inputs.text: not bad tiny little systehem - purchased unit month christmas 2003 little bit research systems available decided start looking around stores see available areathis not first purchase however first one panasonic unit sears went 35000 time figured 70 watts total power would enough needs homeconsidering older full size sony rack system purchased 80s like new weighs 55 watts per channeli assumed 70 watts would blow roof not caseits quite obvious power terms watts per channel measured differently days 70 watt panasonic turned full barely matched level rack system upstairs turned 4 point decided return unit refund continue searchi went sony store town picked top line cmtcpx1 total 140 wattsalong whopping price tag 49900welcome canada free trade however decided worth price picked uponce set home tried various features one main reason picking particular unit separate bass treble controlscall old fashioned cant give system presetting tone levels given cdnot audiophile means presets sound like hell opinion many recordings offer many subtle nuances cant captured appreciated presets makes wonder general youth today concern lies factare really appreciating music listen toor justboom chicka boom chicka boomoverallfor size unitit works quite well needs without headphonesthe volume cranked 15 20 quite powerfull room move 30 one thing say however differnt story headphones maybe time new set 150 koss phones accommodate volume 30 still leave wanting would hope case soon find market new setas far singleload cd playerhalf fun getting yer duff change music awhile isnt itworks mei gave 4 ill give 5 new set headphones allow volume come lower level music volume maxed 30 quite comfortable actuallyand doent feel like 140 wattslike saidthey must measure output units differently daysother thatit really great little systemjust dont buy one canada cuz theyll rape wallet checkout counterthankskim