Sony ZS-X1 S2 Sports CD Boombox with FM/AM Radio and ESP CD Shock Protection

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008Y1AD
• Item model number: ZSX1WHITE
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,525 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for summer fun or all-weather indoor entertainment, the CD-R/CD-RW-compatible ZS-X1 CD/radio boombox offers all-systems-go media playback and a sturdy, water-resistant design, so your tunes can go almost anywhere you do. The ZS-X1's exciting and ergonomic S2 Sports design includes innovative features like a carry handle spanning its stereo speakers and function controls closely clustered for ready access while listening.

Sony's ESP CD shock protection uses advanced technology to provide skip-free playback during active use, and the water-resistant design makes use of high-impact plastic housing with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. (The unit is explicitly not designed for immersion in water.)

The ZS-X1 comes with a digital AM/FM stereo tuner, too, boasting 30-station memory presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and drift-free reception. Two-position Mega Bass sound enhances low frequencies to degrees of your choosing.

What's in the Box
Boombox, AC power adapter, user's manual, warranty information.

Product Description

In the gym or on the run, Sony's ZS-X1 S2 Sports CD/Radio Tuner Boombox delivers a high level of performance and sound. Its Radical S2 Sports Design includes innovative features like an easy-to-carry handle spanning the stereo speakers, and function controls clustered for ready access while listening. So take this portable with you everywhere and listen to its CD Player, Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner, and the Mega Bass (on/off) Sound System as you utilize CD-R/RW Playback Capability and the 30 Station Memory Presets. Then push yourself to the limit in sports as built-to-take-it Active Control features like ESP Shock Protection and Water Resistance challenge you to work harder. The ZS-X1 - made for sport.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid product you can depend on., July 8, 2004

By	The Blue Raja (MD, USA) - See all my reviews

Before purchasing this unit I searched many sites on line for reviews, and kept finding the same 3 reviews, as if they were copied and spread from site to site because no one else took the time to review this product. So I will now add my thoughts, recently having purchased the Sony ZS-X1 boombox.

I will admit that I hesitated a bit before buying this because of several negative reviews I found. There's a review floating around saying the sound quality is terrible. The person did say that they were using it outside constructing decks or whatever, and admitted it sounded better at lower levels. I think I can understand how this boombox will not rock anyone's world outside, which is actually a difficult task with any portable player, given the ambient noise of the outdoors be it urban or suburbia.

My review is based on this; I am replacing a boombox I had in my kitchen, and I usually play music while doing the dishes (some ambient noise in itself, yet of course in an enclosed environment). I think this Sony unit sounds excellent. The 'megabass' feature truly does add bass that my last TWO units NEVER had... I believe my former units were in the $45-65 price range. This Sony is definitely a bang for the buck device, and I am truly happy with the sound and physical design.

I had no need for a waterproof device, yet my Sony sports Discman always outlasted any other brand due to the anti-shock, rugged construction, so I figured the boombox should also have a long lifespan. Are you paying for a name? Possibly... but it certainly is one I trust.

I confess that I cannot accurately comment on the longevity of this product, since I've only had the unit a few days. However, I just wanted to add a few thoughts to let people know that this device sounds excellent and best of all has a little low end punch to make music lovers of any genre enjoy. I bought the boombox based on Sony's reputation and my previous experiences with their products, and I have no regrets. Remember, it's a portable boombox, not a home theatre system.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, December 7, 2004

By	Alex (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This stereo is really good if you need to bring it with you a lot. I've had mine for about a year and it still works as good as it did when it came out of the box. The only problem I had was that the antenna broke after the second week of having it, but still get good reception on the radio. It sounds really good, the bass on it is really deep and doesn't distort the sound, even at high volume.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Performer, October 15, 2004

By	Michael White (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews

I purchased this boombox just as a hurricane was threatening (the third of the season) and wanted a decent battery powered radio. The unit was well made and extremely convenient to haul around given the handle configuration. Additionally, the tuner's ability to capture even weak/distant fm radio signals was a great bonus. As always, Sony comes through and although I agree that you do pay a little more for the Sony brand, the quality is always there.