Yamaha TSX-B72 Desktop Bluetooth Audio System with AM/FM Radio, Dark Red

2018-02-06T12:56:36

It’s just a radio alarm clock that sounds a bit fuller (than my old Sony cube). Sounds increasingly compressed/weak/thin at volumes above 26 (max 60), but excellent by comparison at low volume with tiny volume steps that allow easy adjustments to wake to the perfect volume. Yes you can send music over Bluetooth, but not for the purpose of waking up (ie: cannot wake to any Bluetooth linked device song or playlist). Yes you can charge a phone but you cannot play music via cable to bypass Bluetooth. Yes there is an app but to connect I must forget link and reconnect Bluetooth every single time to make it work. Please note for the 3 min “IntelliAlarm” volume ramp up feature to work, you must enable the noisy bell alarm that goes off after 3mins (ie: cannot ramp up radio for 3 mins, but only 15 seconds). Honestly I really don’t like it. I thought I could wake to my spotify playlist via iPhone, but it’s literally just a radio alarm clock instead. Too much trouble to return. Looking at the ComoAudio duoetto or Musica instead.

Gregory C.

2017-02-02T19:00:00

We needed to replace an aging network-connected clock radio and this Yamaha fit the bill. I like its' compact size, audio quality and dimmable display. My one nit is that it appears to currently be capable of having just one alarm per day - which required a 2nd unit for my spouse's nightstand.

EEWdad

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2016-09-21T11:22:17

simple to use clock radio with good audio. the auto dim function works well, so the display does not disturb ones sleep

Glenn Y.

2016-04-08T20:00:00

Awesome design. Has a lot of nice features. It could use more station presets than 5. One reviewer mentioned that it doesn't have an automatic time set. It does have that if you enable blue tooth and use the DTA Controller on your smartphone. Go to "setup" and turn on "Clock Sync"

Mike

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2015-10-14T20:00:00

I Listen 2 Word FM Christian Radio + My MP3s On My Phone The Bass Is Very Strong 4 The Size Of The Speakers + SR Bass Is Great

CurlyLvSwtSmileS

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2014-01-22T19:00:00

The Clock Radio is built with quality materials and the sound is better then any table top Radio of that size that I have heard. with that said I have been unable to get the clock off the military time. I called Tech support and they were useless. needless to say its going back

Music L.

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2014-01-17T19:00:00

For this price point TSX-B72 clock-radio is short on a few features that would make it a worth the money. Missing features: - Automatic Time Set - Emergency Alert System (EAS) - Rechargeable Backup Battery for Emergency Alert System (EAS) These two features would have separated the TSX-B72 from competitors that are overpriced zombies.

Mandigo

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2014-01-11T19:00:00

Use as an alarm clock and also listening to radio. Wish the clock would sync with the atomic clock.

Sgt D.

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2014-01-07T19:00:00

This is a great little nightstand alarm clock radio. The sound is pleasant after you adjust the EQ settings using the DTA Controller app. I really like the ability to control unit using the app and it makes setting alarms, time, and audio sources a breeze. There are a few features it is missing, and I hope Yamaha will address in future firmware or DTA Controller app update: 1. ability to select alarm source for iPhone playlist/iTunes Radio. Currently you can only select FM or AM as the source. Would like to see option for wake up to playlist and have unit failover to FM if bluetooth is lost at alarm time. 2. no dual alarm options for same day. Need to be able to create 2 separate alarms for the same weekday. 3. Dimmer needs an option to turn off. Currently you can set levels from 3,2,1, or A (auto)

LjS

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