Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDockXM Review at CNET
CNET has this review of the Cambridge SoundWorks PlayDockXM. The editor gives it a rating of 5 out of 10. Four users all give it an 8 out of 10 rating.
The Cambridge PlayDockXM is a fairly bulk satellite radio docking kit. It weighs 13.5 pounds and is a self contained satellite radio system, accepting either the Delphi Roady or Delphi Roady2 XM receiver units. The PlayDockXM itself looks like a giant speaker but actually contains three speakers: two 7-watt speakers stereo speakers and one 15-watt bass speaker.
The rubber pieces that hold the satellite radio unit in place look somewhat flimsy, while the rest of the PlayDockXM is rather sturdy. The PlayDockXM also comes with a 20 foot satellite antenna.
There is a built-in rechargeable battery that powers the speakers and the satellite radio receiver. Cambridge says that the battery will last at 10 hours using low volume. CNET editor’s got 13 hours out of it and suspect that you could get 8 hours at moderate volume.
Unfortunately there is no CD player or AM/FM radio housed in this unit, so you’re stuck listening only to XM programming.
The editor’s weren’t disappointed with the performance of the PlayDockXM unit. They say it offers rich sound and impressive bass. But, at $199 for the PlayDockXM you might want to consider picking up an XM boombox unit.
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