Yamaha M-170 (CRX-M170 + NXE-300)

...look no further than the Yamaha M-170. I have had the CRX M-170 model now in my living room for nearly 12 months and it is one of those purchases that will raise a smile when you look at it. Priced at £150 the system was cheaper than the DAB radio I had my eye on. The whole system is slim and finished in a brushed steel to give it an edgy look that wouldn't look out of place in a million pound penthouse overlooking the Thames but the speakers are ...
...radio prior to buying the Yamaha M-170 and I just couldn't help but sit and listen waiting for something to interfere with the reception. I waited a long time! Being ugly aside, the speakers are reasonably powerful at 25w per channel and in terms of sound quality cannot be faulted at all. They are not speakers to be used in an effort to recreate gigs at Wembley Stadium but they are sufficient for home listening and bass and treble can be altered ...

cloakanddagger 11.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Yamaha M-170 (CRX-M170 + NXE-300)

Overall, a rather disappointing purchase. The clock didn't work at all out of the box; I'll probably have to exchange the whole unit. But that's not the real issue. The big problem is the poor design. Start with the remote, which is so poorly designed I actually feel insulted by it -- like some designer is making a fool of me. While the number buttons are white with black letters (sensible), the play/pause/stop buttons are light grey with white letters. No contrast, you can barely read them; plus they're tiny buttons. The remote simply sucks. On the receiver itself, the buttons are fussy things. The jog dial is push to engage then twist. Not recommended. Don't buy it. ...

paul-london 28.09.2008
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