Product Description

Perfect for a dorm room or small office, the CMT-NE3 is a Micro System with many features. It has a top-loading CD player, CD-R/CD-RW playback capability, a cassette deck with CD Synchro Record, 30 station presets and Bass Reflex Speaker Design. It even includes daily/sleep timers and a Remote Commander Remote Control. It'll play your burned CDs and personal compilations, and you can choose from three play modes; shuffle, program, and repeat. The CMT-NE3 delivers functionality and a space-conscious design.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #50596 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Wood Grain, Silver
• Brand: Sony
• Model: CMTNE3

Features

• Stylish executive microsystem with single CD, single cassette, and FM/AM radio
• 15 watts per channel power, 30 station presets (20 FM, 10 AM); includes Remote Commander remote control with Direct Access track selection
• Auxiliary analog audio input accommodates MP3 player, DVD player, or VCR
• Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) heightens musical impact and lets you customize your sound; a headphone jack affords private listening
• Measures 17.7 x 9.2 x 10.4 inches (W x H x D)

Amazon.com Product Description
Classy, compact, and ready to rock, Sony's silver, high-style CMT-NE3 executive microsystem is the perfect accessory for any music lover's office, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The CD-radio-cassette stereo offers a generous 15 watts per channel alongside Sony's Dynamic Sound Generator (DSG) circuit, which heightens the power of your music and gives you the ability to tailor the sound for listening in a specific location.

Position the twin speakers for optimal stereo separation using the supplied 5-foot speaker wires, or stand them on either side of the main unit for a unified appearance. The 2-way speakers offer 4-inch woofers, ported enclosures for extra bass heft, and luxurious real-wood finishes. The CD player offers CD-R/CD-RW compatibility for your homemade audio CDs, a one-bit digital-to-analog converter with an 18-bit digital filter for highly accurate reproduction, custom track programming, and random/repeat play.

An auxiliary input lets you hook up an external audio or video device, whether an MP3 player, a camcorder, or a DVD player. Like to fall asleep or wake to tunes? You can set a clock/timer to turn the radio off or on at specified times. For private listening, you'll appreciate the CMT-NE3's .125-inch headphone jack and ergonomically designed Remote Commander remote control. Other features include 20 FM and 10 AM station presets, CD-cassette synchro recording, and power-save mode.

What's in the Box
Stereo system (center unit, two speakers), a Remote Commander remote control (model RM-SC1), remote batteries, an FM lead antenna, two 5-foot lengths of speaker wire, and a user's manual.

From the Manufacturer
Perfect for a dorm room or small office, the CMT-NE3 hi-fi microsystem features a top-loading CD player, CD-R/CD-RW playback capability, a cassette deck with CD synchro recording, 30 station presets, and bass reflex speaker design. It even includes daily/sleep timers and a Remote Commander remote control. It'll play your burned CDs and personal compilations, and you can choose from three play modes: shuffle, program, and repeat. The CMT-NE3 delivers functionality and a space-conscious design.

Features include:

• Analog audio input x 1 (RCA type)
• Mini-pin headphone jack
• Dynamic sound generator
• 30 watts total: 15 watts per channel x 2 (RMS 10% THD)
• Single-well tape deck
• Synchronous recording from your CD to tape

Customer Reviews

Suprisingly good
I've purchased two of these systems as gifts, and I've been pretty happy with the feedback from the recipients. I've heard them in the home setting, and they sound quite nice for the size (and price). I gave one to my girlfriend, and I hooked it up so that her DVD player in her bedroom runs through it. Works just great. Easy to hook up, and perfect for a small room. I've been really happy with this model. I'd purchase one for myself if I needed something for the office or a small room. The appearance of the system is very good, compared to others in this price range. Recommended.

decent
I put a CD of mine that I brought in from home and basically took some time out to ajust the bass and treble which each go from -3 to 3. I had the impression that there was a graphic equalizer on it with 4 settings, but I couldnt find it. I did however find a some sort of bass enhancement switch or something which added an interesting sound when it was on, although it sounded good off as well. The sound was nice for that price range but the projection was a bit soft for a larger room I would think. My opinion, I would definetly think of using it in a smaller bedroom or other small spot or listen to it at closer a range situation.

Excellent value, very nice sound, looks great
I wanted a separate speakers, bookshelf system with a good sound that had the smallest footprint possible. This Sony looked promising, but I was made somewhat apprehensive by the one very negative consumer review I came across; however I found 14 more consumer reviews at another website which were mostly positive.

I took a classical music sampler CD to a local store and, amid the din of other blaring units, gave it a listen. Although the bass and treble controls didn't seem to change the sound a great deal, I heard a surprisingly nice output, with crispness and enough separation to convince me it would be worth the $90 price. I have had the unit for a few weeks now and will say it was a bargain indeed. Mind you, I do not crank up the volume and don't require a floor thumping bass, but do enjoy the rich sound this little unit puts out. I listen mostly to an FM classical music station and the reception is fine. I am not getting as many clear stations as I might like, but believe this has much more to do with my location than any fault of the unit. The sound from CDs is excellent.

My one gripe is that some of the text ("Preset," "Auto," etc.) on the screen is so small I can't read it from my seat 10' away. But this is a very minor irritation - and I highly recommend the Sony CMT-NE3.