Philips AX5219 Personal CD Player
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- CD-R/CD-RW Playback: CD-R/CD-RW
- Anti Skip Buffer: 45 sec.
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2024
I'll Have That CD To Go, Please
Pros
Cheap, quality player.
Cons
MP3 rendering these obsolete.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Thumbs up on this one.
These days, the advent of increasingly more affordable MP3 players seems to be rendering the old standby portable CD player obsolete. But wait. Don't assign them to the scrapheap of history just yet. They still have their uses, and these days they are incredibly cheap. Maybe you don't have a computer, or don't want to take the time to rip your CD library to files an MP3 player can handle.
If so, the Philips AX5219/17 may be just the thing for you. It covers all the bases a small CD player should, and it's great on the go. Just take it with you when you're ready to go, or relax in your own personal concert hall when you don't want to disturb others.
Size
The unit is very small and lightweight. It's only slightly wider than the CDs it plays, and about as thick as two stacked jewel cases. That makes it perfect for your on the go lifestyle. In addition, you'll hardly know you're carrying it, thanks to its featherweight construction.
Durability
Ah, you say. Then it must be cheaply made. Not at all. The high-impact plastic should survive the occasional drop, though I've never tried this. It feels strong, though, and should last you many years.
Sound
What good is all that if it doesn't sound good, right? It does. The included headphones are fairly decent, though I use a pair of Philips HE-592 instead. I just love those headphones. Anyway, the sound is decent, clear and distortion free.
The volume does not go overly high, which is probably a good thing if you intend to use the player a lot. Compared to the equalized music I'm used to from my MP3 players, this is a step down. Still, you can enhance the lower frequencies, if only marginally, with the Digital Bass Boost.
Battery Life
The player takes two AA batteries, and should give you at least 15 hours of play. You can also use a power adapter, sold separately of course.
On The Go
This is a great little player for exercise, whether out for a jog or at the gym. The Electronic Skip Protection (ESP) uses a 45 second delay to adjust for any skips or bumps. You can wave it, you can shake it, you can drop it and it still doesn't skip.
Display and Controls
The controls here are basic, just play/pause, previous track and next track. You can set the player to repeat all, repeat a track, or shuffle. Or you can program it to play just the tracks you desire. There is a hold button and ESP on/off on the bottom of the player as well.
I do like the small hand control that comes with the player. You can plug the headphones into it, and it into the headphone jack. It will then allow you to control the basic functions by remote. This means you can keep the player in a carry case and not have to hold it to control it.
The LCD display on the front panel displays elapsed track time, track number, battery strength, and will tell you if Digital Bass Boost or Electronic Skip Protection are engaged.
Overall
For the price (about $25) this is a four-star product. Recommended.
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If so, the Philips AX5219/17 may be just the thing for you. It covers all the bases a small CD player should, and it's great on the go. Just take it with you when you're ready to go, or relax in your own personal concert hall when you don't want to disturb others.
Size
The unit is very small and lightweight. It's only slightly wider than the CDs it plays, and about as thick as two stacked jewel cases. That makes it perfect for your on the go lifestyle. In addition, you'll hardly know you're carrying it, thanks to its featherweight construction.
Durability
Ah, you say. Then it must be cheaply made. Not at all. The high-impact plastic should survive the occasional drop, though I've never tried this. It feels strong, though, and should last you many years.
Sound
What good is all that if it doesn't sound good, right? It does. The included headphones are fairly decent, though I use a pair of Philips HE-592 instead. I just love those headphones. Anyway, the sound is decent, clear and distortion free.
The volume does not go overly high, which is probably a good thing if you intend to use the player a lot. Compared to the equalized music I'm used to from my MP3 players, this is a step down. Still, you can enhance the lower frequencies, if only marginally, with the Digital Bass Boost.
Battery Life
The player takes two AA batteries, and should give you at least 15 hours of play. You can also use a power adapter, sold separately of course.
On The Go
This is a great little player for exercise, whether out for a jog or at the gym. The Electronic Skip Protection (ESP) uses a 45 second delay to adjust for any skips or bumps. You can wave it, you can shake it, you can drop it and it still doesn't skip.
Display and Controls
The controls here are basic, just play/pause, previous track and next track. You can set the player to repeat all, repeat a track, or shuffle. Or you can program it to play just the tracks you desire. There is a hold button and ESP on/off on the bottom of the player as well.
I do like the small hand control that comes with the player. You can plug the headphones into it, and it into the headphone jack. It will then allow you to control the basic functions by remote. This means you can keep the player in a carry case and not have to hold it to control it.
The LCD display on the front panel displays elapsed track time, track number, battery strength, and will tell you if Digital Bass Boost or Electronic Skip Protection are engaged.
Overall
For the price (about $25) this is a four-star product. Recommended.
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