Topic: Under Cabinet AudiO player...recommendations??

[rrocket]

As the title says...anyone have a recommendation for an under cabinet audio player for the kitchen??  Import Queen MUST have music when she is in the kitchen.

[Ex-airbalancer]

As the title says...anyone have a recommendation for an under cabinet audio player for the kitchen??  Import Queen MUST have music when she is in the kitchen.

My wife needs a TV in the kitchen so I guess I can not help you

[quadzilla]

Few questions:

Can it be on the counter?
Does she have an iPod?
Any computer(s) to stream music from?

[wing]

Title says Audi, I thought you were partial to Lexus

[rrocket]

We have no MP3 player (yet).  And don't use an PC/PS3 for streaming.  Definitely must be under cabinet.

[quadzilla]

What will be the music source then? Radio, CD?

I can't think of many under counter music players that aren't basically a clock radio. Maybe build a shelf under the cabinet to hold something nicer?

Or I guess a better question is, what does she expect from this (as in quality of sound)?

If you were streaming, something like this would be nice.

http://www.sonos.com/experience/Default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=4105

[rrocket]

What will be the music source then? Radio, CD?

I can't think of many under counter music players that aren't basically a clock radio. Maybe build a shelf under the cabinet to hold something nicer?

Or I guess a better question is, what does she expect from this (as in quality of sound)?

If you were streaming, something like this would be nice.

http://www.sonos.com/experience/Default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=4105

Radio or CD.  No streaming.  MP3 hookup would be a nice touch for future use.

[dr_spock]

You could bolt a spare car stereo unit under cabinet.   

I think we used to have a Sony unit way back when. 

[rrocket]

You could bolt a spare car stereo unit under cabinet.   

I think we used to have a Sony unit way back when. 

Great idea...LOL  I'll throw in a Nakamichi system from a Lexus to keep the theme going in the kitchen...

[Brig]

How about this:

http://goshopping.thestar.com/shop/product--catId_1001373__locale_en__productId_6268845.html 

And the Bose Wave Radio II does have the under-counter mounting accessory available separately.  Click on the 'Accessories' tab to see it. 

http://www.bose.ca/controller?url=/shop_online/wave_systems/wave_radio_ii/index.jsp

Having heard a Bose Wave, I can tell you that it's about the best you'll find for sound quality in such a small package.  Quite impressive.

[initial_D]

Most under the cabinet CD players have very poor sound quality, due to the limited spaces for integrated speakers.

The Bose Wave does sound great, worth the money, IMO.

Another option is wirless speakers, or an  iPod  with a good docking unit.

[tortoise]

I agree that Bose are overpriced but if you're looking for a 'turn-key' solution the Wave Radio does sound good.  It's also insanely expensive for what it is.

[quadzilla]

For the price of the Bose 'radio' I'm sure you could get an iPod and docking station with speakers....that would be my choice.

[tpl]

Not being Pod people we use a Bose  Wave unit with a Sirius receiver plugged into its Aux port as the main floor sound.  Small house helps this way.

So I might suggest a Sirius/XM in a docking station.     IMHO XM works better indoors, less sensitive to antenna placement.

[tpl]

For the price of the Bose 'radio' I'm sure you could get an iPod and docking station with speakers....that would be my choice.

We're running XM radio hard-wired with the docking station off the main amp, so the selection of music is wonderful, better than an iPod.

yes. Bob Dylan theme time and the Jazz on Sirius 72  as well as the "40's" for big bands.

[Ex-airbalancer]

For the price of the Bose 'radio' I'm sure you could get an iPod and docking station with speakers....that would be my choice.

We're running XM radio hard-wired with the docking station off the main amp, so the selection of music is wonderful, better than an iPod.

I would have hard time believing that with the collection you have!!!!! I would die for it
I would just put you Ipod on random and be in heaven
 
I would just be

[Ex-airbalancer]

Do you have anything better to do at work 

[Ex-airbalancer]

Do you have anything better to do at work 

Pfft, that's a stereotype, I'm actually busier at this time of the year, I just know how to multi-task...work... download music ....CTC... download music....work.......download music....CTC....

[Ex-airbalancer]

I also do not download anything
I do have 940 songs on my Ipod which is about 3 day worth
I find it much better then the XM in the truck

[quadzilla]

Rocket - Did you find anything yet? How about this one?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10100213&catid=23513

The Stylish Audiovox VE727 Under-Cabinet TV/DVD combo unit with AM/FM Clock Radio is ideal for the kitchen or any room where space for A/V equipment is limited. The VE727 comes with a 7" 16x9 flip-down LCD screen that can swivel for clear viewing from various areas of a room. The DVD player can also play CD, CDR & CDRW discs & this unit comes with stereo speakers.