Koss PC300 MP3/CD Boombox

Koss PC300 MP3/CD Boombox

Product Description
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Take computer-recorded music compilations everywhere you go with the compact, affordable PC300. The unit plays not only MP3 files burned to CD, but also mixed-mode CDs containing a combination of MP3 files and standard (PCM) CD tracks. Playback options include MP3 and CD track programming (up to 99 MP3 tracks), as well as repeat (single track, all tracks). An analog AM/FM stereo tuner lets you listen to your favorite radio stations as well. The boom box supports MP3 bit rates of 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, and 256 Kbps, as well as variable bit-rate recordings (MP3 format ISO 9660). Dynamic bass boost system (DBBS) heightens the impact of low frequencies. The player runs on six C batteries (not supplied) and includes an AC power cord.

Koss PC300 MP3/CD Boombox
Average customer rating:

Variable bit rate is the strongpoint

the cd player that lasts forever...

Lose Radio Capabilities after a few days

Good value on bare bones MP3 boombox.

Static, Motor sound, returns, headaches!

Koss PC300 MP3/CD Boombox

Manufacturer: Koss
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

CD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics | CD Players | CD Recorders | DJ CD Players | Portable CD Players
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Product Features:

Plays standard and MP3 CDs, including mixed MP3/PCM discs

Includes FM/AM stereo tuner

Dynamic Bass Boost Sound (DBBS) gives you powerful low-end sound

Includes repeat play (single track, all tracks)

Runs on 6 "C" batteries and includes AC power cord

ASIN: B000079Q6K

Amazon.com Product Description

Take computer-recorded music compilations everywhere you go with the compact, affordable PC300. The unit plays not only MP3 files burned to CD, but also mixed-mode CDs containing a combination of MP3 files and standard (PCM) CD tracks. Playback options include MP3 and CD track programming (up to 99 MP3 tracks), as well as repeat (single track, all tracks). An analog AM/FM stereo tuner lets you listen to your favorite radio stations as well. The boom box supports MP3 bit rates of 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, and 256 Kbps, as well as variable bit-rate recordings (MP3 format ISO 9660). Dynamic bass boost system (DBBS) heightens the impact of low frequencies. The player runs on six C batteries (not supplied) and includes an AC power cord.

Customer Reviews:

Variable bit rate is the strongpoint.......2007-02-18

Many mp3 players out there will not play variable bit rate mp3s. This one states up front that it does. It plays several, all the ones that I need. If you need variable bit rate mp3s you should verify that your chosen player can handle them.

So, for me, this unit satisfied that requirement and was the most important selling point.

the cd player that lasts forever..........2006-12-25

I bought one of these on Feb 8, 2003, for my parrot, Ziggy. The sound quality is much better than I expected. I have used it at least 10 hours a day since then, for him to listen to when I'm gone, and often when we are together. I make cds for Ziggy, sometimes from wav files, sometimes from mp3s. The mp3s are almost all (>90%) encoded (by me) at 320 kbps (the "brain dead" setting as it is referred to by dB poweramp), but the Koss has had no difficulty with any of the formats. I have used different media, different encoders, different cd authoring programs, and, again, the Koss has had no difficulty in playing any of it. (I do sometimes play "real" cds in it.) I take it with us when we are traveling by auto, so it has been moved around a lot. Sometimes I use it to play meditation/relaxation cds when sleeping, so it has been in use for a full 24 hours many days. In other words, it has gotten a lot of use. It continues to function, and I would not have been surprised had it given out, say, a year ago. I was prompted to write this review because of some of the negative comments regarding defective units, which I discovered while looking for another unit as a gift and as a backup for my current one.

Lose Radio Capabilities after a few days.......2005-05-05

I was able to use the radio functionality probably two week before it just STOPPED working. You could still select radio stations, just no sound comes out. And it only does it with the radio. The CD Player seems to play just fine. I packed up my boombox for about a month and then the radio started working again after I plugged it back in... then it stopped once again (about a week later). I can't say too much for the sound quality... can't complain too much about the price. Although, if I knew I would be limited to just a CD Player, I wouldn't have paid as much. BEWARE! I've heard nothing but bad things about GPX products.

Good value on bare bones MP3 boombox........2004-07-04

I bought this unit for my 10 year old daughter. Pulled it out of the box, plugged in a CD burned at 52X, played perfectly, impressive sound when extra bass button pushed. I was pleasantly surprised with the sound quality, much better than I expected considering the price. I tried several different CD's with MP3's, again it played them all flawlessly. I am very happy with this unit for the price. I've heard boomboxes for over $100.00 not sound as good as this. If you expect this to be your main portable player, get real, it's only $40.00. But for what it is and what it claims to be, it offers excellent value and performance. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to buy an inexpensive boombox for a child or for the RV or cottage. If this was lost or stolen, you won't feel too badly, just buy another.

Static, Motor sound, returns, headaches!.......2003-10-25

I purchased one of these on ebay. When it arrived, you could clearly hear the sound of the motor through the speakers (if you turn down the volume to zero, only the motor sound is left and it's QUITE loud. I complained and sent it back. They sent another. This time it not only has the SAME motor sound but ALSO static in the left speaker. This product is complete garbage, I've had two of them and they were both broken in the same way!
I don't know what causes the static. It sounds a little like the clipping you hear when an amplifier can't deal with the dynamic range of a song (the static is in the loud, exciting parts of music.) I would encourage EVERYONE to stay as far away from this product as possible. I'm sending this one back for a refund!

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