Onkyo CS525 Micro Hi Fi System Hi Fi System Reviews: DAB with CD Player, iPod and MP3 Player Docking

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Design	8.0
Performance	8.7
Sound quality	8.8
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.5
Overall rating	8.7

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Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ sound quality, particularly good separation leading to great stereo.small and compact unit "has everything you need under one roof"..usb connection for mp3 player..simple to use.

- No major bad points,however, was a bit dissapointed in the bulky rear which extends further out than most units.
This unfortunately means that cosmetically the units appearance suffers a little when situated as a freestanding unit.

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13 of 14 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Oct 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Excellent sound, dynamic range, easy setup. Good connectivity.

- Remote a little difficult to get use to. Folder system also confusing. Random (shuffle) play doesn't work very well with MP3s - tends to play a small selection over and over again - quite annoying as i like to stick a USB in with best part of 1000 songs and listen to them randomly.

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Jul 2008

Score 8.0/10

Dennis, Leek, Staffordshire , “Enjoy classical and jazz ”

+ With Wharfedale Diamond 9 series speakers, the sound quality is very good, design neat, performance impressive and for the modest price paid, there can be few if any offering better value. I can confidently recommend the Onkyo system - and the Wharfedale speakers..

- There are no bad points.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Jul 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Clarity of sound (using Mission speakers)

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purchased 16 Nov 2008

Score 9.0/10

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- I would like an I-Pod docking station that was compatible with the i-pod classic.

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purchased 10 Aug 2008

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Product Features

System Type	Micro
While there are no strict size guides, the system types in order of smallest to largest are micro, mini, midi.
Radio	DAB
As well as analog FM and AM radio, Digital radio, or DAB, is available on many hi fis. In areas with reception, DAB is much clearer than FM or AM.
iPod and MP3 Player Docking	Yes
This model features a port to enable you to play back music from an iPod or other MP3 player.
Disc Player	CD Player
Most Hi Fi systems play CDs and some also play DVDs.
Type of Speakers	Freestanding
Freestanding speakers are separate from the hifi body and can be moved away from the main unit. Built-in speakers are part of the main unit, so the hifi is more compact, but you don’t get any choice about where to place the speakers.
Number of Speakers	2

Wireless Speakers	Wired
Some models come with wireless-enabled speakers, meaning you don’t need wires trailing across the room to get stereo sound.
MP3 Playback	Yes
This device can play files in the MP3 format (.mp3) from a CD.
RMS Wattage	26
The standard measure of the maximum sound the speaker or speakers can produce. For more details see: What is RMS Wattage?
HDMI Interface	0
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
CD-RW Playback	No
A ‘yes’ means this model can play CDs that are rewriteable, meaning you can edit the songs on the CD after you’ve burnt it.
Line In	Yes
A line in port is for connecting up MP3 players or other external sources via a 3.5mm analogue cable.
Line Out	Yes
A line out port is for sending the output from the device to external speakers or a recording device or a PC via a 3.5mm analogue cable.
Mic In	No
A Mic In is a port for a 3.5mm cable designed to recieve signals from an unamplified microphone. Perfect for karaoke!
Cassette Playback	No
If you’re looking for a system to play your old tape collection on, you’ll want a model with cassette playback.
Number of Discs	1
The number of discs that the player will hold inside its body ready to play.
Weight (kg)	11.8

Dimensions excl. speakers (mm)	205x116x367
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Wall Mountable	No
If you’re looking to save space you might find the ability to wall mount your equipment handy.
Live Pause	No
Many digital radios are now coming with the ability to ‘pause’ live radio, by saving the radio programme temporarily to the radio’s memory. This means if the phone rings you can quickly hit pause and answer the phone, knowing that you won’t have to miss a second of your favourite show.
Headphone Socket	Yes
Remote Control	No
CD Function	CD Player
MP3 Connectivity	Yes
This model features a USB port to enable playback of music directly from a compatible MP3 player.

Also known as: ONKYO CS525UKD, ONKYO CS525DAB, ONKYO CR525DAB

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Manufacturer's Description

The Onkyo CS-525DAB is a complete micro-hifi solution, delivering a CD/MP3 player, DAB/FM tuner, amplifier and speakers in a compact and stylish system.

Based on the Award-Winning CS-515DAB, the 525 adds USB input to its front panel, allowing easy connection of USB memory sticks and mass storage devices. Once plugged in, the 525 enables navigation of files and folders and playback of MP3 and WMA music, with ease.

Available in a choice of black or silver, and with flexible playback options, the Onkyo CS525DAB is the perfect, compact hifi solution for offices, lounges, conservatories and bedrooms.

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