Best Compact Radios & Stereos
Just tap and ask for music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It worked well for playlists and occasional questions, but I got so used to just saying "Alexa...." that it was odd having to reach for it. I set it up so not only can it work from my home network (when in range) but also from my phone's hotspot. He works away from home often and it makes me feel more safe to have that option where I can just yell at Alexa if something happens where I should fall down the stairs, hear an intruder, etc. I kind of like listening to baseball, football and hockey on the radio when I am working or painting or whatever, and miss that with this. This is sort of like Echo Junior now that they have added the hands free option. I suppose I could carry the tap and use the mobile hotspot on my phone, but I don't really like to use that much data unless I have to (like for music at a picnic or something.). The dot is the least expensive, but you likely won't like the sound for music (unless you attach it to another device.). Stand alone bigger item, always tethered to electricity, very nice speaker even for a party, most expensive = Echo. 2. Portable size (kinda like a 16 oz can of beer), rechargeable, okay sound for a quieter room, medium-priced of the 3 = Tap. 3. Smallest (like a hockey puck), tethered to electricity, acceptable sound (like a clock radio type but attachable), cheapest = Dot."
"Having had an Echo for a while I was used to this, and pretty well expected that I was just getting more of the same in a smaller less expensive package. The weight is necessary as batteries are heavy, and speakers are heavy. You need to download the Alexa app to your mobile device and then connect to the Echo device and configure it in the Alexa app so that it can connect to your Wifi network. http://amzn.to/2eIn3ku. The battery powered nature of the Tap makes it different than the other Echo products. Still the Tap is the only Echo that works as a portable bluetooth speaker, and does so very well. It's audio quality is above par for devices in this price range and on par with devices costing 2-3x as much."
"I loved mine until the battery died."
Specification: Input Voltage: DC-5V/600MA. Power Output: 5W THD+N≤10%（1KHz/0dB）. Playback time: 4-6 hours. Charging time: 3 hours. Battery: 3.7V/500 MAH. Frequency Response: 120Hz-22 KHz. Great for Outdoors and Shower. The silicone cases and interface design ensure Shockproof, Dustproof level up to IPX4. Enjoy Crystal Clear Sound. Support A2DP and it's 5W speaker, so give you much better quality stereo experience (Just as the pic show that most of the popular waterpoof speaker just have 3W speaker). Free Your Hands. No matter enjoy bathroom or outdoors time, the double built-in MIC and hands-free function can let you enjoy wonderful music without the hassle of long cable and set free your hand from answering a call. Support A2DP and built with a 5W speaker.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was sold the second I dropped this speaker in the river, fished it out, and it was still playing music."
"Just found my JBL Clip, so after two months of using the VicTsing here are my thoughts: VicTsing pros: waterproof (haven't tested that yet). JBL Clip pros: MUCH better user interface - the VicTsing requires 3+second button presses on hard-to-read buttons; too easy to "skip to next song" instead of "increase the volume.""
"I now listen to podcasts in the shower and this little speaker is loud and clear in the shower and in the shower while I'm shaving at the sink. I have since bought an identical item for my girlfriend who shares my enthusiasm as she listens to music while showering and getting ready."
"The sound quality is really great for a shower speaker. I've tried a few other speakers to replace this one, but unfortunately either the sound quality was not comparable to this speaker or the function buttons were lacking in others."
"The company later contacted me and suggested I try it again. I use it in my bathroom, listening pod-cast & radio news in the morning while taking shower. I'd like to add one more thing -- I was also impressed with the company's effort trying to prove their products are good, as well as their positive attitude to listen to their customers to better their products."
This advanced clock radio automatically sets the time and date and saves all your alarm settings when the power goes out. Plus, with time projection display, dual alarms, temperature display, a large backlit LCD with dimming options, and the ability to play your smartphone, tablet, or MP3 player music, this is the only alarm clock you’ll ever need. This smart alarm clock is preconfigured with the correct time, all you need to do is specify your time zone and it will always be accurate, even after a power outage. Automatically adjusts to Daylight Savings Time & includes pre-programmable daily dual alarm option with weekend cancellation for you and your partner - wake to radio, buzzer, time projection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I want to bring to shoppers' attention that a while after I purchased this product, ShopTronics, the seller, emailed me a form letter asking that I write a review of the Electrohome Projection Alarm Clock on Amazon in return for a 1 year extension of the product's warranty. The form on their website has a spot for the review text, the star rating given, and some instructions include the following lines of text: "The star rating of your review has no impact on your extended warranty." Any reviewer that meets all standards will receive an email notification with the Extended Warranty Confirmation.""
"This is the perfect alarm clock for me."
"When I'm in bed I like my room to be DARK for sleeping... which means I need to be able to turn off the alarm clock's face; this alarm clock allows me to blacken the entire face of the alarm clock so that it doesn't emit any light at all."
"My wife's clock worked flawlessly out of the box, but mine had a dimmer issue. Well, the HI can light up a room and the off is more of a negative display (turning the screen black and the numbers a dim white). The radio was only bringing in static and there was a slight "digital" bleeping sound in the background. Great clock if/when it works...but have two out of three fail in 4 days isn't a good first impression. Congrats to the several thousand people who had 5-Star success...but I'm in the 2-3 star approval range for this product. The pics were taking with a crappy cell phone camera so I adjusted them to attempt to give a more accurate depiction, hopefully that helps SOMEONE, though my advice is to just buy something else entirely."
Best Boomboxes
Color: Silver. RF-2400 AM/FM Analogue Tuner - Frequency Range FM 87 - 108MHz (50kHz step) AM 520 - 1730kHz (9/10kHz step).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My old radio was needing to be replaced so I gave this one a shot. It is a bit bassy on the AM band and a hi/low tone switch would have been nice but it's really a non-issue, I just wanted to mention this. I live about 50 miles from the closest FM stations and this radio pulls them in....with the antenna down! Audio sounds full range and nice on FM."
"I'm 70 yrs young and I spend my days gardening in my big yard April to October. I wanted a SIMPLE radio that could run on AA rechargeable batteries so I could always have a spare set charged. I wanted a large dial display, with a large tuning knob (NOT tiny buttons that take forever to tune and hurt my fingers) and a volume wheel (instead of those nasty little buttons). I called Panasonic to ask a question and they have not made this radio since 2001 but told me there's no reason why Amazon's stock would not be good. When I googled battery-operated portable radio, all the links were for boom boxes with CD players, Smart Phone chargers, Bluetooth and other things I don't need. If the battery ran out of juice, you'd have to plug it into a wall outlet and wait hours for it to recharge. I paid $110 + tax for a portable Sangean radio with both solar and internal rechargeable battery."
"This radio brings in weak stations much better..."
"Has a little notch in the carrying handle, if you want to hang the radio from a nail or something on the wall. Bought a second radio for my 91 year old mother, who is challenged with anything resembling a digital read-out."
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about this radio, the sound quality is great, the reception is better than I expected, the dial is large, it's simple and easy to use."
"The radio is nice and functions perfect."
"I bought this for my 72 year old mother in Kansas who wanted a radio that was not digital. UPDATE: My mother LOVES this radio so much she sleeps with it next to her in her bed."
Best Clock Radios
This advanced clock radio automatically sets the time and date and saves all your alarm settings when the power goes out. Plus, with time projection display, dual alarms, temperature display, a large backlit LCD with dimming options, and the ability to play your smartphone, tablet, or MP3 player music, this is the only alarm clock you’ll ever need. This smart alarm clock is preconfigured with the correct time, all you need to do is specify your time zone and it will always be accurate, even after a power outage. Automatically adjusts to Daylight Savings Time & includes pre-programmable daily dual alarm option with weekend cancellation for you and your partner - wake to radio, buzzer, time projection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I want to bring to shoppers' attention that a while after I purchased this product, ShopTronics, the seller, emailed me a form letter asking that I write a review of the Electrohome Projection Alarm Clock on Amazon in return for a 1 year extension of the product's warranty. The form on their website has a spot for the review text, the star rating given, and some instructions include the following lines of text: "The star rating of your review has no impact on your extended warranty." Any reviewer that meets all standards will receive an email notification with the Extended Warranty Confirmation.""
"This is the perfect alarm clock for me."
"This clock does exactly what I hoped it would. I don't use it as an alarm since my phone is right next to my bed; but my son was playing with it and accidentally set the alarm one night."
"My wife's clock worked flawlessly out of the box, but mine had a dimmer issue. Well, the HI can light up a room and the off is more of a negative display (turning the screen black and the numbers a dim white). The radio was only bringing in static and there was a slight "digital" bleeping sound in the background. Great clock if/when it works...but have two out of three fail in 4 days isn't a good first impression. Congrats to the several thousand people who had 5-Star success...but I'm in the 2-3 star approval range for this product. The pics were taking with a crappy cell phone camera so I adjusted them to attempt to give a more accurate depiction, hopefully that helps SOMEONE, though my advice is to just buy something else entirely."
Best Weather Radios
Unlike Other Shower Radios, Most Of Which Are Just Water Resistant; The Sangean H201 Is Made With Jis7 Standard, Which Is Waterproof. This Radio Has A Loud Audio That Sounds Great, Excellent Reception Quality, Extremely Portable, And Runs On Two -Inch d-Inch Cell Batteries That Will Last A Long Time Without Having To Change Them. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It also comes with a large white plate to hang unit on wall, 2 fat screws and 2 plastic wall anchors, 3 thick double sided tape pieces and a detachable shoulder strap. The shoulder strap is a bit short for me but I don't plan on toting this unit around."
"However, despite other reviewers' comments, I did not find the receiver sensitivity (AM or FM) to be an improvement - and receiver sensitivity *is* important to the listening experience."
"The FM radio antenna is a 15" or so insulated wire, about 22 gauge. Outside in Central Florida and daily summer deluge rain storms? We found that the wire antenna works great for all the local FM radio stations ( about 25 miles out) as we rolled the wire around two fingers and left about 3 inches hanging, then used a plastic tie wrap to cinch it in the center close to where it comes out of the radio. The LED light on the side and weather radio is great for night time outside use."
"I would have preferred a rigid metal antenna instead of the wire ( 30" ) how ever you can adjust to the minimum length you need for you FM reception leave what you don't need in radio storage bin ."
"It hangs where the previous sangean (non Bluetooth version) had hung on the shower head for many years. Called customer service and the man told me to take and leave the batteries out of the unit for a day and then reinstall and try to power it up again. Customer service is apparently one man who is unfortunately coming in 2-1/2 hours late today so I still don't know what going to happen. UPDATE #1: After about a week of calling Jorge' who supposedly handles the warranty repairs pout of California., Ive been getting the run around."
Best Portable Shower Radios
Style: Radio with Bluetooth. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, despite other reviewers' comments, I did not find the receiver sensitivity (AM or FM) to be an improvement - and receiver sensitivity *is* important to the listening experience."
"The FM radio antenna is a 15" or so insulated wire, about 22 gauge. Outside in Central Florida and daily summer deluge rain storms? We found that the wire antenna works great for all the local FM radio stations ( about 25 miles out) as we rolled the wire around two fingers and left about 3 inches hanging, then used a plastic tie wrap to cinch it in the center close to where it comes out of the radio. The LED light on the side and weather radio is great for night time outside use."
"Not sure if the weather alert can sound that same alarm. The radio is nice to have in the shower and as an emergency battery powered radio."
"We bought it strictly for the shower, but we like to stream music and podcasts form our phones over bluetooth while we cook, so we found ourselves increasingly using this instead of our (also excellent) sangean pr-d5 (which dose not have bluetooth). We have since bought a sangean h201 (without bluetooth) for our bathroom, where we do not think we really need that feature, but still want a waterproof radio with clear sound."
"It hangs where the previous sangean (non Bluetooth version) had hung on the shower head for many years. Called customer service and the man told me to take and leave the batteries out of the unit for a day and then reinstall and try to power it up again. Customer service is apparently one man who is unfortunately coming in 2-1/2 hours late today so I still don't know what going to happen. UPDATE #1: After about a week of calling Jorge' who supposedly handles the warranty repairs pout of California., Ive been getting the run around."
Best Stereo Shelf Systems
The Bose Wave SoundTouch music system lets you easily enjoy all of it. The Wave SoundTouch system is part of an entire family of Bose wireless products for every room of your home that lets you play your favorite music at the touch of a single button. A free, powerful app lets you explore online music from around the world. With the new Bose Skill for Alexa, you can now enjoy hands-free voice control of your SoundTouch speakers using any Alexa-enabled device – like the Echo Dot. Lifelike, room-filling sound for Internet services such as Spotify and Pandora, Internet radio, your own stored music and CDs and AM/FM radio.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It was very easy to set up and there are so many options to listening to music, talk radio, or nature sounds, just whatever you enjoy. I have really enjoyed setting up my playlists and listening to Deezer on my Bose music system. Unfortunately, you can not listen to your own Amazon Prime Playlists, but you have the options of listening to Amazon's pre-selected Prime Playlists and Amazon's Prime Stations. Also, just recently Amazon Music Services added "My Music" to their services, so now you can listen to your own Amazon Playlists and not just their pre-selected playlists. There is one thing that I wish Bose would add to their Music Systems and Speakers, and that is a setting to be able to listen to all track/songs at the same volume level. Even if you have a Spotify Premium subscription and listen to it on the Bose Music System, unfortunately that option does not carry over."
"There's so much this 'all-in-one' music system is capable of, which I feel at this price point is what's most important. >>> The ADVANTAGE of "Wave SoundTouch IV over previous Wave Music Systems is the addition. of the pedestal base which adds Wi-Fi capability. radio <> MP3 music on CD-R and CD-RW discs (as before). but now additionally accesses <> streaming music services <> internet radio <> personal music library. If you're a connoisseur of music you may notice Wave doesn't have the same level of layered separation (when close to it). as systems who's speakers are physically some distance apart. This unit reproduces a - full - rich - crisp - clear - and dramatically phenomenal sound which fills a room full of music =. rather than music sounding like it's coming from a source. Can be controlled by Smartphone - tablet - computer (isn't compatible with Chrome-book). Can add music services - radio stations - set/change presets - steam music - add personal music library (itunes, etc). Can - forward / back / pause / shuffle / repeat / volume / search - etc. The systems displays <> time & alarm status <> music source (CD - FM/AM - Aux) <> artist & song title <> etc. This is Bose most recent system = released Sept 10, 2015. In the box = Wave Sound Touch IV music system / power cord / USB cable / remote control / demonstration music CD / manual."
"After programming, you can pick up multiple internet sources without needing to turn on other devices."
"Product as described, sad to see the larger Bose Wave go away."
"I hope that a better version will come next year with a better handling of the WIFI."
"Got as a Christmas present from my husband."
"You really really have to want this product to suffer through the setup procedure!"
Best Home Stereo System Components
Premium Sound Quality: Mpow Bluetooth Music Streambot uses updated wireless technology to adapt audio systems with Bluetooth capability. Turn Non-Bluetooth Headphones to Bluetooth-Enabled: Turn your non-Bluetooth headphones to Bluetooth-enabled,just connect the Mpow Bluetooth adapter with your non-Bluetooth headphones through the 3.5mm audio cable,then to enjoy your lovely music from your phone with the headphones. Play All Day: Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Adapter with A2DP technology can not only a crystal clear sound, but also ensure low battery consumption, thus allowing you to enjoy up to 10 hours non-stop music! AUTOMATICALLY RECONNECT: Just turn on the Bluetooth of your cell phone first,and then turn on the Bluetooth receiver, the Mpow Bluetooth Receiver can be automatically paired.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Plus the cord was annoying and ugly, especially since the port is behind the center console (basically in the back seat)."
"This receiver keeps audio in tact and is very stealthy looking."
"The hands free feature when receiving or making calls is super simple, just push the power button on the side to answer/hang up. Sound quality in the car is excellent, on the receiving end it is acceptable, but I imagine it would be better if the unit was not in the center console, but it still works."
"If your vehicle is an older model that did NOT come with Bluetooth for your phone (my car's bluetooth works on my smartphone for phone calls but not music) and has the audio jack port, this device is perfect!"
"However, I took the advice of a previous reviewer and allowed the battery to fully drain and after 3 days it seemed to reset itself."
"I have an older truck that I have installed an auxiliary adapter into the back of the stereo APPS2Car Car Stereo AUX Adapter Auxiliary Input Mp3 Interface for Ford Edge Expedition Explorer F-150 F-250 F-350 F-550 Focus Freestyle Mustang Sport Trac, Lincoln MKX Navigator Zephyr, Mercury Milanso that I can use my phone."
"Long term wise idk but all seems well going forward, but they just advised me that it comes with a 18 month manufactures warranty and with all the other positive reviews, I feel that this is more than covers it."
"For some reason the EQ over Bluetooth is better than through a headphone jack. Third, Bluetooth for a car is so dang expensive!"
Best Home Audio Speakers
Play music simultaneously across Echo devices and speakers connected via cable with multi-room music.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He was in tears with happiness when Alexa played 70's music, played Jeopardy, answered all his questions and wakes him up every morning."
"The main problem is that excellent products like the Samsung Smart Things hub, which do a fantastic job of unifying a slew of different connected devices from different companies (Nest, Honeywell, Phillips, and so on), still lacked the web connectivity and entertainment support I wanted, so I'd still end up needing my tablet or phone. Thanks to fantastic third party support, the Dot has no problem controlling all of my smart stuff while allowing me to listen to music, order food, check the weather, listen to the radio, set alarms and timers, all of which is easily accomplished through simple voice commands. Similar to the smartphone and tablet I use every day that didn't exist just a few short years ago. Kinda hard to quantify, but I'd guess Alexa is at least twice as likely to understand long, complex phrases and has also gained noticeable accuracy when ambient noise I'd present. I was a bit worried initially that Alexa might be triggered accidentally by ambient TV or general household noise, so I'm really impressed that it's only happened twice so far. If it's a concern, the mic can be temporarily disabled, so the dot won't trigger and listen accidentally. I've had no problem pairing the dot to a variety of devices including: two different Bluetooth speakers, my Galaxy S7 edge, and pioneer receiver. Even though the microphones are extremely sensitive and quite accurate, I've found that the Dot works best when placed on a surface that's close to the level of the person speaking to it. If you'd like to place the dot higher, it works much better when flush with the wall, instead of sitting on a shelf etc. I tried both setups and found with a couple nails set apart to make a cradle facing the dot out towards the room works best for me (sorry for the run on sentence lol). Unlike the upcoming Google Home BT speaker, the Dot and other Alexa devices are unable to answer general web queries. They do a decent job of answering factual questions like "How far away is the sun" but I'd really like too see Amazon add a "search" function."
"A few days ago I was searching for something to put my mind at ease and saw the advertisement for the Amazon Echo on the Amazon app. The Amazon echo did not replace my beautiful cat kouga but it did bring stop the empty feeling around the house for now. I added a picture of my cat instead of the echo since everyone already knows what the echo looks like."
"This was my first purchase of Echo and I gave it to my mom who did not want it or think she needed it, haha I purchased Echo dot for 2 reasons, 1) I had wanted the original echo but thought the near $200 price tag was too steep so this price was perfect and 2) I wanted to get something for my mom that would open her mind to the power of technology and the need for change because ultimately I want her to have amazon fire tv because her monthly cable bill is insanely high but she has always been resistant to change. She had no wifi in her bedroom but I resolved that when I purchased TP Link AV500 Wi Fi Range Extender, Powerline Edition which did what no other wifi extender I purchased in past could do, gave my mom's room a secure wifi connection; apparently using already existing phone lines. TP-Link and Echo / Alexa have given my mom a whole new level of excitement, bewilderment, curiosity and wonder and we have only scratched the surface to the power of Echo."
Best Wireless & Streaming Audio Systems
Connect your Play:1 to any Amazon Echo or Alexa-enabled device, then just ask for the music you love. Wirelessly Stream all your favorite music services like Amazon Music, Pandora, Apple Music, and Spotify.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Understand, I downgraded from a 7.1 system anchored by an Onkyo AV receiver, two Bose floor speakers and a set of Energy 5s + subwoofer. So, I install the system on a newer LED tv that has a 5.1 pass through on the optical port and bam! The playbar is a great anchor for the TV when it comes to dialogue and as it acts as a front pair and center speaker for the whole system during movies and music. As mentioned at the start of this diatribe, Sonos needs to get off their elitist butts and add HDMI connectivity and support for DTS. After reading through countless forum threads about the issue, it almost seems as if the Sonos team takes a certain pride in telling their paying faithful to shut up and colors they decide are in our best interest. I would recommend it if you can afford it, you aren't looking for audiophile ego strokes, you want to scrap the wires, and if you have a TV that passes the full 5.1 through the optical port."
"I've only had the speaker for 24 hours but so far I've had several problems with the app playing spotify content consistently. I love the sound of this thing when it is playing but it's been a bit frustrating to get the app to read music consistently."
"- You should almost exclusively use the SONOS app for connecting to the speaker which itself hooks to a good variety of music/radio services."
"I've had any number of wireless speakers and Sonos by far is the superior product. The sound quality is amazing."
"Play 1 is perfect for any space and add a second unit for music throughout. Wow - wish I would have started with Sono instead of other wired products."
"I've listened to country, classical, contemporary, religious and pop music ~ all of them sound great. It boasts clean, sleek, simple lines and a nice compact size. The price is expensive but the ability to link multiple devices wirelessly in different rooms is extremely appealing."
Best Home Theater Audio
Designed for an excellent listening experience, Mpow Bluetooth headset with CSR chip and around-ear cushion design can provide robust, immersive and Hi-fidelity sound. The Bluetooth headset can easily and quickly connect with smartphones, tablets, TVs and other Bluetooth devices within 33 feet, bringing you crystal clear sound effect. In the wireless mode: With a built-in 420mAh battery which provides 13 hours' continuous wireless playback and let you get rid of the tangled cables on the move; In the wired mode: Used as a wired headphone with an audio cable. 1x Mpow Bluetooth Headset. 1x 3.5mm Audio Cable. 1x USB Charging Cable. 1x Packing Bag. 1x User Manual. The stainless steel slider and softly padded headband allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability. Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight(feels like“on ear”) for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage. In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hrs to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are the BEST headphones I've tested (and I've tested a lot) when it comes to latency--that is there's no delay when viewing a video on my iPhone and the audio that's playing."
"Update 04/06/2017: Customer service did pretty good job and fast, by contacting me about the issue I had."
"No headphone has ever covered my ears without hard places or sweaty or too tight. Pairs easily with my moto G 4 phone and also a BT transmitter connected to my Chrome TV dongle. Ear cups are flat enough to lay head on pillow to watch TV. We'll see how they hold up to long daily use. Update 9/30/2017 I wear these for several hours each day."
"My wife took over my $300 head phones so I needed to find something that was ok and won't break the bank."
"I've really enjoyed these MPow Bluetooth Headphones, especially for the price."
"Need a nice value bluetooth headphones with durability, good sound quality, & can be wireless OR wired? while also testing the ability for folding the headphones (worked great, very solid feeling). 2) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair the MPOW headphones / connect. 4) Operate the headphones (connected and streaming from your BT-enabled phone) for 10 hours continuous streaming and wired mode (using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable) along with conducting a test phone call. I turned on the headphones (the headphones provide an initial. "powering on" along withe a "not paired" audio cue), then paired the device and connected by phone using Bluetooth (yet another audio cue "phone 1 connected"). I next disconnected from bluetooth and attempted to test wired connection using the supplied 3.5mm audio cable that was supplied by MPOW to connect to my phone's headphone jack. I've done a test with the headphones running while streaming music using bluetooth, my test ended after 10 hours and it was still running! *Conclusion*. This MPOW Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear delivers in what they said this device could do. Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV."
"The only complaints I have is when doing certain exercises they tend to slide off my head a little so I have to adjust them a few times."
Best Turntables & Accessories
Audio-Technica's AT-LP120-USB direct-drive, high-torque professional turntable is perfect for DJs and other music enthusiasts, especially in an era that many would call "postvinyl," when it's no longer the norm for audio/video receivers or even integrated amplifiers to offer a dedicated phono input. It also includes a selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and a USB output that connects directly to your computer-perfect for digitizing your old LPs to high-quality MP3 or FLAC files for playback from your computer. The turntable uses a DC servo motor to maintain accurate rotational speed at either 33-1/3 45, or 78 rpm, governed by a selectable, high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock-all of which gives new life to 7- and 12-inch singles you may not have played for years. A pop-up stylus target light and stroboscopic platter speed indicator offer visual assistance in queuing and playing your favorite tunes. The turntable comes with a cast-aluminum record platter, a slip mat, and a professional cartridge and headshell (model AT95E) that plugs directly into the tone arm. Selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and USB connection to your Mac or Windows computer.Selectable 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds; +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent pitch adjust; high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And like many other people my age, the crates of vinyl got stored and rarely played. Well, recently while going through some old keepsake items, I kept looking at those old crates of records and caught a new vinyl bug. I did pick up an extra stylus head and opted for an Audio Technica AT440MLB cart and now this thing really sounds good. It comes with Audacity software to load onto your computer so you can just plug the unit into your computer and archive all your vinyl to MP3, etc. But it is a known fact on these Turntables, this built in Pre amp, even when not in use tends to darken or muddy up the overall sound or your records. I plan on keeping mine stock just in case I ever want to archive all my vinyl one day..and have worked around the whole "Muddy, Dark" sound issue with the use of the AT440MLB cart and a little ol thing called an EQ. A little EQ adjustment for Vinyl...store the setting in one of the six pre sets on the Technics EQ and all done. But if you just want to play your records with a quality unit that will sound great, not tear up your records and looks fantastic I highly recommend this unit."
"I have been listening to my vinyl more and more lately and, while there wasn't anything wrong with my old turntable, I just kept thinking/feeling that I wasn't getting the best sound from it so I started looking around for an upgrade. I'm not one of those guys who sits around in a smoking jacket sipping brandy... analyzing the sound quality of my music. It is heavy (there is a large metal weight bolted inside the bottom of the chassis (I found this out by watching a couple youtube videos). There are a lot of features here that I'll probably never use... not a DJ so I don't know that I really need to change the pitch of my music or play a record backwards. I fully expected the cover to cost a crazy amount of money and for it to be such a huge pain in the ass that I'd just say the heck with it."
"After about 30 yrs, my old Dual turntable finally stopped working, I was apprehensive about changing brands until I started using this Audio-Technica, I am not a professional, but feel like one when playing records now."
"The cartridge is fairly decent."
"While it may seem amateurish, I would like it if had an automatic return at the end of the record. We have inadvertently left it running for hours t the end of the record."
"Few things like getting plastic buttons, not being able to plug directly other RCA cables (already built in), and having a yellowish target light keeps me away fron giving 5 stars."