Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM - Speaker system

by Cambridge SoundWorks

Product Details

• ASIN: B00068NF0S
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,377 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds great, but boy is it heavy, November 3, 2004

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David Hickman (Elk Grove Village, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM - Speaker system (Electronics)

If you're looking for a great sounding powered speaker for your Roady, and don't plan to move it around very often, this could be just what you're looking for. The sound quality is very good, even at low volume levels. The sound is clear, with good range.

Battery life is about 8 to 10 hours, depending on volume level. The Playdock powers itself off automatically to extend battery life after the Roady has been off for five minutes. Unfortunately, there is no battery gauge.

But the PlayDock weighs enough that most of us won't be moving it around very often. Most people will probably leave it plugged in most of the time. If you're looking for a portable unit, keep in mind that the PlayDock weighs about as much as a bowling ball (I haven't weighed it, but I'd estimate around 15 pounds).

The controls are simple. The only controls are a power button, volume, mute and a "wide" button. Although the sound is well balanced, I was surprised to find no bass/treble controls. And a battery gauge of some kind would be nice.

Pro's:
Very good sound quality
Battery Life
Simplicity

Con's
Heavy!
No battery gauge

If you're willing to sacrafice weight for sound quality, I recommend the PlayDock.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits an iPOD Perfectly, December 12, 2004

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Joyanto R. Goswami "rajugsw" (Easton, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM - Speaker system (Electronics)

The sound of this boombox is great. My main reason for buying this unit was to hook it up to my 40G iPOD. Its fits the rubber docking cradle perfectly. The sound is amazing especially when using the "wide" mode. The 10 hour battery is also another reason to buy this unit (no AC cord needed when internal battery pack is charged). BOSE's Soundock and Wave radio do not sound this good especially at this price. Even though highs/midrange is supplied by left/right "squawker's", they are still pretty decent. The 5.25" centre positioned woofer supplies more than adequate bass.

If you look at the Cambridge Soundworks Newton Surrounds, you will notice many similarities between it and the PowerDock XM.

This product proudly carrys on the Henry Kloss legend!!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Sound, November 22, 2004

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John C. Karoly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDock XM - Speaker system (Electronics)

This little unit has great sound with impressive bass. Great way to enjoy your XM radio in doors or on your deck/patio. Best Buy just got them in and I was able to get them to mark them down to 159.99. Unit weighs approx. 10 lbs. but easily movable with built in handle.

I have been using the unit now for 2 weeks and have concluded this is a keeper. On Thanksgiving unplugged the AC adapter and brought it down to the main floor. XM Radio was broadcasting holiday music and our guests were impressed with the clear digital sound. I was also impressed that I did not have to labor or fiddle with placement of the antenna. It was set in a fiarly open room, not near a window and the reception was great. Had the unit on for about 5 hours. Since then I have been playing it 1 -2 hours per day and still has not needed a recharge so this confirms the portability in my mind. Can't wait till next spring and bring it out on our deck for parties. For those who are getting increasingly frustrated over the quality of music played on commercial radio, satellite radio is the answer. I'm hearing songs and music from the past that I have not heard in decades and it is some great stuff. So here's a plug for XM and am sure Sirius is equally as good.