Cambridge SoundWorks Arctic White Radio 820HD Review

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(More customer reviews)Price paid:$180

I like this radio a lot.I am slightly--only slightly--disappointed that the sound is not more impressive.The sound is very good, but not as jaw-dropping as the Bose Wave or other tabletops I've heard.I have trouble finding the right bass/treble setting.But for this price I'm happy with the sound.

The 820HD looks great.It's very modern looking and is not over-buttoned.There are a lot of useful, easy to use functions.You can display the time, radio info or graphic EQ.There are separate bass, treble, and "loudness" controls to suit your taste, but I do have trouble finding the right balance.I use this in my office so I haven't used the alarms or sleep timer.

I haven't had too much trouble tuning in stations, but I'm right in the city so I expect that. The sound quality of HD Radio does vary from station to station--some stations sound thin.This is not a reflection of the radio itself.The HD2 programming is great because it's commercial free (for now).

Overall, I'm happy with this good looking radio.HD Radio is fun and the 820HD also sounds great with my iPod.For the money, it's great.

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Product Description:
Did you know there are more than 800 million radio receivers in service in America today? Virtually all these radios operate using analog broadcast/reception technology that dates back to the 1960s. Today, thousands of radio stations are upgrading their broadcast technology; hundreds are currently broadcasting with digital HD Radio technology. New HD Radio technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally for superior FM and AM sound. Not to be confused with subscription-based radio, the Cambridge Soundworks 820HD can receive both AM/FM analog and digital radio stations that are free of charge. What HD digital radio provides is FM stations now with CD-quality sound, AM stations now with FM-quality sound - all with crystal-clear reception with virtually no audio distortion. Another benefit of digital radio is the radio station's ability to transmit additional information along with the music signal. Simultaneously, one station can offer several audio channels as well as on-screen data. You can see the song title and performer. News channels might offer financial and traffic updates viewable on your radio display. In a sense HD does to radio what HD does to TV. It makes it better to use and enjoy. Since HD Radio is a free broadcast, all you have to do is get a new HD Radio and the Cambridge Soundworks Radio 820HD is the best HD table radio available. And you'll continue to enjoy the same radio programming but it will sound better than you've ever heard before. Welcome to HD-Radio for your listening pleasure.Dual alarms with seven day, five day and one day patternsConvenient AUX input and HEADPHONE output - Play your iPod or MP3 player through speakers Digital Optical output Full function IR remoteUnit Dimensions -4 3/8 H x131/4 W x 71/2 D / Weight -8 lbs.

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