Onkyo is launching two mini sound systems, the CS-V645 DVD/CD Mini System and the CS-445 CD mini system. Both systems have built-in iPod dock and feature 40-watt stereo amplifier sections and a pair of high-performance two-way bass-reflex loudspeakers with 1-inch soft dome tweeters and the company’s signature OMF (Onkyo Micro Fiber) woofer cones.
The CS-V645 features a DVD/CD receiver comes with a USB port, in addition to iPod dock. It offers high-def HDMI output with 1080p upscaling.In addition to CD and DVD playback, the CS-V645 also plays MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX from CD, DVD, USB and iPod.
The Onkyo CS-445, on the other hand, supports only CD’s CD-R and CD-RW media with standard CD-audio, MP3, and WMA files. Though the iPod dock is still there, Onkyo removes USB port from the system.
The CS-V645 will be available in December for $399 while the CS-445 in November for $329.