5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Second Hifi

o. · 22 July 2022

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I needed another music source in my sitting room. I’ve used an Echo for the last couple of years and finally got fed up of patchy Wi-Fi dropping the radio mid-Popmaster.I looked at various other systems, and this seemed to tick most boxes for me.I thought the price was maybe a little higher than it could have been, so used the Warehouse offer for a ‘Used-Like New’ unit as it was twenty quid cheaper. I’m glad I did, in the main. However, the packaging was exactly how I expected (opened previously, bit of damage) but the unit itself was both very dusty and also has marks on the speaker grilles (see photos) that won’t come off. I’m not bothered per Se, but I don’t think this exactly matches the description. That’s down to Bolo, not the product, though.Setup was, honestly, the easiest ever of any device I’ve introduced to the network. I screwed on the after market aerial that was suggested as bought by others, and inside of 60 seconds, I was connected to my Wi-Fi. I used the WPS button on my Sky router and connection was rapid. It took just a couple of minutes to setup the DAB+ and FM radio, with just another minute or so to get my Spotify connected from my phone, too.The unit is a nice size, and gives good sound output given it’s proportions. The remote is a good size and shown next to my iPhone 13 Pro Max for reference. Sound goes up really surprisingly loud. I’ve read comments about the volume, but my sitting room is 40m2 with a vaulted ceiling, and this unit fills the area easily. I will say that I feel the Spotify compression really is noticeable and Guns & Roses Appetite For Destruction sounded a little muddy, with reduced headroom. This was especially noticeable on the drumming in Mr Brownstone & My Michelle. With CD and radio this seemed less pronounced. Elton John’s greatest hits disc sounded excellent. The piano came through very well, with a nice soundstage separation.In summary, this is a very good second room hifi. I don’t have the time or energy to setup a proper multi room resource, nor a music server with wireless speakers everywhere. For me, this unit is right in the sweet spot I wanted. If you need a second system, and find the numerous options a little bewildering, you could do worse than this. For me, internet radio is a bonus and no more, so I haven’t included this as a part of my review. For sub-£200, this is a very passable stereo system. Recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for a micro system

S.T. · 16 April 2022

Needed to get a smaller and more modern system for the living room. The spec is quite impressive and at 50W is probably at the top end of power output for a mid-price micro system, even if this is Music Power and not RMS. Easy to set up, clear display, features DAB, Bluetooth, Spotify, Podcast, FM, CD, USB, headphone socket (and on the front!), alarm and sleep timer. All the functions can be accessed on the unit itself or the remote control. Nice feature is the mute function so you can quickly silence it if the phone rings. What's not to like?Critical comments are: CD tray noisy when loading or ejecting, sound profiles are chosen from a pre-set menu (no individual treble/bass settings). Perhaps the room is not filled at full volume, but it's a micro system, so to compare against a separates system where the speakers can be positioned where you want them is probably a little unfair.Does what it says on the box, fits the bill for my purposes fine.

5.0 out of 5 stars I would buy again

E. · 15 June 2025

Previously ordered a majority internet system which had good reviews but like so many others i had to return it as it had CD recognition and ejection issues. After a lot more research I opted for this. The sound is superb, it links well via Bluetooth to my mp3 player. The menu is easy to use. I highly recommend

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of money, but a lot of kit for it.

T. · 15 November 2020

Here is my review, I will start with the stuff I don't like and finish on the stuff I like. Life at the moment is hard enough, so we need to finish on the positive.Don't like.The first thing is the casing, looks like the plastic stuff that will scratch easy and attract dust by the second.Second is the set-up for the internet connection.My router needs a password to connect, this password has both upper and lower letters. No-where does the instructions does it tell you how to enter upper case lettering. After 15 minutes of me losing my mind, I found by accident that if you scroll down there they are!The third is the base, or should I say the lack of it. Even when set to power the base isn't there! I have tried with CD, Pen drive, Internet stations. Only on DAB can you notice it.Fourthly the Arial is one of the very cheap wire types and not a telescopic type. Sorry Philips, but for the price it a very cheap option by you.Lastly the station search. Very clunky and you have to be very specific on your search. I took several different searches to find my favourite internet station (soul central radio) and one of the reasons I bought this. 1st search soul, nope. Brought back loads of stations with soul in the name, but not this one. 2nd soulcentral (as it is on their website) again nothing, 3rd soul central and at last there it is. There is an option to search by style, but no soul/r&b option!Things I like.Once you have got your head around the Internet connection (see above) it finds thousands of stations. Once you find that you have to tune into the station, before hitting the star button and then store it in your list.Like the fact, you have 20 favs per wavelength e.g. FM-DAB-Internet.When you power back on it stays with the last station and volume that you had when turning it off.Clear reception on DAB and FM, even though the Arial is one of the very cheap wire types and not a telescopic type. Sorry Philips, but for the price it a very cheap option by you.The screen could be bigger for older people like me but is clear and you can set it to dim or turn off after a set time.CD table is smooth and doesn't stand out from the overall look of the unit.The remote is easy to use, but again for the older people could have bigger buttons, the option of moving up and down your presets would be nice, instead of having to remember the number of each station or having to come out the menu.I have tried several types of cd's (imports etc.) and they have at the time of writing all are OK, except for one copy of vinal to CD copy. No idea why, but luckily have the option of ripping that to pen drive using my laptop.Pen drive with MP3's play ok, but again clunky in being able to browse to tracks.All-in-all a good item of kit, but a little overpriced. Went with Philips as the last few items I have had from them has lasted. Time will tell if this is the case with this. If I could mark it out of ten I would give it a solid 8 out of ten.

Il gioco vale la candela

D. · 9 December 2021

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Uma das melhores compras

M.S. · 26 February 2023

Estava a procurar um modelo que juntasse tudo em um e encontrei. Além de um som MUITO aceitável e definido, este modelo não deixa nada ao acaso.Com spotify integrado, possibilidades de sintonizar rádios online ou via bandas disponíveis (convencionais), Philips M6805, bluetooth e ainda despertador.O plus está no facto de ainda trazer um leitor de CD's que dá muito jeito para recuperar aqueles albuns que ainda estão nesse formato!

Ein Gerät, das Freude macht

K. · 28 May 2025

Nun, es gibt Kunden, die berichten hier, dass sie das Gerät innerhalb 5 Minuten lauffähig haben. Es mag an meinen 75 Lebensjahren liegen, bei mir dauerte es schon 1-2 Tage. Es ist ja üblich, dass heute alle Geräte nur mit einer Online-Betriebsanleitung verkauft werden. Sicher eine Verbesserung aus Umweltgründen, früher hatte man viel Papier mit gefühlt 20 Sprachen, die man nicht brauchte. Aber so dauert es halt auch etwas, bis man die richtige Anleitung gefunden hat. Und es dauert auch etwas, bis man alles richtig versteht. Hat man es dann erst einmal begriffen, geht alles ganz einfach. Unverständlich war mir znächst auch die Wahlmöglichkeit "Spotify", denn mir war nicht klar, dass es sich um einen Musikstreamingdienst handelt. Man hätte sich natürlich gewünscht, dass man das auch tauschen kann gegen "Bolo music. Aber ok, ist halt nicht.Wenn alles erst einmal läuft, ist das Ergebnis sehr erfreulich. Der Klang ist m.E. ausgezeichnet, und die Wahlmöglichkeiten an Internet-Radio-Sendern sind ja unendlich groß. Auch in DAB findet man gut seine Sender, natürlich auch in UKW. Ich bin hochzufrieden.

Bra ljud

J.S. · 28 February 2025

Smidigt enkel något stor att placera

Excellent rapport qualité/prix

C.d. · 8 June 2023

J’ai acheté ce ensemble Hi-Fi (on ne parle pas de chaîne quand il n’y a qu’un seul élément) lors d’une vente flash à 200 euros ce qui constitue un excellent rapport qualité/prix.La fabrication d’origine chinoise présente une très belle finition.Tout fonctionne à la perfection qualité du son pour cette taille de haut-parleurs à tous les niveaux sonores, réception DAB et DAB+ (90 stations reçues chez moi) qui restent accessibles à tout moment, radio internet, entrée USB et audio, lecteur CD à tiroir que je préfère au « mange disque ».J’utilise pour la réception DAB et FM une "vraie antenne", je n’ai même pas essayé d’utiliser l’antenne fournie qui me semble un peu « légère »Je n’ai constaté aucun des défauts signalés ici ou là.La prise en mains a été très rapide, et j’ai configuré la réception Wi-Fi très rapidement et sans passer par le WPS car on a le choix.Je n’ai eu recours à la notice (qu’on peut télécharger en français sur le site Darty) que pour la mise en mémoire des 20 stations DAB pas forcément indispensable parce que toutes celles reçues restent accessibles comme dit plus haut. Par contre la mise en mémoire des 20 stations de radio internet est vraiment indispensable car le nombre très important de stations reçues, sans doute plusieurs milliers, rend leur recherche un peu fastidieuse mais néanmoins guidée par nom, par genre, par pays etc…Je n’ai pas testé la FM dont la qualité d’émission analogique sera forcément inférieure comparée au DAB ou aux radios internet en qualité numérique.L’utilisation de la télécommande dont les piles sont fournies est indispensable car elle propose plus de fonctions que les boutons en façade.Petit détail qui a son importance et que je n’avais pas réussi à connaître en lisant la doc ou les commentaires : l’affichage est complet et comprend le nom de la station et le détail du programme diffusé par exemple noms du morceau et de son interprète. Le rétro éclairage de cet écran est réglable.A ce propos et ce sera là ma seule (petite) critique l’écran est petit et même si ces informations restent parfaitement lisibles grâce à sa bonne définition, il faut être assez proche de l’écran (1m maximum en ce qui me concerne) pour pouvoir les lire.Je suis particulièrement satisfait de mon achat reste à connaitre sa durée dans le temps car ce produit est utilisé dans (grande) une salle de bains qui de toute façon est plus propice qu’une utilisation dans une cuisine pourtant autorisée par le fabricant.Je recommande ce produit (à ce prix là).