Philips MC235 Thin Stereo Microsystem

by Philips

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000278KJY
• Item model number: MC235
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,316 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

There's no rule that stereo systems have to be big and bulky, as this trendy microsystem from Philips aptly proves. The wall-mountable MC235 is a mere 3.78 inches thick--bigger than a credit card but far smaller than the average CD player and speaker combo. Yet the system still packs dynamic audio performance inside its narrow body, with such features as digital sound control and digital dynamic bass boost (DDBB). The former invites the user to choose between different sound settings, including optimal, jazz, rock, techno, and classic, and then automatically adjusts the sound balance and frequencies to create the most favorable setup for the chosen music style. DDBB, on the other hand, enhances the bass at low, mid, and high volumes to deliver rich, deep sounds, an important consideration for a small system such as this.

A closer look at the microsystem reveals that the CD spins vertically to save space. The thin profile also includes a digital AM/FM tuner and two detachable 5-watt speakers that can mount individually or stay attached to the entire unit. The CD player, which is compatible with CD-RW discs in addition to traditional audio CDs, offers all the normal CD functions, such as search, repeat, shuffle, and programming. Additional features include both sleep and wakeup timers and an Eco mode that conserves power when the unit is in standby.

What's in the Box
Main unit, two speaker boxes, remote control (with battery), AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, stand, screw and plug assembly, user's manual.

Product Description

Philips Micro Stereo Audio System MC235 - Sleep Timer - Automatically turns off at a preset time of up to 240 minutes from the time the feature is activated Wakeup Timer - Automatically turns the audio system on at a preset time

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Performance Review of Philips MC235, August 9, 2005

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W. S. Barnes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philips MC235 Thin Stereo Microsystem (Electronics)

I purchased this unit 7-7-05 and it lasted almost one month. During the time it was working it did very well. Sound quality was very good, it is easy to operate, size is very convenient, I was quite happy with the MC235. Unfortunately I now have a monophonic unit. Apparantly the right stereo channel is not working. This unit was only used for a few hours daily. Consequently I must now send the unit off for repair. I am very disappointed with this situation. It is very unlikely that I would consider any Philips product in the future.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Word's can't explain how bad, July 14, 2005

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Music Fan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips MC235 Thin Stereo Microsystem (Electronics)

This is one of the most disappointing purchases that I've ever made. The first day out the box the cd player started to skip, I figured maybe it was the cd, so I put in a cd that was brand and needless to say it skipped. I was so pissed. On top of that the nearly microscopic screen at the top came broken, it only displayed portions of the track numbers & time which drove me nuts. I couldn't get the AM/FM player to work at all, even after bringing it in to Circuit City and getting another one.

The look is gorgeous & its very compact which makes great for storage or lack of space, but its embarrasingly awful. I couldn't believe that Philips would put its name on such a useless product. Don't be fooled by the modern design, its a piece of crap

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Does anybody's work???, July 14, 2005

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QP Robinson (ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philips MC235 Thin Stereo Microsystem (Electronics)

My cd player was terrible, the sound quality was atrocious and the speakers blew within one week. I brought it back and got another one, which was no better. My friend and me bought it on the same day to save space in our dorm rooms and he has had the same problems with it. He even wrote Philip's a letter he was so angry. I am writing this review to warn others. Please do not waste your money on this product. While it may look fantastic, the quality is anything but.