Pay Attention to this One !!
Written: Nov 12 '02 (Updated Feb 14 '03)
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Pros: Deep bass--plenty of power--very clear highs and mids
Cons: No manual FM mono switch
The Bottom Line: I recommend it. Try it before you waste your money on a more expensive unit.
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| edtvntenn's Full Review: Philips FWC550 Shelf System |
ATTN!!! THE UPDATED MODEL NUMBER OF THIS UNIT IS THE PHILIPS FW-C555!!
Dxbari has written a very articulate and extensive review of this unit on Epinions and you should refer to it for detailed features and specs. I would just like to give my own take on the performance of this unit.
After reading dxbari's review I couldn't wait to go right out and try on of these units. I also used the song "Chant" by Fourplay (Best of Fourplay CD) for my evaluation, as well as "Wes Bound" by Lee Ritenour and "Larry and Lee," by Lee and Larry Carlton.
Besides having a deep clear bass response, very natural and crisp mids and highs, and loads of power, this unit has an overall tone that is very pleasing to the ears. I am listening to the CD "Two Against Nature" by Steely Dan as I write this, and I can't imagine it sounding any better. It just may have an overall tone that is better than my large SONY system in the living room. Remember that you will probably be listening to music from different sources with each having their different tone characteristics......some good and clear...and some weaker.(different radio stations and CDs and tapes.) The only problem is that this unit has no FM mono switch on the radio. If you have some favorite distant FM stations, then you need to seriously take this into consideration.
I have compared many units side by side and have had several in my apt so i take this seriously! I also use the SONY V600 headphones that dxbari mentioned !! Please listen for yourself, but just keep in mind that any system will probably sound bassier in your home due to the carpeting and smaller listening area, than in an audio store. The most important thing is to make sure that the store has at least a 30 day refund policy.
Again, please refer to dxbari's excellent review for more details on this incredible unit. By the way...once again..the new model number for this unit is FWC555. It is very commonly found now at Wal-mart, K-mart, and Target stores.
Recommended:
Yes
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