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I couldn't pair it with Vista until I chose "Use the passkey found in the documentation" rather than "Let me choose my own passkey". But after that, no problem. Sony is still building high-quality stereo systems, but here are some minor annoyances:The Speakers - These didn't have the detail that I was expecting. (For what it's worth, I was using the CL5QFY9NVK98 Bluetooth USB dongle, which I also recommend).General Loudness - It's "only" a 50W system, which is fine for loud music in small rooms. Since this was my first time pairing with the Vista Bluetooth stack, I don't know if that's "operator error" or something Sony/Microsoft could've made easier.Bluetooth Audio Quality - The Macbook audio seemed a bit overdriven or compressed/limited. Just don't plan on blasting music throughout the neighborhood with it. Kind of like when you use an FM transmitter to play an MP3 in the car, with a loud source signal.
Compatible, too (6 ohm impedence). I played with volume levels for a while but never hit a happy spot.The Vista audio sounded surprisingly good. It wasn't as clear as playing an MP3 CD on the Sony itself, but the artifacts it introduced weren't annoying for casual listening. I tested and bought this at a local warehouse club (sorry Amazon) to use as a bedroom stereo, and I'm pretty happy with it. So it's definitely a speaker issue, not a problem with the main unit.Bluetooth Pairing - I was able to pair a Macbook with it, with very few issues. I needed those sparkling mids and highs to stand out from the muck. I replaced the default speakers with "leftover" 3-way Sony speakers I had sitting around, and they sound a *lot* clearer.
(I doubt anyone would look to a micro-bookshelf system to do this, but it had to be said).
The product itself seem to be doing fine.It replaces a 15 yr old Sony component set that took up a whole wall , with five foot speakers, etc.This new small compact unit seem to give me equal sound and power.However, I will have to buy a separate turn table for my records.SHOP AROUND , AS YOU CAN GET A MUCH BETTER PRICE OTHER THAN AMAZON.I WON'T MAKE THAT MISTAKE AGAIN.
Sound is clear and have all the iPod controls on Remote/receiver.Radio is neat, CD/MP3 playing is cool and crisp.It virtually does everything you can ask for. I loved the system.The system is small enough to put it in the bookshelf, not to big. Just bought this 2 days ago, it does work with "iPhone 3G", however you get message on your iPhone every time that "this accessory is not made to work with iPhone", but it DOES work, including all controls.I liked bluetooth, simple to pair, all the sounds from my laptop are now directed to the system, I can play an Internet Radio like AOL Radio or Pandora on my laptop and it plays with no issues, I even put my laptop in the basement and tried the bluetooth, I had no issues.What else would you ask for. Plays everything on the laptop (when paired via bluetooth) and your new iPhone 3G works in the cradle they gave you. I give it a 5 STAR.
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