Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Silver by Eton
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Digital camera reviews of Eton Sound 100 AM/FM Radio, Silver
Digital camera Review: AWFUL sound quality
Summary: 1 Stars
While this unit looks nice, it sounds awful. The bass is pumped way up and there is no way to turn it down. The result is that I can not understand voices on the radio and music sounds AWFUL. While I do not expect much from what is really just a clock radio, this is worst I have ever heard in a radio.
In addition, instead of having the power cord connect direct to this radio, they use an external "wall wart", which is so large it covers both of the AC outlets when it is connected.
I am returning this it is so bad. If you do try to buy this, do not pay over the $30 to $40 that it gets put on sale for.
Digital camera Review: Average to poor radio / poor clock features
Summary: 2 Stars
Purchased from Amazon on sale for $40.00. I own two Tivoli Model Ones and a Bose Waveradio II and a Grundig S350DL (an Eton). The sound and reception on this radio is not comparable to any of the above radios. The Tivoli Model One is close to the same form factor but is miles better in terms of sound and the radio. Of course you lose the remote / presets / clock function.
Pros: Cheap if purchased on sale.
Small form factor.
Slim remote - similar to what is included with the Bose Waveradio II.
Battery backup.
Cons: Poor sound.
Average to poor reception.
LCD backlighting is not adjustable, may be a problem if used as a nightstand radio.
Minimal clock functions (very small snooze buttons, alarm options, etc).
Digital camera Review: Bad User Interface
Summary: 1 Stars
Besides the Alarm and Time functions being difficult to use, (I had to try the alarm function 4 times before I got it right), The time display on this is too bright, and can only be seen head on....not from an angle. Very disapointing for such a handsome looking clock. I wish electronic's manufacturer's would hire better designers to marry function with modern sleek design, is it too much to ask?Digital camera Review: Bright Light, bright light!
Summary: 3 Stars
First, I should say that I am, overall, very happy with this radio. The reception is great, the sound is deep, the remote very helpful, and combined with the ability to set it to turn off in 15 minute increments while I fall asleep listening to NPR is a huge plus. But, there is one downside to this unit.
I would recommend against placing it next to your bed angled toward you if you plan on actually sleeping; the display is pretty darn bright.
I've walked into my room and not needed to turn any lights on; easily guiding myself around my furniture by the light of the display alone. And, if you start fiddling with the settings, the displays turns even brighter, my eyes adjusting a bit before continuing. But, I won't give up my Eton! So, for now, a Radiohead jewel case finds itself sitting high and dry against the Eaton's display window each night.
Digital camera Review: Decent but boomy
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this radio for $40 on sale, and that price one should not complain. (And from the good reviews here it is just possible that the batches are of uneven quality.) But if this is anyone's idea of "high fidelity" sound, they are used to explosive boom boxes or cars with street-demolishing subwoofers. The bass is cranked up too high to be pleasing for voice: I listen to NPR mostly, and sometimes classical. What I did was put some duct tape over the rear bass port: this is an odd solution for a radio that sells for $150 and pretends to sonic fidelity. No tone control is preposterous at that price point. The tuner is only fair; we are 25 miles from Chicago, and some stations are not strong. My small Grundig (Eton) shortwave radio pulls in stations 50 miles away. Still, handsome, convenient with the remote,and a good deal on sale. But don't pay full price.