Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/v Entertainment
Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/v Entertainment
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Product Details

  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Creative Labs
  • Color: Black
  • EAN: 0706625004934
  • Features: Box Content - SoundWorks Radio i765, External AM Loop Antenna, Infrared Remote Control, External FM Wire Antenna, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Card, Outstanding audio system for iPod with built-in powered subwoofer, Plays video from iPod and DVDs for full audio/video entertainment, Supports AM/FM, CDs, MP3/WMA on writable CDs and DVDs, and dual alarms with wake from iPod, Best sounding compact entertainment system with built-in powered subwoofer for deep bass response at all output levels
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  • Label: Creative Labs
  • Manufacturer: Creative Labs
  • Model: 53CW0320AA000
  • Product Group: CE
  • Publisher: Creative Labs
  • Studio: Creative Labs
  • Title: Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765 Blk with A/v Entertainment
  • UPC: 706625004934
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty
Avg Customer Rating: 3 stars

Product Description: Featuring an integrated iPod dock, the SoundWorks i765 becomes the home base for an iPod and features all the iPod amenities. Ideal for people who demand high-end sound quality, the SoundWorks i765 is an iPod solution that also offers complete audio/video entertainment, with a built-in DVD player, CD player, radio, alarm clock and more. It works with all iPod models, including iPod Classic, Nano, and Touch. Its built-in powered subwoofer means users can dock an iPod and enjoy music with full stereo sound traditionally associated with much larger audio systems. This versatile, unbelievable sounding system can easily serve as the main entertainment system in the home or as a second system for the bedroom, study, kitchen, and anywhere you want entertainment. Connect the SoundWorks i765 to a TV for a remarkable home theater experience, enjoy video programs stored on an iPod or play favorite DVDs. Cambridge SoundWorks' signature audio design in a small system capable of filling any size room with rich, natural sound Intuitive menu adjusts Bass, Treble, Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness Dock iPod and enjoy music with the sonic fidelity usually associated with much larger audio systems Charges iPod while docked so you're always charged and ready to go Large LCD display with text support for iPod for easy program identification Video outputs for iPod and DVD for full audio/video entertainment Palm-sized wireless remote controls iPod and all device functions Dimensions - Height 5 1/4 x Width 14 x Depth 9 3/4 Weight - 12 pounds


Customer Reviews


4 stars Very good, not without quirks
Overall I am very satisfied with this unit and do recommend it. Love the docking station obviously, and its great to know that some day I can hook up a TV to it (S-video out) to play DVDs/ITunes videos. (Currently its in the kitchen, so not much need for video at present).

The sound quality is there, I give it two thumbs up there, rich sound with good bass.
The front layout and the remote are both intuitively designed, in my opinion.

I could be wrong but they might have built one too many features into this unit. It feels and operates more like a computer than a radio. It takes a second to output audio after you turn it on and takes a second to turn off - both just long enough for you to think that maybe you didn't press the power button hard or long enough.

Also, there were two times since I've had it (3 months now) that the front buttons didn't work (i.e., I tried to turn it off or switch from Ipod to radio and go nothing). First time I grabbed the remote and the unit responded to that command. Second time I just unplugged it and plugged it back in. When it powered back up, everything was fine. Haven't bothered to call the company and have them swap it out, as I can deal with the occasional hiccup.

If you need a radio/cd player with an IPod dock and want quality sound, this is the best value for the money, IMO. The DVD and video features expand your options (and possibly the price point) but they weren't pivotal in my decision. 4 stars.


3 stars Good and bad
First off: The sound is certainly good enough for a table radio, even at (actually, especially at) unreasonably high volumes. Albeit better at the low end than at the high (though it does struggle with very low frequencies, and will produce some distortion with those). The "Wide" option (wider than "Stereo," anyway) is a nice touch. It really will fill up, say, a decent-sized studio apartment.

A couple quirks: If you do choose "Wide" and then turn the unit off and on again, it won't remember that you wanted "Wide," and will default to "Stereo." Also, it won't necessarily read every CD in your collection, especially the older ones. Granted, I'm talking CDs that other players also may not recognize, but, to be fair, CDs that the CD drive on your laptop WILL recognize.

As an aside, the only iPod I own is the Shuffle, so I can't really speak to the "i" in "i765." (The Shuffle may very well be compatible with the unit, but I haven't tried it.) Nor can I speak to its video or radio capabilities, since I haven't tested those, either.

My biggest concern is that the unit runs HOT. You can't really tell by touching its outside, but you'll definitely notice when you eject a CD. That CD will invariably be warm to the touch--about as warm as toast that's been out of the toaster for 30 seconds. This is the case whether you eject a CD after it's been playing for an hour, or if you an eject a CD when the unit's been "off" for several hours. Now, I don't know what that kind of heat will do to the unit or to CDs over time, but it is a little distressing nevertheless. (I should note that I actually returned my original unit because of my worry about this heat, but the replacement does the same thing, so I think this is probably a universal issue with this model.)

As for the remote, it's light and functional enough. Haven't, of course, tried it with an iPod or DVD.


1 stars Good sound, deal-killer alarm design and time-set
As other reviewers have noted, the sound is good. However, no "audiophile" would ever mistake the sound that comes from these table top units with a half way decent stereo with good speakers. The deal killer for me is the design of the alarms and time set. The same buttons are used to set the time and the alarm time. Often, you push alarm set, then push the time up or down buttons to set the alarm time. If you delay just a moment, you'll change the clock time instead of the alarm time. Worse, the alarms just don't function when you, say, leave the iPod on the dock and leave the power on. You have to manually turn off the unit's power for the alarms to function. I've left the iPod on charging, forgotten to manually hit the green Cambridge power button, and awakened late on three occasions now. So, it's a send back.


1 stars DO NOT BUY THIS!
I don't understand why no one makes a decent clock radio these days! I looked long and hard for a decent radio with two alarms and a CD player. I am sorry I bought the older version of this. Unfortunately, I see this unit has the same fatal design flaws. The worst part is the ergonomics. This unit was designed by some who clearly never actually used it.
The various function buttons are impossible to see in the dark. In daylight they all look identical and the labels are in micro-print white on silver! The headphone jack is recessed under the control panel in a way that you have to pick the unit up to put the phones in or take them out!


5 stars Cambridge Soundwork Radio I765 Blk
I think this is the best table-top radio features, performance and price available out there. The sound is excellent. It sounds like a big stereo with a diminutive size.I use it in my bedroom but with its big sound also adequate in my living room. I can adjust the bass, treble, loudness,stereo,mono or wide (via)jog on the remote control. The bass (subwooffer) will blow your windows into pieces. You may adjust the volume at its highest and you won't hear or feel any vibrations or distortions.I also have the Bose radio but I prefer this one alot in many ways. It has an iPod dock which is very handy and plays cds too. Best of all I was able to buy it at Aamzon at the lowest price in the internet.


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