Sony MHC-EC99i Mini Hi-Fi Shelf System with Integrated iPod Dock 530W

First of all, I was supposed to get the system November 3. I order it on a Saturday and it arrive Monday November 2, around 1 pm (shipping was free with Amazon Prime). The system has a really great sound even at the max. For 181 + tax = around $196 is a cheap price. You can hook up your ipod right away and even your iphone but in plane mode. It was a really good buy!!!

This Stereo has Good Sound & BASS. I use it as a sound Output for my TV via the PC pulg & it WORK Great. Lots of Sound from the 580W & the Sub-wOOfer Thumps but you have to have it Loud. I have NOT tried the iPod dock. But even Though this SYSTEM ROCKS when you CRANCK it UP!!!

Overall, I am happy with this purchase. It has its pros and also its cons. It does have a pretty good sound quality. I have noticed every now and then a song will sound a little bit flat. This system CAN kick out good bass though. I have noticed (as another reviewer did) that the bass seems to be best at around volume level 15-18. That is very loud on this system but that is when the sound seems to be most balanced. Every once in a while I will hear some crackling from the speakers when songs get noisy, even if the volume isn't up high. The cord length is a bit short. I also would have liked a custom EQ and almost didn't purchase this system because it didn't have it.

I would rate this at more like 4.5 stars, though for the price it is definitely amazing.

Pros:
Plenty loud (esp. for a college dorm)
Fairly rugged though i wish the ipod dock was made slightly heavier duty, though i have no problems
Good bass
Cheap price
quick shipping from amazon

Cons:
Only one cd tray
no custom equalizer or manual bass adjustment
I wish it had more options and buttons for some features
wires to the speakers are not that long, nor is the power plug cord
no av jacks

I would recommend this product, especially for the price (160 is a steal). It has been holding up well to loud music for long periods of time and no audio defects or problems so far.

I gave this as a present to my neophew for his birthday & he loved it. He claimed it is awesome. He would like the clock system to stay on permanently than to have to click it periodically.