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- CD/DAB/FM digital sound system with dock for iPod
- Includes clock, multi-function alarm, multi-function remote and 20 staton presets
- Six-position equaliser and separate bass and treble
- Record from CD and radio to SD/USB
- MP3/WMA playback via CD/SD/USB
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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 digital sound system with dock for iPod 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 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 memory device.
For further information with regard to our products please visit our website at www.robertsradio.co.uk or call the customer care line on 01709 571722. If you need Technical Assistance please phone 0208 758 0338.
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206 of 208 people found the following review helpful
While I agree with the sound quality of this unit being superb, there are several issues with this unit which I think are not highlighted enough in the other reviews.
Firstly the controls are terrible/non-existent. In fact almost every function has to be accessed from the remote control. You cannot even stop/pause on the unit itself.
I found using the unit in alarm/wake up mode in the mornings, I could not use the volume control on the unit itself. So most of the time I resorted to turning the unit off completely.
The backlight is not a problem and can be adjusted via the remote control, and the ipod docking/radio tuning is a smooth process.
For anyone who misses having controls on the unit - I would strongly advise checking out the lower model in the range (without the SD/recording facility).
Firstly the controls are terrible/non-existent. In fact almost every function has to be accessed from the remote control. You cannot even stop/pause on the unit itself.
I found using the unit in alarm/wake up mode in the mornings, I could not use the volume control on the unit itself. So most of the time I resorted to turning the unit off completely.
The backlight is not a problem and can be adjusted via the remote control, and the ipod docking/radio tuning is a smooth process.
For anyone who misses having controls on the unit - I would strongly advise checking out the lower model in the range (without the SD/recording facility).
329 of 333 people found the following review helpful
This is a great product. The sound is first class and better than any standard micro Hi-Fi with those bulky separate speakers I've had before. It's nice and easy to use in fact when you get it just plug it in and it tunes in all the DAB channels and sets the clock. The functions are easy to use and I've managed to work most them out just with the remote and not using the well laid out and explained book that comes with it. The iPod dock is great but you I don't get the track playing info etc on the MP53 display when my son's iPod touch is connected. I think this is not unusual as it's the same with a friends Sony system. If you've got loads of music on your computer you can copy it onto an SD card you can then slot the card in and play from that...easy....reduces the needs for loads of CD's. The system picks up DAB well all stations are shown as strong signals when I slightly struggle with signal strength normally.
Also I love the look of it, its piano black and glossy and it does have a 10mm wide silver/grey band around the front which cannot always be seen on pictures.
I read loads of reviews on the MP23 and Mp43 and one of the few complaints was that the power and display lights were too bright for some users in the bedroom; I have mine in the lounge but can imagine that the same could still apply for the MP53. I'd compare it to a mobile phone screen level of brightness if that helps.
Would I recommend it to others... most definitely at just over £200 in my opinion because of the sound, looks, functions and ease of use you'll do well to get more for your money...
Also I love the look of it, its piano black and glossy and it does have a 10mm wide silver/grey band around the front which cannot always be seen on pictures.
I read loads of reviews on the MP23 and Mp43 and one of the few complaints was that the power and display lights were too bright for some users in the bedroom; I have mine in the lounge but can imagine that the same could still apply for the MP53. I'd compare it to a mobile phone screen level of brightness if that helps.
Would I recommend it to others... most definitely at just over £200 in my opinion because of the sound, looks, functions and ease of use you'll do well to get more for your money...
49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
The positives of this product are well documented in the other reviews: sound quality is excellent, display is clear and bright, solid build quality, attractive unit, etc.
When I was reading some of the reviews before purchasing the Roberts MP53 I noted a number of people complaining about the remote. I thought this would be a minor negative, that the remote was simply clunky and unattractive.
In fact, the remote control barely functions at all. It is without a doubt the most unresponsive remote control I have ever come across on any piece of electronic equipment. As another reviewer acknowledges (September 2009 I think), you literally have to aim the remote directly at the unit in a straight line for it to function. Even if you are at a slight angle, the Roberts MP53 refuses to acknowledge your button pressing, no matter how frantically applied.
I'm sorry, but for an expensive product like this it's completely unacceptable. The remote renders the Roberts MP53 inoperable at times. You can't just flippantly press the up volume button or the next song button - instead you have to get up out of your chair (or your bed - I stupidly bought this for my bedroom) to align yourself with the IR port.
You might make the same mistake I did, thinking "oh, so what about the remote? I care about the sound quality, the dab radio, etc.". Don't make that mistake. Your whole interaction with this thing is through the remote control, there are very few commands you can operate on the machine itself, outside of volume and power.
I regret buying this enormously, and I've already relocated it to my sitting room where it gets little use. It's a real shame, because everything else about the Roberts MP53 is great but it's let down horribly by the almost criminal neglect of its designers to produce a remote that actually functions.
When I was reading some of the reviews before purchasing the Roberts MP53 I noted a number of people complaining about the remote. I thought this would be a minor negative, that the remote was simply clunky and unattractive.
In fact, the remote control barely functions at all. It is without a doubt the most unresponsive remote control I have ever come across on any piece of electronic equipment. As another reviewer acknowledges (September 2009 I think), you literally have to aim the remote directly at the unit in a straight line for it to function. Even if you are at a slight angle, the Roberts MP53 refuses to acknowledge your button pressing, no matter how frantically applied.
I'm sorry, but for an expensive product like this it's completely unacceptable. The remote renders the Roberts MP53 inoperable at times. You can't just flippantly press the up volume button or the next song button - instead you have to get up out of your chair (or your bed - I stupidly bought this for my bedroom) to align yourself with the IR port.
You might make the same mistake I did, thinking "oh, so what about the remote? I care about the sound quality, the dab radio, etc.". Don't make that mistake. Your whole interaction with this thing is through the remote control, there are very few commands you can operate on the machine itself, outside of volume and power.
I regret buying this enormously, and I've already relocated it to my sitting room where it gets little use. It's a real shame, because everything else about the Roberts MP53 is great but it's let down horribly by the almost criminal neglect of its designers to produce a remote that actually functions.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Quality product
I bought this unit last month and I have found it works great. The sound is very good for such a small compact unit. Read more
Published 25 days ago by C. Harrison
Made the right decision
Goodness how I agonized over this purchase,and spent hours combing through the Amazon reviews over about 2-3 weeks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tellbee
brilliant
Received this as a gift and it is brilliant really easy to set up and use straight out of the box, great sound quality and so much neater than the huge 20 year old stack system it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by HM
What a shame
Having set up the device it worked perfectly, the sound is great and the DAB radio is very good. However within an hour the remote failed to respond and nothing could coax it into... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Derek
Roberts Sound MP53 Review
We bought this to play DAB and iPod content for our kitchen. It was bigger and heavier than I had imagined and seemed well made and good quality. Its looks nice and shiny. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cornwallconvoy
Amazing!
I wanted a CD/Docking station that could be portable to use in the kitchen and lounge and so that I didn't have to have it on display all the time...due to lack of space. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JoJo
Roberts MP53 is easy
I bought the Roberts MP53 a couple of years ago from Amazon, and like it's simple plug in and auto set up feature. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Faellom
New music & radio centre
After seeing the Roberts MP53 Sound 53 in astore and playing one of my CD's on it to hear the sound quality I bought it on line through Amazon to save money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by englishfrank
Spoiled by my old Creative 740 Soundworks
My old BOSE clone the Creative 740 Soundworks got the dreaded stuck cd syndrome whereby the slot cd loader (like the Roberts MP53) keeps the cd and it cannot be ejected. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sensibleblue
Roberts MP53 alternative Remote control viewpoint
Like a few people here, I have thought long and hard about this purchase. Initially considered a BOSE system but couldnt really justfiy the price, then stumbled across the Roberts... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Davey
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