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The F80′s design is bold and unique – its sculptured curves and deep gloss lacquered finish immediately tell you that this is something different and special.
Inside the elegant cabinet lies the most advanced transportable entertainment system ever made. To design the Meridian F80, engineers with an award-winning pedigree in audio, electronics and radio were set a clear challenge: to apply their knowledge and expertise to a compact and unique design, and to create a system that offers astonishing performance.
- The Ultimate High Performance Compact System : Don’t let the small size deceive you – the Meridian F80′s sound is big and immediately engaging. From the bedroom to the boardroom, in the kitchen or the conservatory, its unique digital active loudspeaker technology fills any room with clear and captivating sound.

At the core of the Meridian F80 is a high-integrity digital sound system, based on powerful digital signal processing (DSP) technology.
The circuitry driving this unique system employs the highest quality, ‘audiophile’ components chosen specifically for their contribution to the overall sound quality. The crossover – the system that feeds the left, right and bass loudspeakers with the correct sounds – is a special DSP design: a concept invented by Meridian.
The Meridian F80 is a multi-talented performer, at home wherever you plug it in. It can fill a large living room party with superb quality CD sound or, when connected to a display device, play your DVDs.

Customer Feedback

I listen to music mostly either through my ipod or live streaming on deezer (european rhapsody). However, having purchased this F80, I am now rediscovering my cd collection. The music reproduction is excellent quality: no matter how high you turn the volume the clarity is amazing AND even I can now hear the difference in quality between my iPod (reduced quality) and original CDs.

The Philips Streamium network music player NP2900 with its built-in speakers gives you wireless access to both your PC music and thousands of internet radio stations around the world–all delivered by immersive LivingSound and superb FullSound technologies. It comes with a 30-day free trial of Rhapsody, so you can enjoy full-length songs on the network music player. The Philips Streamium network music player opens up a whole new world of exciting music possibilities!
- Unlimited listening pleasure–wirelessly.
- Thousands of free Internet Radio Stations.
- Rhapsody online music service.
- Wireless music playback from PC/Mac.
- Easy navigation and control.
- Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display.
- Alphanumerical search for speedy access.
- LivingSound for wider, immersive stereo sound.
- FullSound to bring CD listening experience to MP3.
- 4-speaker system for superb sound.

Technical Details

- Access 10,000+ FREE Internet Radio Stations.
- Wirelessly stream music from PC/Mac to this superb-sounding shelf system.
- Music-on-demand from Rhapsody (with Free 30-day trial).
- FullSound¿ brings CD listening experience to MP3.
- 4-Inch LCD color display allows viewing album art (and photos).

Customer Feedback

Things that I like about the Philips Network Media Player are :
- Very easy to use.
- Nice functionality in the remote control.
- Excellent Sound.
- Relatively small footprint – not much bigger than your typical alarm clock.
- External Antenna to help extend the range of your wifi network.

Cons :
- Only one music network – Rhapsody.

I am very happy with the Philips Network Music Player – in fact, it has taken the coveted spot in our kitchen. While it would be preferable to have more music services than just Rhapsody, but in all honesty I mainly just listen to the internet radio stations anyway.

If you’re a serious music lover, and you’re looking for a quick, intuitive way to access your entire digital music collection, then look no further than the powerful, handheld Sonos Controller CR100. Tap into songs, albums, and even playlists from anywhere in your home, inside or out. That’s because the Sonos Controller uses SonosNet, a secure wireless mesh network that extends the range of your controller throughout your entire home. Forget about running to your PC every time you want to pick a new tune, skip a track, or crank up the volume, just grab your CR100 and your music is at your fingertips.
With multiple controller functionality, Sonos brings digital music control to every room and floor in your house.
- Browsing and Queuing : Browse your digital music collection by artist, album, genre, track, name, composer, or even playlist.
- The Screen and Controls : The high-resolution, 3.5-inch LCD color screen makes everything on the screen bright and easy-to-see, including full-color album artwork, if available.
- The Controller’s button layout is intuitive and provides complete music management and control.

Technical Details

- Controller allows integrated, multi-room wireless access to your digital music collection.
- Encrypted wireless mesh network extends the range of the controller.
- High-resolution, 3.5-inch LCD color screen provides easy viewing, day or night.
- Browse your collection, build playlists, queue tracks, and more from the palm of your hand.
- Measures 6.5 x 0.95 x 3.8 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty.

Customer Feedback

he unit does it’s job very well, and allows fine tuning of all SONOS function in all zones. I couldn’t ask for more. I can’t think of anything that is lacking. Yet, the price, at nearly $400 for the controller alone is more than a bit steep. I figure that the SONOS folks know how essential the remote is for the convenience of the overall system, and have priced to gouge, as you have to have at least one controller to get the most from your system. I am very happy with SONOS overall, but feel a bit gouged on the controller.

Free your music. Enjoy music from PC and Internet–wirelessly. Connecting to both your PC and audio system, the Philips Streamium network music player NP2500 gives you wireless access to your PC music library and thousands of internet radio stations around the world–all delivered in superb FullSound quality. It comes with a 30-day free trial of Rhapsody, so you can enjoy full-length songs on the network music player. The Philips Streamium network music player opens up a whole new world of exciting music possibilities!
- Unlimited listening pleasure–wirelessly.
- Thousands of free Internet Radio Stations.
- Rhapsody online music service.
- Wireless music playback from PC/Mac.
- Connect to your own stereo or home theater.
- Easy navigation and control.
- Easy and intuitive user interface with album art display.
- Alphanumerical search for speedy access.
- Large screen and remote control.
- FullSound to bring CD listening experience to MP3.

Technical Details

- Access 10,000+ FREE Internet Radio Stations.
- Wirelessly stream music from PC/Mac to your home audio system.
- Music-on-demand from Rhapsody (with Free 30-day trial).
- Easy to install with Home Audio System.
- 4-Inch LCD color display allows viewing album art (and photos).

Customer Feedback

As a player for Rhapsody, this really rocks. The songs come up quickly, the interface is easy to navigate, and all the songs feature artwork that looks great on the small but crisp LCD. The only downside is that it requires a paid Rhapsody account, although the free month is a nice introduction.
This is a near-perfect little system that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to take advantage of all the hours spent ripping their music collection onto their computer and creating playlists just the way they want them. Price is very reasonable — especially considering the amount of money we have invested in our home system and our music collection.