There are differences between the Sony CFD-S05 boombox and component shelf system product categories with respect to compatible power sources and performance features. The differences between these two products categories are as follows: A shelf system can’t accept alkaline batteries as a power source. Traditional stereo shelf systems can only be powered by AC household current. Please note that a boombox is the correct product category for a complete, self-contained audio system that can be powered by C batteries or AC household power. A traditional boombox is a portable stereo that features a Digital FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Cassette Player/Recorder, two Full-Range Stereo Speakers, digital stereo power amplifier, integrated digital stereo headphone amplifier, fold-down carry handle, telescopic whip FM antenna, telescopic antenna placement holder, ferrite bar AM Band antenna, the ability to run off batteries or AC power, auto-switching AC/DC power supply, detachable polarized plug AC power cord, and its relatively lightweight. Boomboxes can have a range in weight from two pounds to over thirty pounds. Shelf systems can have a range in weight from a few pounds to approximately 80 pounds. Most modern day boomboxes now feature a built-in iPod dock or offer a 1/8” Auxiliary Input Jack to accommodate the world’s most popular MP3 Player. The distinguishing hallmark of a Sony CFD-S05 boombox is that it can be taken almost anywhere indoors or outdoors for your listening pleasure, and can be powered by C alkaline batteries to achieve that goal. The better performing boomboxes are powered by C batteries and a large number of them to accommodate their more powerful amplifiers. High-performance boomboxes also feature a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, self-contained power amplifier system, program, shuffle, repeat, resume CD playback modes, digital LCD display, Red LED OPR/BATT life indicator, and Mega Bass sound system for deep bass performance. The compact shelf system does not qualify as a boombox because it can’t be powered by batteries and is far too large and heavy to be considered portable. The shelf system is designed to be used in the home exclusively and can only be powered by AC household current. Shelf systems feature more audio/video inputs to connect optional components to the home stereo system. For example, customers can typically connect their TV, DVD Player, computer, VCR, turntable, portable HD radio tuner, cassette player, MP3 Player, and/or gaming system to their shelf system for audio playback of these components through the shelf stereo system speakers. However, the boombox product category typically only has one 3.5mm Audio Input Jack for connection to an MP3 Player. Shelf systems also feature antenna inputs for connection to an external, amplified antenna for improved FM Band reception. Boomboxes rarely feature antenna inputs and are limited to use of the built-in FM telescopic and AM ferrite bar antennas for traditional local market radio reception capabilities. Many shelf systems offer multiple disc CD changers for uninterrupted music listening during a dinner party. Select component shelf systems include a built-in timer to enable time-shift recording of programs from the cassette recorder off the FM/AM tuner. Boomboxes are limited to single-disc CD playback. Shelf systems typically include a multi-speaker setup with a dedicated subwoofer. The boombox product category is usually limited to a two speaker arrangement. High-end shelf systems feature a built-in DVD Player, large 7-8 inch LCD viewing display, and can output surround sound to accommodate the movie soundtrack. The shelf system offers much more amplifier output power than the vast majority of boomboxes on the market today. Boomboxes can offer anywhere between 1 Watt to 100 Watts of total amplifier power. Lastly, shelf systems can range between 10 Watts to 3000 Watts of RMS measured amplifier output.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:36:01 +0000
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