Best inexpensive bedroom system?

[jcsprankle]

For the past several years, my wife and I have used a small Sony tuner/CD player system in the bedroom. It's worked well but the CD no longer works and it's time to upgrade.

I don't have room for a typical receiver and CD player since this sits on top of a chest of drawers. I want something that's higher quality than a boom box and it must have detachable speakers (because I'll likely use a pair of Axiom bookshelves) but it must be small. For reference, my current Sony is about 8" wide, 6" tall and 8" deep.

Ideally, it would also have a sub output and inputs for things like a DVD player, should I decide to upgrade to that.

Anyone have experience with a small system like this that costs less than say $500 (not including speakers)? Thanks for your input!!!

 

[Resident Loser]

Absolutely...

For the past several years, my wife and I have used a small Sony tuner/CD player system in the bedroom. It's worked well but the CD no longer works and it's time to upgrade.

I don't have room for a typical receiver and CD player since this sits on top of a chest of drawers. I want something that's higher quality than a boom box and it must have detachable speakers (because I'll likely use a pair of Axiom bookshelves) but it must be small. For reference, my current Sony is about 8" wide, 6" tall and 8" deep.

Ideally, it would also have a sub output and inputs for things like a DVD player, should I decide to upgrade to that.

Anyone have experience with a small system like this that costs less than say $500 (not including speakers)? Thanks for your input!!!

...the Onkyo MC35TECH...<$400 w/speakers...three disc changer, AM/FM tuner w/ 30 presets, inputs for other sources, remote, clock...I am of the opinion this system with a Polk 50watt sub will rival living room systems costing much more...although for a bdrm system the sub isn't required...here's a link:

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=MC35TECH&class=Audiosys&p=i

They have also introduced model CS-V720S for around $400, but I'm not familiar with it...it, however, may be easier to find this unit as it is a newer CD/DVD model and it seems to have great flexibility and connectivity...may be just what you're looking for...very small footprint...another link:

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=CS-V720S&class=Audiosys&p=i

TEAC and Denon also have mini-components, but they are appreciably more expensive and difficult to find in the real world.

jimHJJ(...good luck and good listening...)

P.S. You can peruse the owners manuals by clicking downloads and following the links.

 

[bitpoh]

Hmm. . . this Pionner combo is larger unfortunately, else it would be nice:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11116476&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=

 

[Resident Loser]

I tend to...

Hmm. . . this Pionner combo is larger unfortunately, else it would be nice:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11116476&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=

...shy away from articles built and packaged specifically for the "big box" stores and on-line retailers...Educated guess: that's what this unit is...It's simply a price-point thing...do you think you're getting top-of-the-line merchandise from name-brand stores at the outlet malls? Hey buddy, nice label! It's mostly substandard merch to which a high MSRP has been assigned...Ever wonder what "compare at" means...

jimHJJ(...zero...)