Sony LBT-ZX6 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Review
LBT-ZX6 has all the features I want and many more that I do not care about. Great amp & speakers. Excellent sound. For the money it won't be beaten. Memo to Sony: for Geezer Nation, make the same product in a bare-bones system sans the lighting, game crap, etc. and put it out there at a hundred dollars less. They'll fly off the shelf methinks.
Again, a superior mini stero system.
Sony LBT-ZX6 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Feature
- High-powered yet compact stereo system with 5-disc CD changer, dual-well cassette deck, and AM/FM tuner
- Supports CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3-CD formats; play exchange lets you swap 4 discs while playing 5th
- Pair of 3-way bass-reflex speakers with 6.75-inch woofer, 6.75-inch midrange, and 1-inch tweeter each
- Front video game inputs with Game Sync mixing; 10 preset EQ settings and 5-band spectrum analyzer
- CD synchro start recording; main unit measures 14.25 x 17.2 x 18.3 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
Sony LBT-ZX6 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Overview
Proving that a stereo doesn't have to be big to deliver a huge sound, the Sony LBT-ZX6 splits 560 watts of power between two channels, making it the perfect party system for space-challenged rooms. The main unit comes with such components as a five-disc CD changer, a dual-well cassette deck, a five-band spectrum analyzer, and an AM/FM tuner, yet checks in at a mere 14.25 by 17.2 by 18.3 inches (W x H x D). Thanks to the narrower-than-usual housing, you can easily fit this system on a bookshelf or tabletop rather than carving out space in an entertainment console.
More importantly, the components stand ready for nearly any audio challenge. The five-disc CD changer--which supports CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3-CD formats--is a must for entertaining, as its play exchange system keeps the music flowing nonstop even while you're swapping discs. The playback modes, meanwhile, range from track programming to shuffle play to repeat play, giving you plenty of listening options. Owners who still fancy their '80s cassette tapes will dig the full-logic cassette deck, which not only plays such nuggets as Air Supply's greatest hits but also records from both the radio and CD. And thanks to the CD synchro function, you can rest assured that your cassette recordings will start at the precise moment the CD starts to play. No more 15-second stretches of silence at the beginning of your home-recorded tapes.
The spectrum analyzer is another party pleaser, as it visually interprets your music on its five-band display. Add in the LBT-ZX6's 10 preset equalizer settings and two-band direct AV equalizer and you have a stereo that adjusts to virtually any acoustic environment. Plus, the stereo offers a set of front A/V inputs for connecting to a video game system. By itself, that's a unique feature for a mini system, but it's particularly cool because of the Game Sync function, which lets gamers mix any audio source into the video game soundtrack. Feel like playing Resident Evil with a little Massive Attack in the background? Go for it.
Audio-wise, the LBT-ZX6 outputs your music through a pair of three-way bass-reflex speakers, each of which includes a 6.75-inch woofer, 6.75-inch midrange, and 1-inch horn tweeter. The speakers deliver pleasing full-range sound, especially when taking into account Sony's Variable Attenuation Control Design, which minimizes the midrange and bass distortion when you're listening at high volumes. Other sound enhancements range from an X-Groove bass enhancement function to simulated surround sound.
Finally, the system includes such features as a color fluorescent display, a mic input with its own volume control, a power save mode, and a versatile remote control. Plus, the entire system is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
LBT-ZX6 main unit, two full-range speakers, speaker cables, FM antenna, AM loop antenna, remote control, user's manual.
Sony LBT-ZX6 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Specifications
Big sound for any room in the house with Sony's LBT-ZX6 Mini Hi-Fi System! With 560 Watts, split between 2 channels1, the LBT-ZX6 allows you to set the night to music, or entertain your guests while you reminisce about the good old days. The LBT-ZX6 features a 3-way speaker design as well as Sony's Variable Attenuation Control Design (VACS) circuitry system, which provides low midrange and bass distortion when listening at high volumes. A 5 disc changer allows you to rotate your 5 favorite CDs of the moment while the 10 Preset EQ with 2 Band Direct AV EQ lets you create the perfect acoustic environment for your listening pleasure. Other features include a color fluorescent display for function illumination and a Remote Commander remote control for convenient unit operation. And in case you still fancy a few of your old tapes, the LBT-ZX6 features dual Full Logic cassette decks.
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