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Boston Acoustics HSOLOMIST Horizon Solo Am/Fm Radio Wtih Auxiliary Input (Mist)
Sale price: $99.99
Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Boston Acoustics
Color: Mist
EAN: 0690283471019
Feature(s): Precision Am/Fm Tuner With Noise-Free ReceptionHigh-Performance 3.5-Inch Full-Range SpeakerIncludes Remote, Fm Antenna & Detachable Ac CordMistAuxiliary input for portable media devices
Autographed: False
Memorabilia: False
Item Dimensions: Height 10"Width 10"Length 10"Weight 8.2 lbs.
Label: Boston Acoustics
List Price: $99.99
Manufacturer: Boston Acoustics
Model: Horizon Solo
MPN: Horizon Solo
Package Dimensions:
Height: 7.3"
Width: 8.1"
Length: 7.3"
Weight: 5.8 lbs.
Product Group: CE
Publisher: Boston Acoustics
Studio: Boston Acoustics
UPC: 690283471019
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo is the first compact AM/FM Radio to offer you placement flexibility, thanks to an innovative rotation control dial that allows you to place the radio vertically or horizontally. Place Solo sideways on a shelf or desk. Stand it up on a kitchen counter or bedside table. Wherever and however you use it, the sound is large, deep and satisfying. Solo also features Boston Acoustics's innovative Snooze bar, a touch-sensitive outer rim that you can't miss, even when you're half asleep. Solo has been designed to look great and engineered to sound even better. A precision tuner locks in even distant radio stations. An advanced full-range driver with Boston's BassTrac audio processing provides rich, clean bass at all listening levels. Your ears will hear all the bass and none of the distortion. Stereo headphone jack on the front for your convenience High contrast LCD display automatically adjusts to ambient light 20 AM/FM station presets Dual independent alarm clock with sleep timer 360-Degree Snooze Bar (touch-sensitive outer rim) Time and settings are saved (no battery required) Dimensions - Height 5.25 x Width 8.25 x Depth 6.25 (134x210x159mm)
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-11-18
Content: Radio has a nice deep bass sound. The two alarms are nice and I really like how the face turns so you can have the radio horizontal or vertical. Listening to an external device is superb. Love the touch screen face and the light sensitive display. Only complaint is the weak antenna that needs to be draped around the room.
Summary: Boston Accoustics SOLO Review
Rating - 4 Date: 2008-11-14
Content: I already own a Tivoli Ipal which I greatly enjoy, but didn't like Tivoli's offering for clock radios. So I bought the Solo.
Pros:
.Unmatched sound and overall quality at this price.
.Gradually increasing alarm.
.Two alarm settings
.Numeric sound level control, especially useful to set the exact volume you like for waking up.
.Dial tuning through preset stations, the best way to quickly scroll through your favourite stations.
.AM/PM or 24hr format.
Cons: As reported by others:
.If you change any setting (station, volume), the radio alarm will not automatically shut off as you would expect after an hour.
.Menus a bit difficult to make out depending on lighting conditions or your eyesight.
Comments regarding other reviews:
I did have the problem whereby the clock would lose time when in radio alarm mode. Also, some flickering of the display because of excessive sensitivity of the light sensor.
These turned out to be a firmware problem. You need to return the unit to have it updated. I was told that firmware versions 3.0 and over correct the problem. To find out which one is installed, press the Alarm 1 button while plugging the unit. I was able to check this in the store before buying a second unit for the office.
Would have given it 5 stars but better quality control should have picked up these problems. And since they know about the problem, how come some defective units are still in the stores? At least here in Canada.
Summary: Excellent clock radio if you have the proper firmware
Rating - 3 Date: 2008-11-08
Content: Because I am impatient I actually have two of these radios; one at work and one as my alarm clock. I bought a receptor several years ago and loved it. Best clock radio I ever owned. However, while the new style Solo has good reception and the sound is what you expect from Boston Acoustic, the functionality of this clock radio is a bummer. To use the sleep function, you have to turn small knobs and read very small print... I can't do it. All in all, I love the sound, reception, etc... But the Receptor has it all over the Solo. Best to you!
Summary: Sound is Great... Functions are a bummer...
Rating - 3 Date: 2008-10-30
Content: I received this Boston Acoustics clock radio about a month ago, but have yet to switch to it from my 20 year old Sony. The sound is great, but 15 years ago I modified my Sony to accept a jack for external speakers, so the improvement isn't what it might be. The blue LED backlight for the display is my problem. It's so bright that even at the lowest setting it lights up the whole room at night. I used to feel that the Sony's display was too bright, but I've gotten used to it, and I may eventually do that with this one.
The ambient light sensor works, and raises and lowers the brightness in response to the nightstand light going on or off, but in the daylight at the lowest setting I can't read the display across the room. So the variation in display brightness just isn't large enough for me.
Of course, your mileage may vary, and this may be the best clock radio on the market for you. But if you have very low light levels in your bedroom and you want it that way, you may not be happy with it.
Summary: Great Sound and Function. Display Too Bright at Night.
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-10-29
Content: Received mine a few days ago and loved the great sound from this radio. Have had no problems with mine. I can honestly say it's the best sounding radio I've ever heard from a small clock radio, although I've never heard a Bose. Can there really be $400 better sound coming out of a Bose over this ? I know Bose is the best. The features on this radio are a little strange to set versus other radios I've had, but you get used to them and they are not difficult, just very different to set from most clock radios. To me this radio is worth its weight in gold and I highly recommend it.
Summary: Very happy with mine....
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