Roberts Sound MP53 reviews: Radio

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Roberts Sound MP53 reviews: Radio reviews

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This radio is a good all rounder.

£256 – £284 at 3 retailers out of 409 retailers checked

9.3 out of 10 based on 3 reviews.

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Ease of use	8.7
Design	9.7
Reception/Sound quality	9.7
Display	9.3
Value for money	8.7
Overall rating	9.3

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Confirmed purchaser Spoken-word listener

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent quality
Bad points:: Not so easy to record

Ease of use	8.0
Design	10.0
Reception/Sound quality	10.0
Display	10.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Dec 2009

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Excellent sound - particularly clear bass notes but also fine in the middle registers.
Bad points:: Possibly a teeny bit too bassy

Ease of use	10.0
Design	10.0
Reception/Sound quality	10.0
Display	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 32 of 32 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 06 Apr 2009

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Product Features

Type of radio	Bedroom

Type of radio	Clock

Type of radio	iPod Dock

Radio tuner	DAB and FM

Radio tuner	FM

Extra functions	iPod dock

Extra functions	CD Player

Extra functions	MP3 Line In

Sound Output in Watts	16
The more Watts, the louder the maximum volume the speakers can produce.
Solar Power	No
A yes means this device is able to be powered by light – free energy, and green too!
Depth in cm	26.0

Height in cm	12.0
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	35.8

Dimensions (mm)	358x120x260
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Station Presets	20
The number of radio stations available to save, so you can tune in with a couple of clicks.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Release date	2009-01-13
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Battery Power	Yes
A yes means this device is able to be powered by batteries.
Mains Power	Yes
A ‘yes’ means this device is able to plug into the mains to get electricity.

Also known as: Roberts SOUND-MP53, Roberts MP53, Roberts Sound 53

Manufacturer's Description

If you are looking for stunning sound, chic style and smooth functionality, a superior sound system radio that will also play your iPod without the need for separate speakers, then the new SOUND 53 DAB/CD/FM/Digital sound system with dock for iPod from is for you!

The big brother of the SOUND 43, the SOUND 53 comes complete with a dock for iPod, allowing you to play your favourite music through its powerful stereo speakers. This beautiful sound system is the perfect accompaniment to any modern home, finished in an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet with an attractive high gloss piano black finish and an ice blue display backlight.

The DAB or FM wavebands allow you to listen to your favourite radio stations and a multi-format CD player is incorporated for playing audio CDs and recorded CDs with MP3 or WMA files. Furthermore, you can use a USB stick or an SD card to record any of your favourite songs from the radio or your CDs, or to playback MP3 or WMA files from your PC.

The multi-mode alarms let you choose whether to wake up to a buzzer, the radio, or to your music from your iPod, CD, SD card or USB stick. Each can be set to operate once, daily, at weekdays or weekends. The SOUND 53 also comes complete with a multi function remote control, making it easy to navigate all functions.

Additional features include 20 station presets, 6 position equaliser with separate bass and treble, line output socket, headphone socket and an auxiliary input for iPod/MP3 playback.

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