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(based on 42 ratings)
Brand: Sony
Located in: Portable Electronics, Clock Radios
Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player - ICFCD543RMSL/ Under Cabinet Design/ Front Loading CD Player/ Digital Tuner/ 2 Position Mega Bass Control/ Bass Reflex/ CD-R/RW Playback/ Remote Control/ Silver Finish
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 42 reviews)
97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Clear signal(6), Easy to install(4), Easy to set up(39), Good audio(3), Good sound(8)
Best Uses:
Anywhere(5), Basic systems(4), Home(6), Kitchen(7), Smaller rooms / apartments(5)
Describe Yourself:
Practical(13), Professional(6), Technically challenged(4), Tech savvy(9)
Primary use:
Personal(25)
 
JUST WHAT THE KITCHEN ORDERED!
By "Jim the Chimmey Sweep"Verified Purchaser from Niles, Illinois on 2/11/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

News, weather, time and temperature

 
A terrific product for a terrific price
By NateVerified Purchaser from Kaysville, Utah on 2/5/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I use this Sony product in my kitchen. I love the remote as I can adjust the system without actually handling the machine.

 
Better than the last one
By The old Corvette guyVerified Purchaser from Eastern North Carolina on 2/4/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Had a SONY for years, only reason I upgraded was the color, gave the old one to my son. The new one is better than the old, even has a weather channel and remote.

 
Good product
By BourneVerified Purchaser from Baltimore, MD on 2/4/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

After reading reviews I settled on this under the counter cd player radio. I was looking for a model that would play mp3 cd's and this unit plays cd's with files burnt both from Itunes as well as my ripped files on my PC. The radio is okay, although reception in my house is not great anyway. It is not better or worse than our surround sound system.

 
Good product-But needs external antenna
By Statically ChallengedVerified Purchaser from Indiana on 2/4/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I like the features and design, but it needs an external antenna to receive reception in some areas. I bought this for use in my office and most of the tv and weather stations are very difficult to receive. Pulling the power cord taught as suggested does little to improve reception.

 
met my wife's needs,music in the kitchen
By robVerified Purchaser from Portsmouth, VA on 1/30/2008
Cons:
need higher over sampling
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

for the money this product is awesome, easy to use, just install cd and press play, installation was a breeze,

Service & Delivery comments:

awesome shipping time, free delivery was nice. I not sure how big your company is ...I truely appreciate loading product the same day..awesome!

 
Great with Issues
By TyrVerified Purchaser from Chana, IL on 1/29/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Volume is great, and it keeps the last volume setting. Weather band does noting but static, a walkie picks it up fine in the same location. TV band is not great, but it is going away soon anyway. FM could be a little clearer as I have heard on others, but it has great AM reception.

 
I am satisfied !!!
By Don't have one :-)Verified Purchaser from Drums, Pennsylvania on 1/24/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Being used in our kitchen, great space saver, neat (SONY)look, and good performance. Don't have any cons for now.

 
I would recommend this product
By Bargain shopperVerified Purchaser from Omaha, NE on 1/23/2008
Pros:
Easy to install, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Great sound, Neat Features, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This radio was easy to install and sounds great. I love it!

 
Perfect Fit
By JackVerified Purchaser from Rockville, MD on 1/22/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good sound quality, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
In the kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Convenient, affordable, good-quality radio/cd player, that fit the space I had.

 
Better than expected
By LarryVerified Purchaser from Alsio, IL on 1/20/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:
Under the Kitchen cabinet
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Easy installation, GREAT reception, and attractive desisn.

 
Why didn't I buy one of these long ago!?
By TandemguyVerified Purchaser from Durham, NC on 1/18/2008
Pros:
Easy to install, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Great for use in kitchen, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Could have richer sound
Best Uses:
Under upper kit cabinet
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

We use this under cabinet clock/radio/CD player/timer in the kitchen in the morning while getting ready for work and in the evening when cooking supper. Don't have to go into the family room to fiddle with the home stereo system. Kitchen timer feature works great and is loud enough to hear upstairs.

Picks up National Weather Service channel as well as local TV stations, AM and FM. Decent sound quality. Easy to install under upper cabinet with small electric drill and included hardware.

 
Love it, use it all the time!
By MichelleVerified Purchaser from Crofton, MD on 1/9/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
In the kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I spend @ 70% of my day in the kitchen cooking or making snacks, so it gives me a gettaway for myself without the cartoons.

 
Easy to install
By WVU MDVerified Purchaser from Parkersburg, WV on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Easy and quick to install, Good Volume, Looks nice under the cabi
Cons:
Difficult To Set
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Installed the unit while watching a football game.

 
I like this radio very much.
By reckenballVerified Purchaser from Los Angeles on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Typical Sony product, outstanding sound, easy to install. I bought this as a x-mas gift for my mother. She loves it. Every kitchen should have one. Soon I will get one for myself.

Service & Delivery comments:

Very fast service, Phone salesman very helpfull.

 
sony kitchen clock radio with cd player
By dale38sVerified Purchaser from nashua nh on 1/7/2008
Pros:
Easy to install, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable, Sounds great
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Awesome radio and easy to install.

 
Great product
By TimVerified Purchaser from North Newton, KS on 1/2/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Easy to install - a great addition to any kitchen.

 
Just what I wanted!
By AngieVerified Purchaser from Jacksonville NC on 1/2/2008
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
No station scan
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I really love this radio, however I wish it had one button scanning, making it easier to find stations. It has a digital tune option, but you have to know what station you are looking for, or listen for the static to clear when you get close, that kind of sucks!

 
Looks great - reception less than great!
By MillerVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, Georgia on 12/31/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set
Cons:
Poor FM reception, Unreliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

The item was a gift for my wife to use in the kitchen mounted under the cabinet. It needs an fm antenna which it does not have. Poor reception on the radio makes it difficult to use.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was prompt. Product was packaged well.

 
Great Radio!
By RichVerified Purchaser from Point Pleasant, NJ on 12/31/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Easy to install; looks great; great sound.

 
A bit disapointed
By AJVerified Purchaser from Columbus Ohio on 12/28/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
LED light needs to be bri
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This undercounter radio took the place of a 25 year old radio.

The only bad feature I found is that the led for the clock is so dim it is hard to read.

Good quality product from Sony. Would look great in any application.

 
Sony Under Counter Radio
By mike kVerified Purchaser from Elkhart IN on 12/27/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume
Best Uses:
Home Use
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Basic under the counter radio-cd for the kitchen. Looks nice and seems to work well so far. Would have been nice if it had a channel scan.

Service & Delivery comments:

Great delivery time. Unit was very well packed with shock absorbing fillers.

 
Excellent sound; looks great
By ShaneVerified Purchaser from Myrtle Beach, SC on 12/27/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Looks great, Neat Features, Simple installation
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I bought this product for my wife and children to use in the kitchen/breakfast nook where they listen to music every morning. It replaced a CD "boombox" that sat on the kitchen counter. Easy to install under the cabinet and it fits in perfectly and takes up no counter space. Very neat. Works perfectly so far (about 3 weeks of use). Great sound with all types of music. Radio works great too. Higly recommended.

Service & Delivery comments:

Deliver was very prompt. Company actually called to verify shipping address since it was different than billing address - a good follow-up to be sure I ordered the product and much appreciated in these days of identity theft. Arrived in perfect condition.

 
wife loves it!
By danVerified Purchaser from ohio on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Fits very well under counter. Installs in minutes.
Very good value. Surprising good reception of all modes AM FM Weather TV etc.

 
a satisfied customer
By noneVerified Purchaser from Virginia Beach, Virginia on 12/21/2007
Pros:
Neat Features
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I ordered the radio/CD player for my wife for Christmas,not being able to find what I wanted locally. It's exactly what I wanted.

Thanks

 
I would buy this product again.
By GrammyVerified Reviewer from SC on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:
Kitchen spacesaver
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Just received today. Like the fact that this radio plays CD-R/RW's and the magnetic remote--sticks right to refrigerator. Sounds great too!

 
Great Product!
By SisVerified Purchaser from Smithfield, VA on 11/19/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This under counter spacesaver CD/radio/weather system is great. Very easy to install, sounds great, takes up very little room, looks sleek. I have bought 2 more for Christmas gifts. This is the best price I have found anywhere. I use it all the time when I am working anywhere in the house as the sound is loud enough to carry and still sounds great. Buy One or Two

 
I have already bought two
By SisVerified Purchaser from Smithfield, VA on 11/7/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
kitchen
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This is a great product. The sound is great. It looks stylish in the kitchen. I already bought two and plan to buy another one for Christmas gifts. Great price too.

 
Sony Rules!
By GaleVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 6/27/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Excellent sound., Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This is a good kitchen radio/CD player. I'm very pleased.

 
Great Product!!
By Don N.Verified Purchaser from Woodstock, IL on 6/6/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This was exactly what we were looking for to put in our kitchen. We especially like the small remote that has a magnet to go on the refrigerator. It was very easy to install and looks sharp. The radio reception is good and the weather stations are a nice bonus. Another nice feature is that the clock illuminates at night. All in all, a wonderful cd/radio player for under your cabinet!

 
My wife is very pleased with her gift
By Curly DutchmanVerified Purchaser from Sharpsville, PA on 6/4/2007
Pros:
Attractive styling, Easy to install, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:
Home, Perfect for kitchen
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Good sound, ease of installation, intuitive controls, ease of use. My wife loves her Mother's Day gift! She listens to the radio while in her kitchen, and loves to listen to her CD's as well. Good value for the price.

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Installed in Wife's kitchen

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GREAT SOUND
By J RockVerified Purchaser from Chicago IL on 5/30/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home, Office
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Bought this for the kitchen. Impressed on how well it sound I am gona buy another to use in the bathroom mounted under a shelf for listening while taking showers

 
I would buy this product again
By Cooking with the newsVerified Reviewer from Los Angeles, CA on 5/8/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

For such a small unit, we enjoy the sound quality of AM and FM stations as well as CDs

 
I would definitely buy this again
By KristaVerified Purchaser from Minnesota on 2/19/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Nice design looks nice, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home, Office
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Looks great in my kitchen. Lightweight design.

 
'' After The Delay Things Went Smooth''
By jejsssVerified Purchaser from Levittown Pa on 2/8/2007
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms
Bottom Line:

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Works Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Excellent product & installation easy.
By TessVerified Purchaser from Ventura, CA on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Good sound & reception. Suggest flush mounting screws to avoid dish damage (use flat-head screws & a counter-sink drill bit - it was easy).

 
Very good kitchen radio
By Dan the HandymanVerified Purchaser from Attleboro, MA on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Best Uses:
Kitchen spacesaver

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Easy installation using included mounting template, although some may need a thin strip of molding along the bottom edge of the cabinet to hide the plastic spacers. Regardless, you'll find the unit a very efficient utilization of an undercabinet area.
Setting multi-band presets is intuitive and fast; Boston FM and local TV reception is strong and static-free (but was unable to tune in NOAA weather); spoken word is clear; over the air and cd music is acceptable; and the small remote is very handy.
If you're looking for an unobtrusive kitchen radio to keep you company in the kitchen, this unit pretty well fits the bill.

 
Good buy for the money
By daughter-in-lawVerified Purchaser from Bear, DE on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Cons:
Stations not always clear
Best Uses:
Basic Systems

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

We bought this unit as a gift for my Mother-in-law. She seems to really like it. Though she did mention that the stations aren't always clear. It's kind of hit or miss depending on where you are standing in the kitchen. The installation was very easy, and I thought the sound was great. Love the remote, very convienent. The only thing that it's missing is a light.

 
An excellent addition to our kitchen
By kdsjrVerified Purchaser from Oakland, CA on 1/2/2007
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Nice features
Best Uses:
Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

This installation gives us clear sound for radio and CDs in our kitchen and is a nice addition when we are working there.

 
I was very happy with the product
By sherryVerified Purchaser from Camdenton, Missouri on 12/26/2006
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Cons:
Poor Reception
Best Uses:
Smaller Rooms

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

We really like the looks but hoping for better reception, but I think that has to do with our location.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Would buy it again!
By DianeVerified Purchaser from Palatine, IL on 12/19/2006
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Best Uses:
Basic Systems

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

I actually bought this as a present for a family member and they loved it! It's small, stylish, and easy to install under the cabinet. Defiantly will be buying one in the near future for myself.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
WOW!!! everything promised and more.
By SammyVerified Purchaser from NYC, New York on 11/17/2006
Pros:
Accurate Controls, Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound
Best Uses:
Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Sony Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player:

Great sound. Looks Amazing. All around nice buy.

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