Customer Reviews

Crosley CR44CD Turntable Console with CD Player and AM/FM Tuner

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I had a Crosley portable turntable that I was pretty happy with that was lost, and I decided to upgrade with this model hoping for a fuller sound. Unfortunately, this is pretty much the guts of the small turntable put into a console body, and due to the pressboard construction (which is terrible for sound amplification) as well as the fact that the only speakers you have are two poor quality 4 inch ones blaring out the sides (probably the same speakers that were in the small turntables) it just sounds way too trebly for what it is. This model completely misses the point of the console design. I recommend getting a small crosley turntable if buying new, because for it's size, it sounds relatively nice and full, unlike this dinky waste of space. Booo!

I love this radio/CD player. I bought specifically for the nostalgic style and I am not disappointed. It is handsome and is made well. There are connectors on the back where you can attach external speakers. But, I think the sound quality is just fine.

What a BEAUTIFUL item!
Arrived so much nicer than even its discription!!!
We are THRILLED!
What a fun way to enjoy our old 33's.

I was worried it was going to show up broken or maybe not working, but it's all perfect. There's not a scratch on it, and the oak is really beautiful. (It looks better than the sales photo.) I can't tell if it's solid oak or just a veneer, but it's nice. It looks real pretty in my living room. I bought mine to play some old 78's that I got at a swap meet, but I'm sure everyone will ask about my Crosley once they see it.

I think the front plate is metal instead of plastic, so that makes me feel much better. The radio, CD player, and record player all work well. The glass doesn't appear to be glass. I think it's plastic. (That part I don't like, but I can live with it.)

If you're looking for a fancy hi-fi system, then this probably isn't a set for you. However, if you're like me, and you want a little bit of nostalgia, yet you don't want an old tube radio that smells like mold sitting in your living room, you'll probably love this set.

I was worried it was going to be a piece of junk, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. Actually, I think I love it.

The delivery guy who dropped it at my front door, left it sitting upside-down. I guess he can't read because the box clearly has big arrows that say "THIS SIDE UP". I was almost certain something was going to be broken or scratched, but after I got it out of the box, I found it to be in perfect shape. It was packaged inside a bunch of styro-foam, and all the parts that could break from being turned upside down, where either taped in place or they were held down with little pieces twist-tie wire. (Thanks Crosley.)

For the price that I got it for here on Amazon, I think it's a steal. I'm sure they are selling these at a loss because I think it's way too nice for what I paid. It probably should have cost closer to the MSRP on the Crosley website. I'm not sure I would have bought one at that price because I was worried about quality, but now that I've got it for less, I feel like I really got a super deal.

Again, the sound isn't going to compare to a hi-fi stereo system with large speakers, but for what I was looking for, I love it. I noticed there are jacks for external speakers on the back. Who knows, you might be able to plug those in and make it sound really awesome? For me that doesn't matter. I like it just the way it is.

For the price, it's perfect.

Solid, well-built, great sound. The turntable lacks some sophistication and the analogue tuner isn't as clean as a digital one, but all in all it's more than worth the money. Great addition to my decor' and a good price.

This console came fully assembled and was very easy to hook up. It looks great in our 1930s style home! The record sound quality does not have the scratchy vintage sound that I was hoping for, but it still sounds good. Only drawback is that there are no controls to adjust the audio...treble, bass, etc. It's a great product for the price. We love it!

ABSOLUTELY A GREAT PRODUCT. SIMPLE AND ELEGANT. I WISH THE BACKLIGHTED DIAL FOR THE RADIO STAYED LIT WHILE THE CD OR TURNTABLE FUNCTIONED.
FAST SHIPPING AND PERFECT CONDITION. THANK YOU

I have had this item for just over a month now. It is in a word, AWESOME! Seems very well put together and has period accurate styling. I have read reviews of others saying the sound quality is not up to par. I disagree completely. It is perfect for my large apartment and an excellent means to play old vinyl. Thanks so much!

I BOUGHT THE CROSLEY CR44CD TURNTABLE CONSOLE WITH CD PLAY AND AM/FM TUNER, AND ABSOLUTLY LOVE IT. I WAS A LITTLE APPREHENSIVE BECAUSE WASNT SURE WHAT KIND OF SPEAKER SYSTEM IT HAD IN IT, BUT WAS VERY VERY HAPPY WHEN IT ARRIVED AND TURNED IT ON--NOW I CAN ROCK OUT WHEN IM CLEANING MY HOUSE ON SATURDAY MORNING--JUST LOVE IT, THANKS AMAZAON AND CROSLEY!!!

Please don't buy this console. While it looks AMAZING and its sound is even okay provided you don't mind a lack of low end and don't want to listen to heavy metal or the like, it is a piece of trash. The needle is not weighted properly, which means that on any record with a high dynamic of sound, it will skip like crazy. It could play loud records fine and soft records fine, but it could not handle any variance. To add to that, the left speaker on mine shorted out within about 2 weeks of owning the unit. When I called Crosley and spoke with a technician, they said there was nothing to do but to return it, which I have. I will get a different brand, because even if another unit lasted longer than 2 weeks, who knows how much longer than that it will go.