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Installation was took about 10 min. Sound quality is what you would expect from a Sony product.Exceptional. Very easy to install.
The power cord acts as the antenna, so you are limited as to how to help your favorite station come in if it sounds fuzzy. Everything works fine with this cd/radio, except there's no external antenna to play with. Would've liked some way to attach an additional antenna to correct this (there are no external antenna hookups) and be able to listen to what I specifically wanted to, not just whatever happens to come in.
It is like the 10th FM radio I have in the house. This radio only barely got it, and it was full of static.
I eventually did get it returned. No external FM antenna is possible.
Terrible FM reception on all stations. They do not pay for return postage.
Terrible FM reception.I got this Sony ICF-CDK50 CD/Clock radio for Christmas. Every other radio gets the local public radio station.
The requirement to have the power cord horizontal greatly reduces placement options and had very limited impact on reception quality.I suggest very high caution in buying this radio--the reception is really bad.The return policy for "Buy Accessories" was quite stringent (note, you return it directly to Buy, not to Amazon) They require every single piece of original packing material.
Remote works great throughout the kitchen and surrounding area. All the stations we listen to are coming in strong and clear. Installation was very tough only because the underside of my cabinets are recessed ~3 inches, requiring me to build up a base with plywood to mount to. Other reviews indicated people are having problems picking up radio stations. Overall, I love this product. Sound quality is sony-esque (excellent).
Installation would have been easy if the recessed area under my cabinet was less than ~1.5 inches or so (Don't quote me on it). Just got this for our kitchen. I am not having that issue. Have not needed to change the battery so no good or bad rating on it.
I brought it as a Christmas gift for my daughter and she loves it. It looks and sounds great, and its great company for Baxter, the family dog.
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