[Electronics-talk] Accessible stereo systems?

[Frida Aizenman]

On this listserv, someone commented that it would be helpful if a person 
mentions the model's name when talking about a product.
I think that would be much appreciated.
Cordially,
Frida
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shannon Cook" <SCook at sccb.sc.gov>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Accessible stereo systems?


>I have a Bose and really enjoy it.  The buttons are raised and do not 
>change function.  They are on the remote itself.  It has auxiliary 
>connections for MP3 and Stream hookup.  It does not have the detachable 
>speakers or a cassette deck, but is a good size.  You can take it from room 
>to room if you want.  Just my two cents on the subject.
>
> Shannon Cook
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Ghost Child
> Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 4:42 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Accessible stereo systems?
>
> Hi All,
>
>     I've been hunting rather fruitlessly for a decent-sized but not large
> and elaborate stereo system with quality sound, including subwoofer, that
> isn't so digital that a totally blind person can't use it.  A lot of these
> systems do have actual buttons, but they change function depending on how
> many times one presses them, which is absolutely no help to me.  I'm 
> looking
> for a system with detached speakers, (i.e. not a boom box,) a CD player,
> radio, a way to play auxiliary devices through it such as an MP3 player or
> Victor Reader Stream, and, if possible, a recording cassette deck, though
> that I'm willing to do without.  I want something with a good strong clear
> sound and quality bass response, not muddy or tinny.
>
>     I have an old Aiwa boom box, but I'm looking for a real stereo system
> with speakers I can position separately, including the subwoofer, and that 
> I
> can hear properly in something bigger than a dorm room!  Anyone have any
> suggestions that won't cost me thousands of dollars and will have
> individual, tactile buttons for each feature?
>
>     Thanks for any advice and/or experiences you can share.
>
> Sincerely,
> Becky C.
>
>
>
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