Micro Music System

Was looking for a device to play radio whilst watch tv and this is excellent. A bit fiddly with setting up the preset channels but only really listen to Smooth and it is perfect. Bought 2 other devices but had to return them as they did not stream internet radio. Shouldn't have tried to cut corners and bought what I knew would work from the start. Best purchase in a while!!

After reviewing the various Mini Music Systems and the Which (consumer association) review We selected this Music System.It was easy to get initially installed and find DAB+ stations straight away. Only disappointment was not getting Boom ( one of our reasons to buy!). Not sure if it needs an additional ariel? Can get on Internet though with no problem. Using the Internet at first was not that easy. Had to get grandsons help. Of coarse he did it in a matter on seconds( as he is used to smart devices it seems he has the intuitive knowledge it takes). Really impressed with all the stations I can access around the globe- just fantastic! Only problem I would highlight is no manual available except via the web and then its 22 pages to print! Quick start large page was not simple to use as no words or instructions. This seems to be a norm with these so called 'smart' devices. Seems to assume some kind of 'smart' user. Also the great pack of irrelevant multi languages is a complete waste.Not customer for environment friendly. Difficult to store for future reference . All done to make it easier for supplier to sell worldwide. Overall though I am very pleased with the purchase and I'm still learning some of the features. Just one last thing is it would be good to get access to previous broadcasts like I do on my mobile phone like BBC Sounds App ( can play previous days programmes). Can play them via bluetooth from my phone. Maybe a similar Google Chrome Sounds feature might help?

Before, I had a similar product from a Swedish brand. I cost more than twice as much, and was far less easy to use. The compact system has an excellent price to quality ratio. I can recommend this.

Within 10 minutes of unpacking everything was set up (DAB/Internet radio/FM/Bluetooth). Great sound and build quality. I didn't want a metal aerial so more than happy with the wire and connectivity. Overall I am extremely pleased with this unit and it's probably one of the best for under £200. Highly recommended. I'm in my late 60's now so this is likely to be my last purchase of a music system and I'm glad to say that yet again, Philips haven't disappointed.

A Quality Purchase in Sound and Build, I spent a week researching Several products, I read all the likes and dislikes which have been reviewed on this and several products. I them purchased the M6805/10. I found it easy to setup and after a little time working on presets all is now good. I had read that the bass on the unit was not that good, well the item I have provides a great bass sound. The build of the machine is excellent and I am really pleased that this was the choice I made.

Unfortunately I can only receive 1 FM Station the Aerial is useless otherwise great sound, DAB, & CD player

Here is my review, I will start with the stuff I don't like and finish on the stuff I like. Life at the moment is hard enough, so we need to finish on the positive. Don't like. The first thing is the casing, looks like the plastic stuff that will scratch easy and attract dust by the second. Second is the set-up for the internet connection. My router needs a password to connect, this password has both upper and lower letters. No-where does the instructions does it tell you how to enter upper case lettering. After 15 minutes of me losing my mind, I found by accident that if you scroll down there they are! The third is the base, or should I say the lack of it. Even when set to power the base isn't there! I have tried with CD, Pen drive, Internet stations. Only on DAB can you notice it. Fourthly the Arial is one of the very cheap wire types and not a telescopic type. Sorry Philips, but for the price it a very cheap option by you. Lastly the station search. Very clunky and you have to be very specific on your search. I took several different searches to find my favourite internet station (soul central radio) and one of the reasons I bought this. 1st search soul, nope. Brought back loads of stations with soul in the name, but not this one. 2nd soulcentral (as it is on their website) again nothing, 3rd soul central and at last there it is. There is an option to search by style, but no soul/r&b option! Thinks I like. Once you have got your head around the Internet connection (see above) it finds thousands of stations. Once you find that you have to tune into the station, before hitting the star button and then store it in your list. Like the fact, you have 20 favs per wavelength e.g. FM-DAB-Internet. When you power back on it stays with the last station and volume that you had when turning it off. Clear reception on DAB and FM, even though the Arial is one of the very cheap wire types and not a telescopic type. Sorry Philips, but for the price it a very cheap option by you. The screen could be bigger for older people like me but is clear and you can set it to dim or turn off after a set time. CD table is smooth and doesn't stand out from the overall look of the unit. The remote is easy to use, but again for the older people could have bigger buttons, the option of moving up and down your presets would be nice, instead of having to remember the number of each station or having to come out the menu. I have tried several types of cd's (imports etc.) and they have at the time of writing all are OK, except for one copy of vinal to CD copy. No idea why, but luckily have the option of ripping that to pen drive using my laptop. Pen drive with MP3's play ok, but again clunky in being able to browse to tracks. All-in-all a good item of kit, but a little overpriced. Went with Philips as the last few items I have had from them has lasted. Time will tell if this is the case with this. If I could mark it out of ten I would give it a solid 8 out of ten.

Only last for 2 years and 9 months, cannot repair, really disappointed for a £200 product. Expect longer life but it fails you