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Sony Under-Cabinet CD, Clock & Radio In White - ICF-CD523

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Slim Design Under-Cabinet Space Saving Kitchen CD Player With Clock And AM-FM Radio - ICFCD523/ Digital Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner/ 15 Memory Presets/ Built-In Speakers/ Backlit Easy-To-See LCD Display/ Built-In Timer/Alarm Function/ Date Display/ Self-Powered Memory Back-Up/ White Finish

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Sony CD Clock Radio, Model ICFCD523

Features:

Slim Design Under-Cabinet Space Saving Kitchen CD Clock Radio : brings a multi-media entertainment center into the kitchen, mounting under a cabinet so it takes up none of your precious counter space
Digital Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner : makes tuning-in a desired station simple and precise with accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations
PLL Quartz Digital Frequency Synthesized Tuning : is an extremely accurate method of tuning with optimum stability which reduces station drift
15 Station Memory presets : lets you quickly and easily tune in to your choice of up to 15 AM or FM radio stations
Convenient Front Loading Design : with slide-out mechanism for fast, easy access to the compact disc
BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS : enhances realistic listening effect with separate left- and right-channel speakers
Made of Easy-to-Clean Material : so you can keep this special entertainment appliance as neat and clean as the kitchen itself
Backlit Easy-to-See LCD Display : shows time, mode, selected radio band, CD track, and other information with large LCD numerals that are easy to see from across the kitchen, even in the dark
Built-In Timer/Alarm Function : acts as a built-in timer for food preparation or other uses, and automatically alerts you to a particular time which you set
Mega Bass� Sound System : reproduces the rich, powerful bass tones for a more enjoyable listening experience
Date Display : on front panel is clear and easy to read, to keep you up to date as well as up to the minute
Forward/Reverse Time Setting : for easy, speedy and efficient time and alarm settings
Self-Powered Memory Back-Up : needs no additional battery to maintain clock and alarm settings and operation in event of a temporary power failure

Specifications:

Audio

Frequency Range : AM: 530-1710kHz; FM: 87.5-108MHz
Antenna System : AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna; FM: Power cord antenna
Tuner Type : Digital
CD Play Mode(s) : Shuffle, Shuffle-Repeat, Repeat-1, Repeat All
Format(s) Supported : CD-R
Sound Enhancer : Mega Bass� Sound System
Station Preset(s) : 10 (5 AM, 5 FM)
Tuning : 5 Direct Access buttons

Capability

Radio : AM, FM
CD : Player
Clock : Yes
Location : Kitchen

Convenience

Timer Clock : Yes
Alarm : Yes
Date/Time Stamp : Date Display

General

Design : Under Cabinet Kitchen
Day/Night Function : Time: 12 hour system

Power

Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz
Output Power : 1.2W + 1.2W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Power Back-up : Self Power back-up

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions : 2 5/8" (66mm)
Speaker Type : Stereo, Built-In

Hardware

Display : Backlit LCD

Color

White

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 14-1/2" (368 mm)
Height: 4-1/4" (108 mm)
Depth: 9-5/8" (244 mm)

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 7 lbs. 2 oz (3.2kg)
Shipping: 54 lbs

Downloadable (.pdf) Files:

Specification Sheet

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 90 days labor / 1 year parts

Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 56 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Good Sound Quality (42), Great Reception (30), Durable (29), Lightweight (20), Easy to install (5), Easy To Set (3), Neat Features (3), Reliable (3)
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality (4)
Best Uses:	Home Use (45), Daily Use (27)
Describe Yourself:	Practical (19), Enthusiast (3)
Primary use:	Personal (4)

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REVIEWED BY 56 CUSTOMERS

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I would buy again

By mom from Toms River, NJ on 10/16/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Primary use:	Personal

Frees up counter space, easy to adjust to change from radio to cd player.

this Product was to replace a former Rad

By musik happy from chicago IL on 10/1/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal

it is a terrific radio to use in limmeted Space and the sound is very clear

Great Unit!

By Rene from East Falmouth, MA on 09/11/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Reliable, Easy To Set
Primary use:	Personal

We had an older unit with a cassette player for many years. This unit replaces the old one. It is a great little unit, good speakers, easy to install, and even where I live in a rural area, it picks up all my favorite FM stations.

Just ok

By Gerry from Powder Springs, GA on 07/28/2008.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Cons:	Poor reception, Average sound quality, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Use this in the kitchen, very convenient. Sound is a little tinny, bass does not help much.

Sony So-So

By ozziesgirl from Iowa on 06/2/2008.

Pros:	Doesn't Skip, Easy To Set Up, Attractive Design
Cons:	Poor AM Reception

The GOOD things about this radio: Installation was easy. (At least my carpenter/husband made it look that way!) It does not rob me of limited counter space. Easy to use and looks nice. Priced right for a simple radio/CD combo. Here is the one thing that DISAPPOINTS me about this radio: The AM reception is pretty terrible. I can only get AM radio about once out of every 5 times I try. There is no antenna, and since it is bolted to the bottom of my cabinet, I can't move it around; so it either picks up AM or it doesn't! I am bummed that I can't listen to AM radio when I'd like, so if that is a big deal to you, you probably don't want this radio.

Love It

By Cookie from Paducah, Kentucky on 05/27/2008.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Doesn't Skip, Easy Controls
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Larger Rooms, Basic Systems
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

I use this every time I am working in the kitchen. I love this product. The Sony always has a great sound. Before ordering this, I did alot of reading about undercounter players and I ordered this one. I was not let down, I would recommend it to anyone wanting a good undercounter system.

CD Player sounds very good.

By Jack from Belmont, NH on 05/16/2008.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

We use it sometimes for local news. We replaced the same type of unit that did not have a CD player. Reception did not improve from the GE unit we replaced, but the CD payer sounds great.

Very satisfied

By Grandma D from Richmond, Il on 04/21/2008.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Radio works well and its design puts it out of the way.

attractive under-cabinet cd clock/radio

By faye the music lover of christian music from Lyndonville, VT on 04/8/2008.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Durable
Cons:	No cons at this time
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I use this product every day to listen to music. I think it is an attractive looking product. It is more than adequate for a player. I can't think of anything at this time that is not great about it. I haven't really used the radio option at this time.

Sony under cabinet mounted radio

By Harry from pa on 02/21/2008.

Describe Yourself:	adult
Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception

Morning news

worth it!

By misunderstood from nashville music city on 02/15/2008.

Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Cooking adjunct
Describe Yourself:	Professor

Use in kitchen. perfect for a smaller area. Under cabinet design takes up little space. Easy and quick to install, about 15-20 minutes. Sound cannot compete with stereo systems but is surprisingly rich. Up front easy to understand controls except for the big knob on the side for volume. Mega bass. Plays one CD at a time but has a loop function for continuous play. The antenna is internal but if you are in or near town you will get good reception. Nice unit.

I love this

By Amie the stay at home mom from Hershey, Pa on 02/13/2008.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This product is wonderful. I use it in my kitchen everyday. [...] I have recommended this product to many friends and family.

Very pleased and satisfied

By Grandma S from Willmar MN on 01/31/2008.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Enjoy this every day.

Love my Sony & Abt's great too!!!

By Nell from Sagle, Idaho on 01/21/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

So nice to enjoy music wile I am in the kitchen. It is a place I spend a lot of time!!![...]

Great with white kitchen cabinets

By Courtney from Chesapeake, VA on 01/9/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Love the radio and c/d function.

Very nice product!

By Chris the Music Lover from Woodstock, VA on 01/9/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable, Easy to install
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Cons:	No mp3 plug, Wish it was black
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Wonderful home use. We use it everyday, and it is easy enought that our two year old helps. Do wish it came in black, but I might have been looking wrong and didn't see the choice. Overall, I am very pleased with the sound and the installation. Great for the price, made a great gift for the wife. Could use an mp3 adapter or plug, but that is just me.

Sony Under-Cabinet CD/Radio Delivers

By drjerry from Middle Georgia on 12/29/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Older with specific ideas

Most under-the-counter products do not have the reception this one does. Very strong. Rich sound, even without the bass enhancement. Instillation was very clear and was pefectly achieved. Size allowed us numerous location choices. Being able to store the extra cord over the rear of the radio made the instillation very professional. Great value at the same price of many lesser products.

Great product, great price, [...]

By Dave from Slatington, PA on 12/27/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Quality product at a great price [...]

Very nice little radio and CD player

By Brad from Wellsville, NY on 12/26/2007.

Pros:	Great Reception, Sony reputation, Good Sound Quality, Nice looking
Describe Yourself:	Home theater enthusiast, Do-it-yourselfer
Best Uses:	Home Use

I bought this radio/CD player for my wife as an early Christmas present. She spends entire days leading up to the holidays in our kitchen baking, and I thought that this would be a nice addition to the kitchen this year. I must say, I was a bit skeptical about the sound quality since I was buying it without hearing it first, but I am very glad that I gave it a shot. This little radio really cranks when you want it to (you can hear it anywhere on our first floor when it is turned up, and our first floor is roughly 2000 square feet), but obviously only puts out a moderate amount of bass. No one can expect a radio with two 2 1/2 inch speakers to sound like a subwoofer, but it is quite capable given its size. I was also very impressed by its radio reception, especially since it has no external antenna (the power cord acts as the antenna). We live in a rural area, and most of the radios that we own will only pick up 3 to 5 FM stations on a consistent basis. This radio picks up at least 10 stations and the reception on all is very clear. Overall, it is well worth the price paid, and I would recommend it to anyone that wants an out-of-the-way radio in their kitchen or shop. It is also very easy to install - you just mark four holes inside the cabinet with the provide template, then drill out the holes and run screws through to the radio. It probably took less than 20 minutes to install, including clean up.

it's great

By rlc from new jersey on 12/26/2007.

Describe Yourself:	Frequent Traveler, Practical
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Easy to install, Lightweight, Sleek
Best Uses:	Home Use

Good quality sound, good bass, good reception, both am and fm

Outstanding product and customer service

By Derrick from Birmingham, AL on 12/26/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Easy to install, Lightweight, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Works great for my wife (and myself) in kitchen and for our family while we eat. It gets great reception, much better than the bulky jambox we had sitting on the kitchen counter previously. It's also great having the preset stations available.

Great Product, exactly what i wanted!

By cj from chicago on 12/19/2007.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

great size for under the cabinet

Service was excellent

By Tori from Pittsburgh PA on 12/5/2007.

Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Easy to install. Sound quality great!

Excellent value

By Dr. Pixel from Oak Ridge, TN on 09/19/2007.

Cons:	Controls a bit confusing
Pros:	Easy install, Good Sound Quality, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

Delivery of this item was fantastic. After an easy installation, it took about one minute to get the FM going. Both CDs and FM sound clear and rich. This is a winner.

exactly what I wanted

By Donna from Smyrna, Georgia on 09/13/2007.

Pros:	fits in space perfectly, Lightweight, Durable, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Professional

It is so easy to use and fits where I wanted it.

Good, but I still hate Sony.

By That Intern Guy from Twin Cities, MN on 09/11/2007.

Pros:	Easy to install, Good Sound Quality, Decent Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Cons:	No seek button
Describe Yourself:	Student

I have no problems with this radio. It was at the right price and I don't regret buying it one bit. I have serious issues with Sony (Esp with the virus like software on their CDs) but this radio sounds fine, gets in all the stations I want (I live in a basement), and fits great underneath my kitchen cabinet. What more do you really want?

Nice look and features; sound lacking...

By OurOldVictorian from Sioux City, Iowa on 08/28/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Looks good
Describe Yourself:	Musicaholic
Cons:	Only available in White, Poor Sound Quality

This unit looks great mounted under the cabinets. Wish it came in black as well as white. Sound quality is severely lacking. Even with "mega bass" on, it still sounds very "tinny." Some of my CDs are just plain painful to listen to in this unit.

good buy

By rookie from brooklyn,ny on 08/17/2007.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Cons:	Installation
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

everyday use in the kitchen

Good Unit

By PopTop from Titusville, FL on 07/30/2007.

Pros:	Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Retired

No problems so far. Good reception on all local stations. Sound is OK, nothing outstanding.

Convenient, excellent product.

By PsychB from Monterey, MA on 05/15/2007.

Best Uses:	Background kitchen sound, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead, Professional
Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Out of the way

Much better than expected - in design, features, and ease of installation.

Glad I bought a Sony

By ASERB from Pittsburgh, PA on 05/7/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Would recommend this to anyone who has limited space in the kitchen but needs to hear some tunes at dinner time (or any other time), "bass" setting makes a little bit of a difference, easy to mount and program. Would suggest trying to keep the power cord extended and mounted high for better FM reception (have mine hidden on top of the refrigerator, seems to help with the signal).

VERY GOOD RADIO

By LUE from LOUDON TENNESSEE on 05/6/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

REPLACED MY OLD UNDER CABINET RADIO.I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH [...] ONLINE SERVICE AND SHIPPING.

You get what you pay for

By mgk from carlstadt, nj on 04/13/2007.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

met expectations

a bit thin on sound

By Ed from Pa. on 04/13/2007.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Homeowner
Pros:	Nice looking
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality

Its nice looking the radio sound is Ok, the CD is for some reason very thing and trebally . Its fine for the Kitchen radio while working in kitchen though the mid range and bass could have been fuller

Perfect addition to any kitchen

By D the cleaner and folder from Minden, NV on 03/20/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality

Love it!

Great sound.

By RST from Los Angeles, CA on 03/19/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Cons:	Difficult to install
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception

The sound quality is much better than I expected. Exceeded my expectations. AM reception is also very good. Must have 2 people to install.

good low to mid volume

By kt from Evanston, IL on 03/15/2007.

Pros:	Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	not great at hi volume

great price, nice appearance, great reception

enjoy this radio very much

By osh the gosh from ny on 03/14/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Commuting, Home Use
Pros:	Easy to put up, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Cons:	Some cds it skips

over all it works great an the only thing has alarm instead of waking to music

Great purchase for the money

By JC from North Arlington,NJ on 02/5/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

when installing be sure to countersink the screws

We Love It! (:-D Works Well!

By Satisfied Customer from S.E. PA on 02/4/2007.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable

Easy to install and sounds good.

Nice unit, sound ok but not gangbusters

By djnw from Bellingham, WA on 02/1/2007.

Pros:	Easy to use, Durable
Best Uses:	Kitchen
Cons:	Medium sound quality

A wonderful unit that mounts nicely. The CD sound is great, the radio audio is OK but not quite what I had hoped. I like the unit.

Sound quality could be better.

By G-Man from Farmington Hills, MI on 01/5/2007.

Pros:	Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality, Bulky

The unit was larger than I expected but the reception has been good. The sound quality could be a little better.

As advertised

By Dave from Erie, PA on 12/27/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Installation

The radio and CD player work fine. I was surprised at the good reception I received with the radio. I'm sure it depends on where it is installed and the direction, but it worked great for me. The most difficulty I had was lining up the holes to attach the unit under the cabinet. I needed to enlarge the holes to make the unit easier to attach. Also, the screws should be flat heads so they can be counter sunk. The screws that came with the unit are round heads that sit slightly on top of the shelf. I am afraid we might break something if we hit the top of a screw. We'll have to see how that works out. Over all, we are pleased with the unit.

VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR THE MONEY.

By RON from WARWICK, RI on 12/11/2006.

Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use

GOOD ADDICTION TO MY KITCHEN.

The price was great!

By Sergiomike from Edison, NJ on 11/28/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great Reception, Durable

What can you say - It's a Sony! The sound is excellent.

Good Value For The Money

By Music Lover from Chicago, IL on 11/13/2006.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use

A good unit that works well in areas where space is at a premium

Excellent, QuickService

By BTCary from Cary, NC on 10/31/2006.

Pros:	Compact, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

So good we're planning to purchase one as a gift.

Satisfied with radio, easy to install

By Fitz from Chicago on 10/24/2006.

Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use

Sounds good easy to install under cabinet

A triple instead of a homerun

By Rich the DIY'er from Wolcott, NY on 10/15/2006.

Pros:	Durable, Good FM CD Sound, Good Sound Quality, Easy mounting
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Poor AM Reception, Poor AM Sound

This product would be virtully perfect if the AM reception and sound quality were up to that of the competition. Mounting system is very easy and versatile.

By sid from Harwich, MA on 10/6/2006.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality

I was disappointed to not be able to use the radio as the wake-up alarm.

Good product bad reception on FM

By John from the midwest from Dubuque, IA on 09/29/2006.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Cons:	Poor reception

Overall the product functions very well with regards to playing CD's and the sound quality is very good considering the size of the speakers. The only negative is regarding the FM reception from med to low powered stations. High power FM stations near by tend to feed into these weak stations causing dual reception on certain frequencies. I contacted Sony and they said they do not warrant problems with reception. I figured a digital receiver should not have problems with frequency seperation like older style analog receiver. But other than the poor FM reception issue overall a nice system.

Better than I expected

By home remodeler from Oakland, CA on 09/26/2006.

Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Perfect fit

It looks great in my stainles steel kitchen.

Sony Kitchen Radio

By Henryat1140 from Monkton MD on 09/12/2006.

Cons:	Doesn't pull in far stns
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

Performs well. Easy install with provided template. Good quality and features. Power cord serves as the antenna, and unless it's draped across the front of the cabinet one of wife's favorite stations is weak. But the station is about 60 miles away so guess that's somewhat to be expected.

Nice product

By Electricguy from Orland Park, IL on 08/15/2006.

Pros:	Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality

Install instructions were lousy. Good thing I installed other brands before so know how to install the product. Audio could use quite a bit of improvement.

Great addition to my kitchen!

By Chris, the sculptor from Woodland, CA on 08/10/2006.

Pros:	Easy to install, Looks nice, Easy to use, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Leaves counter space open, Home Use, Convenient in kitchen, Daily Use
Cons:	Reception a bit uneven

[...] Product was easy to install under kitchen cabinet and looks nice. CD player is perfect and the radio great for the most part but there are times when reception is not completely clear.

Good quality CD Clock Radio

By Pat from Lewisville, TX on 08/3/2006.

Pros:

Durable, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight

I like it.Good Sound.Good reception.Perfect for me.

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