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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.
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238 of 240 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Audio
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).
347 of 352 people found the following review helpful
By Dave A
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...
151 of 154 people found the following review helpful
By Phil Deer
This is an outstanding piece of kit. The plug-and-play feature mentioned in Dave A's review is very helpful, and the sound quality is superb, especially for such a small unit.
I particularly like the fact that you can unscrew the telescopic aerial provided, exposing an RF socket so that you can plug it into your loft aerial for perfect FM and DAB reception.
A word of advice, the setup is som simple that you might be tempted just to throw the instructions in the drawer and get on with it. Do have a read through them though, as there are a few functions in the book worth knowing - especially the ability to customise the light settings on the display so you can dim them!
Thoroughly recommended.
I particularly like the fact that you can unscrew the telescopic aerial provided, exposing an RF socket so that you can plug it into your loft aerial for perfect FM and DAB reception.
A word of advice, the setup is som simple that you might be tempted just to throw the instructions in the drawer and get on with it. Do have a read through them though, as there are a few functions in the book worth knowing - especially the ability to customise the light settings on the display so you can dim them!
Thoroughly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous
At long last after buying different systems i have found the best one ever.
i wanted to put a compavt cd/dab/ipod player in my conserbatory but where i wanted it the reception... Read more
i wanted to put a compavt cd/dab/ipod player in my conserbatory but where i wanted it the reception... Read more
Published 1 month ago by debbie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine - pity about the repair service
I bought the Roberts Sound 53 3 years and 3 months ago. I was not disappointed: it worked perfectly, the sound was excellent and it looked good. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colin Fenn
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent buy - Great Sound
I bought this model about two or three years ago, and it certainly rates as on best electronic purchases I have made. The sound quality is simply superb. Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. Worham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutley brilliant purchase
Give beautiful crisp bass sound at low volume. Each instrument or tone is distinctive. It appurtenance suits my style of things. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
What can i say i absolutely love my Roberts sound system. I already have the white one in my bedroom and now i have the black one in my sitting room. Read more
Published 2 months ago by alisonH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound reproduction
This was a replacement product, the previous one ( purchased 4 years before) had problems with the CD unit, which was disappointing but admittedly had been use almost every day.
Published 3 months ago by Heather White
5.0 out of 5 stars
roberts mp53
was initially concerned about buying this as some reviews questioned the dabs part of it. fears were unfounded as no probs whatsoever. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bazman
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!!
i have had bose waves bose companions,so i know a sound when i hear it,,and this blew me away,in my opinion it sound better than the bose,givin a room fillin sound which is rich... Read more
Published 4 months ago by simon love
5.0 out of 5 stars
Roberts MP53 Sound system
Brilliant product and definately worth the money. The sound quality is good and it is very neat and compact, I love it.
Published 5 months ago by Karen Sadler
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great sound, but not fit for (our) purpose
This unit is great in terms of looks, audio quality and (nearly one year after purchase) reliability. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. A. W. Yeomans
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