Philips AZ1007 CD Radio Cassette Recorder Boombox

Philips AZ1007 CD Radio Cassette Recorder Boombox
Manufacturer: Philips
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
AZ1007 CD radio cassette recorder features dynamic bass boost and bass reflex speaker system. Digital audio compact disc player combines superb digital sound quality with the convenience of random track access and CD functions like CD program, shuffle play and repeat. CD synchro start recording function synchronizes the start of a recording on audio cassette with the start of a CD at the touch of a button.
Amazon.com Review
The Philips AZ1007 is a portable CD radio cassette recorder that is simple to operate and performs quite well for a boombox in its price range. It boasts dynamic bass boost as well as CD synchro start recording, which enables you to record from CD to tape with the touch of a button. Judged by the sturdy construction of everything from the oversized volume knob to the speaker grills, this unit was designed to be used.

While the Philips AZ1007 is not the fanciest boombox on the market, all its major functions are easy to figure out and performed adequately in our tests. The mechanical (not digital) tuner was tight and easy to adjust, and we didn't even need to put the antenna up to get clear FM reception on the AM/FM radio. The CD player loaded quickly, even in shuffle mode, and the mechanical tape deck functions worked well.

The sound that the Philips AZ1007 produced satisfied us for a unit of this size and price range, but it was not outstanding. Our main issue with this model's output was that the speakers slightly distorted sound at high volume. Also, the dynamic bass boost seemed like a volume boost more than anything else, and did not enhance the low frequencies enough. With the volume cranked all of the way up, the extra bass primarily increased distortion.

If you're looking for a well-featured, relatively small, portable stereo, this boombox will suit you nicely. If, on the other hand, you seek a very loud or bass-heavy portable stereo, we encourage you to look to other more substantial models. --David Lavin

Pros:

Sturdy, easy-to-use design
Includes convenient features such as CD synchro start recording

Cons:

Speakers distort sound at high volume
Digital bass boost did not significantly improve low-frequency output

Amazon.com Product Description
The Philips AZ100717 CD radio cassette recorder combines all your listening needs in one portable unit. The high-quality tuner is sensitive to both AM and FM frequency ranges. It includes a ferroceptor AM antenna and a telescopic FM antenna. The stereo cassette deck plays back recorded tapes and records from the built-in CD player or radio tuner. For sound performance, the Philips AZ100717 features 4-inch full-range speakers with metal mesh grilles. A stereo headphone jack is included for private listening. The two-digit LCD displays the CD track numbers and play modes such as shuffle, repeat, and CD program. Dynamic bass boost enhances low tones, and an electronic circuit monitors the input signal to ensure accurate, distortion-free recording. Full auto stop automatically shuts off the cassette deck at the end of playback to avoid overstretching the tape.