single-disc, drawer-loading CD player with repeat and random play * plays CDs, audio CD-Rs and CD-RWs * mono audio with Dynamic Bass Reflex sound system * 2-position Mega Bass¨ control * built-in 3-1/8" speaker *
Sony has the perfect addition to your kitchen -- the ICF-CD543RM Kitchen CD Clock Radio. If you love listening to music, but just don't have the room for a stereo in your kitchen, then this device was built for you. The ICF-CD543RM features Sony's under-cabinet, interior design style. The space-saving slim look with silver accents houses a remarkably powerful little music system. The built-in dynamic bass reflex sound system delivers rich bass tones. The CD player will play all your standard audio CDs and CD-R/RW burned discs. With the four-band digital synthesized tuner, you can pick up AM/FM, TV, and weather broadcasts with crisp, clear reception.
Aside from the space-saving design, Sony has added special features with the cook in mind. Spice up your listening with differing CD play modes, like shuffle and repeat. You might as well toss out that old wind-up timer because this CD clock radio has a built-in, easy-set kitchen timer to make cooking to music fun and practical. And the magnetic multi-function remote control can be used as a refrigerator magnet so you'll always know exactly were to find it!
What's in the Box
CF-CD543RM kitchen CD clock radio and magnetic multi-function remote control.
1 Best since sliced bread.
Never had any problems with this item. I love it! The sound is great, it has plastic-coated buttons (easy to clean- just wipe), and even a magnetic remote! My mother has one, too. Neither of us can imagine the kitchen without our Sony cd radios. A built-in timer is easy to use, and the digital display is clear and easy to read. After trying two other under-the-cabinet models, I am so glad to have found this Sony. This is The One!
2 Sony denies manufacturing defect
Stay away! As with many other reviewers, the CD player stopped working after about 12 months of very light use. Sony telephone service was useless, canned script. Their $86 service charge is nearly the cost of a new piece of this X&!%#! Try another brand.
3 My CD player stopped working too
I see I'm not the only one with the CD problem. I have had my CD/radio for a little over a year now and the CD just stopped working. It is too bad because I love having the radio/cd (especially the cd) in the kitchen and it seems like Sony is the only one that makes them.
4 My wife loves me!
I bought this for my wife for Xmas. It was easy to mount...it stays up out of the way and looks great. The cord can be left long or wound short depending on the distance to your receptacle. The sound is much much nicer than the counter top radio she had before. Plus it has many extra features. She rarely uses the CD player, but she has had no issues with it. Oh, did I mention the remote control that is magnatized so it will stay on your fridge or other metal surface. All in all I am very happy with this purchase...and my wife loves me!
5 I will NEVER buy SONY again
I received this piece of junk for Christmas 2003. The CD player worked for 3 months. I shipped unit back to Sony for repair. Lasted another 3 months and again same problem. Shipped it back again this time it only lasted 1 month. Again back to Sony it lasted 1 month and back to Sony! This time it lasted 2 weeks!! The first return they sent me a refurbished unit. Then after that they supposively repaired the unit...NOT! Service was awful too. They talk to you with canned script. Major LEMON! I see others have had the same experience. Yet Sony denies this is a major problem. They act like I was the only one having this problem.
6 Both GE and Sony undercounter cd players are a bust
Reviewer: Trisha Saxon "Trish" (Wilmington, NC) - See all my reviews
Am getting ready to return my second "under counter kitchen cd/radio"--my Christmas gift from my husband, too!! Both the GE and the Sony sound great with the radio, but produce only a small hissing sound when the cd player is on-the cd player doesn't work at all. You can get a radio anywhere; it's the cd player I was looking forward to. Incredibly frustrating; am suspecting they're all made in the same factory in China and all have the same defects. At least I tried this one before drilling more holes in the bottom of my cupboard!! In any case, am not sure what I'll do next, but this is really disappointing and annoying. I'm envious of the few reviewers here who have had a great experience, but am not willing to invest more time in this quest!!
7 CD-Failure, Very Disappointed
We bought this for our kitchen around Xmas 2003. We loved the idea of a compact unit for our kitchen and were excited to install it. Once done we tried to play a CD - nothing !!! We took it back for a replacement. Second one worked great and the system was exactly what we wanted.
Forward on 11-12 months...........the CD again has stopped working. We no longer have the receipt and plan to buy a non-Sony system (once we can find one !!).
We had a home mini-stereo that went the same way. My advice - Sony are good for TV's and Video camera's. Any other appliance - buy a different manufacturer.
8 CD player failure after 4 months
I was willing to live with the poorly designed volume controls (two press-and-hold buttons for increasing and decreasing the volume), but the CD player stopped working after 4 months of light use.
9 Don't Buy!
Target can do better and should stop selling this unit. I am on my second unit with same CD player failure waiting for the third replacement. Sony will not refund or give exchange voucher for a different unit. Target will not stand behind the unit either. Normally Sony products are reliable but not this one. I'm sorry I bought it.
10 I LOVE IT!
I received this as a Christmas gift. It was super easy to install. (Just use the enclosed template) The sound is terrific. and not only do I receive all of my favorite stations but also my not so favorite ones too! Everything works great. No problems as of yet. Thank you for an awesome product.
11 Nice Package, Mediocre Sound Quality
I was at a friend's house and he had Sony's previous model that this one replaced. Sounded terrific, though it was slightly larger. This new model looks sleeker and has a shallower profile. However, the so-called "Mega-bass" is a mega-disappointment. The difference between 'off' and the highest setting are almost imperceptible. Very disappointing. The other good features are great reception in my area and the handy weather and TV bands. I wish Henry Kloss designed an under-counter model before he passed on.
12 Practically Unusable
It looks like I'm not the only one who had a problem. My CD player also stopped working after a couple of months. In addition, the radio "fuzzed out" most of the time. I'd steer clear of this brand. I discarded mine within the first year.
13 Model defective and Sony service stinks
For the four months we've owned this cd player, we've loved it. Love that it's off the counter. Love the remote on the fridge. Love the sound and ease of use. Then, the cd player just stopped working. When we contacted Sony we were informed that our only option was to mail it to their repair center at our cost and have a refurbished model sent back. Shipping set us back about $25 (not including the cost of packing materials). It doesn't speak well for Sony that they wouldn't send a UPS label to cover the cost of shipping, particularly on a product that broke with only a few months of standard usage. We are very, very disappointed.
14 Great Product
I just got this unit and it is great. The installation was alot easier than I expected. All I had to do was use the sheet of paper that came with it, marked and drilled three holes, and screwed the screws in. Simple.
The sound is better than that of the Philips boombox that it replaced. And it doesn't take up any counter space and even has a remote that sticks on the fridge. I highly recommend this product to anybody that likes to have music while cooking.
