The Bottom Line
Adding to its flexibility is the inclusion of the detachable front control panel, which also doubles as the GEORGE's wireless remote control. Some drawbacks, however, are the large external power supply, inconvenient subwoofer control, no incorporation of XM or Sirius Satellite Radio connectivity, and a high price tag.
- Full Featured Compact Audio System
- Built-in iPod Docking station
- Complete iPod control via front panel control/remote
- Front Panel control is detachable and can be used as a wireless remote control
- Auxillary audio input and headphone output
- No built-in CD Player
- Subwoofer control not integrated on the remote
- No XM or Sirius Satellite Radio connectivity
- Large external power supply
- Expensive
Description
- Compact Stereo system with separately controlled built-in Subwoofer.
- iPOD Connectivity and Control via built-in iPOD Dock.
- Detachable Front panel control pad that also functions as a wireless remote control.
- Auxiliary input for CD player, cassette deck, etc...
- Preamp output for connection to external sound system.
- 24 AM/FM presets - 4 pages of 6 presets each
- Clock and Alarm - Alarm 1 and 2, Nap Timer, Sleep Timer, One Time Alarm - wake to music or alarm
- Software Upgradable via USB connection to PC.
- Well Illustrated Quick-Start Guide
- Optional Remote Control Charging Stand available
Guide Review - Chestnut Hill Sound - GEORGE Compact Audio System - Product Review
The placement of the Subwoofer control on the rear panel, rather than being accessible in the same manner as the other audio controls, was a drawback for me. Although Chestnut Hill Sound indicated that the subwoofer control need be accessed only during initial setup, I none-the-less feel that there is a need to be able to fine tune the subwoofer in conjunction with the other tone controls, and with different program material.
GEORGE really does a good job in the incorporation of complete iPOD connectivity and control and the use of a detachable front panel that also serves as a wireless remote control.
Using an iPod 2nd Gen Nano, the sound was great through the GEORGE and navigating through the iPod menus using the GEORGE's remote was very easy.
GEORGE's detachable front panel/remote control was a little awkward to use at first. However, after a brief time, I was able to go through the menu functions quite easily.
Another feature that I liked about GEORGE was the inclusion of a preamp output. This enables GEORGE to be connected to an external stereo amplifier, receiver, or home theater system via analog stereo outputs.
GEORGE also comes equipped with an AM/FM radio tuner, however, in this day-and-age, it would have been nice to have included XM and/or Sirius connectivity as well.
GEORGE does not include a built-in CD player, however, it does include an auxiliary input connection that allows the connection of a CD player, cassette deck, or other external audio component.
GEORGE is a good sounding, easy-to-use, product, but expensive.
