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This stereo is a GREAT buy for any music lover. I'm a 16 year girl who (as stereotypes will tell you) loves the music *loud* and this stereo does a GREAT job of it. With a volume up to 40 units, on 15 it shakes my floor. I recommend this stereo to anyone with a love for online music too, because the USB and software makes it very easy to play MP3s through it, as well as games and DVDs. A great buy.

My first experience with the FWC577 was not so pleasant. I had to bring it back to the store after a CD was jammed inside. Somehow while the machine attempted to swap CD's, a CD got lodged between two trays. Hesitantly I returned it and got another one to give it the benefit of the doubt. I am glad that I made that choice. The mini system has supurb sound and bass. My only complaint is with the USB PC LINK. I constantly listen to online radio stations. For some odd reason there is a distortion of sound that will last anywhere from a few seconds or until I stop the media player (winamp) and restart it. I figure that that distortion is caused when the mini system can't handle the input. I have tested the PC LINK on a desktop and laptop computer and get the same response. It happens rarely which makes it acceptable but it is nonetheless annoying.

Overall the system is great for it's value and I am very pleased. Gamers or not...if you like hard bass and wicked loud music then this is toy that you'll greatly enjoy.

I saw this at wal-mart for 100 dollars. dont waste you money buyin it for 140. you should be able to find it cheaper just about anyplace else.