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 Philips DCM230 Hifi System

Philips DCM230

 
Description: Model ID DCM230/12 / Philips-DCM230 - Micro system with iPod cradle - radio / CD / MP3 / Free your iPod music and enjoy it in superb sound ... more
Philips DCM230 ... on the Philips DCM230. Stylishly designed with a cool metallic finish, the sleek system features smart functions and boasts total 30W RMS power for truly dynamic sound.

Newest Review: ... i-pod adapter. Although I mainly use the i-pod feature it does also have a radio, unfortunately not a DAB and the included ... more

 ... aerial is poor, getting a decent reception is nigh on impossible. If you can get a signal it does have RDS. The cd feature is front loading slot in. Disappointingly it only supports wma and mp3, which isnt great for a system advertised for anything up to £199. I paid around £130 from Selfridges which is a more realistic price. One other thing Philips could have included was the Streamium feature, its only since buying other Philips products that I've realised this could have been an advantage....more

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clarkey7310
Premium Review Philips DCM230 (229 words)
by - written on 13/05/09 (Useful, 54 readings)
Rating:

I have owned this system for almost a year now, and on the whole have been very pleased with it. I had a choice of 3 systems and this won because its appearance, with mirrored front and glossy black control panel (however i've since realised you need to be careful cleaning this part as it scratches easilly!). The sound quality for a relatively small system is excellent, it handles bass well and is very clear with the usual settings for 'ROCK', 'POP', 'CLASSIC' and 'JAZZ' however there is no facility for setting the eq' levels yourself. Set up is very simple as there is little to do apart from plug in the aerials, mains lead and the correct i-pod adapter. ...  Read the complete review

 
dooyooCommunity Rating
Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  100%
Ease of use:  75% Features:  75%
Sound quality:  100%
 

Technical Details for Philips DCM230

Product DescriptionPhilips DCM230 - micro system - radio / CD / MP3
Product TypeMicro system
Dimensions (WxDxH)39 cm x 20.1 cm x 14.1 cm
Sound Output ModeStereo
Sound EffectsDynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
EqualiserDigital graphic
Equaliser Factory PresetsRock, Jazz, Pop, Classic
Output Power30 Watt
Radio SystemRadio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
CD SystemCD / MP3 player - slot-load
Speaker(s)2 x right/left channel speaker - external - 15 Watt
Remote ControlRemote control - infrared

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