Sony ICF-CD533 AM/FM CD Under-Counter Kitchen Clock Radio

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [194kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 4.5 x 12.5 inches ; 7.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001YVG7
• Item model number: ICF-CD533
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,621 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Save precious counter space in the kitchen by mounting this unit under a cabinet.

From the Manufacturer

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great CD - Radio Reception Disappointing, January 16, 2002

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Audible_Alex - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ICF-CD533 AM/FM CD Under-Counter Kitchen Clock Radio (Electronics)

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 antenna, so:
1) Extend the power cord fully, BUT
2) Don't plug into an extension cord, AND
3) Don't run the cord behind a refrigerator AND
4) Don't run the cord near flourescent lights AND
5) There is no connection for an external antenna.

So, just for the heck of it, I thought I would uninstall the radio and move it around the kitchen until we could get our local traffic and weather station. Too bad, the radio would have to be installed in the middle of the kitchen hanging in mid-air. Back to the drawing board!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst Reception Ever, July 14, 2002

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meissler (Burleson, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ICF-CD533 AM/FM CD Under-Counter Kitchen Clock Radio (Electronics)

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 feature I bought it for. I even called Sony customer service, but all they said was to return it if dissatified. If there was at least an option to add an external antenna, that might help, but there is not, and no way to even hook one up if you had one. Please don't waste your money!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Reception Is A Deal Breaker, December 16, 2005

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M. JEFFREY MCMAHON "herculodge" (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ICF-CD533 AM/FM CD Under-Counter Kitchen Clock Radio (Electronics)

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 essentially worthless. The CD works fine but since this comes with a radio feature it has to be dismissed. For your kitchen, I recommend the sleek, attractive Tivoli Songbook, which comes in several colors. That's what I ended up replacing the Sony ICF-CD533 with and the Tivoli, with excellent reception and a rich monoaural speaker, fills my kitchen just fine.