Jensen JiMS-525 - HD / AM / FM clock radio

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and design. The usability and value for money also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Jensen JiMS-525 - HD / AM / FM clock radio is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 68/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Jensen JiMS-525 - HD / AM / FM clock radio

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of the Jensen JiMS-525 - HD / AM / FM clock radio from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

38% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Clearly not meant to last

 

Clearly not meant to last

It lasted just longer than the warranty, then one day the radio just quit working. The iPod dock lasted a couple more weeks before that wouldn't work either. I didn't expect to hand this down a generation or anything but it costs way too much to only...

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Just Junk

 

Just Junk

It only took about a month for the LCD backlit display to start flickering and before long it was out completely (I could just make out the characters using a bright LED flashlight). Then, every month or so I would hear a POP and lose the presets, and...

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Not worth the cost

 

Not worth the cost

Have owned the 525 for over a year. Many problems with my unit. Virtually no AM reception, which is not a big problem since I purchased it for HD listening. Recently, HD radio started having problems on startup; loud "burping" sound when it tries to...

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Warning do not buy!!!!

 

Warning do not buy!!!!

This product does not work as described. I have had the product for 4 months and it died on me recently. I never could tune into HD channels consistently. I would lose my signal consistently. Jensen/ Spectra customer care is a joke. [...]

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Defective

 

Defective

Worked ok for a few months, then the display stopped working. I can't see what time it is or what station or song is playing. Of course it's no longer under warranty. Nice features, but useless when the item stops working.

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Good sound, poor user interface

 

Good sound, poor user interface

This radio has a nice appearance and very good sound (not excellent). However, the useability is poor for the following reasons: *Controls are not intuitive for setting alarms and making adjustments *There are no memory settings for stations on the...

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Superb

 

I just bought the radio today. The reception is awesome. I was really pleased. The HD is also great and works well for my area. I just wish it had a manually adjustable EQ. But the radio sounds great too.

Easy Setup, Great sound, Looks Great

NO Manual EQ adjustment

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Poor quality, dismal FM reception, quirky for iPhones

 

Poor quality, dismal FM reception, quirky for iPhones

I purchased this (not from Amazon, sorry) because I wanted to see what HD radio was really like, plus I needed the functionality of charging the iPhone I currently have as well as an iPod Classic. It does that acceptably enough. What I found,...

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Good FM HD radio for the price

 

Good FM HD radio for the price

First thing, don't confuse this with the 525i which has AM HD and iPOD tagging, neither of which are supported in this product. Its generally what you would expect for the price: - The sound quality is pretty good but won't knock your socks off. -...

Product Specifications

Player & Recharger for iPod nano, iPod with video, iPod mini & iPod. Interchangeable Brackets for iPod. Audio Line-In for Connecting iPod shuffle, MP3 or Other Digital Audio Players. Multi-Function Blue Back-lit LCD Display. AM/FM Stereo Receiver with 10AM + 20FM Presets & Digital Tuning Built-In HD RadioTM Technology. Station Information Services (SIS) & Program Associated Data (PAD): Text Messages FM Multicasting (HD RadioTM Only) S-Video Line-Out for Playing iPod with video on Your Television Digital Volume Control & Preset EQ Dual Alarm Clock with Snooze & Sleep Wake to Radio, Alarm or iPod FM Antenna Wire and AM Loop Antenna Included 28 Key Remote Control Power: AC 120V 60Hz 20W Battery Back-up for Clock: 1 x CR2032 Lithium Battery (Included) Remote Control: 1 x CR2032 Lithium Battery (Included) Output: 2 x 2.5W RMS Size: 5-3/4(H) x 13-1/2(W) x 6-3/4(D) *New FM Channels, More Music, More News, More Sports, CD Quality Sound - ALL WITH YOUR HD RADIO RECEIVER WITH NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES!

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio System

Built-in Cradle:iPod cradle
Functions (KB):HD radio / iPod cradle / Radio
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):Boomboxes, radios, clock radios
Type:HD / AM / FM clock radio

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.7in
Height:5.7in
Width:13.5in

Equalizer

Equalizer: Yes

Header

Manufacturer:Audiovox
Model:JiMS-525
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Jensen

MD System

Type: None

Radio

Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type:Remote control
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