Belkin F5X007 XM Audio System
From Belkin Components
The XM Audio System allows users complete freedom to experience XM Satellite Radio programming in virtually any environment. The Audio System is designed to be compatible with your Delphi RoadyXT or Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Radio receivers. With the integrated handle, water-resistant cover, and stylish looks, the Audio System is versatile enough to go from the poolside or boat to the kitchen. The Audio System operates on eight C-cell batteries or an AC adapter.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #236 in Car Audio or Theater
- Color: WHITE
- Brand: Belkin
- Model: F5X007
- Released on: 2006-02-01
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 7.50" h x 11.00" w x 22.00" l, 10.00 pounds
If you have an Audiovox Xpress or a Delphi Roady XT satellite radio receiver, then the F5X007 XM Audio System is a great addition to your XM radio repertoire. This sharp-looking boombox allows gives you complete freedom to experience XM satellite radio programming in almost any environment. With the molded handle, water-resistant cover, and an attractive ergonomic design, the F5X007 is versatile enough to go from the boat to the kitchen with ease.
An Xpress or Roady XT connects firmly into the Audio Systems docking station. Load the system with eight C-cell batteries and, with the help of the integrated portable antenna, you'll be ready to tune your favorite XM programs anywhere you roam. Of course, you can use the FX5007 indoors, too. You can use the external antenna in place of the integrated antenna. This allows you to position the external antenna in the optimal spot for perfect reception of the XM satellite signal. It comes equipped with an indoor power adapter, and even offers a headphone jack for private listening. Plus, with the included wireless remote you have across-the-room radio control. Indoors or out, the FX5007 features a two-way stereo speaker system that uses separate woofers and tweeters to deliver a clear, forceful sound.
What's in the Box
F5X007 XM audio system, power adapter, remote control, external home antenna, and user guide.
Great Product
This is the best sounding Boombox that has come out for Sirius or XM. I had this delivered to my work and five people have complement this unit on its looks and quality of sound.
As the reviewer stated below this looks much better sitting in front of you than in pictures. I like all the storage offered, you can hide the remote in the battery compartment, along with the lead for the built in antenna. The front volume and earphone jacks are rubber seals...good stuff, goes alone with the waterproof claim. The built in antenna is also rubber sealed around the base.
The sound output is very good, it has good bass with no distortion, it also has two tweeters that deliver nice highs. I have not had the hiss at low volume some other reviewers experienced, it sounds good with the volume set at 2 or 15.
Yeah it doesn't have a CD player, or even a FM, radio built in but that is not the reason I bought it. I have had XM for 9 months and not listened to regular radio once in 9 months, and maybe only 3 CD's in that time. So...I dont care about these omissions, if I wanted these functions I would have bought a regular Boombox. I have yet not been able to get a signal, and I work in a 100 year old building surrounded by brick and concrete. As a matter of fact the home antenna supplied points at a wall and I get three bars on the XT's signal meter
The remote is basic and missing some of the functions of the Delphi remote, but that is a small trade-off. Over all this is a well built Boombox, sounds better than any of the other satellite boxes out there. So in the end if you have XM you will not be disappointed if you make the purchase.
Great way to enjoy XM
Pros: Easy setup, good reception (at least in San Francisco), very portable, nice little remote.
Cons: Color and styling are sort of ugly, sound quality is good but not great, would have loved a rechargable battery instead of using 8 C cells when it's not plugged into an outlet.
Overall, I'm quite satisfied. I'm using it with the XM Roady XT, and it's nice to have the option of hooking that unit up to the car or home stereo, too. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants to listen to XM and wants the option of portability.
Worth all 7,000 pennies!!
Been waiting a while for someone to review this before I ordered, but the new price (70.95) was too much to resist. Now I have one, and can provide you with a review. In brief: Stop reading this and order it now!
Not-so-briefly: It works as advertised above, and then some. If you know XM, you know that a Southern exposure is your best friend for reception. I work a just few floors up from the street with a West Southwest-facing window; the internal antenna picks up three bars, a perfect signal. Catching ReelTime on Cinemagic or a ball game in the comfort of my office makes the day fly by.
Inside the home, I've had less luck with the internal antenna (this time of year our tree canopy is so thick I lose my car signal just by pulling in the driveway), but the included external antenna is gangbusters. In the yard, though, reception shines.
Sound is excellent for a portable, room-filling and crisp at even a third of its volume range. Bass and treble are adjustable via the radio. The supplied wafer remote does its job, and the Roady XT accessory remote is compatible if your prefer having a fuller-function remote. I have but one caveat: there is mild hiss at low volume (say, for instance, under level five out of what are at least 30 volume levels). I suspect a little device interference or an overeager amp within the box is to blame. It's a non-issue for me, but if you have to have your music really, really low (ex: cubicle-sharing), then maybe this isn't the droid you're looking for.
Overall, I am very, very pleased with this purchase and give it my highest recommendation. Enjoy your purchase!
