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Sony ICF CD533

alaAverage 2.8

8 reviews

Jun, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the sound. The design is also appreciated.

design, sound

On average, users rate this product 55/100.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony ICF CD533

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Sony ICF CD533 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 Players on Amazon.com.

43% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Poor Radio Reception - Stay Away

 

Poor Radio Reception - Stay Away

Have had the unit for several years. Radio reception is poor and varies as you move about the kitchen. Added an extension wire to the antenna with limited success. Mine is installed near a microwave oven which causes serious problems when in use. Very...

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Poor Reception Is A Deal Breaker

 

Poor Reception Is A Deal Breaker

My contractor who rebuilt my kitchen recommended this under-counter radio for its appearance and "space-saving" appeal, but without a telescopic antenna or even a pig tail (I assume the power chord is the feeble "antenna") in the back the radio is...

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SONY STRONG-

 

SONY STRONG-

well we have had ours for about 6 months now and NOT a complaint to be had!! we love it! it gets great radio reception(and we live in a rural area) and it plays cd without problems! I would buy another. I was thinking it would make a great christmas...

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I actually like it

 

I actually like it

I bought this for my mom for christmas two years ago...we've had no problems w/ it at all...of course we live in a suburb of Chicago..so radio reception is rarely an issue..but if you do too, feel free... it's got pretty good sound and controls too!

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I actually like it

 

I actually like it

I bought this for my mom for christmas two years ago...we've had no problems w/ it at all...of course we live in a suburb of Chicago..so radio reception is rarely an issue..but if you do too, feel free... it's got pretty good sound and controls too!

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Worst Reception Ever

 

Worst Reception Ever

I would have given this radio zero stars except that was not a choice. I, like the other reviewer, thinks this is the worst radio you could possibly buy. Every feature on the radio works great except the radio itself, which by the way is the main...

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Great CD - Radio Reception Disappointing

 

Great CD - Radio Reception Disappointing

I have been impressed by every Sony product I have purchased until this one. While the CD player was great, the installation easy, and the controls easy to understand; the radio reception was laughable. They tell you that the power cord serves as the...

Product Specifications

Sony Corporation introduces its ICF-CD533 Under-Cabinet Kitchen CD/Clock Radio. Space saving kitchen radio with built-in CD player brings a multi-media entertainment center into the kitchen and mounts under a cabinet so it takes up no precious counter space. Built-in 3-D stereo speaker system uses two separate speakers and a resonance port for bass enhancement to create the three-dimensional effect. Mega Bass sound system electronically produces deep, rich bass tones for more pleasing overall sound. AM/FM quartz synthesized stereo tuner provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations. 5 random memory presets offer convenient one-button tuning of your choice of 5 favorite radio stations. Easy one-button station setting on front panel lets you select your choice of station easily, quickly countdown timer with 5 memory presets acts as a built-in timer for food preparation or other uses, and automatically recalls five separate settings you program. The clock radio is equipped with up to 24-hour countdown timer for slow cooking or other extended timing needs. It starts counting backwards for a period you select and alerts you when the timer reaches zero. Shuffle/shuffle-repeat/repeat-1/repeat-all CD modes let you play tracks in random (shuffle) order, Repeat Shuffle order, repeat one track, or Repeat All the tracks on a CD. Self-powered back-up system maintains Clock and Alarm settings in case of power failure. Backlit LCD Display has a built-in light for easy viewing of time and alarm setting.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio System

Functions (KB):CD player / Radio
Sound Effects:Mega Bass
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):Boomboxes, radios, clock radios
Type:CD clock radio

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Media Load Type:Tray
Playback Modes:All tracks repeat / One track repeat / Random play / shuffle
Type:CD player

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:12.1in
Height:4.4in
Weight:7.5lbs
Width:14in

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Sony
Model:CD533
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony ICF

MD System

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:White

Radio

Preset Station Qty:5
Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty
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