Gabriel Grenon
(November 18th, 2006)

STRENGTHS:
Crystal clear XM Sat Radio.
A very nice 360 degres sounds.
We can up grade the radio with software sent by the company


WEAKNESSES:
No line output.
No HDMI output


REVIEW:
I got my I-Sonic entertainment system since almost two months; I was looking forward to get it since an year. I must say that I didn't see this kind of interesting system (that big) since 1966 (Phillips Portable Radio-Tape Recorder Model RL962 (ac/dc AM-FM Radio Tape)).

First of all, This I-Sonic Entertaining System is the best system that I had; I use it in my bedroom when we read, before to sleep and when we get up (this system has full function dual alarm clock radio).

We use it to watch DVD with the s-video output (no HDMI output) and the picture is perfect on Samsung TV LN-S2651D. The sound is also excellent “crystal clear” when it goes through the I-Sonic. We use this I-Sonic the most of the time for XM Satellite Radio (with subscription to XM Sat Radio) and we have to add a kind of antenna-mini-tuner named “Audiovox XM Passport Mini-Tuner Receiver and Home Kit number CNP 2000B” It works very well. The sound at XM Sat Radio is like the CD-sound. For the people who are fed up to listen the music that they do not want on FM or AM radio or tired to listen the advertisings that they don't need, this I-Sonic is like a “GIFT”; the music is soft and exactly what you want to ear when you want to ear it! For the complete specifications or to learn more, go to www.polkaudio.com; this I-Sonic entertainment system give us all we can hope for our needs from this compact configuration radio (all digital format entertainment center, High Definition Radio with multicasting, XM Ready Sat Radio, AM + AM local or cable Broadcast, MP3 player connections, headphone jack if needed, 30 radio presets for AM/FM and XM, DVD player and high performance audio system). When I bought my I-Sonic Entertainment system, I had to return it to Polk Audio Company (in Unites States) and they send me a new one back (I'm living in Montreal, Canada). The service and the respect of that company for the customers are perfect even we live far of them; thousand thanks. A last thing I want to say before to finish my customer review, is that Polk audio send to the customer a CD to upgrade the I-Sonic Entertainment system when it's needed; we have to insert it in the DVD/CD tray and the up grade performs automatically. Thanks again to keep our I-Sonic up to date.

Before to leave you, be sure you won't regret your purchase and don't be scare to find something better somewhere else. I have one other Polk Audio XRt12 Tuner in my living room and I have the same review (assessment) for it! I have a hope in my dreams, it is the one that Polk Audio put on the market a portable radio with AM/FM and real time XM sat radio with the possibility to record memos and to play MP3. Thank you for your patience reading me and good luck.