Recomendation on a mini-system

[freddy]

I just need a basic 1 cd player with "decent" sound and AM/FM in the
$100 range.
I have been looking at the Phillips FWM143, which is $120 at CC but
online at New Egg for $80.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Philips-Shelf-Stereo-System-FWM143/sem/rpsm/oid/204538/catOid/-12951/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Any comments on this model or any readily available alternative in
this price range?
Would this system be at least modestly better than a $35 crapomatic
boombox from Walmart?

[Richard Crowley]

"freddy" wrote ...
>I just need a basic 1 cd player with "decent" sound and AM/FM in the
> $100 range.
> I have been looking at the Phillips FWM143, which is $120 at CC but
> online at New Egg for $80.
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Philips-Shelf-Stereo-System-FWM143/sem/rpsm/oid/204538/catOid/-12951/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
> Any comments on this model or any readily available alternative in
> this price range?
> Would this system be at least modestly better than a $35 crapomatic
> boombox from Walmart?

So take your favorite CD down to CC and WM and listen for yourself.
"Piezoelectric tweeters" would be an automatic turn-off to me. YMMV.

Dunno whether there is any significant difference in those low-end
plastic consumer gadgets. Did you look for reviews online?

[Mark D. Zacharias[_3_]]

"freddy" > wrote in message
...
>I just need a basic 1 cd player with "decent" sound and AM/FM in the
> $100 range.
> I have been looking at the Phillips FWM143, which is $120 at CC but
> online at New Egg for $80.
> http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Philips-Shelf-Stereo-System-FWM143/sem/rpsm/oid/204538/catOid/-12951/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
> Any comments on this model or any readily available alternative in
> this price range?
> Would this system be at least modestly better than a $35 crapomatic
> boombox from Walmart?

I recommend almost any product other than Philips.

Mark Z.

[Kalman Rubinson[_3_]]

On Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:50:51 -0800 (PST), freddy
> wrote:

>I just need a basic 1 cd player with "decent" sound and AM/FM in the
>$100 range.
>I have been looking at the Phillips FWM143, which is $120 at CC but
>online at New Egg for $80.
>http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Philips-Shelf-Stereo-System-FWM143/sem/rpsm/oid/204538/catOid/-12951/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
>Any comments on this model or any readily available alternative in
>this price range?
>Would this system be at least modestly better than a $35 crapomatic
>boombox from Walmart?

It is hard to know since most of these are built for appearances and
shelf appeal, not sound quality. The only way to know is to grab a
few of your CDs and try out the various players at the local shops.

Kal