Sony CMT-LX20i 10W RMS Total Power Output Micro Hi-Fi Shelf System

Perfect size if you want a smaller unit. I wanted this for the bedroom, but sounds great all the way to the living room. I love it. I wanted it for my IPOD, but I love the cd and the radio as well. Nice remote control.

Wanted to downsize from the HUGE system I used to have and was very pleased that this system is nice and compact... exactly what I needed. The sound isn't the best if you plan to use it throughout a huge space, but it's perfect for my apartment. Very pleased!!

I got my Sony stereo from ABT through Amazon. It looks nice, the sound is nice, BUT my IPOD doesn't work properly because when I put the IPOD on the stereo, it won't recognize any commands when I press it on the IPOD. So the only thing I can do is take the IPOD off the stereo then start a song on the IPOD and then put it on the stereo and it will play the song. But then it won't play the next song. And if I want to press a button on the IPOD again, I have to take it off the stereo again to press a button and put it back on the stereo to play the song. This happens even with the Apple IPOD universal dock adaptor that is compatible with my 15 GB Ipod. Now I have to deal with the hassle of returning this thing.

I've had this for almost 3 weeks now. I'm no audiophile by any means, but I think this has good clear sound and can get to a good volume - I use it in the kitchen, and I can hear NPR talk radio clearly enough over the noise of me cooking / washing dishes. When I plug in my iphone 3GS, the message comes up that the device isn't made to work with the iphone, and I should switch to airplane mode for best results; however I never do, and I don't notice any significant feedback/interference in the speakers. I'm not crazy about the styling / look of it... I don't dislike it, but I don't like it much either. The remote is very handy, and though it's not as intuitive as the ipod click wheel or a touch screen interface, it gets the job done. Overall I'm very happy with the performance vs. cost of this stereo.

I was not certain of the value for money when I purchased the Sony CMT Hi Fi but from the reviews on Amazon I thought it was a safe purchase. I must say it more then met my expectations, the unit is compact but well designed and took up 1/3 less space than the unit it replaced (a "boombox" with two separate speakers) and weighed 2/3rds less. The sound quality is equal if not better and the iPod docking unit is seamless to use. I was impressed with the digital radio and the CD player is probably the least of the package but still works well. Overall I am very satisfied with the product.