Philips DC 199

Philips DC 199
alaScore 80

26 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and size. The design and value for money are also appreciated.

value for money, design, size, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other iPod Docking Speakers the Philips DC 199 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Philips DC 199

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of the Philips DC 199 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

83% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Philips DC199B iPod Docking Audio 2.1 Speaker System

 

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iPod Dock outstanding

 

iPod Dock outstanding

I like music to be playing in my home all day long without interuptions. This answered all my needs. Since I picked all the songs on my iPod (763) I like every song played. It is very easy to raise or lower volume and you can select'shuffle'which plays...

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Not what I was hoping for

 

Not what I was hoping for

Bought this system for my son's ipod nano. The only thing good about it is the sound quality. I'm very disappointed with the inability of the remote to control his ipod. The shuffle button doesn't do anything and the advance song buttons rarely work...

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two thumbs up

 

two thumbs up

I love it..its easy to use. The sound system on it is great, and the price is good too.

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good buy for the money

 

good buy for the money

I just bought this item and I'm very pleased with the quality of the sound. The highs are clear and the lows are more than decent, of course the won't make your room rattle but the bass will be heard even though not felt. It feels the room with good...

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Great sound/Doesn't charge 4th gen iPods

 

Great sound/Doesn't charge 4th gen iPods

After reading another review, I suspected this docking system wouldn't charge my 4th gen iPod. So that's its big flaw. But I still love the sound and size of the stereo. I can move it from room-to-room easily; it's a perfect sound on my porch (it...

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Incredible Sound, Easy to Set-up/Use, and Awesome Style!

 

Incredible Sound, Easy to Set-up/Use, and Awesome Style!

If you are looking for an iPod docking station with some edge, I would highly recommend the Philips DC199B/37. Since the subwoofer is built into the body of the main unit, it is easily moved around...the small but powerful speakers easily connect and...

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Sound quality vs. Price = Awesome!

 

Sound quality vs. Price = Awesome!

I actually purchased this product through a local retailer (not Amazon) and I'm very happy with my purchase. I purchased this primarily to play music off of my ipod touch (which it does not charge, but there is an available adaptor to make it charge...

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incompatibility issue with newer ipods

 

incompatibility issue with newer ipods

We were disappointed to find that this device would not charge the ipod nano 4th generation, although the manufacturer's web site indicated that it was compatible with the ipod nano with no specifics on which models. It would play the 4th generation...

Product Specifications

Free your music and enjoy it in superb sound with friends. Just dock your iPod in the sleek and compact DC199 - it delivers dynamic sound and essential functionalities that let you enjoy music just the way you like it.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio System

Built-in Cradle:iPod cradle
Functions (KB):Digital player / iPod cradle / Radio
Sound Effects:Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB)
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):Boomboxes, radios, clock radios
Type:Clock radio

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Digital Player (Recorder)

Supported Digital Audio Standards:MP3 / WMA

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.2in
Height:6.7in
Weight:4lbs
Width:6.3in

Header

Manufacturer:Philips
Model:DC199B
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Philips Docking Entertainment System

MD System

Type: None

Radio

Preset Station Qty:20
Tuner Bands:FM

Remote Control

Type:Remote control
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