Built-in iPod Dock with Remote Control Over Audio
In addition to playing CDs, you can slot your iPod* directly into the CBX-300’s top-loading dock to access AAC/MP3 files and podcasts. Unlike the bulk of music systems aimed at incorporating the iPod, this CD receiver system has been designed to deliver serious audio quality and lively music playback.The accompanying remote control gives you more functionality, such as the ability to skip through tracks or switch to shuffle mode.
*See compatible models on next page.
Tone-Enhancing Construction with Isolated Speaker Enclosures
The construction of the CBX-300 is crafted to get the best possible sound from a system with obvious amplification limitations. Firstly, the inside of the CBX-300’s main housing is braced to prevent unwanted vibrations from negatively influencing sound quality. Also, the speakers are separated from the main housing to further reduce interference.
Speaker Technologies and Duct Tuning to Further Improve Sound Quality
While one-box solutions cannot be compared to large, high-end, separate components, there are opportunities to offer higher sound quality by focusing on specific details of the construction. A fine illustration of this on the CBX-300 is the use of OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) in the speaker diaphragms. OMF is a pure, ultra-fine cotton weave that absorbs vibrations and enables a fast, accurate response. And with the inclusion of an Aero Acoustic Drive speaker duct, harmful vibrations from within the speaker enclosure are further inhibited. Also, through research of the duct’s shape and size, it has been possible to improve low bass frequency reproduction.
Play Back Your Entire CD Collection and MP3-/WMA- Encoded Discs
With more and more of today’s music being bought, stored and recorded via personal computer, the CBX-300 offers an appealing option for playback of computer-based files burned to CD-R or CD-RW. As MP3 and WMA files are organized hierarchically in folders, you can use one of two modes, Navigation or All Folder, for selection and playback.The CBX-300’s remote control and display enable you to browse folders and files easily. In All Folder mode, every folder on a disc appears at the same level, making it easy to select the folder you want. If no file is selected, all tracks contained in the folder will be played back in sequence. Navigation mode, meanwhile, lets you move through the folder hierarchy to find the track you want.The display button on the remote enables you to display information about the track being played, such as the name of the artist, track or album.
Preset Equalizer Settings to Match the Mood of Your Music
The CBX-300’s preset equalizer settings—Standard, Dynamic,Vocal and Clear—tailor the audio presentation of your music sources.The Dynamic setting brings added punch across the frequency range. And when you want to enjoy a chosen artist’s songs, the Vocal setting will bring the relevant mid-range frequencies into the foreground. With the Clear setting, you can experience bass sounds without the “boom” that might disturb others.
Active Bass Control to Improve Audio Performance
Active Bass Control enables the CBX-300 to retain the integrity of low frequencies, even at low volumes.This means that it can reproduce highly listenable audio, without the need to boost volume.
