"If there's a better bit of kit, I haven't seen it! I unequivocally recommend the SONUS-1XT to anyone. A quality radio by a quality manufacturer."
Sean Dilley, National Radio Producer

The SONUS-1XT is the world's first DAB digital radio with iVOX voice feedback technology, bringing new levels of accessibility to radio listening. Based on EVOKE-1, the world's best-selling DAB radio, SONUS-1XT maintains the original's classic looks, but adds voice feedback, smoother lines, a clear graphical display, even better audio quality and alarm clock functions.

Tap the unique SnoozeHandle once to hear the time in clear, human tones (no robots here!). Tap it twice to have your alarm settings confirmed. An adjustable sleep timer lets you go to sleep to relaxing music or chat, and the independent alarms can wake you to a completely different station or a tone if you prefer.

With voice prompts, clear instructions, automatic volume equalisation, a CD-based audio user guide, and dedicated UK-based support team, the SONUS-1XT is the easiest radio you will ever own.

iVOX makes radio accessible to everyone all the time. Using iVOX technology SONUS-1XT tells you station names, tells you the time, and tells you your alarm settings. It can even talk you through setting alarms or presets. All in real human tones. And all under your complete control. Just turn off what you don't need using the easy-to-change iVOX settings

Ever been frustrated when changing from a talk station to a music station, because you always have to adjust the volume? No more. Volume Equalisation Technology (VET) means that your SONUS-1XT constantly monitors the audio levels of every station and subtly adjusts their relative volume levels over time. So once you've found the volume setting you like you can switch between stations without changing the volume

Two independent alarms mean you can have different alarms for you and your partner, different alarm settings for weekdays or weekends, or set a backup alarm just in case you sleep through the first. Alarms can be set to different stations or to a simple alarm tone

More Features:
- Easy-to-read full-screen graphical display
- Touch-sensitive SnoozeHandle snoozes the alarm and indicates time and alarm settings with one or two taps
- Sleep button switches SONUS-1XT off automatically after 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. Set the alarm as well and you can fall asleep to one station and wake up to another
- Clock is automatically updated from the broadcast DAB time signal, so you don’t have to set it or worry about resetting it when the clocks go forward or back
- Nine record timers allow you to record your favourite radio shows to a separate recording device
- USB connector enables you to keep your SONUS-1XT up to date by downloading software upgrades from an internet-connected PC

Specifications:
- Frequency range: Band III (174 - 240 MHz)
- Alarm: Dual independent alarms with station or tone selection
- Speaker: Full-range 3" drive unit
- Controls: Power on/standby, volume, tune/select, autotune, info, menu, sleep and 10 presets
- LCD display: High-resolution white-on-blue LCD display with selectable brightness levels
- Power supply: 230V AC to 9V DC external power adapter
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 175 x 110mm

'Grade A' Factory Reburbished Stock: What is a refurbished item?
In general terms, refurbished could also be referred to as remarketed, equivalent to new, or remanufactured.

The name 'refurbished' is something of a misnomer. An item being classed as 'refurbished' does not mean it's second hand or used. Typically they are products that have been returned to the manufacturer by customers, for any number of reasons (see below), and then tested at the factory to make sure they're in tip-top shape. Defective or damaged parts will be replaced. Apple, Netgear, D-Link, HP, Gateway, in fact, all of the top manufacturers refurbish items and then resell them at much cheaper prices!

Refurbished products can originate from a variety of sources, including:

• Customer returns and cancelled orders – Fully-functional products that leave the manufacturers warehouse and therefore can no longer be sold as new.
• Items where the box or casing was damaged in shipment which are returned to the manufacturer.
• The item was returned to the manufacturer because of a slight defect. The part that was defective was replaced by the manufacturer, tested and then repackaged just like new.
• Demonstration and trial equipment – Products have been provided to customers for demonstration purposes.
• Factory or reseller overstocks – Items that are returned by the seller to make room for newer product lines.
• Factory loaner equipment – Products that have been used for purposes such as trade shows, customer events, or solution centers and have been returned to the manufactuer.
• Trade-in programs – Products customers have returned to the manufacturer in order to upgrade to new technology.

It is impossible to know the history of each item, but for whatever reason the unit gets labeled as 'factory refurbished' it is inspected and serviced by the manufacturer then tested and repackaged to meet original product specifications.

Why should I buy refurbished equipment?
In short - refurbs save cash!

Why hesitate getting the best value by getting the exact same equipment, with original manufacturers warranty at a much lower price?

If you couldn't previously afford that expensive item you really want, NOW you can with a factory refurb!

- You still get the same performance and warranty
- Refurbished items have a much lower defect rate

The bottom line is, all the benefits of buying a refurbished product are the same as a new one, even the warranty! So, think again, are you shopping smart?