The Cambridge SoundWorks® i765 All-in-One Music System:
The Cambridge SoundWorks® i765 all-in-one music system is the ideal tabletop radio with integrated iPod dock from our award-winning SoundWorks® table radio line. The SoundWorks i765 is designed with precision speakers to produce natural sounding midrange, crystal-clear highs and includes a built-in subwoofer for deep, rich bass, resulting in outstanding audio fidelity -- producing such precise, room-filling sound it’s hard to believe it’s coming from this compact, all-in-one system.Equally amazing is that it’s LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE of our well-known competitors' comparable all-in-one music system. Choosing the SoundWorks i765 will give you all of the phenomenal sound and quality that made Cambridge SoundWorks famous -- for HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LESS!
The SoundWorks i765 is a Complete All-in-One Music System:
Featuring an integrated iPod dock that you can control from our lightweight, compact remote (competitors' system requires a stand-alone dock and a cable)
Precise room-filling sound from iPod, CDs, FM/AM radio and DVDs
The SoundWorks® i765 dual-alarm clock feature allows you to wake to music from your iPod, CD, or radio
Compatible with most iPod models
Key Features:
Built-in iPod dock compatible with most iPod models
Charges iPod while its docked
Large LCD displays song currently playing from iPod
Wireless remote operates iPod and all device functions
Supports CDs, MP3/WMA on writable CDs and DVDs
Front panel "AUX" input lets you connect other audio sources
Stereo headphone jack offers private listening option
AM/FM radio with 16 FM and 8 AM presets
Radio Data Service (RDS) text displays station information, song titles, artist names
Clock radio featuring dual alarms – wake to iPod, CDs, or AM/FM radio
Convenient Snooze/Mute bar on top of system, adjustable from 15 to 120 minute intervals
LCD display adjusts to ambient lighting - perfect for bedrooms
Intuitive menu adjusts Bass, Treble, Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness
Video-out capability to play video from iPod and DVDs on your TV for full audio/video entertainment
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I already had oneAug 23, 2010 I had an i745 CS radio so basically I was well aware what to expect when I ordered this new i765. (and I got what I expected)
My main reason to buy it was that my old 745 was not iPhone capable (it reproduced the music but did not charged the battery). With the 765 I am perfectly happy: it works like a gem with my iPhone.
I've read some reviews that say that the 765 broke down after a while and that customer service was very bad. I had the 745 for several months and now this 765, without a single problem. (I knock on wood)
So to summarize:
-it is beautiful and looks terrific on your table top
-it sounds terrific, nice bass, clear trebbles
-you can use a nice remote but you can ALSO use a complete set of controls on the front side of the radio
-you have:
radio AM/FM
iPod/iPhone built-in dock that works perfectly
CD player
DVD player (need a TV set, of course)
Two alarms
Why do I not give the i765 the 5-star check?
Because:
-the power supply is not inside the radio like I had with the 745. Not big deal but certainly I do prefer the built-in design
-AM reception is really bad, not matter how much you play with the provided loop antenna. I do not use AM that much anyway but one would think that nowadays an AM radio is Electronics 101
Am I satisfied with the 765? YES
Would I buy another one? YES
Do I recommend the i765? YES
BravoAug 23, 2010 Almost purchased Bose-glad I didn't. Sound is terrific, both CD & Ipod. Great product, thanks Cambridge Sound Works.
Why only compare to the Bose Wave system?Aug 17, 2010 I'm not a Bose hater; in fact I have several other products from Bose to include 2 sets of noise cancelation headphones, life style music system, and some computer speakers. However, as I started looking for a good table top radio it was hard to justify Bose's price compared to Cambridge Soundworks i765. The i765 DVD/CD/IPOD/Radio is incredible. A side note, I was able to catch one of Cambridge's open box sales and I picked this system up with additional discounts for $150. This system is usually compared to Bose Sound Wave but, it should also be compared to the Bose SoundDock systems too. Here is why, the i765 basically combines the two Bose's systems in to one. Let's compare:
Cambridge Soundworks Radio I765
Cost: $299 (However, Cambridge SoundWorks has open box systems for $199 when available)
Features:
+ Integrated iPod dock
+ Plays video from iPod and DVDs for full audio/video entertainment
+ Supports CDs, MP3/WMA on writable CDs
+ AM/FM radio entertainment with 16 FM/8AM presets (If you listen to the radio)
+ Radio Data Service (RDS) text displays station information - song titles, artist names
+ Dual alarms with wake from iPod
+ Intuitive menu adjusts Bass, Treble, Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness
+ Can operate all functions of your Ipod from the remote (convenient only if you can see the screen to navigate through albums, genres, etc, but very usually when navigating through album tracks from across the room)
+ Comes standard with a dual voltage power plug, very important if you travel outside of the US.
Lacks:
- HD Radio
- Not as visually appealing as the Bose Wave
- Front panel buttons are impossible to operate in the dark.
- Remote control is also impossible to operate in the dark
- Not officially certified compatible with the iPhone
Bose Wave® music system:
Cost:
Wave CD - $499
Wave Premium Bundle for Ipod - Reg. 639.98 now on sale until 9/30/10 for 579.95. Comes with a better remote.
Wave Ipod Connect Kit- 599.90
Features:
+ Supports MP3/WMA on writable CDs.
+ AM/FM radio (If you listen to the radio)
+ Alarm wake up
+ Can operate all entertainment functions without remote
Lacks:
- HD Radio
- Cannot play video from iPod or DVDs
- No integrated iPod dock. This has to be purchased separately, thus the various prices listed above.
- Cannot operate all functions of your IPod from the remote (unless you purchase the premium upgrade)
- Cannot operate all entertainment functions without remote
- AM/FM radio entertainment only stores 6 FM/6AM presets vs. 16 FM/8 AM of the i765 (If you listen to the radio)
- Does not allow Radio Data Service (RDS) text displays station information - song titles, artist names
- Does not allow for dual alarms with wake from iPod, unless you purchased the Ipod Kit.
- Doesn't come with a dual voltage charger standard.
- Cannot adjust Bass or Treble.
- Does not have Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness
Bose SoundDock® music system
Cost:
SoundDock II - $299.95
SoundDock 10- $599.95
Features:
+ Integrated iPod dock
+ Can operate basic iPod functions with remote
Lacks:
- AM/FM radio (If you listen to the radio)
- Cannot play DVDs or CDs
- Cannot adjust Bass or Treble.
- Does not have Stereo/Wide/Mono, Loudness
Since I will eventually make this system wireless with an Apple AirPort express base station, additional comparisons are as follows:
Cambridge Soundworks Radio i765 + AirPort express:
Cost: $299 + $99= $400
Features:
+ Can operate the i765 from your iPhone or iPod. This allows you see the albums or radio station you are selecting.
+ Can control the i765 music selection from your computer.
Disadvantage:
- Additional cost for the AirPort express
- Music controls are limited by the distance from the player.
Bose Systems:
SoundDock® wireless music system
Cost: $549.95
Wave® music system- Soundlink
Cost: $549.95
Features:
+ Can control the SoundDock music selection from your computer.
+ Very simple setup.
Disadvantage:
- Cannot visually select an album or radio station without going to your computer.
- Music controls are limited by the distance from the player.
To be honest Cambridge Soundworks offers a wireless iTune system for $149, which is very similar to the Soundlink from Bose. If I purchased that system my features and disadvantages would be the same.
Summary, when you compare sound quality I can't see Bose's Wave, SoundDock II or the Soundlink wireless system beating it by much if at all. I'm sure there would be some sound quality differences between the SoundDock 10 and the i765, how much I do not know. The sound of the i765 is absolutely unbelievable. If you don't care about the CD/DVD features then the i755 is $50 cheaper. This is a no brainer if you are looking for a great Table Top radio that can double has a great home entertainment system. I hope his helped.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Better Than BoseAug 16, 2010 I have purchased two of these units over the last two years. The quality of sound, on-board sub-woofer and the price all beat the over-priced (and over-hyped) Bose system. It's very easy to use and one of the best values out there. While I have not given up the component system (my wife made me put it in the basement), I use the Cambridge Soundworks nearly every day when I cannot play my Paradigm Tower speakers! Save yourself hundreds of dollars and buy a better-sounding unit for half the price.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
DVD's get stuck and won't come outAug 15, 2010 I bought a Cambridge Soundworks 765i - and I am seldom able to watch a DVD all the way through. Put in a DVD movie, started watching the movie and about 5 minutes into the movie the DVD stopped playing and and the TV screen said "no signal". Now I cannot get the DVD to come out and the none of the control buttons work. I unplugged the whole system shutting it down and then plugged it back in and I still can not get it to function at all. Each time this has happened it has run for a different amount of time. Please help! The movie is due back today and I need to get it out. HELP - has anyone been able to get this to work properly? This was a complete waste of $250.
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