Sony Under-Cabinet Kitchen CD/Clock Radio (Silver)

Designed to maximize your counter space and blend with virtually any decor, this under cabinet CD clock radio is the perfect addition to any kitchen. Boasting deep bass and powerful sound quality, this unit lets you enjoy your favorite tunes while you cook, clean, or just relax with a cup of coffee. The built-in audio cable lets you connect your digital music player, and the CD player accepts burned CD-R/RWs. An AM/FM radio also is included with 15 preset stations. For the ultimate convenience, a remote control is included for changing tracks, radio stations, adjusting volume, and more.

Enjoy your favorite tunes while you cook, clean, or just relax with a cup of coffee.

Mega Bass technology produces rich, deep bass tones.

A remote control is included for changing tracks, radio stations, adjusting volume, and more.

Slim Design, Multiple Features
This system brings a multimedia entertainment center to your kitchen, mounting under a cabinet so it takes up none of your precious counter area. It produces rich, deep bass tones for more powerful overall sound. And it includes attachable holder for easy playback of digital music players.

With its digital FM/AM tuner featuring 15 station presets, tuning in a desired station is simple and precise with accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations. Plus, the CD player accommodates not only factory-pressed CD-Audio discs, but also consumer-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.

The included magnetic remote control lets you play, stop, pause, and search a CD. Control the volume of the radio as well as muting and radio functions with the remote control. And with the magnetic backing, you can attach it to your fridge so you don't lose it.

The correct EST(Eastern Standard Time)has been preset at the factory so all you have to do is plug it in and adjust the time zone if necessary. In the case of a power interruption, the built-in Lithium battery maintains the correct time so when the power returns you don't have to reset the clock. Plus, a built-in timer eliminates the need for an additional timer in your kitchen for food preparation and other purposes.

What's in the Box
Under-Cabinet Kitchen CD/Clock Radio, Spacer, Remote Commander Remote Control, Instruction Manual, Assurance Card

Designed to maximize your counter space and blend with virtually any décor, this under cabinet CD clock radio is the perfect addition to any kitchen. Boasting deep bass and powerful sound quality, this unit lets you enjoy your favorite tunes while you cook, clean, or just relax with a cup of coffee. The built-in audio cable lets you connect your digital music player, while the CD player accepts burned CD-R/RWs. An AM/FM radio is also included with 15 preset stations. For the ultimate convenience, a remote control is included for changing tracks, radio stations, adjusting volume and more. Clock - Forward/Reverse Time Setting Audio In - Stereo mini Remote Control Functions - Preset, CD Play/Stop/Pause, CD Track/Search, Volume Control, Muting, Band Green LCD Display Backlit Color Mega Bass Technology Count-down Timer Approximate Unit Dimensions - 13.7? (L) x 3.4? (H) x 12.2 (D) Approximate Unit Weight - 6.4 pounds

The installation of the ICF-CDK50 is a 20 minute task using the adjustable spacers to compensate for front lip of cabinet, screws provided and template to drill four 3/16" holes. The Aux input is a 10" pigtail stereo audio cable well concealed that can be used on any MP3 type player left in a clip-on hanger or any other device with an audio output jack. The sound, with the built in Bass boost far exceeds typical table top radios with speakers of this size, enhanced by facing down and being reflected by the counter top, sort of a bass reflex effect. In a 12x16 home kitchen, any volume level above 50% is excessively loud. The <-> manual tuning is very slow, be sure to program favorites in the 5 preset's. The timer function is easily used, set to even minutes; it counts down in seconds and sufficiently louder than the radio volume to gain your attention. The remote thankfully is not a credit card type, it is more like a roll of nickels and while IR, it has a full 180 degree range, likely not used in an active place like the kitchen but convenient if kept beside the telephone if more than an arms reach from the K50. In store comparisons with the twice thicker and expensive Sony ICF-CDK70 model proved it to be total overkill unless used in a work environment like a machine shop or sheltered outdoor/patio location. The 4+" thickness of the K70 vs the 2+" of the K50 reduces the typical 16" counter top to cabinet space to 12-", a significant consideration where Canisters or counter top appliances must exist under it. Other brands found at local store's sounded like pocket transistor radios while the K50 is comparable to a quality boom-box of 4~6' speakers. The rear of the case includes dogs to wrap excess power cable if you must power it from a receptacle in the counter backstop. However, from a performance standpoint, it appears that the FM/AM antenna is embedded in the power cord and coiling the excess length reduces signal strength, routing it up though or outside the cabinet to above, ideally if a gap or plate rail exist atop the cabinets routing the cable up and extending to any available power (like in a range hood) greatly enhances performance. The CD player is adequate, easy to use and when installed under a cabinet with a lower lip, easily accessed. The K50 is the optimum choice as a kitchen AM/FM radio, while offering excellent CD and MP3 player compatibility in a kitchen environment. Of note; there are other radios presently on the market that offer AM/FM/TV/Weather. None advertize the fact that the TV is an NTSC tuner that will be obsolete in Feb 2009 when TV moves to digital ATSC or that the weather alerts become terribly obnoxious after the "new' wears off.

On delivery, the product had missing (blank) segments in the LCD display. Because of this it was impossible to tune the radio, determine the time of day, and read information about the CD. Other than that, the reception is better than any other radio in the house (I'm out in the boonies) the sound is great, installation is easy, and the remote feature is extemely handy. Amazon customer service was contacted and they have acted promptly and are replacing the unit. With a fully functional display, this product should be a real winner.

I looked everywhere for a good quality undercabinet CD Player/Radio for my grown daughters kitchen. Bought this and I am glad I did-she loves it. She says the sound is awesome and the installation was a breeze. Looks sharp too!

This product is really everything we've wanted for the kitchen for quite a long time. Wish we had bought it sooner. Good deal!

NOT ONLY IS THIS SONY CD/CLOCK RADIO DIGITAL, IT ALSO HAS GREAT RECEPTION. I AM PICKING MY FAVORITE AM RADIO STATION THAT NORMALLY DOES NOT "TUNE IN" VERY WELL WHERE I LIVE WITH OTHER RADIOS THAT I HAVE AROUND THE HOUSE. THE SONY/CD CLOCK RADIO HAS THIS STATION TUNED IN PERFECTLY WITHOUT STATIC!!!!! PLUS IT LOOKS GOOD UNDER THE KITCHEN COUNTER, IS OUT OF THE WAY, AND I CAN PLAY CDS WHEN THE OCCASSION IS RIGHT.