
The AM/FM antenna has a combination AM loop antenna and FM lead antenna, which is just a long, thin wire, that both terminate in one white connector that plugs into the Antennas input on the rear of the center console. The two speaker cables, which have a grey connector for plugging into the back of either the right or left speaker connector on the center console, have naked wire connectors on the other end that plug into the color-coded red and black inputs on the back of its respective speaker. You attach four rubber feet to the bottom of each speaker, which help minimize vibrations and keep the speakers in place even at the highest volume levels. Lifewire / Bill Loguidice Setup Process: Easier than it seemsĪlthough the fold-out operating instructions that come with the system are intimidating, with their detailed component, remote, connection, and function diagrams, the actual setup is pretty simple.

A large chrome volume dial sits between the display and controls, to the right. The front of this unit is split between a clear upper half that features a blue LED display that sits above the silver-backed controls, CD tray, headphone jack, and USB port. The center console is surrounded by a black plastic case. It’s a classy, classic look and should fit in well with most modern decor.

Fortunately, Sony created an extremely attractive design with the CMTSBT100, with mostly black coloring and silver accents. It’s meant to sit proudly on display on the flat surface of your choosing. Nevertheless, if you’re buying a bookshelf music system, then you already know and appreciate that it’s not something you want to tuck away in an out-of-sight nook. Of course, you’ll also need some extra depth for the cabling, as well as space to place the AM and FM antennas. The main component, or center console, is over 11 inches wide and over 8 inches deep, while the separate stereo speakers are each over 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and, with their removable fabric grills attached, 8.5 inches deep (8 inches without).

Lifewire / Bill Loguidice Design: A classic, sophisticated lookĪlthough referred to as a Micro Music System, the CMTSBT100 is only small in the classic bookshelf stereo sense.
