Consumer reviews for Cy-Fi KS473

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Category: Electronics
Brand: Cy-Fi
Model: KS473
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Cy-Fi KS473 Review by A. Gluck (USA)

I purchased the Bluetooth version of the Cy-Fi Wireless Sports Speaker for Bluetooth (Red) about a month ago. I used it once and was thrilled with the sound and form factor.

When I came home and tried to charge the speaker, however, it failed to re-charge. It failed to even turn on.

I returned the item and purchased another one. The same thing happened!

It does not work after use one time.

I called the company and left two messages. The company did not return the two calls.

The First Unit
The first unit CyFi sent to me only included a USB charger cord--not an AC charger. The AC charger was listed in the manual, howveer, as being included in the package.

While the AC charger did not arrive with the unit, a USB cord was indeed included. I plugged the USB charger cord into my computer to try to rescharge the unit. I also tried plugging the USB cord into a USB-AC adapter to charge the unit. Neither USB conenction worked.

I emailed the company from its website and asked them to send the AC charger. The company never responded. It's been three weeks.

The Second Unit
After the company did not respond to my email request via its website for several days, I decided to simply return the unit and order a new one.

The second unit arrived and I used it one time. This time, the AC adapter was included in the package. (No USB adapter was in this package, however.) After one use, however, the unit failed to re-charge. Like the first unit, it became inoperable after one use.

I'm really frustrated because the product has so much potential. It's size and shape are perfect for use on my road bike, and it sounded unbelieveable fo listening to music on the road.

However, with two units arriving defective and the company failing to respond to phone calls and emails, I feel compelled to warn potential buyers.

Cy-Fi KS473 Review by C. Gendron (Ponchatoula, LA)

Was pleasently surprised at the sound quality. Actually sounds better outside while cycling (compared to inside where I first tried it out). Had a little difficulty getting my iPod touch to sync with the Cy-FI, but one call to their customer support solved the problem (in my case, an ipod rest did the trick). Did a distance test in my backyard and at 45' was still picking up the signal.
If you like music while you're riding, and want to loose the earbuds, this product is for you. Recommended.
Cy-Fi Wireless Sports Speaker for iPod (Silver)

Cy-Fi KS473 Review by rich (potomac)

I stumbled upon this for my bicycle while trying to find portable speakers for my car. I don't like using the FM transmitters that get static on and off. This unit works great on my car, and even better on my bicycle. It was easy to install with the adjustable mounts. The only reasons it doesn't get 5 stars for me - the buttons need to be pushed very, very hard... and the charger has something loose rattling around after taking it on one trip in my carry on bag. It still works and the volume is surprisingly powerful. I am not a music expert, but it seems to handle the bass and treble well, as opposed to some other portable speakers I had experienced. Sometimes I used it in the hotel room to play the music while I played games(Spieder Solitaire) on my iTouch at the same time.

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