Customer Reviews

Audiovox XMBB1 XM Compact Sound System

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Ordered this earlier this week, at first I received an XMAS100 boombox. Amazon was quick to overnight me the correct XMBB1 though once I reported the error. This gave me the opportunity to check out both the XMAS100 and the XMBB1.

I have the Delphi XpressRC headunit to be using with this boombox.

The quick and the short is I prefer the XMBB1, here's why. It's antenna has a neat little setup so it can be sleekly mounted on the rear of the unit flush with the surface, or you can extend it the full 21 feet to put it near a window etc. The XMAS100 only has the plug and no sleek interface to store it inside/on the unit, so the XMAS100 in my mind is for more of a permanent setup location. Also the XMBB1 runs off 8 C batteries, or the plug, whereas the XMAS100 only runs off the plug. These two features make the XMBB1 very portable, can take it to the beach, park etc and its all compact with its antenna and running off batteries. The XMAS100 does have a remote, but many of the XM headunits you'll be attaching to this come with their own remotes anyways. The XMAS100 does look more sophisticated with its brushed aluminum finish, but the XMBB1 isn't too bad either. Also the price of the XMBB1 is 33% cheaper than the XMAS100 right now. They both have AUX in for connecting another audio source if you wish. The sound on the XMBB1 is great, as is the XMAS100, can hear the base and its very clear. Hope this helps you decide.

I purchased this with my Prime account on Amazon and got it via next day delivery.

The boombox comes with the adapters for the skyfi2, inno/helix, xmp3, roadyxt and of course all the xpress tuners including the XpressRC, which is what I have.

The SQ is really good, which surprised me since it was on $99. The handle makes it very easy to carry from room to room or even on outdoor outtings. It comes with a home antenna, which gives good reception. You can use 8-C batteries, which in my experience depending at what volume you listen generally last at least 10 hours.

By the way it also includes an aux-input if you wish to connect an mp3 player ect. It has an headphone jack as well.

If you have one of these XM Radios above, then I'd certainly recommend this Boombox.

The Audiovox XMBB1 is an good addition to my xm radio accessories. With the various radio adaptors I can attach any xm radio I may purchase in the future or that my friends or family may have. The sound quality is very good and the amount of volume out of these little speakers surprised me. If you leave the antenna attached to the back of the radio make sure it is pointed in a southern direction or else the signal tends to waver. Fortunately it has a generous length of cable so you can detach it and place the antenna anywhere for a good signal. The addition of a auxillary audio input jack allows you to hook up an mp3 player which I find nice to have. The only thing that I wish was added to this radio would be a remote to control the audio level for the XMBB1, but if you have a remote for your xm radio you should be able to have control over changing stations and some volume control. Overall I'm glad to have made this purchase and would recommend it to other who would like a portable sound system for their xm radio.

The unit looks great and performs well. The unit has plenty of power and conceals the power and antenna nicely.
The only issue I found was a slight hissing at the higher volumes. It may have something to do with my house which was constructed in the 1900's but outside of that I haven't had to uncoil the antenna and get good reception. I now have the option of taking my XM and Opie and Anthony with me to any outdoor activity to share with everyone.

I wanted to be able to listen to XM radio news stations at home. For me, this is a good choice since it will run on batteries (unfortunately it is a battery hog) and works great outdoors. It is not quite as good indoors but 80% of the time it will reliable pull in a signal anywhere in the interior of my vinyl sided frame home. There are some indoor dead spots but that can usually be resolved by simply turning the unit to re-aim the antenna which can be used remotely if needed. Obviously, it is not a stand alone unit since it requires an XM radio head. I have a Delphi SA10315-11B1 Xpress Which works great. I also use the Xpress in my cars which aren't already equipped form the factory with XM radio and in another home unit which adapts to my Bose radio. I woud recommend the cheaper home unit adaptor if you don't need portability and have a Bose or other stereo entertainment unit which has an audio input. In general it works better than I had expected.

Got my XMBB1 XM system today. Docked my XpressRC but couldn't get a signal downstairs and have no southern window. Took it upstairs and placed the antenna on a west window - got a signal, activated the system and took off. The sound is terrific and I'm picking up hundreds of stations. So, the radio is great-but, the antenna that comes with it is most likely not a "high-gain" antenna and the company is not responsible for my tall trees or how my house sits. So 5 stars it is. Now to get a high gain antenna or outside antenna with wireless receivers. I'd say anything under a $100 on this unit is a bargain, plus it's portable.

I am extremely pleased with this product. It has very good quality sound and is very easy to use. Overall volume and bass are great. I bought it for my parents (age 70+) along with the XM Express radio receiver and they love it. They live in an apartment building and I was worried they would have difficulty receiving a good signal, but they get a great signal and excellent quality sound. The boombox is so handy. You can take it anywhere and the antenna can either be stored right on the back of the boombox, or it can be detached with a fairly long antenna cord if you need to put the antenna closer to a window if the boombox is more centrally located in a building. The receiver dock is on the front/outside of the unit which makes it really easy to work the controls of the receiver without having to use a remote (again easy for the older folks). Definitely would recommend this product as an easy way to get satellite radio into your house and still take it with you if you travel.

This little unit has good sound quality. Like the fact that you can take it outdoors, very portable. Wish it had a fixed antenna in addition to the wired antenna. Also would have liked a remote. Very pleased overall.

[this pr0oduct as advertized. great price for portable xm listening. you must also purchase a compatible xm radio to insert in the unit. simpe system used plug or batteries. great sound and very very simple to use. purchased for my father in law who is not electronic friendly and he has nor problem so i would highly suggest this sytem for someone who needs it simple very pleased [ASIN:B0015LPBCK Audiovox XMBB1 XM Compact Sound System]]

If you want to take your XM receiver with you and use it in your home, this is the device for you. I purchased one of these boom boxes a couple weeks ago, and I am very happy with it. Since you most likely already have an XM receiver, you already have this thing figured out, and will have no issues using it. Hardest part is opening the box it was shipped in.

I would highly recommend this device for anybody considering portable options for their XM receiver. I have an Onyx Model No: XDNX1 receiver, and it fit without having to use one of the supplied adapter plates that are needed for other model receivers. You do not have to take an antenna and string out out to get reception, the way the antenna mounts to the rear of the device lets you use it without running wire all over the place. If you have to, you can remove the antenna and place it where needed to improve reception, but, it is not necessary unless you absolutely have to do that.

My only advice would be to take care when opening/removing the battery compartment cover. It is very thin plastic, and I think extra care needs to be taken when taking it off and putting it back on.