Sony ZS-X3CP S2 Sports CD/Radio Boombox (White) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $499.99
New (1) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $279.99
Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 20007
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 19.9 x 14.9 x 10
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ZS-X3CP
Model: ZS-X3CP
UPC: 027242594937
EAN: 0027242594937
ASIN: B000067G0L
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new in factory sealed box with full manufacturer's warranty, superb sound in style, digital AM/FM tuner, MP3 playback capability, plays hundreds of songs on a single CD, a must buy!!!
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| Features:
| • | CD and radio boombox with MP3 compatibility and Mega Bass low-end sound enhancement | | • | 4-line, dot-matrix display simplifies file and folder navigation | | • | ESP2 CD shock protection minimizes skipping during CD playback | | • | Jog-lever navigation control lets you move "fast forward" or "fast back" through MP3 files and folders | | • | Water-resistant design with high-impact plastic housing is designed for outdoor fun |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for summer fun, the ZSX3CP CD/radio boombox offers all-systems-go media playback and a sturdy, water-resistant design so tunes can go almost anywhere you do. Its MP3-compatible CD player uses a jog-lever navigation control to help quickly and easily select the song or album being looked for, and a four-line, dot-matrix display further simplifies navigation. The ZSX3CP's ergonomic design includes innovative features like a carry handle spanning its stereo speakers and function controls closely clustered for ready access while listening. Sony's ESP2 CD shock protection uses advanced technology to provide skip-free playback during active use, and the water-resistant design makes use of high-impact plastic housing with rubber gaskets, bushings, and waterproof seals that help keep out water, moisture, and dirt. (The unit is explicitly not designed for immersion in water.) The ZSX3CP comes with a digital AM/FM stereo tuner, too, boasting 30-station memory presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and drift-free reception. Other features include resume (which re-starts a compact disc from the beginning of the track where playback last stopped, even in MP3 mode), Mega Bass sound for enhanced low frequencies, 20-track CD programming, shuffle play, and repeat play (one/all/program).
Product Description
Challenge yourself to sports with the box that booms with a Mega Bass Sound System and glows with Sony's radical ergonomic design. Sony's ZS-X3CP S2 Sports CD/radio tuner was made to match your action packed lifestyle. Features include MP3 playback capability, a large 4-line dot matrix display for easy MP3 file navigation, jog lever navigation control for easy folder/file operation, and ESP2 CD shock protection. A digital AM/FM stereo tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations, and CD-R/RW playback capability enables you listen to your own music mixes as well as commercial CDs. Get the boombox that rocks with the endurance and portability to match your mode of motion - the ZS-X3CP!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 This is an easy 5 stars in my book! April 18, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is perhap's the easiest product to endorse highly that I have ever used.
The simple reason is to say that few products have ever given me my money's worth like this one has. I can't remember if it was 5 or six years ago I bought this box but I paid 50% more than it is listed for here and still think I got a deal.
I still use this box today! Matter of fact I can safely say that I have used this to box to play cd's and listen to the radio almost everyday during that time. To be honest I can't believe the thing is still going and strong too.
When I say almost every day I mean 300 plus days a year too!
Not only that but the volume when playing cd's is always at 9 or max.
That is without the loudness feature on since that distorts at about 5-51/2 volume level.
Average each time I turn this thing on is probably 35-40 minutes for radio or cd play.
I ad that up and this box has cost me 1/4 of a penny per minute used or .10 a day averaging 40 minutes a day when used.
And it still is going! No antenna now and a little beat cosmetically but still using it all the time.
Still happy with the quality of sound. Mine has always been played indoors or in a vehicle.
If it breaks I will buy it again if I can find it.
You have to treat it right July 11, 2005
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I had the screeching problem as well. So did a little research and found you guys. I have determined that the screech comes from the unit not being able to properly read the encoding written to the CD. Here's how to get around any problems. If you aren't familiar with burning CDs then you may need to have another window open with Google handy.
I went through 25+ test CDs trying to fix and replicate the problem until I found a fool-proof solution.
1) The first thing you need to do is re-encode your files. You may think your files are fine, but why take the chance. I use the 'Audio File Format Converter' function in Easy CD-DA Extractor 6.5. It uses the LAME encoder version 3.95.1
1) a) You need to configure settings for the 'Output Format'.
1) a) 1) The 'samplerate' needs changed to 44100 kbit/s. This needs set manually as sometimes the default of 'Auto' with allow the original 'samplerate' to be used.
1) a) 2) The 'bitrate' needs to be checked to make sure it is set to 128 kbit/s and not 'Variable Bitrate'. I also tested 96, 112, 160, 192 kbit/s with no problems.
1) a) 3) The 'mode' can be set to anything; 'Stereo', 'Auto Select', etc.
1) a) 4) The 'quality' can be set to anything; 'Normal', 'High Quality, 'Highest Quality', etc.
2) Once the files have been re-encoded. Burn your CD.
2) a) You want to create a CD-ROM (ISO) disk.
2) b) Do not use 'multisession'
2) c) Use ISO Level 2 settings (max 31 characters, mode 1 format, ISO 9660 character set).
2) c) 1) Using Joliet is fine, just make sure that your file names are not longer than 64 characters to be safe. Really your file names don't need to be that long as the information for the file(title, artist, album, etc) is kept in the ID3 tag of the file.
2) e) Your write speed should be between 2x-16x. I am using a setting of 16x so far with no problems. 24x seems to work about 90% effectively.
These tests were done with 120 songs on each disc.
The CDRWs are RIDATA, they were so cheap it is almost impossible to tell which side is up or down as there are no identifiable marks on the entire disc. The CDRs are made by Khypermedia. So from my POV, media is not a huge issue.
The most important thing to keep in mind is the bitrate and samplerate used to encode the files and the speed at which the CD is written.
That takes care of the NOISE that everyone else was upset about. The unit definately looks awesome. It has been on several multi-day canoe trips over the last 3 years and seen its share of drizzle(light rain) and splashes.
The batteries hold up well and although I have never written down runtimes, I would estimate around 24-36 hours continuous use on a volume level of 4.3.
Dismantalling the unit was easy with just a phillips screwdriver(make sure the tip end is at least 5 inches long to reach all the screws). The bottom of the case comes off with no wires attached to the shell.
For the $$$ I would recommend this unit to anyone.
 Dissapointment January 22, 2005
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I have two complaints.
1. I was completely unsatisfied with MP3 playback. Long Load times and a terrible shuffle contributed to this problem. I bought the player for mp3 cds and after the first week I wasnt even using them.
2. After owning the player for six months and never putting it through a high stress environment all regular play stopped working. The player would continue to play on volumes of 1 or 2, but at a volume of 3 or higher shorted out after 15-20 seconds.
I dont know if I should buy a new cd player or have it fixed and risk it breaking again.
great for use indoors October 9, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
since I didnt need to need to use it outdoors or move it around a lot it worked for a little more than 3 years! My only complaint is the way you switch songs and stations. Great boombox if you dont need to move it around a lot.
Searching for a Marine solution. July 16, 2004
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have purchased not one, or two, but three of these units! Each has survived in the harsh marine environment for less than a year. The problem always lies in the same two areas. The jog switch is not only difficult to use. It is the first thing to suffer from water intrusion. Why they would put such a device on a water resistant unit is beyond me. Obviously the seals cannot be made sufficiently water resistant. The second issue is where the power cord plugs into the unit. This is a standard plug arrangement, and not in the least water resistant. The metal portion of the plug remains visable upon installation.Admittedly, the environment I use the unit is very harsh. I leave it on the deck of my sailboat where it receives light rainfall and ocean spray. I have been unable to find any water resistant unit other than Sony products. Sony used to make a Sports boombox that was yellow and extremely well built. It lasted me five years on the sailboat! That unit stayed on deck all the time. Even in heavy rainfall and sailed through a Tropical Storm while playing CDs!! It also came with a DC power adapter which is convenience for plugging in the boat. The new models do not. The answer may be the expensive option of installing a complete audio system. However, that is expensive, requires wiring to be run through the boat, and, worst, requires putting holes in the boat to mount speakers. In the meantime, I will purchase one more Sony Sports boombox because I like the price and the product before if fails to the elements. A hundred bucks a year for having tunes on the boat is worth it. This time, however, I am going to try the cheaper version without the jog switch, and treat the power connection with water resistant electric grease.
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