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(More customer reviews)I have owned a Tivoli Model One radio for about 1-1/2 years. It has been the model to compare to in its price range, praised for its sensitive, quiet tuner, balanced high quality sound and high quality wood cabinet. When I wanted a new radio for my office, I considered buying a 2nd one. I heard a Boston Receptor radio at a local dept store and thought it sounded better than the model one, but it was more expensive and had an alarm clock with many features that would go to waste in an office. I read reviews about the Cambridge 705 that, although favorable, ranked it below the Boston and the Tivoli in both sound and reception performance. When I found it at Amazon for 89.99 + 9.01 shipping I thought I'd take a chance and buy one.(I have owned other Cambridge products that always performed better that their price would indicate).I must disagree somewhat on the reviews I read about these radios. To my ears,at medium to high volumes, the Cambridge is superior in sound quality to both. It also plays very loud for its size, closer to the Bose Wave radio at a fraction of the cost. At lower volumes the Boston and Tivoli seem a bit warmer than the 705(but it still sounds fine). I will agree that the tuner is not as sensitive as the Tivolis but, this is noticeable only on the weakest of stations. The 705s rubber coated knobs are also superior to the Tivoli's somewhat slick controls. The 705 has a separate power button that glows green when "on" and amber when the sleep timer funtion is activated. Unlike the Tivoli, this allows you to leave the function switch in the preferred mode-a minor but useful advantage. The 705 has a tone control that the Tivoli doesn,t. It is mostly useful in turning down the treble that tends to vary greatly on FM stations. On a strong station it sounds best close to the max bass setting between 9 and 10 O'Clock. Besides its slightly better tuner, the main advantage of the Tivoli is its solid and very attractive wood cabinet(no matter what finish you choose.) The Boston has a more solid composite body than the 705, however the shiny onyx cabinet that houses the 705 is very well done and much more expensive looking than it appears in web photos . It does vibrate more than the others but this does not seem to affect the bass performance, which is quite impressive, especially at the higher volumes that the other units can't match. I intend to purchase another 705 to give as a Father's day present. Cambridge has these on sale until Father's day for 99.99 which I believe is the reason other distributors are offering it at reduced prices.(it was originally 119.99). If you are in the market for a good table radio you might want to grab one at this price.I was expecting a radio good enough for office use. What I recieved was a radio that I wouldn't hesitate using in my home. A solid 4 stars for the underdog.
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Product Description:
The SoundWorks Radio 705 is a tremendous value no matter how you listen to it, while its compact size opens up new listening possibilities. Its good-looking, contemporary design will fit any decor and its high sensitivity ensures excellent radio reception in virtually any location. The high fidelity sound of the SoundWorks Radio 705 is the result of combining custom designed speaker driver, flared bass vent and sturdy molded enclosure. Working as a system, they create the wide range sound and accurate tonal balance that make listening to this radio such a satisfying experience. The SoundWorks Radio 705 features an AUX input, through which you can play an iPod, Zen, CD, DVD player or even your PC. Because the SoundWorks Radio 705 is magnetically shielded, you can place it next to your monitor or TV without any fear of distortion.
Like all Cambridge SoundWorks radios, the 705 features 6:1 Vernier tuning dial with center channel and signal strength indication for easy tuning. It's also bedroom friendly with a backlight for the tuning dial and a unique 30 minute SLEEP timer feature. The new SoundWorks Radio 705 offers big sound from a small, and very handy, monaural radio. This fun and friendly radio is perfect for anyone looking for a great sounding, great looking AM & FM table radio.AUX in jack for high fidelity playback for MP3, CD, DVD players, PCs 30-minute SLEEP timer feature simplifies late-night listening Magnetic shielding allows placement close to TVs, computer monitors and magnetic media Less than 2 Watts power consumption in Standby Power button with 30 minute of automatic off timer (SLEEP function) Green ON, Amber SLEEP LED for power button Function selector (AUX, FM, AM) External/Internal (EXT/INT) switch for FM antennaDimensions -Height 5 3/8 x Width 8 3/4 x Depth 6 1/2 inch Weight -4 pounds 4 ounces
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