ONKYO CBX-300

CBX-300 All-In-One Audio System, CD/iPod Dock, Black <b>A Multi-Format, iPod-Integrated, Space-Efficient Audio Solution</b>
The second-generation CBX-300 CD receiver system is a rewarding blend of style, direct iPod integration and superb music performance. As with its predecessor, the focus has been on providing an accomplished mix of CD, MP3,WMA, iPod and radio playback. It sports a black saran net across the entire frontage, giving it greater appeal wherever you decide to place it—in your bedroom, living room, kitchen or office.The CBX-300’s construction supports exemplary audio fidelity, especially for the low-end frequencies.The design also incorporates speaker developments such as Onkyo’s own OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) diaphragms and Aero Acoustic Drive—technology you’ll find in some of Onkyo’s separate speakers.

<b>MP3</b>

MP3s are digital audio files that have been compressed, yet which still maintain the sound quality of the original. Before there were MP3s, digital audio files took hours to download. But on a 56K modem, most MP3s can download in just a few minutes. MP3s are widely recognized as the most popular format for storing and listening to music on the World Wide Web. Listening to MP3s is easy. You just need to download a player, a software application that lets you hear music on your computer. MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3. MPEG refers to the Moving Pictures Experts Group, an organization that sets international standards for digital formats for audio and video. The file-shrinking technology itself was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany.

<b>Windows Media Audio (WMA)</b>

Windows Media Audio (WMA) has been around for a couple of years, and its integration into the new Windows XP operating system is really increasing its popularity. Compared to MP3, it compresses songs into about half the file size, so you can burn about twice as many songs -around 20 hours’ worth - onto one CD. Despite the higher compression, the sound quality is a bit better vs. MP3. Also, transferability of files from computer to computer is easier.

<b>RDS (Radio Data System)</b>

Since 1987, this system has simplified the tuning of programming of an increasing number of radio frequencies. Incorporated into radio receivers, the system selects programs and displays them on the receiver’s alpha-numerical display. Also, a microprocessor enables the receiver to determine the transmitter frequency that gives the best quality reception.

<b>CD-R</b>

Form of compact disc consumers can record on using special CD “burners” or CD recorders. CD-R discs are playable in standard CD players and can hold any type of data including music or computer programs. Recordable CDs use a special reflective layer that can be altered by a CD recorder’s laser creating pits in the material.

<b>ONKYO'S Micro Fiber (OMF), A-OMF & A-OMF Monocoque</b>

OMF, made from a pure cotton weave to absorb vibrations, was first developed to create a thick yet rigid diaphragm that enables an extremely fast, accurate response. The next stage saw the advent of A-OMF, which incorporates a PEN (polyethylene naphthalate) layer with a flexible cotton weave that makes speaker cones even stronger and more resistant to heat. We then added an aramid layer to create NEW A-OMF. The evolution has been taken a step further with A-OMF Monocoque--essentially sharing the same material composition as A-OMF but forming a single, continuous cover over the cone. All diaphragm types achieve improved midrange clarity and imaging for an astonishingly vivid, natural sound.

<b>Made for iPod</b>

<b>Increased Versatility and Enhanced Functionality with Latest iPod Generations</b>

The DS-A1 is compatible with the following: 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and buttons (software 2.2 or later); 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel (software version 3.0.2 or later); iPod mini (software 1.2 or later); or iPod photo (software 1.0 or later). 4th Generation iPods and iPod minis bring a lot more than the basic functions (depending on your receiver/amplifier):Shuffle for Songs and Albums, Repeat modes, Backlight duration, and Playlist/Album modes. If you upgrade your iPod or your Onkyo components, it is possible to get greater remote capability.