I still can't believe the geniuses at Eton didn't opt to put two speakers on
a large portable radio that receives subscription digital stereo radio.

Yes, I know you could do the old "computer speakers" upgrade through the
headphone jack, but it still seems foolish to me.

-- Stinger

"Gary" wrote in message
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(AC Smith) wrote in message
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This is not what is in question. I just wanted to know if there is
both XM and DRM reception. Given my druthers, I'd rather have DRM in
that rig. JMHO.

See Eton's NEW page on the E1 XM at:
http://www.grundigradio.com/asp/EIXM.asp

According to that page, the E1 XM is XM Satellite Radio or Digital
Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Ready. Whether this means they will have two
models, one for each, or whether it really means it is ready for both,
I don't know.

"Stinger" wrote in message ...
I still can't believe the geniuses at Eton didn't opt to put two speakers on
a large portable radio that receives subscription digital stereo radio.

Whether it be the Satellit 800 or the new Eton E1 XM, Eton is trying
to offer a decent item at lower than usual price. Therefore, the
Satellit 800 pretty much used the old Satellit 600/650 case and
ergonomics with the Drake SW8 circuitry. The Eton E1 XM pretty much
uses the case already designed for the Satellit 900. Cutting costs
like that makes a HUGH difference in the price they can sell it for.
To add another speaker means a totally different case, not to mention
other added costs, and a more powerful amplifier. That would put the
radio in another price class.

Yes, there ARE geniuses at Eton Corporation. They have already proven
that.

STINGER,

Why Mono-Phonic Sound? -&- Why Not Dual Bi-Aural Sound?

Grundig AG (Germany) use to make a few of there "RTV" AM/FM/LW/SW
Home Stereo Radios with one built-in speaker and a detachable second
speaker. (True Stereo Sound with Separation.)

The "Grundig Satellit 800" and now the 'eton e1 xm' radio both lend
themselves to having a simple jack on the back for an 'optional'
Detached Satellite Speaker for Stereo Listening and true separation
of the two audio channels.

Most of the 'eton e1 xm' radio owners would simply like using
their radios as they are in "Mono-Phonic" only. With headphones
or a pair of external speakers for FM or XM Stereo Radio Listening.
But, those who wanted the look and sound of a Dual Bi-Aural Sound
System and the LOOK of a Radio witha Matching Speaker (Tivoli Model
2).
Tey then could BUY the 'optional' Detached Satellite Speaker and
Enjoy True Stereo Sound by having both speakers. Plus, Eton Corp.
would have a Follow-On (Optional) Product to sell with their radios.
{An Additional Product and Profit Center for their Top-of-the-Line
radios.

The above approach keeps the size of the radio itself down in the
large 'portable' range and does not have it expand up to the Bigger
"BOOMBOX" Size.

yilgr ~ RHF
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I still can't believe the geniuses at Eton didn't opt to put two
speakers on a large portable radio that receives subscription
digital stereo radio.

Yes, I know you could do the old "computer speakers" upgrade
through the headphone jack, but it still seems foolish to me.

-- Stinger