Intempo BB-01 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David Munn

Reviewed on: 8 September 2005

Tags: Intempo, Intempo BB-01, plastic, headphones, information

We like:

Blue LCD; sensible control layout

We don't like:

The looks; the sound; the plastic

You might also need:

Headphones

CNET UK judgement:

Digital doesn't always mean better and here's the proof: a £90 digital radio that doesn't sound significantly better than an FM one. We'd love a DAB radio that also boasts an FM tuner and CD player -- but we want one that sounds good and looks good too

Full review:

This £90 digital radio with integrated FM tuner and CD player looks like the perfect package, with everything you need for music on the move. However, while the brochure raves about the "stylish design", "clean lines" and "organic shape" with "great sound quality", the vast expanse of white plastic looks and feels rather cheap, and the sound quality leaves much to be desired. Speech is acceptable, but with music -- any kind of music -- the speakers deliver very muddy, indistinct sound. You can add some much-needed low-end thump by switching on the X-Bass button, but it doesn't make music any clearer. The BB-01 is crying out for a graphic equaliser, but it doesn't even have a tone control. Continue Reading...