Amazon.com Review
The Etón Sound 100 is a small and stylish clock radio that is ideal for small spaces such as the office, workshop, kitchen, or bedside table. Its advantages over similar devices includes its retro/futuristic stylings and the powerful punch of distortion free music it delivers from its mono speaker and rear-directed subwoofer.
Setup and Control
We found the Etón 100 a snap to setup, relying on the included manual. Its functions are so simple and to the point, its controls so intuitive, that there is hardly any need for a manual.
The radio includes AM and FM, with five presets for each. AM ranges from 520 to 1710 KHz in 10 KHz increments, and FM RDS from 87.50 to 108.00 KHz in 0.05 KHz increments. The FM signal comes from an old school chromed, telescoping antenna that can be rotated to any needed angle, while the AM antenna is a built-in loop. Stations can be micro-tuned by quickly pressing the up or down tune buttons on the remote or the device itself. Holding the tune button down for a few seconds scans reliably to the next available station.
A small and stylish clock radio with a retro yet futuristic look (black version shown).
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While delivering standard clock radio features, it is also mp3- and ipod-ready. View larger.
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Pick a color that's right for you.
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Simple and intuitive controls, plus an included remote.
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We found that the Etón 100's high-sensitivity, digital PLL tuner could pull in crystal clear FM and AM stations, even without extending the antenna. Two AA batteries provide backup of the settings in case of power failure, but the included power supply is needed to power the device.
The alarm wakes you with your choice of a chime or one of your preset radio stations, and features a five minute snooze button, if you can't yet face the day. Of course you can also connect your favorite MP3 player and use its alarm to wake you with via the radio's speaker. If you like falling asleep to music you can easily set the sleep timer in increments of 15 to 90 minutes.
Back to the Future
With the look of an old-time radio restyled for the 21st century, the Etón 100 draws attention to itself as a little work of art in its own right. The large silver volume knob and three-inch speaker dominate the face. Sleekly rounded corners give a contemporary and finished look. Rubber feet keep it from sliding or scratching your furniture. It is small enough to fit easily on a desk or night-stand, but not so tiny that it won't attract attention: 8.27 x 4.53 x 5.1 inches (W x H x D). The display is gently backlit in blue and gives all the information you need, including time, station, alarms, and sleep timer functions. Design-wise it's a statement of urban chic and modern style in a small and functional package.
Sound
Although the sound from its three inch, full-range, magnetically-shielded mono speaker is never going to compete with your home stereo system, or with more expensive and larger stereo radios, it delivers a surprising punch and range, in combination with its rear-firing subwoofer. What pleased us most about the Etón 100's sound is its crisp clarity. Plenty of small speaker systems rattle and buzz as soon as you turn the volume more than halfway up. We cranked this little box up to room-filling volumes without the slightest hint of a buzz. Although it allows no audio adjustments (such as bass and treble) subwoofer gain is calibrated with volume in order to maintain a constant balance of high and low dynamic range.
Along with a 3.5 millimeter jack for headphones, there is a mini-jack input for a CD or MP3 player. We got great sound from an iPod simply by setting it at full volume and letting the Etón 100 do the rest.
Pros
- Clear, powerful sound and modern styling in a small, inexpensive package
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Input for CD and MP3 players
Cons
- Mono sound only
- No audio adjustments
What's in the Box
Etón Sound 100 radio, remote control, AC adaptor, operation manual, warranty information
Customer Reviews:
Performs as well as Tivoli and Sangean with great Retro/Modern Design .......2007-12-23
Like the previous poster I am a radio nut/collector.
I have owned several Tivoli's, as well as a Sangean WR-1 and WR-2. They all have their strong points and weaknesses, but this is a strong competitor to any of them, and the price is right when Amazon runs a sale.
I use the iPod dock version daily in the office and this version in the kitchen. I like its tone better than the Tivoli or Sangean (a little less bassy and more clear).
Am and Fm rececption are fine in the locations I use it. It sounds good, and is well made. Looks better in a modernish space than the Tivolis or Sangeans.
way overpriced, plastic cheap feel to it, average tuner........2007-12-12
Not much to say here other than you can do much better with much less. I am a radio collector and right now you can do much better with a Sangean WR-1 or WR-2. This radio feels cheap and has an external power supply. Sound is about the same as a $25 no name unit you can buy at any department store.
Eton Sound 100.......2007-11-28
I got this radio from Amazon when it was on sale (gold box deal). I've been using it to listen to AM/FM stations as well as connect my MP3 player to it. Overall I am happy with the purchase. Some of the pros and cons of this unit are:
Pros:
Excellent AM and FM reception
I do like the design and styling (I got the silver version)
Remote
Aux input
Audio quality is good for a unit this size
Cons:
No EQ/Tone control
Can not use external antenna or wire antenna
simple with a punch of bass.......2007-11-27
great little radio, the price on amazon could not be beat. small and simple yet strong sound and the tuner picks up stations much better than other radios I owned. I wish the display could dimmed down a bit.
A great table radio, not such a good bedside radio.......2007-11-09
I use as a bedside clock radio. Maybe that was not the market segment originally intended, as it is awkward at those functions.
Sound and tuning are exemplary. No complaints there. It's the bloody snooze button and the brightness of the display that make it a poor bedside clock radio.
The snooze button is tiny, about 1 inch by 1/4 inch, result: it is hard to hit precisely if you wake in a clumsy fog to the alarm. Aggravating the snooze button size issue: it is located right next to the alarm on/off button, so if you miss the snooze button you may accidentally hit the on/off button which will result in the alarm cycle being turned off.
The display backlight light rivals a light house. It lights up the entire room. I've got to find an adhoc way to dim that, or this radio is destined for the office.
I'd give this 4 stars as a bedroom clock radio... five stars as a table radio. The sound and tuning are quite satisfactory.
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