ULTIMATE SONY BOOMBOX INTRODUCTION Conquering thy portable audio kingdom, this Sony CFD-G505BLACK Ghetto Blaster is ready to XPLOD. Musical Presence. Domination. Aura. Get your air guitar ready. Come, let’s explore the Ultimate Sony Boombox. ULTIMATE SONY BOOMBOX The obvious choice for your portable audio needs is the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox. This boombox deserves more than 5 stars. It is undeniable that in terms of pure audio quality, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is without equal in the entire boombox world. The world-class stereo speakers are of exceptional audiophile quality, capable of producing deep room filling bass, along with crystal clear vocals. The large, beautiful, and red three speaker arrangement is based on a discrete digital power amplifier system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo utilizes two dedicated amplifiers to power both the mid-range drivers and the super bass producing Power Drive Woofer (P.D.W.). The Power Drive Woofer is the flagship feature of this mobile stereo system. The P.D.W. rests in an acoustically tuned cabinet that is designed to achieve maximum low frequency bass response for your own personal entertainment or your next entertainment event. The speaker system consists of two Full-Range 4-inch Loudspeaker Drivers and a formidable 4-inch Power Drive Woofer. The Power Drive Woofer is prominently located and displayed in the center position of this boombox between the left and right channel mid-range speakers. A wide X-shaped silver/red colored Sony XPLOD logo serves as a protective cover for the super bass speakers recessed driver. The Power Drive Woofers outer cover houses the stereo systems LCD. The Power Drive Woofer features three distinct levels of bass adjustment. The Power Drive Woofer lights up in red when it is engaged for the first time. There are two levels of brightness for Power Drive Woofer illumination. When the Power Drive Woofer is activated, the LED illumination ring surrounding the center bass speaker lights up in bright red. When the red Power Drive Woofer button is pressed on the boombox or the remote commander for the second consecutive time, the P.D.W. illumination ring lights up in a much brighter, bolder, and fiery shade of red color that provides an excellent special lighting effect to any room that the stereo is located in. The P.D.W. illumination ring is extinguished when the center bass speaker is disengaged. The Power Drive Woofer offers Position Off, Position 1, and Position 2 bass reinforcement settings. The Power Drive Woofer lighting effect system does not function when the sleep timer is activated. The Power Drive Woofer has no effect when headphones are connected to this stereo system. This sonic powerhouse of a boombox is capable of producing 20 Watts of power (RMS) at no more than 10% T.H.D. The power amplifiers allocate 12 Watts of power to the center bass speaker and 8 Watts total power output to the mid-range drivers. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is housed within a massive boombox cabinet. The stereos construction is of impeccable quality, made of superior materials, a work of expert craftsmanship, and sets the industry standard with regard to how a boombox should be constructed by the manufacturer. As soon as you lift this heavy boombox, it will become immediately apparent that you are interacting with the most superior piece of portable audio equipment on the market. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers a stunning design, unique appearance, and augmented system weight that few if any other portable stereos can match. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox makes it possible to enjoy studio quality audio at the beach, in the garage, inside the home, in the backyard, by the pool, and its a great audio accessory for your next entertainment event. The Sony boombox feature set is an amazing portable audio accomplishment for this portable audio category. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox comes standard with a high-performance, drift-free Digital FM/AM Tuner, Phase Locked Loop Synthesized Tuner, 30 Total FM/AM Station Presets, FM Band Monaural Reception, FM Band Stereo Reception, AM Band Mono Reception, FM Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, FM/AM Band Selector button, FM Band Stereo Decoder Circuit, FM Band Channel Step Tuning: .1 MHz (Default/Fixed), AM Band Channel Step Tuning: 10 kHz (Default/Fixed), auto preset scan tuning, auto scan radio, auto tuning storage system, manual seek tuning, telescopic FM whip antenna, ferrite bar AM Band antenna, Display/Enter/Memory button, Tune +/Tune - Manual Tuning buttons, Preset Tuning +, Preset Tuning - controls, FM Mode Mono/Stereo Reception button, last station tuned memory recall, preset station memory retention when DC battery or AC power is removed, preset station replacement, superheterodyne receiver, built-in digital tuning oscillator, high sensitivity receiver, multi-function 1-line digital LCD, (LCD information includes: FM/AM Band indicator, FM/AM Station Frequency, FM Band “ST” Stereo indicator, FM Band Mono indicator, Power Drive Woofer level indicator, Preset Station Number, total CD track number, current CD track number, total CD play time, remaining CD track time, remaining time on the CD, elapsed CD track play time, repeat play circular arrow indicator, “Sleep” indicator, flashing “PGM” program play indicator, and No Disc indicator), bass reflex stereo speaker system, Power Drive Woofer control, Power Drive Woofer cover, SONY logo, CD-R/RW logo, CD-DA logo, U.L. logo, F.C.C. Rules Part 15 Certification logo, D.H.H.S. Rules Laser Beam Safety Certification logo, Class 1 Laser Beam Safety Certification, place of manufacture sticker, MADE IN CHINA imprint, two bass reflex ports, cone type drivers, 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder, soft eject cassette door mechanism, top-loading cassette player, push close cassette compartment door, CD/Cassette synchronized recording, cassette recording off FM/AM Tuner, cassette recording from audio component connected to 3.5mm Line Input Jack, auto record level control, AC bias recording system, combination record/playback head, magnetic erase head, pinch roller, capstan, tape guide, tape transport motor, sub belt tape pulley system, auto stop tape transport, cassette compartment spring, twin cassette hubs, electromagnetic tape recording system, auto tape azimuth adjustment, precise tape speed calibration, record/playback preamplifier circuitry, mechanical cassette transport controls including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject, and Pause buttons, cassette erasure, Type I normal bias cassette playback/recording, fast cassette winding mechanism, single cassette deck, single-direction cassette playback, compact disc digital audio system, top-loading single-disc CD Player, 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, digital signal processing, push open/close CD compartment lid, CD pivot placement holder, 8X oversampling digital filter, laser lens, laser beam, laser diode, CD spindle, CD compartment spring, CD chucking plate, CD focus/tracking coils, disc compartment motorized drive sled, automatic disc read error correction, CD error diagnostic codes, automatic disc tracking adjustment, automatic laser bias focus check, 2-Channel Stereo CD Playback, CD Player Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz +1/-2dB, CD Player Wow and Flutter: below measurable limit, 780nm laser beam wavelength, 8 cm audio disc playback, 12 cm standard audio CD playback, .WAV File CD Playback, .WMA File CD Playback, CD-R/RW Playback, 20 Track RMS CD Programming, program, shuffle, repeat single track, repeat all tracks, repeat tracks in random order, and repeat tracks in program play CD playback modes, Reverse Skip/Search, Forward Skip/Search, Play/Pause, and Stop CD transport controls, IR remote sensor, remote commander, separate Power on/off button, Line Input Access button, Sound button, digital Volume +/- controls, 0-10 digital volume scale, Red LED OPR/BATT life indicator, D battery tester circuit, rear panel AC Input Jack, 120V, 60Hz AC Power Rating, 30 Watts AC Power Consumption, detachable battery compartment cover, bottom panel battery compartment, conical battery contact terminals, spring-loaded battery terminals, battery polarity diagram, closed DC battery circuit, integrated AC power transformer, auto-switching AC/DC power supply, 12V DC Power Rating for the main unit, 3V DC Power Rating for the remote commander, 3.5mm Line Input Jack for connection to a computer, TV, VCR, or audio component of your choice, mid-range driver metal speaker grills, red/black/silver color scheme, warranty card, and it comes with operating instructions. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox comes with a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening sessions when needed, adjustable 0-120 minute sleep timer, and 4 Preset Sound Modes (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Vocal), with a Flat EQ setting to enhance the reproduction of classical music, to suit your musical tastes. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox comes with a full function 27-Key remote commander. The model number of the included remote commander is RMT-CG500A. The included remote control has numerous features to enhance the portability and functionality of this portable stereo. The remote features a green-circled Power button so that the user can power the stereo on in AC power mode only and turn it off in battery and AC power modes. There is a Sleep button to access the 0-120 minute sleep timer function which can power the radio off automatically at six selectable intervals of time. To activate the sleep timer, the user must first play any music source that the stereo offers (Radio, Cassette, or CD). Next, press the Sleep button on the remote commander or the boombox. Each press of the Sleep button will adjust or cycle the sleep timer function via the LCD to the following: 60min-90min-120min-OFF-10min-20min-30min. After the selected sleep preset time period has elapsed, the XPLOD Stereo System will power off. The sleep timer function can be cancelled by pressing the Power button on the boombox or remote commander. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox cant be programmed like an alarm clock to power on and begin playback of music source at a specified time. A Function button allows the user to switch back and forth between the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Tape Player, and Line Input. There is a 10-digit numeric keypad for controlling direct tuner preset station input and direct CD track access playback. Preset stations and CD tracks greater than position 10 in memory can be accessed directly by pressing the >10 button on the remote, and then entering the exact preset station or track number respectively. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereos remote commander does control the radios manual and preset tuning features. The remote has Tune - and Tune + buttons for manual station tuning. When you press and hold either one of these Tune buttons, the tuner will automatically find the next available station in descending or ascending station frequency order on either the FM or AM bands. The tuner will automatically scan for the next available strongest signal or clear signal broadcast and will stop when it receives one. In addition, you can press the Tune -/+ buttons on the remote one key press at a time to locate any particular FM or AM frequency that you are looking for. For the FM Band, the tuner proceeds down or up the frequency spectrum at .1 MHz channel steps at a time with each press of either Tune button. On the AM Band, channel step tuning proceeds down or up the frequency spectrum at 10 kHz increments. The remote can directly select any of the 20 FM Band Stereo Presets as well as any of the 10 AM Band Mono Presets. You cant navigate FM/AM station presets in ascending or descending order one station at a time from the remote. You must use the preset tuning buttons on the boombox to achieve that function. The remote commander can preset stations manually into memory by tuning in the desired FM/AM frequency and pressing a number button of your choice on the keypad for approximately 2 seconds. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers exceptional tuning performance in manual and preset station tuning modes for your radio listening interests or emergency prep needs. The remote can raise or lower the volume to the desired listening level. The Sony CFD-G505 boomboxs digital Volume -/+ buttons are located on the remote commander and on its front panel. The volume can be decreased or increased in 3 segment increments on a 0-10 digital volume scale. The line segment volume scale display is depicted on this portable stereos multi-function LCD. Pressing or holding a Volume control will decrease or increase the volume level rapidly as needed. However, if you press either Volume control one key press a time, the volume level will be adjusted down or up one incremental segment at a time. There are Band and Mode buttons for switching back and forth between FM and AM, as well as changing stereo mode to monaural reception if a FM radio station is received with excessive static. The remote can activate or shut off the stereos Power Drive Woofer bass enhancement feature by pressing the Woofer button. There is a Sound button to cycle through each of the 4 Preset Equalizer Sound Modes. The remote commander contains all CD playback transport functions including: Play, Stop, Pause, and two Forward/Reverse Skip/Search buttons. The remote commander cant control any of the tape transport functions. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo operates on 8 D batteries and 2 AAA batteries for the accessory remote commander. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers superb battery life when powered by Energizer Max or Duracell Coppertop alkaline batteries. AC power is also available as an alternate power source for this unit. A detachable polarized plug AC power cord is included with the boombox. The batteries are disengaged as a direct current power source automatically when it is plugged into a wall outlet. The boombox is heavy and therefore, not easily portable because of it. The LCD is small and should be backlit. I do wish it had even more amplifier power and an HD radio tuner built-in. Of course, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox has a sturdy recessed fold down carry handle for reliable transport. You can connect any MP3 Player that you want to the 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack that is located on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s 3.5mm (1/8”) Line Input Jack (330mV minimum input level) can be connected to a MP3 Player, MP4 Video Player, iPod, iPod mini, iPod classic, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPad with Retina display, iPad mini, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, all-in-one computer, tablet PC, netbook, Motorola DROID RAZR, Motorola DROID RAZR M, Smartphone, Mobile Phone, Nokia Lumia, Sharp Sidekick, Sony Xperia Z, HTC EVO, Samsung-Galaxy MP3 Player, BlackBerry, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Curve, BlackBerry Bold, BlackBerry Storm, BlackBerry Storm 2, BlackBerry Z10, BlackBerry Q10, Samsung Galaxy S III, Samsung Galaxy S 4, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, Creative Labs Zen MP3 Player, Archos MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, Visual Land Flash Media Player, GPX MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, Motorola MOTOACTV GPS, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Zune MP3 Player, Sony Walkman MP3 Player, Portable FM HD Radio Tuner, bookreader, console game system, portable handheld game system, laptop computer, tablet computer, desktop computer, gaming computer, TV, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, DVR, VCR, Cable TV Set-Top Box, Satellite TV Converter Box, Compact Disc Changer, MD Player, DAT Player, DCC Player, Logitech Squeezebox Internet Tabletop Radio, or audio component of your choice. The audio cable needed to make this connection between your iPod and the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is not included with the Sony boombox. You will need a stereo patch cable with 3.5mm stereo mini plug connectors on both ends to make this connection. Connect one end of the cable to the 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack that is located on the iPhone or other MP3 Player and connect the other end of the cable to the 3.5mm Stereo Line Input Jack on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo. You can record music from the connected iPod or MP3 Player to cassette if you desire. The portable stereo does not support MP3 CD, dual disc, or DVD recordable media playback. The portable stereos overall sound quality will be diminished greatly if the center bass speaker is turned off. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox sounds awesome when using a pair of Sony MDR Series Stereo Headphones with it. Tuner, Cassette, and CD playback performance rise to the highest levels of performance within the boombox community. You can listen to prerecorded cassettes or tapes with recordings that you have made from the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, or 3.5mm Line Input source component. The cassette players sound output is outstanding and is on par with its component stereo counterpart. The boombox remembers the last radio station tuned, input source selection, and volume level when its powered off. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is reasonably priced for the performance and features that you get. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox provides outstanding FM/AM tuner reception results indoors or outdoors even under challenging reception based operating environments. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is a complex subject. Most sources of radio frequency interference come from within the home. Radio interference can be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric weather events, seasonal conditions, tall buildings that obstruct or interfere with radio waves referred to as multipath distortion, solar activities i.e. sunspot activity, and/or interference from adjacent frequencies on the FM/AM bands. You will suffer interference from nearby electronic equipment in your home such as computers, cell phones, TVs, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, etc. You may experience interference from electrical motors or nearby power lines outside your home. Radio wave transmissions are frequently disturbed by approaching or in progress electrical storms. A competing station that is adjacent to the one that you are trying to listen to tends to degrade your reception. The suns solar flare activities may disrupt radio transmissions at various times during the day. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox features an outstanding digital tuner with nonvolatile memory for storage of up to 20 FM Band Stereo/10 AM Band Mono Station Presets. The digital tuner provides the most accurate and drift-free radio reception possible. The digital tuner locks onto station frequencies with precision while simultaneously reducing unwanted noise anomalies that often plague lesser performing portable stereos. For example, you can change a stereo broadcast to monaural reception if the FM program is received with too much noise by pressing the Mode button on the remote commander or the boombox. This boombox includes a metal telescopic FM whip antenna and ferrite bar AM Band antenna for enhanced reception performance under most circumstances. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is capable of receiving the following classes of FM Mono/FM Stereo/AM Mono radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. Receivable FM/AM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is capable of receiving unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM radio stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo has a sturdy construction to it and should last for many years with proper care. The product dimensions are as follows: Width: 20-7/8 inches, Height: 9-½ inches, Depth: 14-5/8 inches, and Weight: approximately 18 lbs. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox includes a 90-day labor and 1 year parts limited manufacturer warranty. It is important to compare and contrast the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK Portable Stereos feature set to its very close contemporary competitive sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes are nearly identical in terms of features, performance, physical appearance, battery capacity, auto-switching AC/DC power supply’s, rear panel AC Input Jacks, detachable polarized plug AC power cords, D battery removal factory reset procedures, separate Power buttons on the main unit and remote commander, preset sound modes, bass reflex stereo speakers, bass reflex ports, metal speaker grills, Power Drive Woofers, illuminated P.D.W. covers, P.D.W. bass reinforcement settings, CD-R/RW Playback, program, shuffle, repeat disc play modes, single-direction tape playback, top-loading cassette recorders, Type I normal bias playback/recording, CD/Cassette synchronized dubbing, mechanical tape transport controls, line input source component recording, disc transport controls, top-loading CD Players, 1-bit D/A converters, 1-line digital LCDs, Red LED OPR/BATT life indicators, battery tester circuits, large carry handles, ABS plastic construction, modular boombox panel designs, 4 bottom panel mechanical feet, system air vents, cabinet slot openings, external case screw network, replaceable telescopic whip antennas, ferrite bar AM Band antennas, preset station replacement options, manual preset station input, manual and preset tuning mode band scanning, auto scan radio tuners, digital tuning, FM Band Stereo Reception, FM Band Mono Reception, AM Band Monaural Reception, 30 Total FM/AM Station Presets, 20 FM Band Stereo/Mono Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets, .1 MHz FM Band Channel Step Tuning, 10 kHz AM Band Channel Step Tuning, F.C.C. Rule 15 RF harmful interference certifications, place of manufacture stickers, nonvolatile system memory, and total system weight. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer the same digital stereo amplifier power at 20 Watts (RMS). The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers superior sound compared to the Sony CFD-G505BLACK boombox. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a slightly larger Power Drive Woofer than the Sony CFD-G505 boombox. As a result, the Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo produces bass that is on par with much more expensive component stereo systems. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features two tweeters for better reproduction of vocals and high-pitched instruments. The Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo does not feature tweeter drivers at all. There are some other key differences between the two models as well. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers two 3.5mm Auxiliary Inputs for connection to additional optional audio components of your choice. However, the Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo only features one 3.5mm Line Input Jack for connection to an accessory MP3 Player, computer, TV, etc. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers MP3 CD Playback, but the Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers resume play with respect to the CD Player and the Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers 15 Track RMS CD Programming while the Sony CFD-G505 boombox features 20 Track RMS CD Programming. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox offers more track/disc time display modes than the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox provides access to preset tuner stations and CD track access at only one station or track at a time. Conversely, the Sony CFD-G505 boombox allows direct input of preset tuner stations and CD tracks with a 0-10 numeric keypad on the supplied remote commander. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox features a full auto stop mechanism in all tape transport modes and the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox does not. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox’s remote commander is powered by AA batteries while the Sony CFD-G505 boombox’s remote control is powered by AAA batteries. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox’s remote commander features a green-circled Power button and the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers a solid green Power button on its remote control. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox features a red Power Drive Woofer button and the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox presents a black Power Drive Woofer control. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a protective lid over its dual 3.5mm Line Input Jacks to protect them from the natural elements. Unfortunately, the Sony CFD-G505 boombox does not feature a shielding cover over its lone Line Input Jack. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox features a D-Light Sync Out Jack and it is compatible with professional DJ lighting equipment. When a compatible DJ Lighting Device, such as the American DJ D-Light Sync Pak Stage Lights, is connected to the Sony D-Light Sync Controller, the lighting device will react to the beats of the music produced by the Sony CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony CFD-G505 boombox is not compatible with any DJ lighting equipment at all. Neither Sony XPLOD boombox features a magnetically shielded speaker system, condenser microphone, 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, 12V DC Input Jack, compact disc recording, tape counter, auto-reverse playback, time clock, or speaker balance control. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox has a shorter telescopic FM Band antenna compared to the Sony CFD-G505 boombox. The Sony CFD-G700CP boombox offers similar sound quality to a stereo system with large Hi-Fi tower speakers attached, but the Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the best audio that you ever heard from a traditional battery powered boombox. The Power Drive Woofer on either model can be turned off but the overall sound quality will be greatly diminished when the super bass woofer is disengaged. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes feature a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening environments on demand. Clearly, Sony MDR Series Professional, DJ Style, Extra Bass, or Studio Monitor Series Headphones should be used to obtain the best possible private listening session results. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack is compatible with the following private listening session accessories: monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, flexible ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, high-definition stereo headphones, active noise-cancelling stereo headphones, passive noise-cancelling stereo headphones, digital noise-cancelling stereo headphones, noise-cancelling in-ear stereo headphones, Sony RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, digital surround sound stereo headphones, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for simultaneous multiple user headphone listening, DJ Style stereo headphones, extra bass stereo headphones, Studio Monitor stereo headphones, balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones, in-ear stereo headphones, ear buds, active use ear-clip stereo headphones, clip-on stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, behind-the-head stereo headphones, street style stereo headphones, vertical in-the-ear stereo headphones, around-the-ear stereo headphones, collapsible headband stereo headphones, lightweight stereo headphones, water-resistant stereo headphones, open-air stereo headphones, portable stereo headphone amplifier, 3.5mm monaural headphone extension cable, and a 3.5mm stereo headphone extension cable. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is capable of producing prodigious sound from its built-in digital stereo headphone amplifier. Your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and dynamic overall loudness from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox during lengthy private listening sessions. To achieve excellent loudness, select headphones that offer low driver impedance levels between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Look for stereo headphones with a high driver sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, headphone driver frequency response rating between 20-20,000 Hz, neodymium magnet drivers between 30-70mm, 4-10 ft. oxygen-free copper litz wire coiled connecting cord, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, multiple-layer P.E.T. dome diaphragms, extra bass drivers, anti-resonance headphone construction, multiple case screw construction, plush leather urethane ear pads, handmade ear cushions, wide molded adjustable headband, and high output driver power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,000mW) for a sensational private listening experience on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox indoors or outdoors. Any of the following Sony MDR Series DJ Style, Extra Bass, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones can be purchased to achieve high-fidelity private listening on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox: 1. Sony MDR-XB1000, 2. Sony MDR-XB700, 3. Sony MDR-XB500, 4. Sony MDR-XB300, 5. Sony MDR-V900HD, 6. Sony MDR-Z1000, 7. Sony MDR-V700DJ, 8. Sony MDR-V600, 9. Sony MDR-V500DJ, 10. Sony MDR-V300, 11. Sony MDR-V250V, 12. Sony MDR-V6, 13. Sony MDR-V55/BR, 14. Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK, 15. Sony MDR-MA100, 16. Sony MDR-MA300, 17. Sony MDR-MA900, 18. Sony MDR-110LP, 19. Sony MDR-210LP, 20. Sony MDR-770LP, 21. Sony MDR-X10/BLK, 22. Sony MDR-X10/RED, 23. Sony MDR-XB600, 24. Sony MDR-XB800, 25. Sony MDR-1R, 26. Sony MDR-RF985RK, 27. Sony MDR-NC500D, 28. Sony MDR-G45LP, 29. Sony MDR-XB400/GRN, and 30. Sony XBA-NC85D. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is compatible with the following aftermarket upgrade accessories when stereo headphones are connected to it: 1. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to ¼” Plug Model: 42-2560 |Catalog #: 42-2560, 2. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 3. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 4. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 5. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 6. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. The perceived loudness of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can’t play as loud as a traditional component stereo receiver. The quality of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s internal headphone amplifier and elite stereo speaker system will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume levels the Power Drive Woofer based boombox can be played back at through attached stereo headphones or out loud during lengthy music sharing sessions. Typically, a boombox stereo features a low-powered headphone amplifier ranging between 5-15 mW at a designated impedance level and a stereo speaker system rated at 2-3 Watts max. RMS output power (at 10% T.H.D.). Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereo equipment may be rated up to 500mW at a designated impedance level. A component stereo receiver’s power amp section may be rated at 200 Watts RMS or more at 8-ohms impedance level (at 0.09% T.H.D.) and is much more powerful than the digital stereo power amplifier found in a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. A component stereo receiver can power stereo headphones with a much higher impedance rating of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently when compared to a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s 16-68 ohms stereo headphone amp. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jack to deliver increased amplifier power to home theater stereo headphones. Nonetheless, a portable audio device, such as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox, uses a smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the Full-Size ¼” Headphone Jack found on its component stereo counterpart. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. It is important for most consumers to consider purchasing dynamic stereo headphones that are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification to achieve satisfying loudness levels on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox feature two 4-inch Mid-Range Stereo Loudspeakers and a 4-inch Power Drive Woofer that are capable of producing excellent loudness results in less than favorable operating conditions on a daily basis. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise during private listening on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will seek to purchase stereo headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the digital Volume control all the way up on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Loudness perception of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than other customers. The hearing levels of all Sony customers are just not the same. Some customers may report that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox doesn’t play loudly enough from its integrated stereo speaker system or connected headphones while other customers will frustratingly opine that the XPLOD boombox stereo plays too loudly for their tastes when adjusting the Volume controls. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is capable of reproducing the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated third party headphone amplifier can be purchased to augment headphone loudness from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack. Ultimately, your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and overall loudness that you hear during private listening on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Principles of radio wave propagation, theories of psychoacoustics, the laws of physics, Windows Media Player file compression, MP3 CD bit rates, and the recording quality of the music being listened to will determine whether or not there are extremely loud playback levels from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s stereo speakers and/or attached stereo headphones. Customers can consider purchasing the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox to augment their perception of loud volume levels across the wide variety of musical or spoken word entertainment categories on the FM/AM bands, prerecorded cassettes, and compact disc media. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s 20W discrete power amplifier system is capable of producing excellent stereo sound from yesterday’s and today’s rock tracks, sad love songs, heavy metal, stadium rock anthems, guitar rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, grunge, lounge, country, reggae, disco, hip-hop, dubstep, punk rock, punk fusion, and music that is associated with the present club environment. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s stereo speaker system will support the maximum volume permitted by its integrated digital stereo power amplifier. Damage will not occur to the speaker system if the system is played back at high volume levels. Sony has designed the XPLOD boombox drivers to handle all of the amplifier output power of the system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is designed to play at loud volume levels for an extended period of time and produce prodigious amounts of well-defined bass performance through its dedicated P.D.W. subwoofer. Sound output may become distorted if it is played back at excessive volume levels. I can’t recommend that you begin playback at an excessively high volume level in order to avoid distortion and/or “clipping” of the amplifier and speaker system. The digital volume level should begin at a moderate level and be increased gradually to suit your needs and to enhance the performance and longevity of your Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The loudness of any boombox speaker system will ultimately depend on the amount of amplifier output measured in Watts, the quality of the system’s speakers, the type of materials that are used to make the drivers, the sensitivity rating of the drivers, number of speakers included with the boombox stereo, and the acoustical properties of the room that the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is placed in. Boombox manufacturers do not provide a “loudness” specification measured in decibels in the operating instructions, marketing specifications, or service manuals of their portable stereo systems. You would have to purchase an optional sound pressure level meter from RadioShack to get a digital or analog readout of the sound level when the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is playing back a music source. Individual results for sound pressure level measurements will vary from location to location of the portable stereo and volume level of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox as it is adjusted up or down. Please note that for any XPLOD boombox stereo made by Sony, the higher the amplifier output rating, the perceived loudness and clarity of sound from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will be increased. A Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox rated at 20 Watts (RMS at 10% T.H.D.) of discrete amplifier output power will play much louder than a 2-3 Watt (RMS at 10% T.H.D.) max. rated boombox stereo system. A low-powered 2W boombox will play loud enough for a small home office or provide suitable volume for background music at a dinner party. If you desire a boombox that will fill your home with earthshaking bass performance and energetic vocals for a house party, then you will need a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox with an elite 3-driver multi-speaker powered setup featuring a dedicated P.D.W. subwoofer. I always advise purchasing the highest wattage Sony XPLOD boombox available at the time in your budget as long as you have the right amount of physical space to accommodate its placement in the room. A Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers the best sound, performance, features, and value for your money when compared to any other competitor boombox brand on the market today. A higher wattage Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox plays music more clearly and with more bass performance at any volume level than lower powered competing portable boombox stereo systems. There are many benefits to consumers from reducing the system volume on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. 1. Sound leakage through the aftermarket upgrade stereo headphones is greatly reduced. Customers may find this option attractive during extended private listening indoors or outdoors to avoid annoying people with music they don’t like that are sitting and standing next to them. 2. Customers can hear external sounds in their immediate surrounding environment such as traffic noise much better while wearing stereo headphones with the music playing at the same time. 3. Volume attenuation on a consistent basis promotes hearing safety for all Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox customers at all times. When the digital Volume control is turned all the way up, the user winds up blasting loud music directly in his/her eardrums for seemingly endless hours upon hours on a daily basis. Consequently, the customer’s long-term hearing health is not protected against irreversible hearing damage from unmitigated, unintended, and abrupt changes in volume levels during audio disc, radio, or cassette playback. Human hearing adapts very easily to excessively loud playback volume levels. Because customers become very comfortable with loud volume levels quickly, they can potentially damage their hearing over time without being cognizant of this fact. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s volume should be reduced during lengthy public or private listening to prevent this undesirable hearing loss outcome so that Sony can keep its customers listening to Sony XPLOD boomboxes for a lifetime. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is compatible with the following D 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 10,000 mAh capacity). The supplied remote commander is compatible with the following AAA 1.5V or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium, and NiMH rechargeable batteries (1.2V 850-1000 mAh capacity). I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Coppertop, Energizer Max, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology premium D alkaline batteries for the boombox. The Energizer Max Power Seal Technology or Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D alkaline batteries provide maximum audio performance and battery life for this magnificent Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo. With respect to the remote commander, I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Ultra Power, Duracell Ultra Advanced, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AAA alkaline batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium, or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA batteries for maximum infrared transmission performance. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries. These unknown brand supermarket, local pharmacy, or dollar store D/AAA batteries are inferior, last a very short time span, and have a tendency to leak in the battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, different battery voltages, and different battery brands. Remove all D batteries from the boombox and AAA batteries from the remote commander if the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is not going to be used for an extended period of time (30 days or more) to avoid damage from battery acid leakage issues. Lithium AAA batteries feature leak-resistant construction and may be more suitable for long-term storage in extreme temperatures inside the remote commander’s battery compartment when compared to AAA alkaline batteries. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s D batteries should be replaced when the Red LED OPR/BATT light dims consistently, the portable stereo emits subpar sound, or no sound at all. The remote control’s AAA batteries should be replaced when it can no longer reliably operate the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo from a short distance away. When purchasing D/AAA batteries for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of D/AAA alkaline batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology D, Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology AAA, and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AAA alkaline batteries are guaranteed by the manufacturer to stay fresh in the product packaging for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. In the case of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA batteries for the supplied remote commander, the package date may be up to 15 years ahead of the current date of purchase. Regrettably, there is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the D or AAA batteries will last inside the boombox or remote commander respectively. The battery life specifications provided by Sony in the user manual are only approximate, are only offered under perfect factory operating conditions, and are only accurate if you use Sony branded D (main unit) or AAA (remote commander) alkaline or zinc-chloride batteries that are manufactured in Japan. Battery life will vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Your Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will have different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at the Sony factory. Of course, the longer the duration the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. Battery life is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, active Power Drive Woofer settings, ambient room or outdoor temperature, and the amount of time cassette recording takes place off the D batteries. Battery performance will be decreased if this boombox is powered by D alkaline batteries in extremely cold temperatures. Your Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will perform poorly if national name brand D alkaline batteries are not used inside it. You should always have a spare set of D and AAA batteries nearby in case audio performance deteriorates in the middle of your favorite song. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood on FM or AM news radio, or to receive F.C.C. mandated Emergency Alert System warnings (EAS) on the FM/AM bands. Personally, I can’t endorse a wind-up hand crank radio. I have never reached a point in my life that I have seen a complete disposable battery shortage. I have never run out of D battery power during a power outage that I can remember. D alkaline batteries are one of the most ubiquitous items for sale in the U.S. Single-use D and AAA dry cell batteries can be purchased at almost any type of store anywhere. Yes there are some exceptions, but not many in my experience. Obviously, D alkaline batteries tend to become scarce immediately before, during, or after a severe storm and power outage. One way to avoid a temporary alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power is to buy a spare set or several spare sets of D/AAA batteries prior to an unplanned emergency event for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox in case you can’t find a store that sells alkaline batteries at the current moment. The spare set of D/AAA alkaline batteries will last you much longer than the self-powered wind-up rechargeable radio. A spare set of Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology and Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D/AAA alkaline batteries can maintain full power in the factory packaging for up to 10 years from the current date of purchase. Thus, long-term storage of D and AAA alkaline batteries is a favorable option to power the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox during almost any nightmare public endangerment scenario. Nonetheless, a wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable AM/FM/Shortwave/WB radio to take on a long camping trip, hunting trip, fishing excursion, or to have during a very long-term power outage. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers great battery life on one set of D alkaline batteries and that is sufficient reason alone for me not to recommend a wind-up radio. Wind-up radios may also be inconvenient for customers that suffer from arthritis, joint diseases, or other maladies that cause pain in the hands. Lastly, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers better sound from its robust stereo speaker system on radio broadcasts and superior alkaline battery life when compared to a wind-up radio in order to provide increased voice clarity on vital up-to-the-minute weather reports, traffic updates, voluntary evacuation orders, and mandatory evacuation orders on the FM/AM bands at any time. Programmable track memory on a Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox allows the user to store up to 20 songs in most cases on any particular Red Book CD-DA compliant audio disc into the portable stereo’s memory storage system in any playback order that the customer chooses. For example, the customer may program or set into memory the following tracks: 2, 9, 20, 11, 8, 6, 4, 1, 7, 9, 13, 17, 15, 3, 10, 5, 19, 18, 12, and 16. Obviously, if a particular audio disc features less than 20 tracks, you will be able to program the maximum number of tracks contained on that specific disc into memory. Conversely, if the audio disc features 25 tracks or any number over 20, then you can only program a maximum number of 20 tracks into the Portable CD Player’s memory. You must prioritize the tracks that you want in memory in this scenario. A CD program play “Full” indicator will appear in the LCD if more than 20 tracks are programmed into memory. It is possible to repeat the program play mode selection by pressing the MODE button on the boombox until the REP and PGM symbols appears in the LCD. In addition, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox allows you to record the tracks that were programmed into memory on cassette, if needed. CD program play mode is cancelled once the disc compartment door is opened, the Mode button on the main unit is pressed until the “PGM” indicator is removed from the LCD, power to the boombox is turned off, the CD PLAY button is pressed twice consecutively during disc playback, the batteries are completely consumed, or AC power is removed from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The program track memory play mode will work with homemade CD-R/RW discs, store purchased audio discs, 12 cm audio discs, 8 cm audio discs, audio books on CD, and compressed file MP3 audio discs as long as the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox supports those types of media playback. Programmed CD tracks can be cancelled in its entirety before playback commences on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable CD Player. You can view the consecutive playback order of all programmed tracks by pressing the DISPLAY/ENTER/MEMORY button on the boombox. The CD program play mode can be engaged with the buttons on the boombox or the supplied remote control. There are troubleshooting steps you can take before seeking warranty service or purchasing a replacement for your malfunctioning Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Those steps include: 1. Check the battery compartment for battery acid leakage. If you notice battery residue on the battery terminals, clean the terminals with a pair of gloves on, and then reinsert fresh name brand D batteries. Always observe correct polarity in the battery compartment. 2. Top performance 1.5V D alkaline batteries must be used for maximum reliable operation of this unit. 3. Check the disc that you are trying to play. Is the disc scratched, damaged, warped, or dirty? If it is, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will be unable to play your disc. Try a different CD, and see if conditions improve. 4. Check for physical damage. Has the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox been dropped, exposed to excessive amounts of water, dirt, sand, dust, rain, and/or direct sunlight? The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox will malfunction if any of these conditions are present, and may not be correctable. If the unit has been exposed to excessive amounts of water, let it dry for a few hours before attempting to use it again. 5. Make sure that the CD laser lens is clean. 6. Refrain from touching the laser lens at any time. Otherwise, the unit may malfunction. 7. Are you attempting to play a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 files on it? If this is the case, change the playback disc to one that conforms to the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format. 8. Keep the disc compartment lid closed when the boombox stereo is not in use. 9. Keep the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox exterior casing clean to avoid unnecessary component failure. It is impossible to get better performance from store purchased audio compact discs with another boombox besides this particular Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo outputs audiophile sound in my home from my personal compact disc collection. I feel like my favorite band is performing live right in front of me when the XPLOD stereo system is playing. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox cant record on CD. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox does not feature a CD burner. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is only capable of recording FM/AM radio programs, compact discs, or audio from any optional portable music player that is connected to the 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack on Type I normal bias tapes from its single cassette deck recorder. Mass market boomboxes have never been able to record on shiny discs or any other CD recordable media. When the boombox era began circa late 1970s and early 1980s, analog compact cassette playback and recording was a dominant form of portable music entertainment for a large number of American households. Nothing much has changed in terms of recording technology built into the portable stereo since mass production of boomboxes began. Although the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox does not officially support MP3 CD Playback, certain customers may report that MP3 discs created with the Microsoft Windows Media Player do play correctly in the system CD Player. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s maximum product lifespan will only occur when it is used exclusively at home or in a secure indoor location. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is U.L. Listed. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is a reference-grade audiophile boombox. Once you listen to this Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox, you will never listen to another brand in this product category. 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The low bass note recreation on this XB headset is so real that it is spectacular, awesome, and awe-inspiring all at the same time. But I am always ready for more bass and these XB Headphones deliver it effortlessly from the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones sport an attractive appearance with its lightweight on-the-ear orientation, fantastic Extra Bass headphone feature set for reliable everyday portable audio use, luxury fashion statement stereo headphones, artistic post-modern styling that is suitable for the streets, the beach, at school, the library, hotel room, pro sporting event, the gym, backyard, front porch, or in any upscale home decor, neon green/gray color scheme on each ear cup side panel exterior, headband, and neon green headphone connecting cord, factory handmade pressure-relieving urethane foam ear cushions, ultra-comfortable ear pads, seamless noise-isolating ear pads, and a 3.9 ft. 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The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones provide the following enhanced subwoofer XB headphone feature set for the most ardent deep bass head and Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Personal Audio System enthusiast: 2-channel hi-fi stereo sound, 30mm (1.18”) diameter dual XB drivers for ultimate subwoofer performance from house and house mix music tracks, extra bass driver units, swivel ear cups provide collapsible convenience for storage in an equipment bag or backpack, swivel ear cup joints, glossy ear cup side panels with neon green circles, exclusively engineered Sony XB drivers, one air vent on the bottom half of each ear cup, high-energy neodymium rare-earth magnets for acoustically accurate mid-bass delivery, gaskets, deep bass sound, dynamic dome type stereo drivers for a satisfying, diverse, immersive, enormous, and lively sound platform on any music genre, white and red L/R ear cup placement marks, tactile dot on Left ear cup swivel joint, multiple-layer P.E.T. 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The Sony MDR-XB400/GRN Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate sibilance-free vocals on power rock ballads, love songs, oldies, party songs, and it’s an obvious upgrade over last year’s entry-level XB headphone model. Serenade me with a romantic tune. Feel the bass beat on a rock opera. The quake between the ears. Relish the chanteuse’s stunning vocal range on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox.
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