Insignia™ - 80W Audio System - Gold/black

Name: Insignia™ - 80W Audio System - Gold/black
Brand: Insignia™
SKU: 5732541
Rating: 4.5 (502 reviews)

Model: NS-HAIOR18

SKU: 5732541

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Key Specs
- Subwoofer Included: true
- Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x USB-A
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-HAIOR18
- Product Name: 80W Audio System
- Color: Gold/black
Audio
- Subwoofer Included: true
- Total Power Handling: 80 watts (How much amplifier (amplified) power (wattage) that can be handled before damaging the product.)
- Playback Format(s): MP3
- Bass Boost: false (Circuitry that boosts the bass response of the amplifier, improving audio reproduction enhancing the sound of low frequencies. Fixed boost means the level of bass response is preset, whereas variable boost allows the user to make adjustments.)
- Equalizer: false (Allows for the control of different frequencies within an audio signal, such as adjusting treble and bass levels.)
- Tuner Type(s): FM only
Inputs
- Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x USB-A
Features
- Audio Player Type(s): CD player
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Remote Control Included: true
- CD-R/RW Compatible: false
- Disc Loading Type: Slot
- Alarm Function: false
- Clock Display: false
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
Power
- Power Source: AC/DC Power (plug-in)
Outputs
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 18.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 12.8 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 600603212253

Only at Best Buy
Enjoy versatile audio with this Insignia all-in-one stereo shelf system. It has an FM radio for listening to your favorite stations, and its Bluetooth connectivity lets you wirelessly sync with compatible devices. Listen privately via the headphone jack on this Insignia all-in-one stereo shelf system, which has 20W RMS left and right channels for immersive surround sound.

Audio system: Features CD/MP3 player, digital player and radio for a variety of entertainment options.
MP3 playback format: For listening to your favorite music.
80W total output power: For sound you can enjoy.
Digital FM tuner: Lets you listen to your favorite stations.
2 speakers and subwoofer: Produce crisp, detailed sound.
Inputs: Include USB and audio line-in.
Outputs: Include headphones.
Remote control: Enables you to operate functions from a distance.
Audio system: Features CD/MP3 player, digital player and radio for a variety of entertainment options.
MP3 playback format: For listening to your favorite music.
80W total output power: For sound you can enjoy.
Digital FM tuner: Lets you listen to your favorite stations.
2 speakers and subwoofer: Produce crisp, detailed sound.
Inputs: Include USB and audio line-in.
Outputs: Include headphones.
Remote control: Enables you to operate functions from a distance.

Whats Included

Insignia 80W Audio System
Insignia 80W Audio System

Product Manuals

Q: this have bass and treble

A: It does not have a bass, treble or loudness setting. It does have an equalizer with settings for Flat, Pop, Rock, Jazz and Classical. If the a system has decent fidelity, you won't need any of these things to make it sound good. A true High Fidelity system sounds fine without them. I've tried all the equalizer settings, turning it off (Flat mode) sounds great. At 20W per channel and 40W for the sub-woofer, you get enough power without the amplifiers getting saturated and clipping. Note, your average car stereo is 8 - 12 watts per channel. This should give you a sound density comparison.

Q: How does this compare with Bose? Does it come with AM/FM Just want a good sounding cd and radio...I'm technology illterate

A: Has FM but no AM. The sound is quite good but doesn't compare to a Bose, but neither does the price.

Q: I realize the appeal to this is that is doesn't have detachable speakers, but I was wondering if it IS POSSIBLE to hook up to detachable speakers or connect to wireless speakers? Thanks!

A: Technically you could add detachable speakers since it has headphone input.

Q: Can I use Bluetooth headphones with it for private listening? Or can it only receive Bluetooth signals (i.e. from a smartphone)? Thanks.

A: No, you can not use bluetooth headphones with this.

Q: I don't see the slot to insert the cd, I want to be sure it's there I.m looking for.something small for my kitchen but with good sound!! will this one work?

A: The slot is in the front. This is perfect for the kitchen w/ great sound. It is the size of a stereo component.

Q: Could someone please verify the actual dimensions for this unit? They state the following in the specifcations: Height 5.5 inches, Width 11.2 inches, Depth 18.5 inches. If you look at the photo of the unit, it clearly shows it is wider than the deeper.

A: The dimensions are correct, sometimes front to back is called width.

Q: On the 2nd CD I listened to, the system just stopped. Couldn't see anything wrong with the CD. Remote wouldn't work, though the LED panel was still lit. Got the system working again. Played an entire CD after that with no trouble. Any thoughts?

A: I had a similar problem. However when mine stopped subsequent CD's would be read and then the message "No CD" was displayed. It went on like that for every CD I put in. Took the player back and got a different one. Plugged it in at the store to test before I left. New player is working fine.

Q: Does it have a HD tuner or is it just regular FM?

A: Just regular FM.

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the 80W Audio System's sound quality, Bluetooth connectivity, CD player, and price. They appreciate its simple and easy-to-use design, compact size, remote control, and retro look. Some customers find the volume to be too loud when turned on and the size to be a bit large. A few customers wish the display could show the name of the MP3 being played and that it had AM radio in addition to FM.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great shelf system at a fantastic price!
I originally wanted a Bose Wave radio when it was on sale before the holidays for $539 but I decided even that was too expensive. I saw this Insignia shelf system on sale for a very good price of $79 new or 65.99 open box. I decided to take the gamble on the open box item. It has amazing sound quality at this price! It has two 20 watt speakers (40 watts left and right) and a 40 watt sub woofer for 80 watts total. I agree with other reviews that I don’t think you can get sound this good anywhere near the $65.99 price. Even $79 would be worth it! The bass is great. I like how you can turn the volume up loud and it doesn’t distort. It still sounds very clear. At the regular $150 price I would have to shop around more since that puts it in tougher competition with more choices. I did also purchase Bose Companion 20 computer speakers to hook up to this to make it more like a “Wave radio” but the sound from this by itself is great! The only thing the Bose speakers improves on is better bass at low volume which was important for my use of this in my bedroom at night. I also think they give a “wider stereo soundstage” overall though when I was browsing shelf systems on Best Buy’s website nothing came close to what this offered for the price. I really liked that this has Bluetooth, CD player, FM radio, line input jack and USB input. I can also change my iPhone if I need to using the USB port. I have not tried hooking up a USB flash drive and listening to music files stored on it but that is a nice feature to have. I did try a few mp3 format cd’s and they played with no issues. There were much more expensive shelf systems with less watts (powerful sound) offered. The remote is also very useful. I couldn’t pass up these features for this price! I didn’t listen to a Bose Wave radio to compare but I cannot imagine it sounds so much better than this to make it worth what they are asking for it at $599.
Posted 7 years ago by Rich
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hits all the boxes
Whoever made this for Insignia knew what they were doing. I can't speak for the longevity of the product, I've only had it a little under a month, but this unit was a lot more than I expected for $149 bucks. It's constantly on sale in my local Best Buy and I bought an open box that brought the price down to $90 out the door. You've read the specs, I'm not gonna rehash them here but with 40 watts going just to the down firing 'subwoofer' it's got punch that you might not expect. There is a roundness, a balance to the sound. You will wonder how such small drivers can deliver full sound. Is it as good as my floor standing speakers that I use for my turntable? No, of course not, there is no sound stage or separation but it does fill the room without fatiguing my ears. My plan of installing speaker outs went out the window after a couple hours of listening. I did add spiked feet (Parts Express part #240-676) and I'm loving the new aesthetic (see pictures). I am seriously considering adding a second one and keeping it the box. Insignia caught lighting in a bottle with this one.
Posted 6 years ago by Notadoctor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact, stylish and economical
I have collected any CD's. However technical advancements made it almost impossible to find a good CD player. I was glad to find this CD player. It was economical stylish and compact.
Posted 4 years ago by Variety