Philips DC199B/37 iPod Docking Audio 2.1 30-Watt System
Philips DC199B/37 iPod Docking Audio 2.1 30-Watt System
Philips DC199 iPod Docking Entertainment System allows you to dock and play your digital music out loud. It dleviers dynamic sound and essential functionalities that you let you enjoy music just the way you like it. Play and charge your Ipod. Enjoy MP3/WMA music directly form your portable USB devices. Digital tuning for station presets. Enrich your sound experience with this 2.1 system with built in subwoofer. 4″ woofers for improved bass and extended sound spectrum. 30 watt RMS- 2 X7.5W plus 15W. Dynamic Bass Boost for deep and dramatic sound. Wake up and sleep timer. Single remote control for the system and the iPod.3.5mm line in. Compatible with iPod, iPod minim iPod nano, iPod with color display, iPod 5th Generation
Philips DC199B/37 iPod Docking Audio 2.1 30-Watt System Reviews
I was looking for a replacement to my 8-year-old (annoying beep, beep) alarm clock. I also wanted to get speakers for my laptop. So, I thought, let’s get an all-in-one. I was originally going to get the iHome IH9 Alarm Clock for iPod (Black), because of the iPod attachment. However, I chose this product over it because 1) you can put the speakers anywhere, 2) it has better sound (in my opinion), 3) you can also plug in a USB stick or other peripheral that has MP3 or WMA files. It’s sound is good for something so small, and even has a built-in subwoofer for bass, and for added bass has “Dynamic Bass Boost” which has great response. Remote control works good, as does the iPod dock, and the USB drive. The FM tuner doesn’t work that well for me, then again, I didn’t buy it for that. Has an alarm and sleep function, both are handy. When the alarm goes off, the music turns on gradually to a max of 12, which is pretty loud. So if you’re one of those people that, to wake up, one must also have to wake the dead, I recommend putting war sounds on your iPod for this purpose. Keeps track of time pretty well, a concern since one of the reviewers for the aforementioned product mentioned that on his review (of the iHome). Good sound, good looks, that’s what you’re looking at. If you can pay the price, this is a good 2.1 solution. I plan on keeping mine around for a long time. Thank you for checking this review. God bless you richly.
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I actually purchased this product through a local retailer (not Amazon) and I’m very happy with my purchase. I purchased this primarily to play music off of my ipod touch (which it does not charge, but there is an available adaptor to make it charge while being docked). Not only does it play music off of my ipod, but I can use one of the adaptors that came with the system and plug my ipod in through the headphones jack and play Pandora radio (a self made radio station that creates a playlist for you based on your favorite artists, songs, or genres). Though several people complained about the usage of the remote for the commands, I’m ok with using the ipod screen for most of my info. As for charging while using, using the aux cable frees up the charging jack on the ipod so it can be plugged into a wall. I don’t consider this a hassle but some might.
I bought this system after walking up and down the store with my ipod and a couple of songs ready to play and plugged them in to all of the docking stations and shelf systems. The price points started at 50.00 and went up. We tried them all…even ready to consider Altec Lansing, Harmon Kardon, or Bose for a good sounding docking station that would take up little space. So after plugging in and turning up about 15 systems, we were pleased to find the one we enjoyed the most (thanks to it not sounding very tinny compared to most of them) was at the lower end of the price point. The main unit is actually a mini-subwoofer with a small tube built in. The speakers are wired but if you wanted to extend you could splice in additional line (keep in mind sound quality goes down the longer you make the wiring).
The controls may have been easier to use on other models, but the sound quality was the biggest factor in this purchase and I feel I got a very good product to fill this need.
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If you are looking for an iPod docking station with some edge, I would highly recommend the Philips DC199B/37. Since the subwoofer is built into the body of the main unit, it is easily moved around…the small but powerful speakers easily connect and the wires are long enough to extend the smaller speakers to create a ‘theater system’ effect. I have not had any issues with the remote control or the unit itself. It has performed consistently and above my satisfaction since I got it. I use both my iPod and all of my mp3 players on this…I love that it charges my ipod AND plays such amazing bass.
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This is a great sounding product. It sounds better than my daughters iHome product which was twice the price. This product has great bass quality with the DBB feature. I’m very happy with this and look forward to many years of use.
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