Processing and design:
The processing of the device is really impeccable and the materials used seem high at first glance. The main part of the device take the speakers to the left and right sides that are seamlessly embedded into a gray fabric cover. Is the aluminum-clad CD drive between the two. This all seems like a cast, speakers and drive are supported by a metal insert and piano lacquer belt ,,. The base gives the system a firm footing and is held in piano finish. In addition, the music system, due to the embedded device in the wall bracket can be mounted at will on the wall.
The back cover is made of matt black plastic, which give the device a simple ehr slightly cheap touch, even if they haptic because of the matte finish, quality feels. The gaps between the individual housing parts and cover are excellent and allow the unit to act as a unified whole. All in all, the design is as always a matter of taste. Personally, I like not as good as it looks boring and unimaginative, yes almost conventional. The processing quality is to be regarded as very good.
Function:
The compact system can play audio data from many different sources. Mostly I use the playback via Bluetooth. The unit indicates this playback mode by a small blue LED in the lower part of the station. The initial coupling closed within 20 seconds and was very simple. The connection between music and phone system is unexpectedly stable and I had within the device no dropouts. By pressing the Source button, the audio source may be rimmed. The CD playback, playback of MP3 files from USB and radio via cable works without problems.
In addition, the device can also be used by any device as a music edition, which has a jack. Another 3.5 jack can be used as a headphone output, if necessary. The device is equipped on the top buttons to operate the device as source selection, Stop / Play or louder or softer. I'm missing a DBB (bass) button in order to deactivate the Bass processing of the music system can. For example, in the Bluetooth playback equalizer in the phone is active, the DBB mode only disturbs and I go in search of hatchets ing remote control that I need just for this purpose.
Sound:
Now I come to the crux of the music system, the sound. The plant has a maximum output of 15 watts and at first I thought, not much. But the sound was but then convinced me quite quickly. The highs are clear and rich bass right for such a small investment. The sound is free of distortion, even at louder music. After some time I noticed that Philips has operated for distortion-free music playback a Kniffes: Critical passages in the music playback are almost imperceptible dimmed in the volume. But I do not feel this to be disturbing and all in all the sound for the size of the device is quite impressive.
Conclusion:
Versatile and flexible to describe the music system BTM2056 probably best. The compact dimensions and the versatility to be used the music sources have convinced me. Due to the somewhat carelessly acting styles, also in view of the cheap-looking back, and the small monochrome display, I prefer the otherwise almost impeccable music system from 1 star. Therefore I forgive 4 of 5 stars. Thumbs want or can high and I can only recommend to anyone this music system, you want to enjoy the music from many different sources and spatially give a music system not much space. Another plus is the ease of use.
