. I am a student and enjoy this product because I can put my documents on it (it's durable so I don't have to worry about it breaking like 3.5 floppies or zip disks), listen to music while I bike/walk home, and can record voice tracks (wav files) if I need a quick reminder. Highly recommended.

I have not owned mp3 players before this one, but i have seen other peoples. I also got it because it doubles as a storage device.
This thing is light as air. It has to weigh no more than the AAA battery that powers it, if not less than it. I get like 10 hours or so out of it. It has fantastic sound. I NEVER use the full volume, and it has different equilizer settings. The LCD display is a must for mp3 players in my opinion. You can make voice recordings if you need to, and it plays both mp3 and wma file types.
You need to have Windows 2000 or higher for it to be recognized as a new plug n' play device, since it comes with no installation disks. I love not being reduced to those unstable and zero capacity floppies. You just plug it in, drag and drop, and go.
This is well worth it, not to mention it just looks tight!

Delivery was promised for 1 to 2 days. The JVC XL-SV22BK Single-Tray Karaoke Player would of been great to use for my children if received.

I never thought that it could be so much fun and to have 18 free Karaoke CD's included is such a wonderful way to start off our collection! Our first party was a success and everyone had loads of fun, even though some of us sound like a bunch of fish drowning!! I think that any one who purchases this Karaoke player will not regret it - Have fun!

This is a really nice machine and the selection of discs that came with it IN the package (in its own little holder) is a great assortment of all kinds of music. I had been looking for quite some time, and this was by far the best value I found. One thing some people may not understand however is that this is a component and you need to have an amp, or TV with AV inputs. The little machines with internal amps dont even compare with this one.

This is my third Panasonic portable CD player. I've seen the product evolve and improve over two years, and my impression is generally favorable. I use the player a lot (>2 hrs/day), and I take it with me wherever I go. Here, in a nutshell, are my positive remarks:

- sound: as far as I could tell, the electronics is identical to the previous generation of Panasonic players (eg. SL-360x) in every respect. Identical functions, identical mechanical parts. As a result, the sound quality is similarly good, although the output power is not very high. The anti-shock memory has never failed me so far. The headphones provided with the player are large and cumbersome for jogging, but are a sonic improvement over the previous ones. Nevertheless, classical music lovers should get better ones, because the high frequency response is mediocre.

- batteries: as in previous models, they last a long time. With Duracell batteries, battery life is ~30 hours. Rechargeable batteries can be used, and recharged with the provided adapter without taking them off the player.

- ergonomics: new and improved. The CD won't accidentally start when put into a backpack, since the button are at alevel with the case. The jogger handgrip is comfy, adjustable and the buttons are easy to reach even when jogging. The overall look is also very pleasing.

And now the *bad* remarks:

- paint: the silver plastic of the scaffold is very delicate and scratches easily. The CD player should be kept in a well-padded pocket of your jacket or packpack. Otherwise it will wear very quickly. In this respect, I liked the old black Panasonic better: uglier, but more sturdy too.

- mechanics: the mechanics is *very* delicate. If you regularly listen to music while jogging, your Panasonic will display the message "sorry" more and more often, and won't play the desired track. The problem lies with the mechanical actuators of the optical laser reader, which are damaged by repeated shocks.

My final advice is: if you want a portable CD player for "light" use (e.g., listening while studying on campus), this is an ideal buy. For for heavier use, go for thougher models, like the panasonic SL-SW505J. The price difference is worth the added reliability.

after waiting for two weeks until i got it three days ago, it was great! i had to have someone purchased it online for me in the states then have it shipped to the philippines and it was really worth the wait. i can't make it skip! been tapping, shaking and slapping it...it really won't skip! this is a must have low cost portable cd player. there are only two things that i wish it had, one is the car adapter kit and the other is the smaller adjustments on the jogger grip (we asians have smaller hands that is why). other than that, the player is perfect for people on a tight budget. by the way, it also delivers clear sound quality even on pirated cd's (havn't tried it on cdr's but i'm hoping it will work). i've been wanting to have a portable cd player that has a tuner as well but hey why ask more when i can only afford 70 bucks! overall, this panasonic slsx275 is a portable cd player worth it's price. if you're looking for a cd player that is branded with good quality at a low price, go for this one, you won't regret it! better get one now before it goes out of stock again! -- hi hon! (naiviv ellimac) :p

I used to loathe walking, until I bought this CD player...now I look forward to my daily walk/jog. It's very affordably priced, considering the quality. With an excellent sound, it's loud enough (especially if you wear a cap over the comfortable headphones) without being a hazard...you will still be aware of traffic sounds, etc.

I use it in a belt pouch, so the surface still has it's pristine silver finish (re a complaint from a previous reviewer) and it's simple enough for even a "low-tek" like me to operate. This is a great gizmo ! I've never felt better...20 pounds gone and counting. Thank you Panasonic !

I Owned the blue version of this CD player for about a year and loved it. I ended up giving it to a friend and it still works wonderfully. I bought this one as a replacement, it [is't good]. The original headphones hurt and the player was cheaply built. Mine is all scratched up on top and the lid is loose. That is of course expected eventually. The main problem I have with it is that it just randomly shuts off during playback. I tried to tape the open lid button because I thought that I was opening the lid in my pocket but that wasn't it. The lid does sometime open when you don't want it to. I still can't figure out why it won't play but I am not happy with it. The skip protection doesn't work at all on mine either. The remote is pretty cool though. And the hold function is very nice when it's in your pocket.

I bought this CD player for $50! I thought it was great when i first got it. There are some things that could be improved, like the sound level is very low. The DBB is weak and most music distorts when you turn the DBB on. The remote was really cool. I liked the Intro scan feature. Ofcourse this cd player has repeat and shuffle. It has ok battery life. I wish it had a radio and better sound!

I happened to get this CD player at a good discount at an outlet store at a military base. The only difference is mine is green and silver. Anyways, this is a decent piece of machinery. Although it suffers from a bad bass boost, its slim body, easy-to-read display and durability will make it a favorite among many.

I like the AVLS because my kids will use this. The sound is pretty good, and the price is fairly good since I can make MP3's for this player. It is not perfect, but I like the weight. I wish it had a clip though.

I bought one of these last month on recommendations and am very pleased with it. I have an NE510 I purchased last year, which was nice, but I needed a second player. This one has better features and better sound. The battery life is as good or better than indicated on the package.

Instead of just presets and bass boost, it has a parametric equalizer. Bass, mid, and treble can each be adjusted up or down three, each in high, mid, or low positions, for a total of 21 possible adjustments in each range. Bass may not boom, but it isn't boomy or muddy, either. The setting is saved as custom. There are also presets (I have used "Heavy" for some rock, but off otherwise).

Although I have used SonicStage software, I don't recommend it (not because I dislike Atrac3, but because I don't like the program). MP3s made by any program, burned to cd by any program, can be used on this player. I have used CDs with LAME MP3s (VBR) burned by MusicMatch and Nero with no problem. Nested directories also weren't a problem. MP3 CDs do take longer to load up when they are first put in (less than 30 seconds for a 700MB CD with 7 directories, 81 tracks, 625MB; less than 15 for commercial audio CD). Titles scroll and you can change the display options.

There are several playback options, including 10 most frequently played (also shuffle), and by group and m3u playlists on MP3 CDs among others.

The one problem with this player is the physical feel. The plastic is very light and thin so it seems a bit flimsy. The hold button on the bottom doesn't have as solid a feel as the ones on my Sony MD player or Clie, but the same as the NE510 so maybe that is just the CD player style. For the price, this isn't unexpected therefore I did not give it 4 stars.

this is one of sonys finest. as far as sound is conserned. they got the four band eq.off! im using a pair of the best koss headphones. with this player.the koss and sony are great together. its the best of all discmans.sony is in the lead.