Short and sweet: highlight is gratifying that the new Philips mobile world of audiophile media devoted not only to Apple products, but offers on the Android sector a rich assortment of products. According to my very positive experience with the AS111 / 12 a BTM is now drafted 2056 mini stereo with us - and my positive expectation has not been disappointed. The plant keeps its promises. The 2x 7.5 watts of power are clean and without distortions, scratching noise, shout OAE. submitted. But you can not expect the system reaches the sound pressure of a good stereo or home theater system. Bluetooth, USB Direct, and audio in MP3 and WMA, and CD / CD-RW and FM radio with RDS feature a Connectivity, should be more than adequate for everyday listening. Actually we investing in the kitchen should sweeten the day with good music, but who can resist the pleading eyes of his child ... :-)
In Detail:
Packaging and accessories:
The unit is supplied attractive and environmentally friendly packaged in a cardboard box with no Styrofoam and only 2 PE-foil bags (FB and accessories). The accessory is equipped with remote control, batteries, AUX cable Jack / jack 3.5mm, wire antenna, power supply, instruction manual, warranty card and your template! (No rumgemesse and gefrickel) and mounting screws very extensive.
Appearance:
Pedestal and housing base are in black piano lacquer design, the motorized and opens upwards disc tray is held in brushed aluminum look and the gray-covered speakers allow the system to appear stylish and optical quality. Fingerprints can be easily removed if the surface resistant to scratches but is to be seen. The display is lit in gray on black, is informative and easy to read.
Commissioning:
Following the decision stand or wall mounting (by the power supply unit can hide the cable well) have only the batteries in the FB will be inserted and to the Quick Start Guide or Rewind 3 Sec. Press the play button (auto-install) start.
The device is ready for use.
Operating Instructions:
The device comes with a Quick Start Guide. For the first commissioning Although sufficient but should you look at the complete user from the Philips website to download, since some functions, such as programming, device management (5 Bluetooth devices to be managed), etc. require but every now and then an informative look.
The Remote Control:
... Typical Philips - what design and button layout is concerned. All functions of the system (except the disc tray open) can thus be controlled. Even with my sausage fingers "I have no problems when you press the number keys - if you want a sandwich board as FB (my ONKYO FB is because fummeliger) The function angle of the remote control is sufficient, the haptics wertig basic functions can also use the information presented on the top panel?. buttons are operated.
FM radio with RDS:
The radio has a connection for an external antenna. Whether this connection cable is suitable I can not judge because I do not have cable. With the supplied wire antenna but many stations are already found in a relatively short time. The 20 assignable station locations are occupied ruck twitch. The reception is a stereo radio appropriate standard. Unfortunately, a RDS feature is not really usable. In a brief power failure, the time is no longer available. Only when a strong, or at all RDS station is received it is back. The RDS - information apparently received only by really strong stations. Station name, genre, title / program information and time can by pressing the RDS button (if received) are displayed. The title / mission information are at my device probably flawed, because after 1 -2 seconds Title display can be read in the display Program Full ". Also is no longer readable after switching the station name, but the received frequency. Too bad, because every car radio that's really better! Here are having mentioned, but always available to Sleep, and the Alarm function. So you can fall asleep to music and wake up, regardless of the selected music source.
CD and CD-RW:
The functions of the CD part are also standard. Repeat, shuffle, skip, etc. are available as CD-Audio CD-RW as well as MP3 / WMA and USB. The sound is as described. The tray will not fully upwards, so no need to thread a little ".It is even possible to put together a program. The entry steps are no different than conventional CD players. CD full marks!
USB Direct:
The USB flash drive is in FAT32 formatting with multiple folders as a CD - incl. Full-featured program compilation - playable. There are also other formatting (FAT12 / 16), a number of (8) levels with max. 99 folders and up to max. Be 999 titles available, but that can try anyone who wants! I imagine most whim USB stick s together that are never greater than 1GB. CDs also not run forever and spend hours looking for is not the hit.
Individual folders can be comfortable with the remote control (arrow keys) and select Play.
AUX in:
The supplied phone cable can play MP3; CD or other - players, and mobile phones are connected via the headphone output. Here the unit works as an amplifier with the possibility to change the volume. The use of other functions via the respective connected device with its capabilities.
Bluetooth:
..is the function with the most options and the utmost comfort.
A Smartphon can easily be connected to the mini-stereo system. On the FB the key with the Bluetooth sign, then scan the Smartphon for new devices and pair it with the system. The BTM 2056 can store 5 different Bluetooth enabled devices. Coming with his cell phone in the lobby (ca.10m) can immediately stream the music to the plant.
By respective installed App the functions of operation by the software may be different. Internet radio is so - provided a fast network access, possible. Smartphon and investment are highly complementary and open up many opportunities. Whether a streaming entire music collections from suitably equipped PC or Laptop is possible via Bluetooth I can not judge in the absence of such equipment.
Sound:
The facility is amazing powerful sound for their music performance 2x 7.5W. The case covered frequency range (63-14000 Hz lt. Datasheet) the intended use (music sound for entertainment) and the corresponding media (compressed data streams). The bass boost (DBB) is at slightly higher volumes in my view not necessary, because the small plant has. Through the Bass Reflex system so already a strong but balanced sound both in Central as treble When silent listening to music, the bass boost the sound but have a positive influence. With the Sound Control (DSC), the sound character may be the personal listening preferences yet adapted. (Pop, Jazz, Classical, Steamed)
At full volume blaring or vibrates nothing and you are amazed at what this system can do so chic.
Even the roommate gentle listening with headphones is possible and sound fully in order. The headphone jack is located on the top of the unit next to USB and AUX in - jack.
Conclusion:
Deductions in the B-note because of poor RDS function, but otherwise a strong buy recommendation.
