Boston Acoustics Horizon Duo-I Clock Radio w/ iPod Dock
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend AM/FM digital clock radio with built-in iPod dock * for all docking iPods, including iPod classic, iTouch and video iPod nano * two 3-1/2" full-range speakers * 5 AM and 10 FM station presets * dual alarm and sleep timer * Product details and pricing info |
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13 Customer Reviews Posted
- when it works... It's great!
- I had to send my first one back because the sleep feature was acting up. After that, I ran into tons of problems with getting the correct replacement sent back. Electronics Expo was not responsive and messed up the order multiple times. I finally have the correct radio (2-months later) and I hope this one works.
- 2008-08-30, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- poor quality control
- Two days out of the box proved too much for this unit.
The volume control locked up at about mid level and would not go beyond that (22 on the units scale). I immediately wrap up the unit and returned the darn thing. Before this mis-fire the sound and qulity of the product was impressive. I just got a bad pick or are there more out there? I did not want to find out and did not request a replacement.
Later-- I find out that the volume lock is designed to limit high volume to about mid level. No mention of this in the user guide(which is very poorly done).The user forum provides a fix-- The company should be aware of the lack of information on this as it has happened to others - 2008-08-25, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excessive Heat from the unit
- This is for the Boston Acoustics Horizon Duo-I
Someone mentioned the smell. I ordered a brand new Duo-i and I noticed the smell too and the excessive heat from the unit even without charging my Nano. The smell seems like the electric wire burning. I emailed Boston Acoustics and have no response yet. Does anyone has the similar problem? - 2008-08-11, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excellent in Comparison
- I replaced a Tivoli Audio Stereo/Woofer combo with this BA Duo-i primarily because I like the ipod dock and the Tivoli took up too much room. I have a BA Receptor radio that has proven itself over the past couple years. I have also had a similar system from Cambridge SoundWorks. The Boston Acoustics Duo-i has not disappointed me. The sound it great, it picks up stations well and the adjustability and control of the unit is well thought out. It has now replaced my Receptor Radio on the bed stand and the Tivoli with it's ipod adaptor on the bookcase. I can't think of any negatives based on comparisons to Tivoli and Cambridge systems. It is well though out, excellent sound, Above average control features and a fairly small footprint.
- 2008-07-24, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great sound for a clock radio
- FM reception is good, sound is good (well, make that great for the price range), *very* easy and tactically pleasant to use (set alarm, etc.)
Boston Acoustics Horizon I-Duo Volume limit problem: Mine came with "hospitality mode" enabled, and volume would not go past 19. To fix: turn on unit, turn volume all the way down to 00, push and hold volume button for 10 seconds until beep then release, then turn volume all the way up to 50 (max) and push and release volume button.
After one email to Boston Acoustics support, I received a courteous response within 12 hours with instructions. - 2008-07-17, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
