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Meridian F80 Audio System
Conclusion
The F80 is truly a marvelous example of the heights achievable through superior engineering and design. I think it's completely safe to say that this is the best sounding "clock radio" ever made, and I really can't imagine something coming along that would be significantly better. If that was all that mattered in this world, I can guarantee you I'd have one sitting on my bedstand right now. Unfortunately, however, now we get to the disappointing part. While I wish I could say that I can finally afford to own a Ferrari product of my own, I'm afraid that the F80 still makes that a dream for now because, at a price of $3,000, even the best "clock radio" in the world isn't truly feasible for my budget. Obviously, the intended market for the F80 is more likely to be the type of person who already has a car with a prancing horse emblem in the garage. If you ever get a chance to hear the F80 I'm sure you'll want one too, though, and maybe you can somehow convince yourself that you can justify the cost because you'll use it for your home theater, computer, and telephone receiver... heck, maybe even incorporate it into your weight-lifting routine. While I'd normally say "good luck explaining all that to the wife," at this point... you know what... if she's a music lover and you can get her to take a listen too, you might just have a shot at this one because the F80 is that good. It's still a long shot that you'll almost certainly miss, but good luck! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the F80 - leave a comment or user review and tell us, is this something you could actually see yourself spending $3,000 on? Where would you see yourself using it? Pros Best "clock radio" ever Astounding clarity and richness with mid- and treble frequencies A lot of versatility Sounds much bigger than it is Cons You might need to take out another mortgage to afford this one Bass response isn't going to replace a real subwoofer Remote feels like it was almost an afterthought
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