Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Black

Price: $399.00


Product Feature
- Covers AM from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments
- 10 preset station assignments, auto station, auto tune, sleep timer, snooze, and alarm with buzzer and radio options
- Included infrared remote control lets you operate radio from the comfort of your bed
- 3-inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded, high-fidelity mono speaker produces powerful, distortion-free room-filling sound
- Measures 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D), and is backed by a manufacturer's 1-year warranty
Product Description
Et� n has updated the retro glamour of radios past with swooping, curved lines and today's in-demand colors. This little radio packs a wallop, making it ideal for home or office use. Go ahead� pick your favorite color.Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Black Review
The Sound 100 is the latest in Eton's product family. As a stand-alone radio this device is average. The model with the iPod dock is a cut above and more worth consideration for only $30 to $50 more.Eton Sound 100 iPod Dock, White
Et n Sound 100 iPod Dock, Black
The speaker is monaural, but optimized to prevent distortion. At the highest volume the sound gets tinny but doesn't hiss. If you like modern design, the Eton is one of the best looking. It is sleek, COMPACT and light.
But there are shortcomings. The internal AM antenna is below average. You can use an external one, and most users will need to.
There are only 10 programmable station presets. The RDS broadcast data is only 8 characters at a time. The screen is hard to read; you have to be right in front of it. There are no external RCA, speaker or subwoofer jacks, only line out. There is no EQ, treble or bass control and no way to adjust the backlight.
Why only 10 presets? Why no speaker or subwoofer jacks? Why didn't they add Short Wave or HD capability?
If you only need an alarm clock radio, there are other options. This unit is above average on FM but below average on AM. Products by Sangean, BA and others have higher ratings at this price.
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If you are VERY picky about sound and want a nice compact radio alarm clock, this unit will mostly appeal to Eton purists who prefer this design. Definitely compare before you buy. Enjoy!
Pros
+ Very nice iPod serial interface for optional Dock
+ Line-in and auxiliary jacks for MP3 players and other devices
+ Good speaker sound with surprising bass
+ Shielding protects the radio from interference
+ Battery backup possible for power outages
+ Nice alarm clock function
+ Nice looking design in a small and LIGHT form factor
Cons
- No equalizer; no treble or bass control
- Requires external antennae for good radio reception
- No RCA jacks or stereo connections for external speakers
- No Subwoofer connector - only standard stereo line out
- RDS only displays 8 characters at a time
- Backlight is not adjustable; you must be close to it to read it
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