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Nice clear, clean, crisp sound. Very easy to use.
I'm an older rock'n'roller that just wants good sound from my older cd's (Savoy Brown, Ten Years After, etc). This system has nice bass, treble and loudness adjustments that can easily be made by hand and not just the remote.
I purchased this system for use with a laptop on my desk after extensive research and listening to mini systems. This Denon F101S system has satisified all the requirements I wanted in a system for use on my desk while playing on my laptop.
This fits my needs perfectly. I paired it with a Yamaha YST-FSW100 subwoofer to kick up the bass a bit.
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
For $700 you could assemble a much better sounding system. Of course it would be bulkier and not so sleek. But still, bearing the Denon brand I expected more than what I got. I bought this system for my bedroom. I wanted something with good sound and small.The good part: nicely built, lots of connectors, good looks.The bad: sound quality is good but not fantastic (far from it). Some reviewers are suggesting that you attach a subwoofer and I might try that.
I have a Squeezebox (made by Slim Devices, which I also highly recommend) on top of the system and aesthetically the entire system is alluring.My one dislike is the remote. It takes the place of my Bose Wave Radio/CD and I certainly consider it an upgrade. I cannot really gauge the FM or AM reception because I stick with XM, but it comes with two antennaes for both bands. I have listened to a number of different genres and artists on this new system, and what really impresses me are the live recordings. I am not an audiophile (only because I don't have thousands to throw around) and I can't give you many technical details on why this system sounds so good.
This system is strictly for my listening pleasure and it really delivers. I can pick out easily the placement of the different instruments in the live recording. Also, I have not tested the sleep modes, timers, or alarms because this is in my living room, and there is no need for me to use them. It is also more bulky than it needs to be.If you have the money to spend, and I admit the price is up there compared to other shelf systems, you will not be disappointed. Its plasticky and feels cheap.
The bass, with the speakers about six inches from the wall, is sufficient for my tastes, and definitely more thumping than my Bose. This shelf system arrived earlier this week and I wasted no time setting it up in my small living room as my primary audio system. Studio recordings are all lively and crystal clear. But I do know that Denon is a good brand, and they back up their stereos and components with good warranties. The imaging is fantastic.
I give this five strong stars and recommend it to anybody interested in a great sounding stereo.
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