5 reviews

Sony MHC-EC55

$100.00 Released October, 2008

The Pros:Affordable price for good sounding speakers. Good stereo separation with detachable speakers. Can read MP3 cds.

The Cons:Stopped recognizing CDs after about 9 months of use. Looks a little cheap compared to other Sony units. While few others offer it, a USB input for thumbdrives or a flashdrive slot to play MP3s would have been an excellent additional feature.

The MHC-EC55 is a mini hi-fi stereo system from Sony. Featuring a 3-CD changer, an AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, two 65W speakers, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and 4 preset EQ settings, the MHC-EC55 can read home-burned MP3 CDs as well as the regular factory pressed CDs you buy at the store.

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Smaller and less obtrusive than larger models, the MHC-EC55 is designed for small to medium sized rooms. The only model without an iPod dock, the MHC-EC55 compensates by allowing multiple CDs for the consumer who does not subscribe to the latest digital media and who does not desire or find use for the power of larger more expensive units.

Features

3 CD changer (can play both regular CD and home-burned MP3 CDs), AM/FM radio with 30 presets, AUX in for use with PCs and portable media players
2" (5 cm) speakers with 6.3" (16cm) woofers - 65W per channel
4 preset EQ settings for better sounding music based on type
headphone jack for personal listening
remote control
clock functionality
Dimensions & Weight: W 9 1/16" x H 13 7/12" x D 9 1/4" (230 x 345 x 235mm) (speakers x 2); W 11" x H 12 4/5" x D 16 13/14" (280 x 325 x 430mm) (main unit), 8 lbs 6 oz (3.8 Kg) (speakers x 2); 22 lbs 1 oz (10 Kg) (main unit)

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Pros

2

affordable price for good sounding speakers
2

good stereo separation with detachable speakers
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can read MP3 cds
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small unit is unassuming and easy to manage compared to many shelf systems
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does not look too gaudy like some other shelf units
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3 CDs is all you need
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Has audio input, to connect an MP3 player or cassette player

Cons

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stopped recognizing CDs after about 9 months of use
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looks a little cheap compared to other Sony units
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While few others offer it, a USB input for thumbdrives or a flashdrive slot to play MP3s would have been an excellent additional feature.
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Although the sound quality is good, it would still be better with a more solid speaker construction instead of just compressed sawdust.