Philips DC199B

Philips DC199B/37

The Philips DC199B/37 is an iPod Docking Entertainment System composed of the main unit, which also doubles as a subwoofer, and two satellite speakers. The main unit/subwoofer measures approximately 6.3 x 6.7 x 10.1 inches (W x H x D) while each of the satellite speakers measure 3.15 x 3.5 x 3.15 inches (W x H x D). The speaker system comes in a black color with silver accents. The standard package also includes a slim wireless remote control (powered by a lithium CR2025/CR2032 battery), an FM radio antenna and 8 iPod dock adapters.

The DC199B/37 is compatible with iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod with color display and 5th generation iPod players. The Philips DC199B/37 can also be used with other brands of portable media players via a traditional 3.5 mm audio line-in jack or through a USB cable. FM radio is also supported and has 20 station presets as well as automatic digital tuning.

With an iPod or other portable media player connected, playback functions can be controlled through the main unit’s controls or the wireless remote control. In addition to playing music, the DC199B/37 can also charge the user’s iPod and use its music files for the alarm clock and sleep timer function. The DC199B/37’s alarm clock can also be set to tune in to a radio station or use a buzzer sound.

The integrated subwoofer utilizes a 4 inch woofer while the satellite speakers use neodymium magnets in its tweeters. The Philips DC199B/37 also features Dynamic Bass Boost technology, which accentuates the low frequencies at all volume levels for more consistent bass levels.