Koss CDP-1740G Personal CD Player with 40 Seconds of Anti-Skip Protection (Translucent Purple)

by Koss

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TBB6
• Item model number: CDP1740G
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,427 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Koss CDP1740G portable CD player is a compact, stylish personal stereo that lets you enjoy your CDs anytime, anywhere you go. It comes with a 40-second memory that prescans the CD, allowing for flawlessly smooth performance even while you're walking or jogging. Enjoy flexible listening options such as 24-track programming, repeat of one track or an entire disc, and dynamic bass boost function for deeper, fuller sound. An integrated LCD provides a simple-to-read track-and-time display.

Easy to carry, this Koss CD player comes in a translucent purple case with silver and black trim. It uses two AA batteries (not included).

Koss offers a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound and surprisingly sturdy, July 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Koss CDP-1740G Personal CD Player with 40 Seconds of Anti-Skip Protection (Translucent Purple) (Electronics)

Because of the low price, I was worried that this portable CD player would break soon after purchase, or the sound would be terrible, or it would eat batteries ... something had to be wrong with it at that price, I thought. But after using it for a month I can say with confidence that it is a fine CD player -- much better than the Sony I had before, which cost three times as much. The Koss CD player spent an entire day with a six-year-old girl who dropped it repeatedly, and it emerged unscathed. I recently sent it sailing off my kitchen table to crash into my hardwood floor, and again it was completely fine. Great sound, very sturdy and you can't beat the price.

67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great improvement over earlier designs, March 12, 2000

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vic spicer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Koss CDP-1740A Personal CD Player with 40 Seconds of Anti-Skip Protection (Translucent Blue) (Electronics)

i had the model 1659 (same as the 1689 but with 10 sec of ASP) which lasted about 8 months. it almost turned me off koss until i saw this on sale.

a huge improvement over that design- better placement of the controls, a door latch assembly that isn't just waiting to fall off, recessed play/stop buttons that aren't so easily tripped when the player is stuffed into a carrying case.

my only mechanical complaint would be the adaptor jack- mercifully placed on the other side of the case, but the plug only goes about halfway into the socket. electrically i'm sure it's fine, just disconcerting to see it like that.

the electronics are about the same- some hiss but much less, and it seems more forgiving about slightly scratched CDs. headphones are great, with a cute "bondi blue" touch to them.

for the bucks, a good deal.

61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound, Good Price, A Bit Flimsy, May 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Koss CDP-1740L Personal CD Player with 40 Seconds of Anti-Skip Protection (Translucent Green) (Electronics)

Ive had this cd player for about a week now, and i really like it. It sounds good and it had a low price tag. The shock protection is excellent (try leaving it on a table while a stuborn little brother does his work)and the 40 seconds are great to have in case your in a car (or bus) thats on a bumpy road. The only drawback is this, it is a little less durable than i'd like it to be. Koss should have hinged the lid instead of using the spring. But I know it wont come off when it is closed thanks to the open switch (it is really nice because it eliminates the chance of it opening in my pocket or book bag) But that makes little difference. The cd player and headphones are attractive and the entire design is well done. I applaud Koss for their work on this cd player.

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