XM Delphi CD Audio System Review at CNET
CNET has this review of the Delphi CD Audio System. The editor gives it a 6.6 out of 10 rating.
This Delphi Boombox will play CDs of MP3, CD-R or CD-RW discs. XM Satellite radio is received by snapping in a Delphi SkyFi recevier unit. The Boombox also doubles as an AM/FM radio. The middle section of the Boombox swivels 180 degrees - one side has CD and radio audio, the other side has satellite audio.
The Delphi Boombox weighs in at 8.3 pounds. The included satellite radio antenna only unravels 10 feet - which is fine for when you’re close to a window but can be a pain if you’re not.
The Boombox is powered by either A/C power or 6 D batteries. Battery life will range from 6 to 10 hours depending on what you’re listening to. Regular radio takes less power, satellite radio and cds take more power.
The editor was very irritated with the controls of the Delphi Boombox. That was basically the major flaw of this device. When the center piece rotates, the antenna for regular radio has to be folded or unfolded everytime to actually turn. The editor also says that because one set of controls is always hidden that it is hard to quickly switch between satellite and regular radio or cd audio. The remote control also has really crammed controls.
Sound quality from the Boombox is pretty good, with richer audio than the previous Delphi boombox and good bass. You can pick this boombox up for about $150 - keep in mind you also need the Delphi Skyfi unit to listen to satellite radio.
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