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I use this to stream my iTunes from my Mac to our deck via Air-tunes. The only draw back I have found is when the power to our home is interrupted, the unit turns itself on.
I can leave it on top of my outside fridge under the gazebo and it won't be destroyed by moisture. Other than that, if you are only interested in putting a sound-track to your outside activities, this is a great little unit. Not a ton of volume, but I don't need a ton of volume - I just want some music in the back because I spend so much time on the back patio. No balance control, so you have to achieve balance with speaker placement. I suspect that this is the result of mis-matched speakers (use 8 ohm speakers), old speakers or bad wiring.
It has limitations as you would expect - no equalizer so you won't be adjusting the tone quality. It's PERFECT. Although you can't fine-tune the response with an equalizer, it's not too shabby - nice and crisp, the bass comes through. Make sure the gauge of your speaker wires is correct for the distance of the wire runs. Let's start by setting the right expectations - you're spending under $100, so you know right off the bat this is not a high-end full featured auditorium quality unit.
You will need to go to the TIC website and search to find anything close to detailed instructions for things like setting the pre-set radio stations.All that being said, I bought this unit because I wanted decent sounding music on my back patio when entertaining, doing a barbecue, things like that. It's paired with a set of Hifi Works 'rock' speakers that sound great.A couple of cautions - some of the other reviews spoke of bad or decaying sound quality.
If you are an audiophile don't bother. Tuner doesn't tune for crap.
I use the CD input and all is peachy. Would be nice if it had treble/bass.
Decent power for it's size. The MP3 input sounds like poop.
The little rubber feet came off almost immediately. Otherwisw a great little amp.
I built a portable Ipod ghetto blaster with it.
I had to put a long (40 ft) wire on mine to get good reception. Not much else out there for outdoor units like this, except some at a much, much higher price point. So this is not one of those super-loud units. Sound is good, but don't turn up the volume too high or the sound becomes garbled. Lots of connectivity options. Works pretty well overall. I have mine outside by the pool, connected to 4 speakers. FM reception is really bad using the antenna they provided.
I simply plugged it in and connected it to an old set of outdoor speakers I had and have been listening to the radio and my iPod outside by my pool. The bass is a little high on one radio station that I listen too, but not with the other and not with the iPod.
This connector device has a warning that it cannot get wet. I may just need a new set of speakers.
There is no equilizer function or any way to turn down the bass. The only thing to consider is that the plug may have to be covered (I have a weatherproof cover attached to my outdoor electical socket) and there is a small connecter device a few feet from the plug, which is attached to a few more feet of cord that connects to the receiver.
This stereo receiver works great. The receiver comes with multiple different cords to connect iPod, etc.
I do keep the receiver covered, but it looks like it could tolerate the elements.
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