Sony's a micro but a big bargain (Sony CMT EH15)

Member Name: davey_26

Product:	Sony CMT EH15
Date:	15/10/09 (173 review reads)
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Advantages: Plays mp3 cd's, sound quality is very good

Disadvantages: Only suitable for smaller rooms

I was looking for a system which while compromising on sound quality due to the cheap price, would still offer some semblance of sound quality. Eventually I chose this system based upon the design as it looks attractive and sleek and being a micro system means it will not present any issues with lack of space.

So what features does the system offer? it allow you to store 30 radio stations, gives the opportunity to play both cds and mp3 cd's courtesy of it's support for mp3 playback as well playing cd rewritable and writeable cds.

Looking at the power rating and you will see that it offers 5 watts per channel. Surprisingly though, this does not limit the ability to drive the speakers to a fairly loud volume without encountering any distortion. I noticed that when I placed these on a shelf, it created a lot of booming and was beginning to have regrets. However I would recommend you purchase a set of speaker stands because it will allow you appreciate the qualities.

What this system offers with the cd player though is a lively engaging sound, the bass while not deep, is quite tuneful. However the biggest asset in sonic reproduction is the vocal range which is nice and open and presents real feeling.

The cassette deck is not something I have tested because i have very little use for one anymore. The radio stations are easy to lock on and furthermore offer good reception with a good crisp clean sound throughout the FM and AM stations.

The hi fi also gives you a line input which will allow you to attach an mp3 player but unfortunately as is the norm for this type of connection, you are trying to amplify the sound through a headphone connection which results in quite a low muffled sound.

I was pleasantly surprised by this system. It is never a good idea to buy a hi fi without having listened to it first but on this occasion I struck lucky.

Excellent for the money

Summary: Bargain from Sony

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