Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System

Cmtbx20i
Model number: CMTBX20I
Rated 4.1 out of 5 Stars
Don't be fooled by its small size. This powerful micro hi-fi shelf system lets you share the music from your iPod® music player, burned CDs or your favorite radio stations.

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Amplify the mood of any room. Unleash your favorite tunes from your iPod® music player with the CMT-BX20i micro hi-fi shelf system. Just plug your iPod into the dock and enjoy rich sound—perfect for adding music for parties are just relaxing around the house. A remote control with full iPod functions is included to manage your music from the comfort of your sofa.

Audio-in

Experience simple plug-and-play integration with digital music players, PC's and more via a 3.5mm jack. (sold separately)

Remote Control With full iPod Menu Control

Allows you to control most functions of your compatible iPod.

Made for iPod®2

Allows you to listen to your iPod by using the built-in dock for compatible iPods. Simply connect your iPod and press play.

50 W (RMS)Total Power Output

25 Watts per Channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD and 6ohms). Plenty of power for any room or office.

Elegant Black Finish

Matches even the most sophisticated office or home decor.

Front Loading Single Disc CD Player

With CD, CD-R/RW and MP3 playback.1 Accomodates not only factory-pressed CD-Audio discs, but also consumer-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.1

AM/FM Tuner with 30 Station Presets

Enjoy easy, accurate, drift-free tuning of your favorite AM and FM radio stations.

Product Specifications

Amplifier

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio Input(s) : 1 (Rear, Stereo Mini)

Function

  • CD : Player

Remote Commander

General

  • Model Number : Yes

DVD/SA-CD/VCDCD Player

Text Information

  • ID3Tag Ver. 1.1 : Yes

Convenience Features

  • Power Save Mode : Yes
  • Timer Events : Play/Sleep

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 1 (Rear, Stereo Mini)
  • Antenna Terminal(s) : 2 (Rear)
  • Headphone Input(s) : 1 (Front, Stereo Mini)

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : Speaker: 5.51 x 9.64 x 8.26" (140 x 245 x 210mm); Main Unit: 7.87 x 5.19 x 11.73" (200 x 132 x 298mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : Speaker:4 lbs 2 oz (1.9kg) (each x 2); Main Unit: 7 lbs 7 oz (3.5 kg)

Audio

  • Antenna System : AM: Loop Antenna, FM: Lead Antenna
  • CD Play Mode(s) : Program, Shuffle, Repeat
  • Digital-to-Analog Converter : 1 Bit
  • Format(s) Supported : CD-DA, CD-R/RW, CDs with MP3
  • Frequency Range : AM: 530-1710kHz; FM: 87.5-108.0MHz
  • Station Preset(s) : 30 (10 AM, 20 FM)
  • Tuner Type : FM/AM Superheterodyne Tuner

General

  • Disc Capacity : 1
  • Type of Use : Desktop Micro System

Power

  • Battery Type : Remote: "AA" x 2
  • Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz

Capability

  • Radio : AM, FM

Hardware

  • Display : LCD

Speaker

  • Speaker Dimensions : 1.6" (4cm) Tweeter
  • Speaker System : Full Range
  • Woofer Size(s) : 5.9" (15cm)

In the Box

  • FM Lead Antenna
  • Remote Control RM-AMU009
  • AA Batteries x 2

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

Product Reviews

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( Rated 4.1 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 12 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot )

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8 of 12 (66%) customers would recommend this product to a friend

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Reviewer: jcanales2 (Washingtong DC)

Date 27-Feb-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

1of2 people found this helpful

Great unit for any room

Pros: The ability to play CD's, listen to the radio and play itunes.

Cons: Speakers for this particular unit are a little too big and the frame made of pressed wood. Not very happy with this.

I hope this last more than what other customers have said, on previous reviews. Someone mentioned that after 11 months the CD player died. I hope it had to do with the caring part and not the quality of the component.

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Reviewer: Mjpoliti (Altoona, PA)

Date 28-Dec-2008

I've had this product forless than a month

55of64 people found this helpful

Awesome Stereo System

Pros: Great sound, ease of use, and quality of product

Cons: No Cons here

This is one of the best systems we have ever owned. It flows sound through the whole downstairs and sounds amazing and crisp.

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Reviewer: Steveke100 (Dalllas)

Date 25-Jul-2010

I've had this product for1-2 years

3of9 people found this helpful

Broke after 18 months

Pros: good design, great price

Cons: not reliable...

I bought this just before my daughter was born for her room. After 18 months it stopped playing CDs. I'm kind of giving up on Sony. I had a 60" Sony TV. After 5 years a blue spot showed up on the screen. I found out that there was a recall on it but by the time my TV had the problem the recall was over. Had to buy a new TV. Have a Sony camcorder. The touch screen on it broke ofter a month. Was repaired under warranty. I rarely use it because you can shoot good videos with a regular camera as well and it's easier to carry it around. I turned it on recently and I have the same problem. Of course now it is not under warranty. Got a laptop last year and that is still working well. I hope for a long time.

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Reviewer: blndrchf (Madison, WI)

Date 12-Dec-2009

I've had this product for1-2 years

6of8 people found this helpful

Great

Pros: Price, reliability, sound

Cons: Size

Use this with an iPod touch and it works well. Sounds great - much better than I expected for a micro system. One word of caution, look at the measurements carefully, it's not the smallest stereo around. You'll need a pretty big book shelf to hold it.

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Reviewer: argh (Washington, DC)

Date 24-Feb-2010

I've had this product for6-12 months

9of10 people found this helpful

CD player has short life

Pros: great size when you don't have tons of space. worked really well for about 11 months

Cons: CD player died

I've owned many Sony products, including one of their very first portable CD players ever sold. Longevity was never an issue. Really disappointed in this product.

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Reviewer: Thisisntmyrealname (Lexington, KY)

Date 10-Oct-2010

I've had this product forover 5 years

7of9 people found this helpful

Great System

Pros: Great sound/ plays am/fm, cd, audio input, ipod/ No problems/ easy to use

Cons: a little tricky to work the timer/alarm

I don't know what is wrong with the systems that these other reviews are based on. I have had mine for five years in my bedroom, and the sound quality is great. I find it a little tricky to work with the alarm/timer function, but it's not that hard. I haven't had any trouble at all with the cd player, by the way. I just love this stereo; it's a decent price for a system this nice. I don't see me buying another system for a long time.

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Reviewer: Paradise (Oregon, Oregon)

Date 13-Mar-2010

I've had this product for1-2 years

4of5 people found this helpful

Nice size but trouble with the CD player

Pros: Great size and sound

Cons: CD went out after 13 months

Although this was an inexpensive stereo I think the CD player should have lasted longer than a year.

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Reviewer: WarlockMaster (Kansas City, Mo)

Date 28-Dec-2009

I've had this product forless than a month

2of2 people found this helpful

Good System!!!

Pros: Sounds Great, Works with Newest IPods, Sounds Great!

I recieved this for Christmas, and I am using it in my office with an Ipod Touch and it works Great!!! Sounds Great, AM Reception and FM Reception is good. Well Worth money..... I recommend it greatly

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Reviewer: 123123

Date 4-Jun-2010

I've had this product for2-5 years

5of6 people found this helpful

Awesome

Pros: sounds alot better then it looks

Cons: broke in 3 years

I LOVED this thing! great sound. it broke in 3 years. I don't know if that is good or not because this is my first shelf system.

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Reviewer: Sonyfan18 (California)

Date 12-Jul-2010

I've had this product forless than a month

3of3 people found this helpful

Very Good Buy!

Pros: Surprising Sound

Cons: None

It may look small and a bit disappointing, but it works great. You'll be surprised when you play music into it. It has great sound at a very good size. The price is reasonable but could be lower. Good for indoor rooms not sure about outdoors though. iPod dock works great.

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Reviewer: ptcford

Date 26-Dec-2009

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4of8 people found this helpful

Disappointing

After setting up the system, I was never able to get the system to control my iPod. The manual included with the product along with the online support was minimal and ineffective in troubleshooting the problem. I will be returning the Sony system.

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Reviewer: joe27

Date 15-Jun-2009

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15of16 people found this helpful

Excellent product

Cons: No cons

The Best Microsystem I've ever had. Easy to use, great sound, great value.

VIEW FOOTNOTES

  1. Not all WMA and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. Playback depends on recording conditions.
  2. Compatible with iPod touch, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod nano 2nd generation, iPod 5th generation, iPod nano 1st generation, iPod 4th generation, iPod mini.
  3. Unit audio output tested at 6 ohms in frequency range 120 Hz to 10 kHz with a Total Harmonic Distortion of 0.10 percent.

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