Panasonic SHOCKWAVE Portable CD Players are rugged enough to withstand shock and vibration - plus they're both water-resistant and heat-resistant. They're also equipped with a special lock and release system, designed to keep the top cover firmly closed. So if your life is action-packed, pack a player that lives for action!Advanced D.sound technology is comprised of four components that work together to elevate your audio experience to the next level. A Digital Amplifier helps reduce distortion and also helps you achieve crystal-clear sound - even at higher volume levels. The S-XBS and Digital Audio Gain Control help to improve bass response at higher volume levels and MP3 Re-Master technology allows the listener to receive outstanding sound quality from compressed music files, such as MP3.No-Skip Anti-Skip System helps provide continuous listening. The SL-SW965V is designed to reduce or eliminate CD skipping during most active uses. It even has a backup memory feature that helps provide further assurance of a skip-free listening experience.The SL-SW965V is compatible with your MP3 Files.MP3 is the most popular and widely used digital audio compression format available today. Since MP3 files are so small, you can burn a library of music onto CD-R/RWs3 from a compatible computer and play them back on your SL-SW965V Portable CD Player.Tune into your Favorite FM or AM Radio Stations with the Built-in Digital Tuner. The SL-SW965V has a built-in Digital Tuner that lets you catch FM or AM radio, in addition to your MP3 and CD-DA tunes. You can even program up to 30 stations into the player's preset memory for easy access while you're on the move.
Now you've got an MP3-friendly CD player you can take on the road or to the gym--and one that happens to look great, too. Listen to your commercial CDs, play your homemade MP3 compilations, or let a DJ call the tunes with the unit's built-in AM/FM tuner and 30 station presets.
Panasonic's ultra-tough SL-SW965VS Shockwave portable CD player sports a heat-resistant, polycarbonate body for outdoor use. Further, it's equipped with a one-touch lock-and-release system designed to keep the player's top cover securely attached regardless of your activity. And, it's water-resistant. Don't immerse it in a pool or tub, but don't let a light rain deter you from that morning jog, either.
The player has been designed to virtually eliminate skipping under normal and most active listening conditions. Panasonic's No-Skip Anti-Skip System guarantees smooth playback under many conditions, boosted by a 45-second memory buffer. If the ride's too rough, though, you can always switch over to radio.
With just 2 AA batteries (not included), the SL-SW965VS gives you up to 75 hours of playback when listening to MP3 files from CD-R/CD-RW. Alternatively, you may power the player using an optional 4.5V AC/DC adapter.
D.sound, Panasonic's advanced audio technology, consists of four components that work together to enhance your listening. A digital amplifier helps reduce distortion to ensure crystal-clear sound, even at high listening levels. And S-XBS and digital audio gain control improve bass response at higher levels, while MP3 Re-master technology improves the sound from compressed digital music files.
The player comes with stylish Shockwave hand grip and Shockwave lightweight over-ear headphones.
What's in the Box
CD player, stereo in-ear headphones, jogger grip (with adapter), and a user's manual.
1 Quality of this mp3 cd plater is Perfect!!
First off, I would like to say that this player amazes me. I bought it for a 2 week work trip for use on the planes and such. The sound quality is GREAT!!I ended up using it every night to fall asleep because the guy I had to share a room with snored louder than a diesel engine. So, it got used for ~8 hours a day. During the entire trip I only had to change the batteries once near the middle of the second week. So, long battery life doesn't even begin to describe how long it lasts. The volume goes up to a level that even satisfies my annoyingly loud taste.
2 An Embarrassment to Panasonic...
I purchased this player in December of 2004 and have regretted it since.
1. This player does not output in true stereo sound...
Simply making sure that the headphones are properly connected to the shockwave is a chore because the shallow headphone jack does not allow for the pin on the headphones to be completely inserted into the unit. I should also mention that the headphones included are flimsy junk. Buy a better pair for yourself, if you plan to pick up a portable cd player.
2.I am a big fan of guitar driven hard rock. This player has very poor high frequency response...
Guitar sounds that have been very easy to distinguish on my favorite classic albums over the years, are very hard to hear on the Shockwave 965. X-Bass drowns out everything but the lower end tones.
4. Lower bit rate (under 256k) MP3s sound warbled, almost like worn out cassettes, even when the MP3 remaster(useless) feature enabled...
I will say that MP3s properly encoded at 256k or higher do sound fairly good, almost as good as their CD counterpart on the SW 965.
5. No remote control! UGH! Frustrating & Pointless...
Switching tracks, adjusting volume, or switching from CD player to radio band tuner, on the Shockwave 965 is a real pain, as there is no remote control. I have to pull the unit out of my bag each and every time that I want to make an adjustment on the Shockwave!
Overall the Shockwave 965 is a major embarrassment to Panasonic, and should be avoided at all costs! Not a suitable player for the serious music lover, or someone that likes audio to at least sound LISTENABLE!
I plan to give the Shockwave to my younger brother as a hand me down, as I would feel guilty if I sold this unit to anyone.
I also plan to pick up one of the new Sony CD Walkman 2005 models in the spring. Sony has never let me down when it comes to portable CD players. Took a chance on Panasonic, a company with a great reputation, who has made excellent products in the past, and was burned...
It should also be noted that the review titled "It only gets better" by Trevor J. Hall is referring to Panasonic SL-CT710 Slim CD / MP3 Player, as the Shockwave has NO EQ setting called "live".
3 Oversized garbage failed to deliver stereo output with CDs
After many years, my trusty SL-SW870 started to fail. At this stage in my life, whether the CD player is $30 or $230 isn't that germane. I want good quality. It doesn't have to be great, just good. I don't fancy myself a true audiophile. I use the CD player to . . . play CDs. I listen to music and stereo is important to me. I assumed wrongly that Panasonic would maintain the same level of quality on future products, so I bought this unit. I was amazed at how bad it is. It is not true stereo and it's bulky to say the least. I've tried two models of Sennheiser headphones and my Shure earbuds. Regardless of the headphones used, the player is consistently bad. It is now a paperweight. I have since replaced my SL-SW870 by buying someone else's junk on eBay - another SL-SW870. The SL-SW965V is . . . good for audiobooks? I haven't tried it for MP3s. Maybe that's its strong point; unfortunatley that's not what I wanted. I wanted a CD player to play CDs. Go figure?
4 How good is the anti-skip?
Very good. The anti-skipping is the main reason I purchased this model, and I must say, it doesn't disappoint. Right after I put the batteries in this thing (not included by the way) I tested the heck out of it by shaking it every which way while playing a CD. Right-side-up, Up-side-down, sideways ... you name it ... I shook it as hard as I could and couldn't get it to skip once. Not too shabby. The sound is pretty good, not incredible. Oh, and that color on the outside (of my model anyway) is dark blue ... not black. Not a big deal, I really didn't care, but in the ad it looks black and silver. Overall, good item. Very pleased.
5 SWEET!
I just got this and it is awesome! One of the best players you can get. Reads Multisession CD's! It is awesome. Great value for your money. Sound quality is excellent! With an addes Bass Boost! The sound is so cool, that you actually hear it drumming bass like a sorround sound system! A must buy!
6 good deal
i didnt buy this from amazon but i got it in an electronics shop this is a very good maodel mp3 water proof good lock 30 stationery memorys sounds extra base great headphones but the problem with this that instead of saying the name of the song it says the song number which is not useful if you have 300 songs for you wont remember the song also this doesnt have input or out put thats why its four stars i also think that you cant get the last song im not sure cause i have had this item for 2 days there is another mp3 cheaper that says the name and has input out put but i liked how this one looked
