KLIM Nomad CD Player! Unboxing & Review!

[@BrianAnderson-ge1oo]

Just bought this CD player. So thanks for the great review. I needed something I could carry about as I'm a wheelchair user. So, I needed a good player to carry around. I am really pleased with the choice I have made now. Great review......👍

[@richkurtz6053]

I have had this player for 6 months or so. I primarily bought it to be able to play CD's in the car since my car has everything but CD. Love this unit. It is truly a higher end quality unit.

[@KLIMTechnologies]

Glad to read you are enjoying your KLIM Nomad. Don't hesitate to contact our Support if you have any questions!

[@mileshigh1321]

The comic had me laughing ! Very funny and nicely done! I like the fake wood finish on the player ! Reminds me of the fake wood on the 1980's Chrysler K-car station wagon! 🤣

[@arnoldtolker3505]

Ja, der Chrysler "Holzkombi" war ein tolles Auto!

[@KLIMTechnologies]

This Chrysler was nice with the fake wood on the sides 😂

[@francesschaefer]

LOL I loved those...

[@wal]

Prob a good time to buy a few of these since CD's are going to be the next big thing in retro audio very soon. Looks like it has all the features one could want, thanks for the detailed review!

[@awesomeferret]

I was going to buy one of these until you reminded me about the battery thing. I have a lot of rechargeable AA batteries, and you just can't beat an effective charge time of less than a minute by swapping out charged AA batteries. AA batteries should be the standard in some consumer electronics. It's scary how many environmentalists pretend that a sealed in lithium ion battery is better than rechargable AA batteries for everything. I have a mouse that can charge an AA over USB and a CD player than can charge it's AA batteries with a barrel jack plug. Why have so many people accepted that internal batteries in consumer electronics, especially niche ones not designed to be used every day should have lithium battery tech? Just save money in manufacturing by not even including a battery, and let the customer buy some rechargable ones, and then you can charge more for a product that's cheaper to make and get happier customers with products that last longer! I see that the manufacturer is reading some comments, so if you're reading this: I would pay an extra 30 bucks for this same model if it supported rechargable AA batteries and could charge them over USB. It just doesn't make sense to spend money like this when I could buy 4 or 5 other CD players for the same cost and use those for the rest of my life. Something like this needs a removable battery due to the type of product that it is, and in the context of its "you're not using this every day" niche status.

[@Recordology]

It’s a fair point!

[@andrewbaker5167]

I happened to hold onto my CD collection from the 90s and early 2000’s. When I found them all at home, I realised I had nothing to play them on. I bought the clear version of this CD player on Amazon and I was really surprised by the quality too. I had a lot of mixed CDs I burnt on my computer, so it’s good to hear them all again.

[@musiclovers6884]

Well I’m bought amazing review

[@ronaldweed6103]

It's funny because im looking for this type of cd player. Thx for this information 👍

[@thephoenixfolkclubballyfer9923]

Thanks for the nice review.

[@RyanBassForLife]

Very cool portable cd player.

[@plan7a]

My observations on this one. Of course these are not criticisms they are just observations and things to consider: I believe the comic should be read downwards rather than across, it makes more sense then. The radio is the extended FM band from 76mhz! The directory button can probably also be used for MP3 CDs as well as SD cards. As well as an antenna function earphone socket 2 might be for line out and not for sharing the sound? According to the manual one seems to be a 32ohms output only; the other is a lot more adaptable; perhaps? A misspelling in the manual states this is an "earophone" for this one. (LOL). With some portable CD players you CAN turn off the ASP by holding down the play (or other button for a bit longer (if so you can also do so again, to reengage it); it might not work for this one. Using a CD player with ASP can mean the battery drains just (marginally) a little bit faster. Also, it may be possible to run the unit via the charging lead if the battery does die. Again, it might not be possible via this one, but for some it can be; so it's worth considering this. Also the SD card wouldn't need any ASP. The only other thing is that it wasn't stated what bit rates it can/could play for MP3 (or if it plays. BTW if you reverse the names they become Milk and Damon. Just saying! Also FM stereo or mono for this one? Plus runtime on a charge? As stated before, just observations! Thanks.

[@francesschaefer]

Great review, I have been experimenting with all kinds of MP3 players and just sending everything back, this was after my ipod classic which still works ~ I could no longer sync my cd collection saved in itunes/Apple Music anymore. I took an old LG phone of my husband's and got it set up to put much of my cd library burned to my Apple music (itunes) library onto a micro sd card, but the android phone and my Mac make that time consuming. SO......a year later, I am trying out portable cd players and I will add that I had a Sony "walkman" portable cd player bought in the early 2000s (yeah, no window I get that) which only died about a year ago! I think I am going to order this! I am 64 years old, a classical pianist/teacher yes professional musician, and esp after my sons were grown I started building up my own library of cds more, and I have not a HUGE collection but a good collection, and have expanded genres also w/in jazz, classical, and other styles. SO....I could pop in a cd when working at my desk or around the house and it will take a LOT less time than moving things onto an mp3 player, etc. I do stream when out and about, I have Tidal and use You Tube a lot. However, I grew tired of transferring the cds and organizing them. THANK YOU! I am going to order this and give it a try.

[@johnmarchington3146]

Thanks for the review. I'd say they are excellent players. It's a pity we couldn't hear some music, though.

[@moshameem99]

Don't care much for headphones. Bought this to play music through my vintage BOOMBOXES, using a 3.5mm aux cord, with RCA adapters. Sounds great.

[@francesschaefer]

GOOD idea!

[@mileshigh1321]

KLIM is MILK spelled backwards !

[@mcstabba]

Dude... this changes everything!

[@Jammerk40]

Welcome to Florida! How are you liking our state? Hope you get all set up and your video's go as they have always gone!

[@donvittoriosierra]

I emailed KLIM about the buffer compression yesterday. If anyone knows whether this uses lossy or lossless compression please let us know.

[@donvittoriosierra]

They replied that compression is used but didn't go into detail about the codec, ratio etc. They just said that its high quality. Not an answer for an audiophile which makes me believe that these products are more about functionality than audiophile geekery. I know these are very low priced items but there are many companies that do budget audiophile minded things like the moondrop portable cd player for example. Check that one out. It even has a half watt power output headphone jack!

[@scooterboi8761]

I have an ancient Sony Discman D-840K that has the lid held on with duct tape, and is dinged and dingy, but it still works. I just wanted a new toy, so I ordered this KLIM in the wood finish on your recommendation. I can't wait to get it!

[@Recordology]

I am the same way with my old Sony D-131. You will love the KLIM its really fun.

[@scooterboi8761]

I'm listening to it right now. It's great! I also ordered the KLIM K7 portable cassette player, which also just arrived.

[@resistor8735]

I wonder why the KLIM Journey is not avaliable anymore. Thanks for great information on these devices.

[@plan7a]

BTW - What a wonderful place there!

[@MMID303]

Wow. I might just consider buying this. I used to have a cd/radio player just like this made by Emerson. Used to listen to Coast to Coast AM 14:54 late at night in bed.

[@robinwagg9677]

Did you pinch the memory foam buds prior to inserting them into your ears this ensures a better fit at adrians sound

[@dariomonefeldt1464]

Hi. Can you please tell the difference in sound quality to the Monodeal MD-102 that you reviewed earlier? Thank you!

[@SkiBumMSP]

So now you are in Florida. Being a professional skier, I'd actually would love to move to Denver to be closer to the skiing out there. I've personally never been to any of the Disney Land/World parks. The only time I was in Florida was in Panama City Beach for spring break during my senior year of college. I will have to try to go down there again sometime. I've stayed at the Gaylord over at the National Harbor in D.C. and that place is really nice. I wonder if these modern portable CD players, at least the "good" ones, such as the one shown, when using ASP, if they do use lossless compression since the memory and processing is capable of doing so. Might be worth e-mailing them and ask just what, and if, they use any compression for the ASP buffering.

[@weberrebel7699]

2 audio jacks . So you could hook up 2 speakers at one time if you wanted too ?

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

The box manufacturer printed the name backwards. It's actually MILK, and everybody has heard of MILK. 🤣😂😆🤣😂😆🤣😂😆😅🙂

[@KLIMTechnologies]

Good one Ralph, but no it's KLIM Technologies 😅I shared your joke with the team, though 😂

[@mana_beast_beats1114]

​@@KLIMTechnologies--- What a great product! I have one question -- is the Volume digital or analog? I see a volume wheel, which I assume is just a regular old-school volume wheel. But is there a digital volume button? Also, any chance you would ever support ATRAC discs???? I have a Sony D-NE320 that plays ATRAC discs.

[@mana_beast_beats1114]

​@@KLIMTechnologies---- Is there not a "User" or "Custom" mode for the EQ??????

[@anglinbros1]

Why the sound with bluetooh is so low and with cable is so high??? I think it is themain problem with this unit.

[@sherwin76502]

This is true. The sound you get from the bluetooth is quite bad. I used my Sony XM5 and I was surprised how low and bass-less the sound it produced with the bluetooth connection. But when I tried to connect using the cable, the sound was loud, clear and had lots of bass. Too bad 'cause I purchased this primarily for its bluetooth function.

[@tied515]

Nice review, I just wonder : if you put mp3 files on an SD card, and just put the card in the TF reader, can you listen to those files directly ?

[@noeljosephdelacruz7451]

I feel the Klim Nomad needs to join the list of candidates of the best CD Walkmans, alongside Arafuna and Monodeal because of the anti-slip/shock protection being 100 seconds or more. That’s how I wanted it to be when you’re at the gym exercising or when you’re riding on bumpy roads with someone who is behind the wheel. Even with a significant fall, you’ll ensure that you’ll never lost the beat of your favorite tunes. Hott will not be in the top of the list, but more likely towards the bottom because the anti-skip protection is only limited to less than 100 seconds. These ones, they claim, are not recommended for strenuous exercise. So, that would be a preview of the top-tier vs. bottom-tier Walkmans.

[@83Roboto]

For me these modern CD player are just OK. The feature sets from brand to brand seem to be mostly the same. My biggest gripe is that they are so "chunky". The technology is there to make them slimmer. However that would mot likely increase the mfg. cost. As far as pricing, I think they are little on the high side for what they are.

[@DivineFate900]

Yeah and as he mentioned before, they don't have that feature to shut off the asp compared to older models like Sony. I prefer ones that play from the CD itself and not from an audio memory buffer, unless you care to take it for a jog while listening to it without it skipping.

[@JessicaFEREM]

LGR would love this CD player lmao

[@george.mathieson2]

It makes a change from reviewing Vinyls Record-ology, a review of the CD player instead for a change.

[@JessicaFEREM]

I got a klim laptop cooler and it came with the same papers. I love when companies try to act human.

[@cinephil82]

Does any of those NEW CD/MP3 portable players had CD-text or ID-tags reading support, or this tehnology forever lost? BT and USB-charging is good. But where is track/artist/album name???

[@danielthomas3057]

I have the Patsy Cline Heartaches CD.

[@PMCRetroGamer]

What version of bluetooth does the unit have?

[@Lundylove]

Any to clear the play position…. Every time I put a new CD in it plays where I left off on the last Cd

[@Recordology]

Double press stop.

[@vampigato66613]

Do they have bluetooth 5?

[@felipegonzalez7972]

does this have a speed control function?

[@1imanni1]

Is there a line out? I couldnt see one

[@Recordology]

There isn't unfortunately...

[@heifershaft]

Did you try to play FM with bluetooth? I bought an antenna and still it wont play radio through my speaker

[@anglinbros1]

do you know why the sound with bluetooh is so low with this unit????

[@timothyweers8054]

I can't use in ear headphones, I have always had issues between getting them to stay in and the angle they need to go in. When I had my original Sony in ear headphones, I had to contort them in my ears to even use something to hold them in the sweet spot. Eventually the bar that goes around the head broke off and it made it more difficult to achieve good sound. Years later I tried buds, between the buds always falling out, and poor sound it wasn't worth it for me.

[@francesschaefer]

I have had troubles like this the wireless Sony Linkbuds S are great for small ear openings, and I have had mine for a year now, I still prefer over ear headphones but these are earbuds I can use!

[@deanfletcher4189]

Unfortunately not any good if you want seamless gapless play like most that come from China these days so no good for audiobooks, live music or classical which require this

[@francesschaefer]

I grew up listening to tons of music mostly classical from an old record player my Dad had, with good speakers in the living room. He ran speaker wires into the kitchen so one could listen while doing dishes! So, on those old LPs there were pops, skips sometimes, yeah all of it and still I loved it all. He was a classical/ before that jazz musician, composer, music librarian, and he never had a car stereo, he used a transistor radio (for news) in the car, and I did too with our 1st car, then I used a boom box in the car~so~things are much smoother now and a real classical concert does not have gapless playback! Or any live music concert!!!!!

[@francesschaefer]

BTW I am a professional classical pianist and teacher~