Typical price: £120
What is it: DAB radio with voice prompts and alarm functions
What we think: A friendly but unobtrusive radio that explains its own functions in a pleasant human voice
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 May 2005
Tags: PURE Digital, PURE Digital Sonus-1XT, control panel, menu system, digital radio
We like:
Simple setup; touch-sensitive handle that can be tapped to hear time and alarm info; pleasant recorded voice rather than synthesised speech; good range of outputs; upgradeable
We don't like:
Twist-and-press knob can be confusing; jerky scrolling text; cannot pause or record radio, except to a second device
You might also need:
Second speaker to listen in stereo; headphones to listen in private; computer to upgrade software
CNET UK judgement:
The Sonus-1XT is a friendly but unobtrusive radio. The voice feedback is useful and entertaining (and customisable if the novelty wears off). The talking clock and twin alarms make it best suited for the bedroom, although it wouldn't look out of place elsewhere
Full review:
PURE Digital's Sonus-1XT is a digital radio that talks, not just in the way that all radios talk, but also to provide information about its settings and functions. You can tap it to find out the time or use the voice prompts to tune it with your eyes closed. Continue Reading...
PURE Digital Sonus-1XT History
28 Oct 2005 in Crave
PURE's heavyweight sonic Oasis
The PURE Oasis is a military-spec DAB radio, ready to take everything the elements can throw at it and keep on pumping out classic rock at an antisocial volume
12 May 2005 in Reviews
Digital radios with recording features
After the clear sound, the coolest thing about digital radio is the option to pause, rewind and record live radio. Not all digital radios have these features, but they're worth looking out for...
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest Digital radio Reviews
Philips AE5200
Great FM performance, but its DAB tuner is weak, so the AE5200 fell short of our expectations
on Digital Radio
Revo Domino D3, D2 and D1 unite DAB radio, Web and Last.fm
Begin the day with a friendly voice / A companion, unobtrusive / Plays that song that's so elusive... The Revo Domino D3, D2 and D1 bring together DAB, iPod and Last.fm. That's the Spirit of Radio
More:
