Speakers Reviews

I have audited several low price speakers, such as $100 to $300 range Pioneer, Polk Audio, Boston, KLH ... This Yamaha speaker has great highs, transparent, and Great 3D imaging! The focusing so sharp and accurate, I can almost 'see' the instruments and singers.
However, this speaker is weak at midrange and lows. A subwoofer can compensate for that.

I bought these speakers a few years ago. First I had them installed in my bathroom (when I rented an apt.) Then I mounted them outside near my patio when I bought a house. They sound nice & clear and are a good deal for about $100 which is a common online price. For the cost they can not be beat.

I bought these speakers a few years ago. First I had them installed in my bathroom (when I rented an apt.) Then I mounted them outside near my patio when I bought a house. They sound nice & clear and are a good deal for about $100 which is a common online price. For the cost they can not be beat.

I just bought this system sans the DVD player (I already had a Sony 5-disc changer). I also had a JBL PB12 subwoofer that I added to this system in addition to the subwoofer that came with the system. In short, I think this is a great value for the money! The channel separation is clear, the speakers offer a crisp sound (though slightly tinny w/o my 12-inch sub). The receiver offers a myriad of customizable options that will allow you to tailor the sound to the size and dynamics of your room. I found the setup to be easier than anticipated as well. It took about 2 hours to unhook my previous system and get this one up and running. Sure, there are better (and more expensive) systems out there, but for the price I don't think you'll find anything better. I'm very pleased with mine.

... Got it a little more then 3 weeks now and very satisfied with it. The package came with VGA cable, S-Video cable, manual, CD Driver, registration card, speaker cable, and power cord. No DVI cable though. In the left hand side there were the S-Video plug and the 3-end Video plug that you can plug the monitor into the VCR, PS2, or XBOX, etc. The S-Video plug is for S-Video capable devices. In the back, there were the DVI port to plug in your DVD Player, or video cards that supports DVI output. The CATV or antena was there for you to plug in Cable TV or regular antena. Of course the VGA for PC monitor itself was there along with another Audio in and out port. You can use these ports and the one-end cable provided and plug one end to the Audio in into the computer speaker, then the speaker plug goes into the Audio out port so that you have sound for both PC and TV. The built in speakers were kinna weak therefore I recommended transfer the audio into different devices using the above method. I am thinking of getting a DVI to VGA converter that would convert my VGA connection to a DVI Connection and hope that it has greater graphic performance. Not sure on this one, I need to research more.

The monitor has excellent graphics in all of the functions of DVI, VGA (PC), TV, S-Video, Composite. The response time between modes is pretty quick. It has self signal detection feature that would auto detect for signal on all the modes. If you mess around with the video settings a bit you'll get extremely clear graphics for PC and TV.

The right-hand side there supposed to be USB ports but the model CT1702T does not equip with USB ports I think. The overall monitor was black and very slim that brings you the look of a modern monitor. A remote control was also came with the monitor for convenient access. It also equipped with ez to touch buttons in the front panel.

Overall, this one product is a excellent product that I would recommend in buying.

Hope this review clears up somethings for those who still had doubts.

I just moved to New York from Australia and needed to buy a TV. I wanted something I could take back with me that wasn't too heavy and had a universal power supply. I have a number of computers so the idea of it doubling as a computer monitor (since I already have a 24" TV back home) was appealing. Also, in our tiny apartment, space is a major consideration.

So I decided an LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle, video inputs (not just RGB) and bright colors seemed to be an excellent solution.

I chose the Cornea because it fit the bill in all areas. I've had it for a month now. The picture is bright and clear (through S-video or CATV) and the viewing angle excellent (this is really important when you have a few people watching!). As a computer monitor it's gorgeous (I'm using it now). Connectivity is great. Looks nice. At the price it's just amazing (frankly I was a bit worried it would be crap, since I couldn't see one hands-on).

I have a few gripes though:
(1) there's some pretty obvious color-banding for TV use, nothing too terrible, but certainly not HDTV, or even just compared to a cheap CRT TV
(2) the speakers are pretty terrible, though I get WAY better signal through the RCA connectors compared to CATV, the CATV audio is just appalling,
(3) the volume control takes forever to adjust, seriously!
(4) there's no manufacturer's code for use with a universal remote (this info comes from Cornea support).

The audio problems (quality and slow adjustment) will be resolved when I get a hifi system. 17" is pretty small for watching TV these days, but I'm used to it now, and we're not far away from it (this was my decision though, not a fault with the product). The universal remote problem is really annoying - the only thing I'll use it for is the power button. Why do manufacturer's do that??

All in all, a great product. Highly recommended, but for a pretty specific need.

I have been keeping an eye on this monitor for a while. I finally made my purchasing when it fell below $[money amount] ($[money amount] to be exact). It come in with a relative slime package, and the monitor itself is quite compact too. The stand can be fully folded to the back, unlike other LCDs, which come on top of a bulky stand. The CT1702 has everything I wanted: TV tuner, DVI, S-video, RCA, and Audio-Out ports. With the TV tuner and the remote, I feel like that I am watching a real TV set. It is perfect for my bedroom. As a mornitor, the CT1702 is also a pretty good one. There is no dead pixel. two out of my other three LCD have two dead pixels. The screen is very bright, I have to turn down the brightness so that it will not hurt my eyes. Some adjustment is also needed to optimize the desktop display. The horizontal viewing anger is great. I felt that the contrast is on the weak side when comparing with top in line LCDs, but the response time looks quite good to me (rated at 25ms, which is common for good LCDs). The speakers is weak, and sounds cheap. This is not really a problem since I actually prefer to output the audio signal to my mini system.
The only things I am not completely satisfied is the slow transition in mode changes. I would also like it have PIP function. For less then $[money amount], CT1702 offers the most feature you can get for a LCD. There are some other "brand" LCD offer much less for much more $. I recommend this LCD if you want something more than just a monitor. The price for LCD is dropping quickly, and supply seems ample. You are probably looking for a unit for $[money amount]-$money amount] in the near future.

The sound quality on this unit is good, the set-up is intuitive, and the buttons are well designed, but as an actual alarm clock it's a bust. The alarm is set VERY VERY LOUDLY - think "wake all the dead on this block", and there is no way to adjust it. If you use the radio or CD wake function, it uses the volume you last listened at. So no good if you listen to it quietly before bed. And because the numbers become invisible from the angle of (at least my) bed, it's impossible to do a quick time check while dozing.

I live in Los Angeles and enjoy many fine radio stations. Unfortunately, the RC-CD500 has a sad piece of wire, hanging like a pig's tail in the back, serving as an antenna. The result? Poor reception, especially in rainy weather. Other than that, the controls are easy to use and the speakers are adequate, good enough for the price of the machine. However, if reception is important to you, please get a clock radio with a telescopic antenna.

Reading reviews, you'll quickly find that some of us are very particular about how we wake up each morning. And who can blame us? A good (or bad) wake-up can set the wheels in motion for a good (or bad) day.

This is a great alarm clock, CD player and radio. It has the most important features one could ask for - a battery back-up, excellent sound, AM/FM electronic tuning, sleep to CD/radio, wake to CD/radio/alarm, well-placed buttons, etc.

One reviewer stated that you cannot program a wake-up track. This is incorrect. You can program the CD alarm to use any of the "methods of play" (specifically "skip play", but also "random play" and "repeat play").

I only wish that the unit were less bulky (though it would be difficult to produce such excellent sound in a smaller unit), and that the finish was black (so it doesn't appear as bulky).

Just like so many other people have reported about KLH subwoofers, mine just burned up. 6 days after the warranty expired - figures. My whole house now smells likes burnt hair. I never pushed this speaker; it just died from a congenital defect. Bad amp design = early death. The repair cost is more than the unit's worth so this one goes to the landfill.

In response to the review of the KLH asw 10-120 powered subwoofer submitted by Linda Greenberg.... Have you tried tinkering with the crossover settings on your sub? I also have a receiver that operates with 100 watts a channel. My receiver has a subwoofer out jack as well, which puts about 100 watts to my sub. This "car exhaust" noise you hear is the result of too much strain on your sub.It can be remedied. Personally, I rate this sub 4 stars. It gives plenty of bang for the buck! My advice for new owners is to play around with the crossover settings to try to match the subwoofer's sound to your system, and the rest of your room. There are certain factors in a room that can hamper potentially good sound quality. First, check the placement of the sub. Is there an obstruction blocking the port? Subs tend to sound best in a corner of a room. The wall acts as a sound reflector and enhances the bass ( this of course is by my own experience). However, anyone can modify placement and frequency to their own personal needs. My KLH sub has operated without a problem for almost 2 years now, and it adds plenty of thump to my system. So, in the case of Ms. Greenberg, check your settings and try not to turn other people off to the product because you don't know what you're doing! This is a good sub, and an affordable one as well. Granted, the bass is a little boomy, but I have yet to experience a problem with this sub that cannot be rectified by a simple tweaking of the knobs. Yes, there are better subs out there, but for the money, you can't go wrong here!

I purchased the asw 10-120B at costco for 99 dollars and am very happy with it it doesnt have the humm and it is not real boomy but it helps to put a sock in the bass port. i read all of the other reviews and was sceptical about buying it but I already own some KLH model 4132 loudspeakers and am very happy with them. This sub is perfect because i have a 15 watt per channel reciever and it can still get to thunderous levels. I looked inside the sub and its got some acoustic filling and the port is plastic rather than cardboard And the thing others said about it not being loud was not true either I got the crossover at 90 and the volume at 5 and it shakes the walls. definetly worth the money.

surprisingly crisp and crystal clear, way way too bad that the bass was not complimentary.

quite powerful for its size, too powerful actually to turn that power into good sound.

looks good, but that really does not matter does it.

even at low volume the bass sounds like a banging on the bottom of a plastic pail. i've done all i could to tweak it digitally for better results but still no good. i played music of various range, it performed the best when i played enya, the speakers beautifully reproduces her voice. but when you get to those orchestral soundracks with flooding drumbeats it is hardly tolerable to hear.

i really hate giving anything a bad review. but this one deserved it.

i love music and i think that my sounds deserve a better conduit.

this one's going right back.

The satelite speakers sound great and have great treble. Although the sub pumps out sweet bass for the price, there is no onboard bass control (which makes the bass overpower the satelites with some audio sources that do not have an equalizer). One way to fix the bass problem is to do as I did. I took apart the sub enclosure, cut the positive wire leading to the sub speaker, then spliced in a good sized variable resister (same device used for the included volume knob, but a little bigger), then drilled a hole in the side of the sub enclosure and mounted the variable resistor, then reassembled the sub. I also put a black plastic knob on the variable resister for a better look. I now have a perfectly working bass control knob on the side of the sub, and it looks and works like it came with the system.

just got it for 9 bucks from Staples... excellent workmanship... bass is really powerful so I had to hide it... you need a stereo coupler and y adapter to be able to connect it to rca audio outputs

On the plus side, nice styling, and the features that are there, work as advertised (although the phonebook feature is useless). Sound is fine, but a bit on the quiet side. The speakerphone in the handset is awsome.

Major disapointments:

1) Not a true 5.8Ghz system, but 5.8Ghz and 2.4. So it still screws up wireless networkse (the whole reason I bought the darned thing).

2) No way to check messages from the handset.

3) Clock and caller ID features are per handset, not shared. This means that you set a whole pile of handsets when the clocks change. Also, deleting caller ID logs must be done on each handset. Very lame!

4) No speed dialing. Holly cow, my $3.99 phone could do that. Why can't a $400 phone system do this do this? Shame on AT&T!

5) Battery life is very short (only a couple of days between charging).

Bottom line...AT&T clearly no longer knows anything about human factors or usability of phones. They miss the mark on almost every score (except sound quality). They are also guilty of false advertising by claiming this to be a 5.8 Ghz phone. Shame on them!

For an all around workhorse system that offers thoughtless ease of use, powerful built in functionallity and expandability you will be hard pressed to find a phone of this caliber offered from a competitor. After looking at dozens of other systems I found every single one had caveats. The 5840 however was the closest match to my needs. The only feature I believe that should have been included but wasn't was the base dialing. But this is quickly remedied through the purchase of an additional handset. Simply leave the included handset cradeled after each use and the problem is solved. Even should the handset go missing you can still answer incoming calls on the speaker phone.

As for no speed dial this is somewhat of a misnomer. If your speed dial is a frequently used number then 99% of the time it will appear in your redial menu. Simply select it and it works just like speed dial. Granted it isn't true 1 button calling, but it is still very handy. Range is fantastic. I can't get any squelch anywhere within my house (Upstairs or in the basement). Appearance is very clean and professional and beats the heck out of a lot of the plasticy play-school-esque phones currently available. Sound is above average with customizable tone control. For anyone going from a less than perfect phone to this system you may have some adjustment. There is absolutly no hissy feedback in the line. Often if both parties are silent you may feel as though you have lost your connection. The sound of near perfection is something most phones have difficulty with.

As for nice touches and features. Call transfer is quite handy. Phone to phone intercom is also very nice. As is the built in battery backup. Handset use and drain is well above par. Days off a cradle doesn't hardly phase the charge.

As for an all around household system, the Joneses will be hard pressed to find a superior feature laden solution. So don't lament the (Bigger, Better Badder) scenario, because frankly it doesn't currently exist. As for the die hard home office user there may be a need to look elsewhere for wireless networking, but for the typical family with typical utilization this will take you to a level that will make your old phone feel like 2 tin cans and a piece of string.

I got a great deal on this phone and two extra handsets and have been enormously pleased with with its performance and versatility. I don't believe there is a more rounded phone package available at a better price, and believe me, I've looked.

Since it's a 5.8GHz DSS system, I have had absolutely no interference with anything else in my home. And because each handset can be programmed independently of the others, my entire call list is installed on my handset, while my kids have their friends programmed into each of their phones. None of us has to look through long lists of people we don't know to find the people we want to call. When looking for a new phone system, I wanted to get one that had both a built-in speaker phone and an answering machine with separate mail boxes. This not only delivered, but I got a very useful bonus as well: each handset can be used as a speaker phone. Now I'm not tied to the base unit when I need to use the speaker phone.

The only gripe I have is with the answering machine. It works fine and has three mailboxes, which I wanted. However, it records a "message" every time it answers, even on hang-ups or when the caller does not actually leave a message. It's a pain to have to wade through six or seven blank messages on mail box 1 just to hear the two or three real ones. That's the reason I am giving this four stars instead of five. Other than that one quirk, it is a great phone system, and I highly recommend it for its versatility and performance.

We are writing this review on the Uniden cordless phone

The Good:
We like the 5.8 Ghz because it does not interfere with our 802.11 G Linksys WIFI and because it sounds a lot clearer.
We liked the speed dial feature (Rocketdial) and the distinctive ring tones (very similiar to cell phone features).
It is very easy to use and to program the numbers.
We also liked the answering machine built in that is easy to turn on & off.
We like the ability to transfer calls from the base to the handset without having to go back to the base.

The Bad:
There is no low battery indicator on the handset.
Cannot add no more than 1 additional handset.
It would be nice if the base unit had a built in clock display and the handset would display the time when you are on a call.

I recently purchased this phone as a replacement for an older Sony model that I had. What a wise purchase it was. For starters, 5.8 ghz is the latest in cordless phones. The reception is much crisper and clearer the the 900 mhz Sony. The digital answering machine works so well that I cancelled my voice mail. The second handset is so convenient; it has it's own seperate phone book memory, perfect for roomates sharing a single phone line. The ringer tones are pretty cool too, there are 10 different tones to chose from, including Merry Xmas just in time for the holidays, plus you can change the volume of the ringer to ring low or high, which is great for me, since the low volume is low enough to not wake up the kids during their afternoon nap. There is nothing about this phone that I don't like. The price is a little steep compared to some other phones out there, but well worth the price. 5 stars!!

I have been waiting to get a new house cordless phone for awhile now because I didn't see anything that caught my eye out there. A few of my friends have panasonic,siemens,and v-tech phones. They all say their ok, but could be better. I like the sony phones, but the handsets do not have speakerphones. Well, I went in the store and as soon as I saw this phone, I had to have it. It looks and feels incredible. I brought it home and started testing it out. It really is a great phone. I love the sound quality and all the features. Everything from distinctive ring,headset speakerphone,caller id,3 way conference,call transfer,100 phone book entries,lighted lcd screen and keypad,speeddial,adjustable headset earpiece volume,speaker volume,base ringer volume,headset ringer volume,auto answer,redial,mute,etc,etc. I love it. Buy this phone if you can. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.