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Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System - MHCEC55/ 130 Watts Total Power/ 16cm Woofer/ 3 Disc CD Changer/ CD-R/CD-RW With MP3 Playback Capability/ 2-Way Bass Reflex Speaker System/ DSGX Bass Boost Function/ 4 Preset EQ Settings/ Silver Finish
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.2 stars
(based on 20 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Attractive(10), Durable(4), Easy to set up(16), Good power output(5), Good sound(4)
Cons:
Unattractive design(5)
Best Uses:
Basic use(8), Home use(3), Large rooms(5), Office(3), Smaller rooms / apartments(12)
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile(7), Practical(13)
 
GOOD VALUE
By Radio houndVerified Purchaser from Denver, CO on 8/13/2009
Pros:
Good Sound, Lightweight, Powerful
Cons:
I don't like the antenna
Best Uses:
Home Use, In my home office, Office Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Good power for its size. If the antenna connection was not so unusual I would have replaced it with an after market one. Because of the area I am in, reception for AM/FM is difficult. But I rigged an extension to the FM wire[not difficult] and it works fine. Well worth the money. A vert good value. As usual ABT is very freindly and easy to work with.

 
Nice Product
By MacVerified Purchaser from New Orleans, LA on 5/18/2009
Pros:
Compact, Durable, Good Sound, Great Features, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Home Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Nice product. Great addition to my patio.

 
Good for the price
By Fr. MichaelVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 4/26/2009
Pros:
Compact, Good Sound
Cons:
Limited equalizer choices, No "RCA" connection
Best Uses:
Home Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

With equalizer choices, sound is good, but not the best [I guess I was spoiled a bit by the more expensive unit it replaced :)]. Would be nice to have RCA connections for my cassette deck. I like the compactness. So far, no problems with this unit.

Service & Delivery comments:

Glad that it was shipped inside an Abt box, as that box was "punched through" in shipping: it protected the factory box from serious damage.

 
Good sound, value priced, basic unit
By Bob the GeezerVerified Purchaser from St.Cloud, MN on 3/10/2009
Pros:
Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Offices, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

The Sony MHCEC55 is a nice, compact unit with very good sound at an affordable price. I added two smaller speakers to the unit for better sound in a larger room. My only complaint is the fact it was advertised with a cassette player and it DOES NOT have one. Since this unit was to replace my old Aiwa which had a dual cassette deck, I can no longer listen to some of my favorite old music.

Service & Delivery comments:

Product was delivered quickly and in perfect condition. Tracking process was helpful and arrival was on the scheduled date.

 
Perfect product
By Sound HoundVerified Purchaser from New Buffalo, MI on 1/5/2009
Pros:
Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Offices, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Delivers on the promise. Great sound for average listening requirements.
Easy to set up. A value for the money.

Service & Delivery comments:

Fabulous delivery to a rural location. Well packed and in good condition.
Can't beat ABT once again!

 
Nice affordable sound
By rydeVerified Purchaser from Lincoln, NE on 1/5/2009
Pros:
Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Larger Rooms, Offices, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Great little stereo for the money. 3-disc changer that can play mp3's is nice feature. It even comes with a remote! The only downside is that it can't handle the bass if you really crank it up.

Service & Delivery comments:

I ordered on a Saturday night. It was at my door Tuesday morning!

 
Sony Mini Hi-Fi
By bugeaterVerified Purchaser from Lincoln, NE on 12/18/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Powerful
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Larger Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

So far for playing Christmas music the sound has been great, a three disc tray helps to keep from constantly loading.

 
Great sound!
By BusyNewYorkerVerified Purchaser from SI, NY on 10/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Powerful
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Musically Inclined, Practical, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

This stereo system captures the full bass sound on my CDs.

 
Smart move on my part.
By Harry BVerified Purchaser from Freehold, NJ on 9/16/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Musically Inclined
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Very good sound. Easy to set up.

Service & Delivery comments:

Prompt delivery. Arrived in good condition

 
Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System
By cleeVerified Purchaser from nyc on 9/11/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

It is compact and sufficinet for basic use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Don't let the low cost scare you
By DAVerified Purchaser from Plymouth, Ma on 9/1/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

ABT ELECTRONICS makes it so easy to buy on line.[...] Thanks.

 
Good value
By billVerified Purchaser from Westfield, NJ on 7/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:
Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Musically Inclined, Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Great for my kitchen

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Hard to beat for the price
By Harley MechVerified Purchaser from Mesa, AZ on 7/28/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Doesn't Skip, Durable, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound
Cons:
Limited tone control
Best Uses:
Shopgarage
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile, Practical, Professional
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

I replaced a smaller single disc Sony player with the MHCEC55 for use in my shop/garage. I spend a lot of time there and the increased power fills the room perfectly. The ability to load three discs and play them randomly is a real plus. The size is good; not too small or too big. I have mine in a cabinet yet have to open the door and position it so the rear fan draws in an adequate amount of cooling air. That is a bit of a hassle but I can live with it. The only down side to this unit is the inability to manually adjust the bass and treble. The EQ presets are adequate and actually sound quite good after you get use to the fact that you are only in limited control.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
nice for the dollars
By ZIPPYVerified Purchaser from WATERLOO S.C. on 6/18/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up
Cons:
sound is average only
Best Uses:
Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

good for the money----but lacks that great sound

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
good value
By seanVerified Purchaser from ny on 4/15/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Great Sound, Powerful
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

Remote is hard to deal with in the dark since its not lighted...but excellent otherwise.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A tiny, light weight but big sound
By jcmolero from San Cristobal, Tachira, Venezuela on 3/9/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Deck hide from front view, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, High effic tweeters, Light and narrow, Remo same as bigger model
Cons:
Mechanical deck, No manual eq, No more than 20 preset fm, Somewhat deeper unit, Timer without aux option
Best Uses:
Audiophiles, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Audiophile, Musically Inclined
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

I principally bought this model so that can put on my room, without sub woof so that doesnt room for place one. The speakers sounds excellent highs and the bass sounds better if the speakers are located a few centimeters ahead the wall, and over a bookshelf (not inside a section because sounds with very resonance). On the same bookshelf is a turntable, but not causes a feedback even if has many volume on the unit. The tapes sounds excellent only if no were the fact that it's mechanical and can't be controlled by remote, doesn't offer rec timer but just program a on time, when the unit is off just press rec so that when the time arrives, tape begins to rec itself! (just a trick of a aiwa manual). Radio is very sensitive so that have to find the right position in that stronger signal don't cover a weak one. CD's sounds excellent and don't have almost skips (only if is very scratched or has a hole on label) CDRW don't need to finalize to start to listen mp3s and support up to 10 sessions. Aux in is excellent plug shape and connect tv, turntable, mp3 sony or anything that fits that plug.
Speakers colors are different as shown, mine are silver on the vertical borders and have black horn tweeters, around the woofer and the ducts, looks better than the silver only

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good value
By TJVerified Purchaser from Roswell, Ga. on 1/22/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Reception, Great Sound
Best Uses:
Basic Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

We use the unit primarily in the kitchen and run it all day. It works very well on all operating modes.
Would prefer separate bass and treble controls but it is not a major problem. There is very little distortion as the volume increases. It is a good value.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Perfect stereo for son's room!
By DianneVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Powerful
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

This is my 11 year-old son's first stereo system, and he is thrilled with it. It's perfect for his bedroom and the sound quality is far better than we were even hoping for. The 3 CD changer works like a charm. The remote is easy to use and everything about set-up and use is intuitive.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was amazingly prompt, and the product arrived packed perfectly.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
happy listener
By nightime listenerVerified Purchaser from carl junction.mo on 10/26/2007
Pros:
Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Sleep timer
Cons:
No clock display when off, Noisy disk exchange
Best Uses:
Basic Use, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

we use mainly at night great sound,hard to beat sonny's sound. controls easy to use,like timer for going to sleep.do not like the noisy disc exchanger when disc is first put in. was disappointed that there is no clock display when unit is off

Service & Delivery comments:

delivery was on time as promised. liked the tracking part if any delay we would be notified. product was very well packed and in excellent condition. used customer service.was very polite and very prompt

 
GOOD BUY
By BobVerified Purchaser from McMinnville, TN on 10/9/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Good sound
Cons:
Somewhat confusing to use
Best Uses:
In my workshop
Describe Yourself:
Electrical Engineer
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Silver Mini HiFi Component System:

I was disappointed that there isn't a pause feature when playing CDs. Initially it was a little awkward to use but now that I have had it for several weeks that part is ok.

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