Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black)

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 13.8 x 4.8 inches ; 8.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001P05NH4
• Item model number: TSX-130BL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #47,832 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Compact Stereos

• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Smart and Sophisticated in any Decor

The Yamaha TSX-130 is a compact, convenient and attractive way to bring musical enjoyment to your bedroom. Versatile enough to play a wide variety of music sources, it's sure to keep you entertained. Set it to wake you to your favorite music in the morning, then use it as a handy place to keep things you need, like eyeglasses or keys. And with its real wood top panel, it will add an attractive touch to any interior.

CD Player
The CD player lets you listen to regular CDs, and also recordable CDs with MP3 or WMA tracks.

USB Port
If you have a portable USB player or a USB device with songs stored on it, you can connect it to the USB port on the top panel. The Yamaha TSX-130 USB port will play both MP3 and WMA tracks.

iPod Dock
With the built-in iPod dock you can dock your iPod into the top of the unit and listen to your music through the high quality speaker system. You can control the iPod with the TSX-130 remote unit, and the dock also acts as a charger for your iPod.

30-Station FM Preset Tuning
The FM radio lets you preset 30 stations for quick and easy tuning.

Great Sound Quality
The 15W x 2 amplifier is powerful enough to produce great sound from the independent left and right speakers. The design also includes two bass reflex ports on the back for enhanced bass reproduction.

Convenient Flat Top
With its flat, real wood top, the Yamaha TSX-130 doesn’t just take up space. It's a convenient place for setting your eyeglasses when you go to bed, or your mobile phone, so you can pick it up together with your iPod when you go out.

Clock with Dual Alarm Function
The front panel clock has a dual alarm with wake up, sleep and snooze functions. You can set the alarm for music (even a specific song) or a beep sound. There is also a new alarm mode that provides a gentle, stress-free wakeup with music that fades in and then a beep to ensure that you're awake.

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Technical Specifications

• Format Compatibility: CD, CD-R/RW: Audio CD, MP3, WMA USB: MP3, WMA
• Alarm Functions: Dual alarm, snooze
• Alarm Modes: Music, beep, music + beep (music: iPod, FM, CD, USB)
• Speaker System: Dual 3-1/8" full-range cone with bass-reflex port
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 13-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 9-7/16"
• Weight: 8.8 lbs.

Product Description

The TSX-130 is a compact, convenient and attractive way to add musical enjoyment to your bedroom. Versatile enough to play a wide variety of music sources, it's sure to keep you entertained. Set it to wake you to your favorite music in the morning, then use it as a handy place to deposit things you need, like eyeglasses or keys. And with its real wood top panel, it will add an attractive touch to any interior. iPod Dock on the Top Panel Dock your iPod into the top of the unit and listen to your music through the high quality speakers. You can operate the iPod from the remote unit, and the iPod is charged when in use/standby. USB Port on Top Panel If you have a USB portable player or a USB device with songs stored on it, you can connect it to the USB port on the top panel. The TSX-130 will play both MP3 and WMA tracks. CD Player and FM Radio You can listen to regular CDs and also recordable CDs with MP3 or WMA tracks. The FM radio lets you preset 30 stations for quick and easy tuning. Good Sound Quality with Strong Bass The 15W x 2 amplifier is powerful enough to produce strong sound energy from the independent left and right 8cm (3-1/2') speakers. The design includes two bass reflex ports on the back that enhance bass sound dispersion. Convenient Flat Top With its flat, real wood top, the TSX-130 doesn't just take up space. It's convenient for setting your eyeglasses on when you go to bed, or your mobile phone, so you can pick it up together with your iPod when you go out. You'll always know where they are - right on your indispensable music system! Clock with Dual Alarm Function The front panel clock has a dual alarm with wake up, sleep and snooze functions. You can set the alarm for music (even a specific song) or a beep sound. There is also a new alarm mode that provides a gentle, stress-free wakeup with music that fades in and then a beep to ensure that you're awake.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sound and best alarm function I have ever seen, March 18, 2009

By	T. Henschel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black) (Electronics)

This Yamaha unit is pricey, but well worth it for us. It has outstanding sound that greatly exceeded expectations. The alarm functions are great and have several options to choose from. The alarm is also easy to use, which is a relief after some complex systems we have tried in the past (and considering all its options and functions)...we found it extremely easy to use for set up and to snooze/cancel each morning. My iPod Classic works great with the unit and keeps charging too. Unsure about whether newer iPod Touch gen2+ or iPhones will get a charge, but there are lots of adapters included to choose from.

My only minor complaint is the remote could be glow in the dark or lit a bit. The remote is easy to use and useful in a lit room, but when the lights go out, I have to turn a light on if I want to use the remote (unless I just keep my finger on a button).

I recommend this unit without reservation. Even the wood finish on top looks good.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Kinda Disappointed....., September 14, 2009

By	R. W. Van Sickel "Ben Zion Van Sickel" (Indiana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black) (Electronics)

I decided to abandon separate components in my new (small) apartment. Having made the leap into the Ipod world, I figured a good-quality docking system would be fine. I've trusted the Yamaha brand many times, and liked the look of this piece.

That being said, this system doesn't really cut the mustard. Yeah, it's real convenient - Ipod, CD, USB, receiver (I couldn't care less about the alarm clock), but the sound is disappointing. The DSP settings - what the #*$&% ever happened to tone controls? - simply do not give enough treble. It's either massive bass with no high end, or tinny high end with no definition.

I wasn't expecting audiophile quality, but for $400, I think Yamaha blew it with this piece. The $30 speakers I hooked up to my MacBook sound significantly better, frankly.....

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works very well for my purposes..., October 9, 2009

By	DDLeffers (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha TSX-130BL Desktop Audio System (Single, Black) (Electronics)

Wanted to have a clock radio that would also work as an iPod dock, could not believe how poor the sound quality was on the iHome and a few Sony products so decided to move up in price a little. Very happy that I did. The sound quality is infinitely better and the look is much nicer. I am actually more impressed with little things that I didn't know that it did when I purchased it, like the gradual increase in volume when the alarm goes off so that it is not jarring and the gradual dimming of the display when the room lights go down making it less bright for sleeping. A very nice product, only 4 stars because it is a little expensive for what it is.