| Brand Name: | Citizen |
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Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Portable CD player with kit for playing through car stereo
- Bass boost system enhances low frequencies for fuller sound
- 20-track programmable memory; 15-second anti-skip protection
- Includes cigarette lighter power adapter and cassette adapter
- 1-year full-replacement warranty
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Product Description
Amazon.com Review
Simplicity, economy and durability--all of these came to mind when we tested the programmable Citizen CD-117 Portable CD Player with Car Kit. While the Citizen CD-117 would not be our first choice for a portable CD player if we needed all the bells and whistles that are on the market today, we did find it to be a nicely designed, well-built player that delivers great sound at an affordable price.
Simplicity
Citizen made the smart choice to keep things simple. A set of standard, conveniently-located skip/search, play/pause, and programming buttons all make for easy operation. Programming functions, clearly laid out in the easy-to-read disc display, allow users to repeat individual tracks, repeat the entire CD from start to finish, or shuffle the tracks randomly. We found the "hold" feature, which prevents users from accidentally pressing the buttons, especially useful during workouts.
Durability
We took the CD-117 anti-skip protection to task, and it took almost everything we dished out. There was nary a skip when we dropped the player from a height of three feet. Under normal walking conditions, and during our strenuous workouts, the player proved to be a stellar performer in the anti-skip department.
Sound
To give the CD-117 its ultimate test, we threw some Miles Davis, Mozart and Bruce Springsteen at it. Granted, we're not talking about a high-end sound system here, but surprisingly, Miles' trumpet held up especially well, from its very lows to its screeching heights. The sound lacks depth, however, so the richly produced symphonic elements of Mozart and some of Springsteen didn't come through, and the "bass boost system" that Citizen boasts about didn't boost much. But the main faults we found with the player had to do with volume and the earphones. We played virtually all of our music with the volume set to maximum, but we still wanted more amplification. And while the earphones delivered crisp, clear sound, they were hard to wear comfortably.
Although Citizen offers no information about battery life in the manual or on its Web site, we found the CD-117 still playing after 6 hours of straight testing with the anti-skip function on.
Overall, the CD-117, with its excellent sound quality and durable design, is a strong option for anyone looking for an economical portable CD player.
Pros
- Produces clear, crisp sound at a great price
- Excellent anti-skip protection
- Needs more amplification
- Headphones are difficult to fit comfortably
Product Description
Bass boost system . LCD display, line out and DC jacks . Battery recharge capability . 20 track programmable memory . Low battery indicator . Uses 2 AA batteries . Includes AC adapter and headphones
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the price!,
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This review is from: Citizen CD-117 Portable CD Player with 15-Second ASP and Car Kit (Electronics)
When I saw how much Amazon was selling this package for, I had to jump on it. As the previous reviewer pointed out, the car kit alone (tape adapter and cigarette lighter plug) would usually set you back more than this package. So, keeping in mind that the CD player is basically free, it's not bad-sounding at all. A little shallow-sounding, yes, but not bad for a mass produced good from China. As for the skips the other reviewer mentioned, there is a few seconds' lag time between the start of a song and loading the 15 second buffer (whose progress you get to see on the display). If you're unlucky enough to hit a bump during these few seconds, yes, you will get a skip. But for the remainder of the song you'll be in skip-free cost-free bliss.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD Player,
By Schnauzer (Triangle, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Citizen CD-117 Portable CD Player with 15-Second ASP and Car Kit (Electronics)
This is all you need for your CDs. What sold me on this was you got the car kit included for about the same price as others without it. The anti-skip feature must be working because CDs play great every time. It is quality construction and I feel I will get long life from it - and the price was great.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Noisy Cassette Adapter,
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This review is from: Citizen CD-117 Portable CD Player with 15-Second ASP and Car Kit (Electronics)
Good for the price. Used the player in my car for a month. Sound is not bad. Antiskip works fine. The only thing I do not like is the noisy cassette adapter.
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