Right, one shouldn't expect the audio quality of a Satellit 600/650
w/the D2999. The RF-2900 comment is interesting, though. I have to
say that I have a soft spot for the RF-2900 and 2600, myself, despite
the drift on these models.
In terms of size, layout, and technology/features, I guess the
Panasonic RF-B600 would be the radio which would be most reasonably
placed in the D2999's peer group. I've never owned an RF-B600. I've
wondered how it would stack up against the D2999, though...