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Customer Reviews for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
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Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Model: ZSS2iPBlack
SKU: 8472173
UPC: 027242721180
Listen to all your favorite music, whether from a CD, the radio or an iPod, with this flexible boombox, featuring a Mega Bass sound system for exceptional performance.
Average Customer Rating:
2.9
out of 5
(21 Reviews) 21
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52% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Review 1 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
My wife loves it.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Quality & Features
What's not so great: A little pricey.
Although you have to pay for Sony quality, it is worth it most of the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 2 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Great boom box for my kids room.
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: DavidA7272
from Willow Grove, PA
on 01/13/2012
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
4.0
I bought this item for my two boys. They are loving it. They use the iPod dock all the time, they have not tried the external jacks yet, but I am sure they will be running the computer through the boom box soon enough.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
ipod connector broke
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Wormtown01602
from Worcester MA
on 12/21/2011
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
2.0
Features
4.0
This sony ipod boombox seemed like a good value and inexpenstive option.
The radio did not get that good of reception
The controls and not well laid out
Finallyt in less than 2 years, the ipod connector recently broke and we can no longer use the ipod dock to play music or charge our ipod touches!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
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Review 4 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
A HUGE Disappointment if you want a good Radio...
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: MateoPep
from Peoria, IL
on 10/23/2011
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Durability
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: Sony Name, Appearance
What's not so great: Terrible FM Tuner, Shaky Design
I read most of the Reviews talking about the weak quality of the Tuner, but the demo In Store seemed good so I tried it for the price range. I got it home and couldn't believe how terrible the reception for FM stations really was. On top of that, the Seek button is just Seek, not Scan.....I had to manually search through frequencies. I love Sony products, but I think they skimmed too much on this one. I returned it same day about 2 hours later, and I went to buy a Jensen @ Target for $50 that picked up all the channels the Sony couldn't!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+4points
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Review 5 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
It's more than just a boom box
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bretmon
from Green Bay, WI
on 03/23/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Remote control, sleek design, and volume level
What's not so great: Sound quality is very good but not excellent for those that are serious audiophiles.
This is more than a boom box, it's also a docking station, and a portable speaker system, that kicks out the sound. Nothing in this price range has the same volume or quality. It also has a remote to control song changing and volume. This is a power packed little device.
Besides being able to doc the iPhone and iTouch, you can use the auxillary port to plug in other MP3 players or even a laptop (with a 1/4" cable). The perfect device for hanging at a friends house, a day at the beach, or jamming at a loud party.
The remote control has to be one of the best features, besides the ability to CRANK the sound on this thing!
* I added velcro to the remote so it sticks right the top of the device, don't worry about losing it that way.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+13points
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Review 6 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
radio reception is lousy
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: naif
from Oakland CA
on 03/01/2011
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Durability
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: the remote
What's not so great: extremely limited radio reception
Biggest gripe: can't get my favorite FM stations (except for 2, out of dozens). There was no problem with the previous radio. Since I bought this for all 3 features -- radio, CD, and iPod, I'm really disappointed. In addition, the casing and CD cover seem extremely fragile. I dread the day I accidentally drop it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+11points
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Review 7 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Basic Unit
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: desert101
from Arizona
on 01/25/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
2.0
Not bad. Sound is Ok. Plastic housing feels very cheap. Plastic is thin so a drop or anything would probably destroy the unit. Overall not bad for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
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Review 8 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
CD, Input, Radio: they all work well together
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Mark1110
from Detroit
on 01/21/2011
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Durability
3.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: The machine works as advertised
What's not so great: The sound is just OK
The machine works as advertised. CD, Input, Radio: they all work well. The sound is just OK. Don’t expect too much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
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Review 9 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
NICE UNIT
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: 99349
from indy
on 01/11/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Controls and charges IPOD
What's not so great: na
I bought 2 of these last month. Wife and daughter love them. Easy to use and decent sound quality. As others have stated these are not "audiophile" quality sound and i would not expect them to be at this price point. If you want a nice CD player, IPOD dock, FM radio combo this is it. I would buy it again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+18points
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Review 10 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
sony cd boombox
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: hansspanky
from lousiana
on 12/16/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
2.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: features
What's not so great: cd don't work well
I purchase two sony cd boombox for my children . I will be taken them back to best buy. the cd part on both . don't play the cd well. I tried more than one cd and they don't work right.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-4points
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Review 11 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
not what I expected from sony
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: tiny5
from Danbury, CT
on 08/10/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Durability
5.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: it's small easy to take from room to room
What's not so great: the volume is not too high
this Boombox is good only if you are using it in a bedroom. Do not use this for parties because it is not loud enough. If you have a lot of burned CD's from your computer, good luck with them because this boombox does not play them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+15points
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Review 12 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Good price but that’s where it stops…
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: goodsoundingmusic
from DFW
on 01/08/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
3.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: It has all the right bells and whistles you could want, but the sound is very poor sounding!
What's not so great: Don’t let the “mega bass” fool you… It still sounds bad with that turned on…
Don’t let the “mega bass” fool you… It still sounds bad with that turned on… I received this as a Christmas gift but I am going to return it and add some extra money for a better sounding one.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+16points
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Review 13 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Very Poor Sound
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: WMCIV
from Brandon, FL
on 01/02/2009
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: It was cheap when bought on sale.
What's not so great: The sound is also cheap and the radio gets poor reception.
This seemed like a great value when I bought it on sale for $20 off the regular $79.99 price. Unfortunately, you buy it to play music which it did poorly. The sound was very "tinny" and no amount of adjusting changed that. The radio also got terrible reception even on stations I know to have very powerful signals. The iPod dock also seemed very flimsy and would likely be snapped off it remained open when not in use. It was simply a disappointing product particularly since it was made by Sony.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
A great, practical, no nonsense Ipod player!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Hoffa22
from Commack, NY
on 09/22/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
3.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, remote, sound quality, portability
What's not so great: Docking socket could be more durable.
I am extremely pleased with this purchase. I needed an Ipod portable speaker system that I could move around my house. I am doing a lot of construction and wasn't ready for the room filling music system. This is perfect. The dock is easy to use although it seems a little fragile. The plastic dock pops out and then Ipod rests on it and can move a little while the Ipod is docked on it. That being said it works great and hasn't posed a problem. It gets good and loud and the sound quality is decent enough. The Mega Bass isn't going to rattle your windows but that is not what this player is about. You also have a radio and CD player on it which has come in really handy. The remote does a great job of allowing you to navigate the ipod menus although you can't read it from across the room. The price is great too. Most other Ipod speakers concentrate on style over substance for more dollars. This boombox gets the job done, plain and simple!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 15 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
For a little more $ you will save in many ways!
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Ultra
from East Coast
on 08/04/2008
What's great about it: Nice looking unit.
What's not so great: Distorted sound at all levels. ibod hums, dock unstable. CD hiss. Poor radio reception. No volume or bass.
To be fair I spend a fair amount of money at BestBuy and can't remember ever returning anything until now. Do yourself a favor, save your money by spending a little more for a better unit (at BestBuy). I had hoped a $100.00 portable radio would give me decent quality sound at moderate volumes but this was not the case. Very poor quality sound. Can't tell when "Mega Bass" is on or off. All ranges are distorted even at low volumes. For $25 to $50 more you can go from 3.4 watts total sound to 17.0 watts total sound. The iPod dock has no adaptors for the various models and the iPod is not stable in the dock. The instructions state "do not move radio with ipod docked" One last item is the included remote. It works but with the radio's LCD display pointing up to the ceiling and not being backlit (no lighting at all) it's useless unless you have really, really great eyesight. And with that great eyesight you need that unusual ability to see the top display while looking at the front of the unit. I guess you can put it on the floor but than you can't see the ipod. I am returning this unit as soon as possible and plan to spend a little more for fewer features but better quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+6points
8out of 10found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Son's birthday gift
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MachoMom
from Memphis, TN
on 04/30/2008
What's great about it: nice size, has am, fm, and cd player, charges ipods
What's not so great: could have better sound
I bought this for my son for his 12th birthday to use with his ipod. It is a good size. Not too big or too little. The sound is fine for him. If it was mine, I would like better sound. It is plenty loud. The remote control is nice too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
No Complaints
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: addicted2shopping
from Alabama
on 02/19/2008
What's great about it: Love the remote control
What's not so great: Wish they had come in different colors in the store.
I purchased 2 of these for my 2 teen boys for Christmas. What I wanted was for them to be able to hear their ipods without headphones and to be able to play cds. They seem to enjoy the boomboxes, especially the remote. I'm always looking for something for them that won't waste my money. Last Christmas was the ipods and this Christmas was the boombox. One of my sons uses his constantly because of the speakers (which seem loud enough to me). I'm so glad I picked the right gift. I've gotten no complaints from them and my money wasn't wasted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Sony iPod dock
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Rahnsas
from Columbus, OH
on 12/28/2007
What's great about it: None
What's not so great: Cost $100
This is one of the most underachieving products that I have ever seen from Sony! Mega Bass? Yeah right. I am taking mine back to get the Bose.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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Review 19 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Is it Sony or Audiovox?
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: flippdedoodah
from humberg
on 12/19/2007
What's great about it: under $100
What's not so great: not worth the $100
we had the misfortune of having this bought for us by the company at our worksite 3 months ago after our old one went to it's final restimg place (the landfill). I think I get more "MegaBass" from my clock radio. I'm wondering how long it will take my co-workers and I to start using it as a doorstop, as the quality of sound just isn't there. It really is too bad, it used to be that if you spent near to or just over $100 you actually got something to brag about in stereo systems...especially if you bought a Sony. I'm sure the company can do better than this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for Sony CD-R/RW Boombox with Built-In Apple iPod Dock - Black
Nice and easy to use
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: pleasure4u707
from Vallejo, CA
on 11/21/2007
easy to use.... if you just wanna listen to the music without that much extra sounds, then this will work just fine. Sounds are good and i actually tried to put it to the fullest volume and its actually very loud. The IPOD section of it works very well as well. I like this radio because of the remote control. It controls the whole IPOD menu very well... Very convenient and one more thing, I bought it less than the purchase price due to discounts and store matchup.... so i save almost $20
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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