I was pleased at the sound and features of this unit. It picks up FM really well and does good on the distant stations. On AM, it does well. It picks up the locals well, and the distant ok. Great sounding for talk-radio- not too much bass. Can be heard well enough to listen through the hums and static. The presets set easy, and is quite simple to run the whole thing.
The CD player lacks a little for me. Just plays, and fast-forwards. No random, or repeat or program. When it plays to the end of the CD, it shuts off. Strictly plays CD's. No MP3, or anything else like that.From inserting a CD to playing, it could play a little quicker.
The line-in feature is really cool. The cradle would hold most players. It does have a timer that plays louder than the music. Good if you like it loud.
As far as the sound in general, it really will surprise you how well it sounds. I had an open mind the first time I turned it on, not expecting to have my hair straightened or anything. It has plenty of volume- enough to hear in several rooms or over the kids at least. The only equlization it had was a bass boost. That gave it a more full sound. I do wish there was at least a treble/bass setting to adjust.
I had the location of mine down to two places when I bought it. I turned on the FM radio and held it in one place that was in a corner. Ok, but it sounded like it was in a cave. The next place was from hanging cabnets with no walls around it. GREAT! I recommend doing the same before actually drilling the holes. The cord is 5 feet long. The local hardware store had the tracks to hang/hide the cord to make it look classy. Make sure to test the radio and CD player before installation. My first unit had a defective CD player. No problem returning it- good job Amazon!
They supply a template of paper to get the holes right. The best way to do it is to lay the paper in the bottom of the cabinet.
Its a great radio/ CD player. If you want to feel the music around you in 6.1 Dolby, then get a system like that. This is a great space saver that sounds great.
| Item Weight | 6.4 pounds |
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| Product Dimensions | 13.7 x 12.2 x 3.4 inches |
| Item model number | ICFCDK50 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Display Type | VFD |
| Wireless Remote | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
| Weight | 3.55 Kilograms |
