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Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player - ICF-CD543RMSIL

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Sony Kitchen Clock Radio With CD Player, Model ICFCD543RMSL

Sony has the perfect addition to your kitchen � the ICF-CD543RMSL CD/AM/FM/TV Band/Weather Band Kitchen Clock Radio. Featuring an Under Cabinet Interior Design Style, a Space-Saving Slim Look, a Built-in Dynamic Bass Reflex Sound System, CD-R/RW Playback, and a 4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner (AM/FM/TV/Weather), this Radio rocks! Use the 25 Random Memory Presets, CD Play Modes (Shuffle-Repeat/Repeat-1/Repeat All), and Easy Set Kitchen Timer to make cooking to music simple and fun. In addition, the Magnetic Multi-Function Remote Control can be used as a refrigerator magnet so you will always know exactly where to find it. Listen in the kitchen with the ICF-CD543RMSL.

Key Features:

Under Cabinet Interior Design
Style Space-Saving Slim Look
Built-In Dynamic Bass Reflex Sound System
4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner (AM/FM/TV/Weather)
Magnetic Multi-Function Remote Control
25 Random Memory Presets
CD-R/RW Playback
CD Play Modes (Shuffle/Shuffle-Repeat/Repeat-1/Repeat All)
2 Position Mega Bass� Control
Easy Set Kitchen Timer

Features:

Under Cabinet Interior Design Style brings a multi-media entertainment center into the kitchen and mounts under a cabinet so it takes up no precious counter area
Space-Saving Slim Look fits into just about every kitchen without intruding into shelf or storage space
Built-In Dynamic Bass Reflex Sound System enhances reproduction of rich bass tones for a more complete and enjoyable listening experience
4 Band Digital Synthesized Tuner (AM/FM/TV/Weather) provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of all available radio stations for listening to talk and music shows, plus audio from TV channels 2-13, as well as up to the minute weather from your local Weather Band broadcasts
Magnetic Multi-Function Remote Control gives you convenient remote control over the unit's functions and has a refrigerator magnet on the back to avoid misplacing it
25 Random Memory Presets offer convenient one-button tuning to 10 of your favorite FM and 5 AM radio stations along with 5 TV channels and 5 weather frequencies
CD-R/RW Playback plays all compact discs including CD-R (recordable) and CD-RW (rewritable); your own compilations from CD recorder deck or PC can be played on the unit, and it provides a great extension of ability to play network audio music from the Internet -- a perfect companion for your PC music
CD Play Modes (Shuffle/Shuffle-Repeat/Repeat-1/Repeat All) lets you hear CD tracks in multiple modes: in sequence as recorded, all tracks in random (Shuffle), repeat of all tracks in random order, a single track over and over or all tracks over and over
Convenient CD Front Loading Design with slide-out mechanism for fast, easy access to the compact disc
2 Position Mega Bass� Control reproduces rich, powerful bass tones for a more exciting and enjoyable listening experience
Easy Set Kitchen Timer is built-in and eliminates the need for an additional timer unit for food preparation or other purposes, and automatically alerts you to the time you set
Easy To Clean front surface is easy to wipe clean, so you can keep this special entertainment appliance as neat as the kitchen itself

Specifications:

Frequency Range:
- AM: 530-1710kHz
- FM: 87.6-108 MHz
- TV: Ch. 2-13
- Weather: Ch. 1-7
Antenna System:
- AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
- FM, TV, Weather: Wire Antenna
Speaker: 2-5/8" (66mm)
Power Requirements: AC 120 Volts, 60Hz
Color: Silver

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 13-7/8" (350mm)
Height: 3-1/2" (88mm)
Depth: 12" (310mm)

Approximate Weight:

Unit Weight: 6 lb. 6 oz (2.9kg)
Shipping Weight: 8.3 lbs.

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Manufacturer Model Number: ICF-CD543RMSIL

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 42 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Easy To Set (31), Good Volume (31), Neat Features (28), Reliable (24), Accurate Controls (8), Easy To Set Up (8), Good Sound (8), Clear Signal (6), Easy to install (4)
Best Uses:	kitchen (7), Home (6), Anywhere (5), Smaller Rooms (5), Basic Systems (4)
Describe Yourself:	Practical (13), Tech Savvy (9), Professional (6), Technically Challenged (4)
Primary use:	Personal (25)

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JUST WHAT THE KITCHEN ORDERED!

By "Jim the Chimmey Sweep" from Niles, Illinois on 02/11/2008.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume

News, weather, time and temperature

A terrific product for a terrific price

By Nate from Kaysville, Utah on 02/5/2008.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

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 guy from Eastern North Carolina on 02/4/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Gearhead, Professional

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-But needs external antenna

By Statically Challenged from Indiana on 02/4/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Primary use:	Business
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Cons:	Unreliable

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.

Good product

By Bourne from Baltimore, MD on 02/4/2008.

Pros:

Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume

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.

met my wife's needs,music in the kitchen

By rob from Portsmouth, VA on 01/30/2008.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Cons:	need higher over sampling
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Tech Savvy

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

Great with Issues

By Tyr from Chana, IL on 01/29/2008.

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

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 :-) from Drums, Pennsylvania on 01/24/2008.

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

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 shopper from Omaha, NE on 01/23/2008.

Pros:	Great sound, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy to install, Easy To Set, Reliable
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional

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

Perfect Fit

By Jack from Rockville, MD on 01/22/2008.

Best Uses:	In the kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good sound quality, Easy To Set, Good Volume

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

Better than expected

By Larry from Alsio, IL on 01/20/2008.

Pros:	Good Volume, Easy To Set, Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Best Uses:	Under the Kitchen cabinet

Easy installation, GREAT reception, and attractive desisn.

Why didn't I buy one of these long ago!?

By Tandemguy from Durham, NC on 01/18/2008.

Cons:	Could have richer sound
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Easy to install, Neat Features, Great for use in kitchen, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy
Best Uses:	Under upper kit cabinet

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 Michelle from Crofton, MD on 01/9/2008.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:	In the kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

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 MD from Parkersburg, WV on 01/7/2008.

Cons:	Difficult To Set
Pros:	Good Volume, Easy and quick to install, Looks nice under the cabi
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Practical, Professional

Installed the unit while watching a football game.

sony kitchen clock radio with cd player

By dale38s from nashua nh on 01/7/2008.

Best Uses:	Anywhere
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable, Sounds great, Easy to install
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Awesome radio and easy to install.

I like this radio very much.

By reckenball from Los Angeles on 01/7/2008.

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

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.

Great product

By Tim from North Newton, KS on 01/2/2008.

Pros:

Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume

Easy to install - a great addition to any kitchen.

Just what I wanted!

By Angie from Jacksonville NC on 01/2/2008.

Cons:	No station scan
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set

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 Miller from Atlanta, Georgia on 12/31/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set
Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Practical
Cons:	Unreliable, Poor FM reception

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.

Great Radio!

By Rich from Point Pleasant, NJ on 12/31/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable, Neat Features
Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Easy to install; looks great; great sound.

A bit disapointed

By AJ from Columbus Ohio on 12/28/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features
Cons:	LED light needs to be bri
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

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.

Excellent sound; looks great

By Shane from Myrtle Beach, SC on 12/27/2007.

Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Simple installation, Easy To Set, Looks great, Neat Features, Good Volume
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Practical

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.

Sony Under Counter Radio

By mike k from Elkhart IN on 12/27/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume
Best Uses:	Home Use
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy

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.

wife loves it!

By dan from ohio on 12/26/2007.

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

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 none from Virginia Beach, Virginia on 12/21/2007.

Pros:	Neat Features
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

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 Grammy from SC on 12/19/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Kitchen spacesaver
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Practical

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 Sis from Smithfield, VA on 11/19/2007.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Primary use:	Personal
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set, Neat Features, Good Volume
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

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 Sis from Smithfield, VA on 11/7/2007.

Best Uses:	kitchen
Pros:	Neat Features, Reliable, Easy To Set, Good Volume
Primary use:	Personal
Describe Yourself:	Technically Challenged

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 Gale from Dallas, TX on 06/27/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Reliable, Easy To Set, Excellent sound., Neat Features, Good Volume

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

Great Product!!

By Don N. from Woodstock, IL on 06/6/2007.

Pros:	Easy To Set, Reliable, Good Volume, Neat Features
Best Uses:	Home

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 Dutchman from Sharpsville, PA on 06/4/2007.

Pros:	Attractive styling, Good Volume, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Easy to install
Best Uses:	Perfect for kitchen, Home

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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GREAT SOUND

By J Rock from Chicago IL on 05/30/2007.

Best Uses:	Office, Home
Pros:	Reliable, Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set

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 news from Los Angeles, CA on 05/8/2007.

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Neat Features, Good Volume, Easy To Set, Reliable

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 Krista from Minnesota on 02/19/2007.

Pros:	Nice design looks nice, Neat Features, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Best Uses:	Office, Home

Looks great in my kitchen. Lightweight design.

'' After The Delay Things Went Smooth''

By jejsss from Levittown Pa on 02/8/2007.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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

Good buy for the money

By daughter-in-law from Bear, DE on 01/2/2007.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls, Good Sound
Cons:	Stations not always clear

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.

Very good kitchen radio

By Dan the Handyman from Attleboro, MA on 01/2/2007.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Easy To Set Up, Accurate Controls, Good Sound
Best Uses:	Kitchen spacesaver

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.

Excellent product & installation easy.

By Tess from Ventura, CA on 01/2/2007.

Pros:	Clear Signal, Accurate Controls, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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

An excellent addition to our kitchen

By kdsjr from Oakland, CA on 01/2/2007.

Pros:	Nice features, Easy To Set Up, Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Clear Signal
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Basic Systems

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 sherry from Camdenton, Missouri on 12/26/2006.

Pros:	Accurate Controls, Good Sound, Easy To Set Up
Cons:	Poor Reception
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms

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

Would buy it again!

By Diane from Palatine, IL on 12/19/2006.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Good Sound, Accurate Controls, Easy To Set Up, Clear Signal

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.

WOW!!! everything promised and more.

By Sammy from NYC, New York on 11/17/2006.