The coolest DAB clock radio on the market today. (Sony XDRC705 DAB)

Member Name: JetSpaceCadet

Product:	Sony XDRC705 DAB
Date:	09/09/09 (92 review reads)
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Advantages: Deep sound, great looks, inobstrusive glowing clock

Disadvantages: None!

Sony always seems to try harder than others to design their products with a genuinely interesting design and finish. The XDR-C705DAB is no exception from its groovy shape to its cool-as-ice soft blue clock.

OK, it impresses everybody with its appearance, but does it work? The resounding response is "yes". Despite having just one internal speaker, the sound is remarkably rounded and deep - it is not affected by the usual tinny treble issues of most clock radios. I have listened for several hours and never felt tired of the sound. The volume will not go to an excessively loud level, so if you live next door to a mainline railway you may find you can't hear it from the adjacent room! For listening in bed, it is more than capable.

Like the previous reviewer, I found the initial DAB reception to be disappointing with only a limited number of stations available. However I powered it down and back on again and this time I got the full collection of channels as listed on the DAB website. With its crystal-clear reception and scrolling-text display, I rarely shift over to FM reception. This is a shame as the FM reception through the wire antenna is also excellent.

An absolute doddle to set up, lovely to look at, an impressive blue glow and great sound. Why would you buy any other DAB clock radio?!

Summary: Highly recommended

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