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- Best CD table radio Cambridge SoundWorks CD 745i *Est. $350
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- High-end table radio Polk Audio I-Sonic *Est. $600
- Table radio, no CD Tivoli Audio Model Two *Est. $200
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High-end table radio
- Excellent sound quality
- CD, DVD, HD and XM satellite radio compatibility
- Expensive
- Some owners complain about buggy units
- iPod dock costs extra
The only feature of the Polk Audio I-Sonic table radio that reviewers take exception to is its price. This unit has four speakers, two of which fire from the rear to bounce sound off the walls and give any room great sonic depth (the sound quality of this table radio is often described as spectacular). Along with CD, the Polk Audio I-Sonic includes HD and XM satellite radio compatibility and a DVD player (when hooked up to a TV). An iPod dock is available as an accessory, but is not included in the base price, as it is with the cheaper Cambridge Soundworks CD 745i (*est. $350). Bear in mind that although we found excellent professional reviews of this model, some owners complain about durability and say they received bad units.
The Polk Audio I-Sonic table radio is reviewed individually, or compared to other table radios, by several publications, including CNet.com, CrutchfieldAdviser.com, Home Theater Magazine, and Sound & Vision. A large number of owner ratings can be found at CNet.
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Our Sources
1. CNET
In this otherwise glowing review of the Polk table radio, Falcone criticizes its DVD playback; aside from this, he calls the unit "impressive for its size." About 50 owners post mixed comments. Some love the Polk system, but others complain of a buzzing sound and customer-service run-ins.
Review: Polk Audio I-Sonic, John Falcone, Aug. 28, 2006
Loren Barstow pits the latest table radios from Bose and Polk against each other. He awards his highest rating to the Bose for FM quality, while the Polk's playback of MP3 disks is called notable. In the end, he recommends the Polk as a total entertainment package.
Review: Bose Wave Music System vs. Polk I-Sonic, Loren Barstow, July 3, 2007
3. Home Theater MagazineDetails/Subscribe
The Polk I-Sonic is the highest-rated "home theater in a box" reviewed on this site, finishing ahead of the Cambridge Soundworks Radio CD 745i. In fact, the only thing Darryl Wilkinson can find to complain about in this detailed review is the small remote control.
Review: Polk Audio i-Sonic, Darryl Wilkinson, Dec. 2006
Doug Newcomb provides an in-depth review of the Polk I-Sonic table radio system. All tests produce superb results, and he praises this table radio's powerful volume output and realistic tones. The small quibbles include awkward top-mounted controls and the high price.
Review: Polk Audio I-Sonic Tabletop Audio System, Doug Newcomb, Dec. 2006
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