Boston Acoustics SOLO2B Solo II AM/FM Radio with Clock (Gloss Black)

Boston Acoustics SOLO2B Solo II AM/FM Radio with Clock (Gloss Black) Review

Boston Acoustics SOLO2B Solo II AM/FM Radio with Clock (Gloss Black) Feature

• Precision AM/FM tuner with 20 AM/FM station presets delivers noise-free reception
• High performance 3.5" full-range speaker with BassTrac audio processing for rich, clean bass at all listening levels
• Auxiliary input for iPod and other portable media devices and Stereo headphone jack - on the front for your convenience
• High contrast LCD display automatically adjusts to ambient light
• Dual independent alarm clock with sleep timer

The Solo II is a stylish and compact AM/FM radio that features Boston's innovative 360-degree snooze bar, a touch-sensitive outer rim that you can't miss, even when you're half asleep. It also offers you plenty of placement flexibility thanks to its rotating clock face. Use it vertically on a desk or horizontally on a kitchen counter or bedside table. The choice is yours. Best of all, wherever and however you use it, the sound from this little radio is simply amazing. Room-filling Sound That Fits Anywhere Boston Acoustics' Solo II has been designed to look great -- and engineered to sound even better. It measures only 5¼" x 8¼" x 6¼" (134 x 210 x 159mm) and contains a precision AM/FM tuner capable of locking in even distant radio stations. In addition, its advanced full-range driver with Boston's patented BassTrac audio processing provides rich, clean bass at all listening levels. Your ears will hear all the bass and none of the distortion. A complete home theater system that maximizes your. View larger. Simplicity of setup and programming through the. View larger. Includes iPod/iPhone-compatible dock and built-in. View larger. Positioning Options and a Touch Sensitive Rim Your Solo II will sound great just about anywhere and in whatever position you decide on. Its special design allows for either a horizontal or vertical orientation. (If you put it near a wall or corner the bass response will be enhanced) These two equal options are allowed due to the fact that the Solo II's control panel can be rotated. If you want to change the orientation of the radio, simply grasp the ring around the control panel and turn it 90°. This means instant convenience, regardless of the space you are in. In addition, the Solo II's unique snooze bar allows for a temporary reprise from either of the two available independent alarms. Designed in a continuous metal band that stretches around the unit's body, when users need a little more sleep they simply reach out and touch the metal rim around the front of the Solo II. This is easily done no matter how sleepy you are, and regardless of the chosen horizontal or vertical orientation. This delays the alarm for ten minutes. Each additional touch of the rim increases the length of the snooze alarm delay by 5 minutes. The maximum delay is 60 minutes. The display shows the time and a flashing alarm icon. To see how much snooze time is left touch the metal rim once. If you touch the rim again another five minutes is added to the snooze time for each additional touch. To cancel the snooze function press the button for the active alarm. 20 Station Presets The Solo II has 20 station presets. The presets can be used to store either AM or FM stations. Because of the way the Solo II places stations in the presets you may want to plan how you store them. Here's how it works. The first station you store goes into Preset 1. The second station goes into Preset 2 and so on, up to 20 stations. If you remove a preset all the stations in presets above the one you removed, drop down a preset position. Connect Additional Devices The Solo II is not limited to AM/FM broadcast content. Other audio equipment, such as an iPod or a portable CD player, can be connected to the Solo II through the rear panel auxiliary input. You will need a cable with a stereo mini plug (sold separately) on both ends. Select the Aux input using the mode control. Key Features Rotating clock face means you can go vertical or horizontal, your choice Precision tuner for noise-free reception High performance 3½" full-range speaker BassTrac audio processing for rich, clean bass at all listening levels Auxiliary input for portable media devices Stereo headphone jack on the front for your convenience High contrast LCD display automatically adjusts to ambient light 20 AM/FM station presets Dual independent alarm clock with sleep timer 360° snooze bar (touch-sensitive outer trim) Time and settings are saved (no battery required) Available in high-gloss black or high-gloss white What's in the Box 1-Black Solo II AM/FM radio with clock 1-FM antenna 1-power cord One-Year Limited Warranty Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of the Solo II that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. About Boston Acoustics Founded in 1979, Boston Acoustics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-performance audio systems for home audio/video systems, aftermarket and OEM automotive systems, and custom-installations. The company's ability to combine high performance with elegance has led to a wide range of innovative products that deliver clear, authentic sound from the bedroom to the backyard, and out into the car--letting people play smart wherever they are. Boston Acoustics continues to exceed customers' expectations--generation after generation--by using only the highest quality materials in every component. That commitment to quality is visible (and audible) wherever a Boston Acoustics system is found.

The Boston Solo II is an about-face in radio design: it's the first compact AM/FM radio with a clock and control dial that turns, giving you placement flexibility no other radio offers. Place Solo II sideways on a shelf or desk. Stand it up on a kitchen counter or bedside table. Wherever and however you use it, the sound is pure Boston; smooth, detailed with bass response beyond expectation. Solo II has been designed to look great - and engineered to sound even better. A precision tuner locks in even distant radio stations. And an advanced full-range driver with Boston’s patented BassTrac audio processing for rich, clean bass at all listening levels. Your ears will hear all the bass and none of the distortion.Solo II also has a host of features yet is incredibly easy to use. Like Boston’s innovative Snooze bar, a touch-sensitive outer rim that you can’t miss, even when you’re half asleep!