Neither Onkyo C-7030 nor Yamaha CD-S300 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 61 CD Player expert endorsements , however neither Onkyo C-7030 nor Yamaha CD-S300 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither CD Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Onkyo DXC390 or other critically acclaimed Home Audio CD Players of this month.
For reference, Onkyo DXC390 received 5 endorsements this month, from iMore (4 Dec 2021), history-computer.com (13 Nov 2023) BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore  | history-computer.com  | What Hi-Fi  | BestCovery  | Idsesmedia  | Crutchfield  | World Wide Stereo  | BestReviews  | MUO  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $299 |  Onkyo C-7030 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $500 |  Yamaha CD-S300 The Yamaha CD-S300 CD player offers pleasing audio performance with a soulful vocal quality, smooth and flowing sound, and a well-balanced and solid sound, while its retro design and range of connectivity options make it a desirable choice, although the navigation system may be a drawback for some users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Home Audio CD Players ranking? It's here
Onkyo C-7030 
Yamaha CD-S300 Customers like Yamaha CD-S300 way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Yamaha CD-S300
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Yamaha CD-S300, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Onkyo C-7030.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling cd player receives a consumer score of 7.5 (good). Yamaha CD-S300 ranks higher than that and Onkyo C-7030 ranks lower than that.
| Onkyo C-7030 | |
| Yamaha CD-S300 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
|
| Median best-selling CD Player |
Onkyo C-7030 is more popular than Yamaha CD-S300
It's fairly safe to say that Onkyo C-7030 is a more popular cd player than Yamaha CD-S300, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Onkyo C-7030 and Yamaha CD-S300 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Yamaha CD-S303 | $340 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Sharp XL-BH250 | $320 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Denon DCD-900NE | $549 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Denon DCD-900NE N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Cambridge Audio AXC35 | $399 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore | history-computer.com | What Hi-Fi | BestCovery | Idsesmedia | Crutchfield | World Wide Stereo | BestReviews | MUO | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 |  Cambridge Audio CXC The Cambridge Audio CXC CD Player is highly praised for its superior audio quality, sleek design, and durable build, making it a top choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. | - | - | 6 | 4 | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $340 |  Yamaha CD-S303 The Yamaha CD-S303 CD player offers impressive audio performance, high-quality construction, and flexible connectivity options, making it a great choice for those seeking detailed and accurate sound reproduction. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $549 |  Denon DCD-900NE | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by yamaha.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- FOR YOUR CD COLLECTION. Designed for music lovers who enjoy playing their favorite artists in physical format, the C-7030 CD player delivers an incredible playback experience. Perfected over decades, this CD player honors your CD collection.
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- Product 1: MP3, WMA, iPod, CD R/RW disc playback compatibility
- Product 1: High performance DAC for high conversion precision with low noise
- Product 1: Laser pickup floating mechanism; Output level: 2 plus/ minus 0.3 V (1 kHz, 0 dB)
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Onkyo C-7030 is a very popular option in the middle of the CD players price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Harman Kardon FL8300 or Pioneer PD-10AE .
Onkyo C-7030 is $39.01 more expensive than an average CD player ($259.99).
Yamaha CD-S300 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Teac AD 850 or Denon DCD-900NE .
Yamaha CD-S300 is $140 more expensive than the average CD player ($259.99).
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