Customer Reviews

Philips AX5004 Portable CD Player with 45-Second Anti-Skip (Purple)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

You will read and hear that "all CD players sound the same", but it isn't true. Certain brands and certain models sound much better than others. Among portable CD players, the Philips models sound much better than any other brand, at any price. Philips is not as well known in America as some other brands, but they are the second largest consumer electronics company in the world and the coinventor of the CD. If you buy a Philips CD player you will hear a warmth and realism in your CDs that you haven't heard before. You will hear nuances and subtle details that you didn't know existed. Before you buy any other brand, do yourself a favor, find a Philips and play a couple of your favorite CDs - it will be a revelation for you.

I was so disgusted with CD players...they either broke down, skipped, all the usual. This one is unreal, the sound quality is better than my large stereo system. I have compared it with other players and nothing even comes close to the crispness and depth of sound. The case is sturdy and it rarely skips even when I am biking or running. I had never paid attention to Philips before but they really know how to make an excellent product. I recommend it without hesitation. This is better than CD players that cost over $100.

If you're looking for a CD player to play hot CD's while you workout at the gym or outside, this is it! You can even burn your own cool mix on a computer, and this player plays it beautifullly without ever skipping a beat. I even used this player while doing step aerobics to a video at home, it never skipped. The quality of the sound is superb and the headphones are awesome! They are not those dinky kind that barely hold up, these headphones are really well built. The included belt clip makes sure the player stays secure to my waist while I exercise. I love this CD player, I'd give it 10 stars if the rating went that high!

This is an awsome CD player, with Akaline battery life lasting almost 24 hours, and a electric shock protection that NEVER misses a beat. It's lightweight and the headphones it comes with produce better sound then my stereo sytems! The buttons are easy to understand, and it's sleek design makes it small enough to fit in my pocket (ok, ok, so I admit, I'm sort of a raver/goth type that has really BIG pockets, but that's beside the point...) When I first played it I shook it rapidly while on my favorate song to test the ESP, and it didn't skip at all. Now I use it when I work out or just chill with it instead of using my stereo (as said before, the sound is better) Most definitly 5 stars!

It's kind of hard to tell by the picture, but this CD player really is purple! Kind of a dark, metallic purple, but purple all the same...Prince would be proud. Anyway, about the player - I dig it! The buttons are easy to access, the sound is awesome, and while I haven't had much time to really use the thing, it hasn't skipped yet. The headphones are a nice size (can't stand those in-the-ear ones), the bass kicks, it's a quality product.

I have had a Philips personal stereo for about 4 years, and finally decided to go for a CD player. I was pretty happy with Philips, so was comfortable buying this CD player. Also, rather inexpensive (not sure about the cheaper players).

1. I was very happy with my earlier player, since it had big stand-out button controls which I was very familiar with (big play, smaller ffwd & stop!), and could handle without looking at them. Guess most players now-a-days come with 'digital' buttons, so had a tough time controlling the player - even now, only do the play/pause, stop and shuffle (only!) without looking (grope near the display) - but which are all I ever use, really. Thicker (dome-shaped) buttons would be nice... One more point: the volume control almost blends into the player's body, and is very close to the headphone jack. This makes it difficult to locate and use. It would be better if the control dial stood out of the body more.

2. I listen to it while walking to school, so no jogging! But it skips sometimes, especially when I have just turned it on, and am walking down the stairs. I keep it in a jacket pocket, so maybe that's it, but isn't it supposed to be jog-proof? :)

3. I usually have to turn it off while walking along the main roads, can't hear it above the traffic (or inside a bus) - I don't like to turn the volume really high (why go deaf prematurely?!) Earphones are OK, though I keep twisting them inside my backpack (when not in use!), so they don't sit right for a while... maybe I should get the foldables!

4. As in (3), I turn it off occasionally, but when I restart, I have to switch the shuffle back on - the setting is erased. Now that has become a habit, but did get on my nerves for a while. Though considering that I used tapes (still have them)... :)

5. I sometimes pause it for a while, and then - forget! Normally, in pause mode, the player 'beeps' - but I turn that 'annoying' noise off :) So, my batteries drain out... an auto-off would be nice. Otherwise, battery life seems OK, have purchased rechargeables, and also have spares (which I keep recharged). So no problems there.

6. Sometimes, when I hook it to my belt, I have had the door 'lock' come off as my hand brushes against the bottom edge, and the lid springs. Thankfully, the CD hasn't popped out, so no damage done (except restart/reset shuffle...). But I wish there was a better locking mechanism, or maybe this is designed to be worn over the left hip!

I have had this product for about four months now. I guess it is worth the money I paid for it. But not the fifth star...

when I first got this cd player, I didnt really like it untill I popped in a cd and put on the headphones.OMG, the sound Quality is very good and if you turn on the bass, it sounds as if youre in a concert hall!

no skipping!

Fab compact shape! Great sound for the money. Some extra kooky features I still can't figure out but hey, it looks impressive.

The color is pretty close to black, which for me is dandy, if you want electric prune you'll be sad to be sure.

I highly advise another pair of headphones, those swoop ones, the headphones that come with the player ae fine but if you need to use this for the treadmill etc...become oh so cumbersome.

Great for the money though!

this player is ok. i like the skip protection. It holds together pretty good. compared to my other one.

I must admit the sound is great, the features are plentiful and the price was good. The only complaint I have is that the belt clip broke off the first hour it was being used. I tried to call Philips for 3 days to order a replacement part but their message is "Call back later, we are exceptionally busy now."