🎧 Panasonic SL-SX271C Compact Portable CD Player with Car Kit Review

This is my fault. I was too busy to take the car and install a CD changer in the trunk. So I bought this portable CD player instead. When the cassette from the car kit is inserted in the car radio, the volume has to be turned up properly and sometimes distorts. Worse, it is very difficult to open and insert CDs while driving. The opening mechanism must be moved, making sure that your hands do not block the opening of the lid. It's almost impossible to do anything with one hand while looking at…

This CD player is small, has well sized navigation buttons and works well. The hold switch is handy because the player won't turn on accidentally if the buttons are pressed while in a bag or hopping in a backpack. This player also has EQ presets that allow you to boost or cut the bass and relieve your ears during prolonged listening. I bought this CD player a few years ago so I would recommend getting a newer MP3 capable player as you will probably end up buying or downloading digital music…

Overall it was a good purchase but there were a few issues which got worse as I used the item. I take very good care of my audio equipment, so I know it's not my fault. 1) I've noticed a loss in sound quality (distortion, fluffiness, etc.) at higher volumes, no matter what speakers or headphones I'm using. tries. I think the device just isn't designed to handle the output it thinks the volume control can handle. 2) It has always worked fine in the car, but when I use it at home on a flat…