Home Theater Systems Reviews

Speaker: Single unit, vented
Main Driver (size in inches, type): 2, paper cone
(1 each left and right)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, paper cone
Number of Amp Channels: 2.1
Rated Power (watts): 4.5 x 2 (main), 13 (woofer)

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Connections:
Inputs: Aux 3.5-mm minijack (1), AM (1), FM (1); 3.5-mm and 2.5-mm minijacks for external iPod dock
Outputs: Headphone 3.5-mm minijack (1)

Features:
Processing Modes: Bass, Treble, Stereo, Wide, Mono
Available Finishes: White, Black
Dimensions
(H x W x D, inches): 4.94 x 14 x 9.88
Weight (pounds): 12
Price: $400

Ratings: Cambridge SoundWorks Radio CD 745i

Build Quality: 85 Average
• A plastic box, but far from an empty one
• Adequate fit and finish

Value: 86 Average
• IPod dock, CD, and AM/FM for $400
• No Sirius, XM, or HD Radio

Features: 88 Average
• External iPod dock
• Slot-load CD drive
• 2.1-channel design

Performance: 92 Good
• Excellent FM reception
• Bass is sufficient for music
• Plays moderately loudly

Ergonomics: 94 Good
• Lots of buttons on front panel; only slightly confusing to use
• Good remote layout

Overall Rating: 89
The Radio CD 745i is the scion of a noble family of CD- (and now iPod-) enhanced clock radios. It works well as a music system for casual listening, and the radio section is well above average. This neat little performer will grow on you.

General Information
Radio CD 745i, $400
Cambridge SoundWorks
(800) FOR-HIFI
www.cambridgesoundworks.com