Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Sony has a knack for getting it right most times in providing the best bang for buck. This system is perfect for CD lovers (like me) with blue tooth / smartphone streaming fans (my better half). Purchase Background: Spent a lot of time missing my old Philips amp from the 90's when it finally gave way after 2 decades. Nothing could replace the tonal purity of a CD played end to end (think Dark Side of the Moon!) I tried living with a portable bluetooth speaker for some months but the output never felt full enough. This little piece of tech excellence has solved all that. Some key features: - Excellent Power - enough to light up a party in a 15'x20' room, which suits most urban (and probably suburban) situations. The sound characteristics become truly bright and b*llsy when the volume exceeds 20 (max 30) - Bluetooth streaming does not cut the song level and the output remains constant, unlike some portable speakers - Has simple Bass and Treble adjustment which perform equalizer functions well enough - Size is perfect for window sills / shelves / table tops / media units etc - Good sound quality across a variety of genres - Rage against the Machine/Johnny Cash/Bach/Miles Davis/Katy Perry/Zumba Music/Dire Straits to name a few of the many styles we listen to - All functions can be accessed from the main console so no worry if the remote gets lost, unlike many other similar units - Sony chat support is very effective (though not really needed as the setup is very simple) **Note** (BLUETOOTH RELATED) The pairing of iPhone with Bluetooth may seem confusing as the device is not immediately visible on the first pairing. The solution is the press the 'Bluetooth' Button on the remote or console repeatedly/hold down a second or two until the display reads 'Pairing'. It will then appear on the iPhone's compatible device list under the Bluetooth settings. Unless you're looking for a multi-component setup and have many more hundred dollars to spend, this is the perfect solution for good music. Winter evenings at home or summer parties with friends, this does the job.