SONY XPLOD BOOMBOX NOTES SONY BOOMBOX CFD-G700CP REDEFINED (PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY) The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will meet all of your earth-shattering, fist-pumping, head banging, wall-rattling, and ground shaking portable audio needs anywhere. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s flagship feature is its center positioned Power Drive Woofer (P.D.W.) that is backed by a discrete 4-ohm impedance rated power amplifier block. The factory power amplifiers allocate 12 Watts (RMS) of power to the center bass speaker and 8 Watts total power output @ 10% T.H.D. to the mid-range drivers. The Sony CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo System provides prodigious sound output from your favorite audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-R/RW discs, hybrid SACD discs, HDCD discs, prerecorded/homemade cassettes, Pandora Internet Radio from a MP3 Player, or FM Stereo radio stations. Blast tunes from a connected iPod, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, Zune MP3 Player, Coby MP3 Player, SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player, Philips-Android MP3 Player, Creative Labs ZEN MP3 Player, Sony Walkman MP3 Player, Sony Walkman Video MP3 Player, RCA MP3 Player, portable TV, portable FM HD radio tuner, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, VCR, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet PC, book reader, iPad, iMac, Logitech Squeezebox Internet Radio, MP3 Recorder, MP4 Video Player, BlackBerry, Motorola Droid RAZR, Smartphone, or handheld game system on your precision operation Sony XPLOD Boombox Stereo System. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox produces big sound, loud sound, and superb sound for almost any size room, portable audio application, outdoor location, sporting event, and DJ entertainment event. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Stereo System is housed within a massive boombox chassis that bespeaks quality, elegance, and acoustic prowess within the portable audio kingdom. This portable stereo can play very loudly, with detailed dynamic low bass reproduction that far exceeds the traditional parameters of the boombox category. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo will play at full volume, with the Power Drive Woofer engaged, without any distortion. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers the same or better loudness than many of the shelf systems that major consumer electronics retailers offer in their home audio department. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will play at such loud volume levels, that it is just perfect for your next party. Whether its dance, trance, electronica, techno, house, lounge, club, rap, rock stadium anthems, dubstep, drum n’ bass, reggae, rhythm and blues, rock, or hip-hop, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will deliver super loud, well-defined, and crisp music playback for all of your high profile entertainment extravaganzas. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will make your music come to life with its deep bass, detailed midrange, and super clear vocals. Be prepared to revel in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this music machine at your next house party or sporting event. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox, because of its Full-Range Speaker System and massive Power Drive Woofer backed by a discrete 20 watt (RMS) power amplifier system, can successfully compete in sound quality with much more expensive component stereo systems on the market today. Since this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features the ultimate aggressive power design, it is almost a slight of this product to call it a boombox because of its unique and powerful sound that it produces. The large and beautiful red speaker system consists of two Full-Range 4-inch Loudspeaker Drivers (4W x 2 RMS), two 0.8-inch Tweeters, and a 5-inch Power Drive Woofer with three distinct levels of bass adjustment. The Power Drive Woofer features Position Off, Position 1, and Position 2 bass reinforcement settings. The Power Drive Woofer rests in an acoustically tuned cabinet that is designed to achieve maximum low frequency bass response. The Power Drive Woofer features an LED illumination ring that surrounds the center bass speaker. The Power Drive Woofer illumination ring lights up in bright red when it is engaged. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox feature set is the best that I have ever seen in this product category. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox comes standard with a high-performance, drift-free Digital FM/AM Tuner, Phase Locked Loop Synthesized Tuner, 30 FM/AM Station Presets, 20 FM Band Stereo/Mono Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets, preset tuning up/down controls, telescopic FM Band whip antenna, ferrite bar AM Band antenna, FM Band Frequency Range: 88-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, auto tuning storage system, auto preset scan tuning, manual seek tuning, FM/AM Band Selector control, preset station cancellation option, preset radio station retention after loss of battery or AC power, digital 1-Line LCD, track number, total CD play time, elapsed CD track time display, two 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jacks (one main 3.5mm hardwired input and one backup 3.5mm Input Jack) for connection to a computer or cable TV set-top box converter, built-in 3.5mm audio cable for connection to your MP3 Player, slide-out protective cover that shields the 3.5mm Line Input Jacks from the natural elements, Audio In Line Input Access button, press and hold Power button, digital Volume +/- controls, 0-10 digital volume scale, electronic volume controls, black Power Drive Woofer button, Power Drive Woofer Cover, bass reflex stereo speaker system, two bass reflex ports, 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder, cassette recording off FM/AM Tuner, Type I normal bias cassette playback/recording, auto record level control, mechanical cassette transport controls including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject, and Pause buttons, single-direction cassette playback, fast winding cassette mechanism, cassette compartment spring, top-loading cassette door, tape transport motor, adjustable 0-90 minute sleep timer, CD/Cassette synchronized recording, cassette recording off 3.5mm Line Input source component, CD-R/RW .WMA or .WAV compressed file media playback, MP3 CD Playback, ID3 tag format display, IR remote control sensor, a connection for a Sony DJ lighting Controller (Sony model: D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1), single-disc CD Player with a 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, 8X oversampling digital filter, two-channel stereo CD playback, push open/close CD compartment, top-loading CD compartment, CD transport controls including Play/Pause, Forward Skip/Search, Reverse Skip/Search, and Stop controls, 15 track CD/MP3 CD RMS Programming, resume, program, shuffle, and repeat CD/MP3 CD playback modes. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo features a rear panel 120V, 60Hz AC Input Jack, 28 Watts AC Power Consumption, 12V DC Power Rating for the main unit, 3V DC Power Rating for the supplied remote commander, detachable battery compartment cover, bottom panel battery compartment, DC spring-loaded battery contact terminals, Red LED OPR/BATT life indicator, nonvolatile system memory, black/silver/red color scheme, 7 battery compartment case screws, 6 bottom panel case screws, 5 rear panel case screws, 4 case screws underneath the system carry handle, SONY logo, Sony XPLOD trademark logo, printed circuit board, transistors, very large scale transistor integration, integrated circuits, multiple integrated circuit microprocessor controllers, and operating instructions. A full function 27-Key remote commander is included for convenient control of the portable stereo from a distance. The included remote control has numerous features to enhance the portability and functionality of this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. The remote can power the stereo on in AC power mode and turn it off in battery and AC power modes by pressing the green Power button. There is a 0-90 minute sleep timer function which can power the radio off automatically at six selectable intervals of time. The sleep timer can be accessed by pressing the Sleep button on the remote commander. A Function button allows the user to switch back and forth between the FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Audio In, and Cassette Player. The CD key allows direct access to the CD Player. The Repeat key activates CD repeat play mode. The Enter and Clear buttons are used to program and delete CD tracks into or out of memory. There are Tune + and Tune - buttons to navigate radio stations manually in ascending or descending frequency order. There are Preset + and Preset - controls for selecting preset stations in ascending or descending order one station at a time. The remote can raise or lower the volume to the desired listening level by pressing the Volume +/- buttons. There are Band and Mode buttons for switching back and forth between FM and AM, as well as changing stereo mode to mono reception if a FM radio station is received with excessive static. The remote can activate or shut off the stereos Power Drive Woofer with the Woofer button. The Audio In key allows the user to select the audio component connected to the 3.5mm Line Input Jack for playback. There is a Sound button to cycle through all 5 Preset Sound Modes. The remote commander contains all CD playback transport functions which include Play, Stop, Pause, Forward Search, Reverse Search, and Forward/Reverse Skip buttons. There are Folder + and Folder - buttons to search MP3 CD Folders. The remote commander does not contain any tape transport controls. A 3.5mm (1/8”) Stereo Headphone Jack for private listening and 5 Preset Sound Modes (ROCK, DANCE, SALSA, REGGAETON, and FLAT) to suit your musical tastes are thrown in as well. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo operates on 8 D alkaline batteries (not included with purchase). The supplied remote commander is powered by 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included with purchase). AC power is also available for the boombox. I recommend Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology D alkaline batteries for maximum audio performance and battery life for this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Mobile Stereo System. A detachable polarized plug AC power cord is supplied with the reference-grade Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo. The Power Drive Woofer becomes inactive when headphones are connected to it. Of course, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox has a sturdy fold-down recessed carry handle for reliable transport of this unit to another destination. The product dimensions are as follows: Width: 21 ¾-inches, Height: 9 ¾-inches, Depth: 14 5/8-inches, and Weight: approximately 19 lbs. This Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is reasonably priced for the extremely loud audio that you get. Once you listen to this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox, you will realize that Sony has redefined the boombox product category for the foreseeable future. Propelling the quality, functionality, and opulent beauty of the boombox and home theater stereo headphones product categories forward, this Sony XPLOD CD-Cassette Recorder CFD-G700CP and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones are in a class by themselves. Whether its a classical concerto, romantic jazz, bluegrass, hard rock, ballet, tap, rumba, or heavy metal and everything in between, this Sony CFD-G700CP boombox will make your music come to life via the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones during lengthy private listening sessions on demand. Be prepared to rejoice in the high-fidelity world of Sony portable audio with this glorious bass heavy music machine and pair of Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones on your next lengthy private listening session at home. From start-to-finish, this Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones conceptual design, studio-grade performance, value, and its fitness for professional DJ application use is simply state-of-the-art. I believe that Sonys XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox and MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series headphones are a fundamental expression of the companys technical dominance of the portable audio landscape. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a best-in-class powered speaker setup with 5 drivers that produce remarkable sound all the time. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox will play at such loud volume levels on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones while producing audiophile-grade sound, that it is just perfect for the listening interests of the most demanding boombox and home theater stereo headphones enthusiast. The XPLOD stereo systems expanded system weight, special lighting effects, and sleek contoured shape present the user with an immediate awareness of its intrinsic quality, awesome feature set, and amazing sonic properties across the Radio, Tape, and CD inputs all while monitoring the hi-fi stereo sound on the inspiring Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones combined feature set are the best that I have ever seen in these respective mobile audio consumer categories. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a digital stereo headphone amplifier to effortlessly power the elite Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boomboxs digital Volume Controls are located on the far right side of its top panel for easy adjustment of the volume on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones. The volume can be decreased or increased in 3-segment increments on a 30-Step digital volume scale. A lower front panel 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack can be used to connect to the movie theater sound capable Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones. Five Preset Sound Modes to accommodate your musical preferences on the Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones are always available as well. You can play tunes on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox from your mobile phone via a 3.5mm Auxiliary Line Input Jack and listen to it on your Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones. The Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Series Stereo Headphones obtain the best possible private listening results on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is an amazing portable audio accomplishment with the utmost sophisticated sound for the most discerning audiophile. It is an XPLOD boombox and Sony MDR-XD200 Studio Monitor Headphones unreal audiophile sound combination for the ages. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox’s 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack can be connected to a 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male mini plug stereo headphone extension cord to listen on any pair of stereo headphones from up to 20-feet away. The Sony boombox will work with any 3.5mm stereo headphone jack splitter for multiuser private listening from any pair of Sony or third party stereo headphones featuring a 3.5mm male stereo mini plug connector. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is compatible with the following aftermarket upgrade accessories when connected to a pair of stereo headphones: 1. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 2. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 3. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 4. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 5. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. Technical support for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is provided by the manufacturer on its website at SonyStyle. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. ULTIMATE SONY BOOMBOX (Product Review Summary) 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 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 driver arrangement is based on a discrete power amplifier system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo utilizes two dedicated amplifiers to power 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 Cone Type 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 cone type driver. The Power Drive Woofers outer cover houses the stereo systems LCD. The Power Drive Woofer offers 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 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 unit. 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 portable stereos construction is of impeccable quality, made of superior ABS plastic materials, is 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, performance, 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 XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox feature set is an astounding portable audio accomplishment for this product 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 FM/AM Station Presets (20 FM Band Stereo Presets, 10 AM Band Mono Presets), FM Monaural Reception, FM Stereo Reception, FM Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1710 kHz, FM/AM Band Selector button, auto preset scan tuning, auto tuning storage system, auto scan radio, manual seek tuning, telescopic FM whip antenna, built-in ferrite bar AM Band antenna, Display/Enter/Memory button, Tune +/Tune - Manual Tuning buttons, Preset Tuning +, Preset Tuning - buttons, Mode button to switch between FM mono/stereo reception, preset station memory retention when battery or AC power is removed, multi-function 1-line digital LCD, (LCD information includes: FM/AM Band indicator, FM/AM Station Frequency, FM “ST” Stereo indicator, two Power Drive Woofer level indicators, Preset Station Number, total CD track number, current track number, total disc playing time, remaining track time, remaining time on the CD, elapsed track play time, multiple repeat play mode indicators, shuffle play mode indicator, flashing “PGM” program play indicator, “Sleep” indicator, and No Disc indicator), bass reflex stereo speaker system, red Power Drive Woofer ON/OFF control, Power Drive Woofer cover, Sony XPLOD logo, two bass reflex ports, 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Cassette Player/Recorder, soft eject cassette door, top-loading cassette compartment, push close cassette compartment door, CD/Cassette synchronized recording, cassette recording off FM/AM Tuner, cassette recording from audio component connected to 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack, auto record level control, mechanical cassette transport controls including: Record, Play, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop/Eject, and Pause buttons, magnetic cassette erasure, Type I normal bias cassette playback/recording, fast cassette winding mechanism, single cassette deck, single-direction cassette playback, top-loading single-disc CD Player, 1-bit D/A converter for outstanding Sony sound, push open/close CD compartment lid, CD pivot placement holder, 8X oversampling digital filter, 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, rear panel AC IN Jack, 120V, 60 Hz AC Power Rating, 30 Watts AC Power Consumption, detachable battery compartment cover, bottom panel battery compartment, DC spring-loaded battery contact terminals,12V DC Power Rating for the main unit, 3V DC Power Rating for the remote commander, 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack for connection to a computer, TV, VCR, or audio component of your choice, high quality mid-range driver metal speaker grills, handsome red/black/silver color scheme, and this item 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 includes 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 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 main unit. 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 portable stereo 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 (0/10, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) 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 functions. 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. 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 up or down 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 up or down 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 preset stations 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 in manual and preset station tuning modes for your radio listening interests. The remote can raise or lower the volume to the desired listening level. The Sony CFD-G505 boomboxs digital volume controls are located on the remote commander and on the front panel of this mobile stereo system. 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 button will decrease or increase the volume level rapidly as needed. If you press either Volume control one key press a time, the volume level will be adjusted up or down 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 too much noise. The remote can activate or shut off the portable stereos Power Drive Woofer with the Woofer button. There is a Sound button to cycle through each of the 5 Preset Sound Modes. Lastly, 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 CFD-G505 Portable Stereo operates on 8 D batteries (not included with purchase) and 2 AAA batteries (not included with purchase) for the accessory remote commander. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox offers first-rate battery life when powered by Energizer Max or Duracell Coppertop D alkaline batteries. AC power is also available as an alternate power source for this XPLOD stereo system. A detachable polarized plug AC power cord is included with the boombox. The D batteries are automatically disengaged as a direct current power source when this boombox 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 of this unit. You can connect your iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry Z10, Zune MP3 Player, Sony Walkman MP3 Player, or any other MP3 Player that you want to the 3.5mm AUX Line Input Jack on the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. The audio cable needed to make this connection between your iPod and the portable stereo is not included with the Sony boombox. You will need a stereo patch cable with 3.5mm 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 AUX Line Input Jack on the Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo to complete all connections. You can record music from the connected iPod or MP3 Player to cassette if you desire. The Sony CFD-G505 Portable Stereo does not support MP3 CD, dual disc, or DVD recordable media playback. The 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 DJ Style, Extra Bass, Professional, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones with it. Tuner, Cassette, and CD playback rise to the highest levels of performance within the boombox community. You can listen to prerecorded cassettes or homemade cassettes with recordings that you have created from this boombox’s FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, or Line Input source component. The cassette players sound output is marvelous 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 features that you get. 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 CFD-G505 boombox includes a 90-day labor and 1 year parts limited manufacturer warranty. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is a reference-grade audiophile boombox. Once you listen to this Sony boombox, you will never listen to another brand in this product category. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the Ultimate Sony Boombox. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. SONY XPLOD BOOMBOXES COMPARED INTRODUCTION It is important to compare and contrast the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s feature set to its older competitive sibling, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes are very close in terms of dominant sound performance, ultra-modern day boombox appearance, and total system weight. The Sony XPLOD boomboxes offer the same amplifier output power at 20 Watts (RMS). Neither Sony XPLOD boombox offers a magnetically shielded speaker system. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers superior sound compared to the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505BLACK boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox features a larger Power Drive Woofer than the other model. As a result, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox produces bass that is on par with much more expensive component stereo systems. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo provides two metal tweeters for better sound reproduction of vocals and high-pitched instruments. The Sony XPLOD 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 XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers two 3.5mm Auxiliary Inputs (one main input and one backup input) for connection to additional optional audio components of your choice. However, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo offers only one 3.5mm Line Input Jack for connection to an MP3 Player, computer, TV, etc. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers MP3 CD Playback out-of-the-box and the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox does not. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox provides access to preset tuner stations and CD tracks one station or track at a time. Conversely, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox allows direct preset tuner station and CD track input with a numeric keypad on the supplied remote commander. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox is compatible with pro American DJ INC. lighting equipment. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 DJ Lighting Controller is an optional accessory for the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Ultimate Party Machine Boombox. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox incorporates D-Light Sync technology. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller must be connected to the D-Light Sync Out Jack that is located on the rear panel of the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. The Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 must be connected to an optional American DJ D-LIGHT SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS to produce spectacular lighting effects for your next house party, dance party extravaganza, or any other suitable celebratory entertainment happening. The Sony DLS-1 DJ Lighting Controller, acting in concert with the American DJ D-Light SYNC PAK STAGE LIGHTS, will react to the beats of the music playing and produce an awesome multi-color special effects lighting display from your incredibly explosive deep bass producing Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox. A party’s overall excitement level will be dramatically enhanced with the customer’s acquisition of the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 and compatible American DJ Inc. Disco Stage Lights lighting system. The original Sony factory part number for the DLS-1 D-Light Sync Controller is #A1156464A. The product specifications for the Sony D-Light Sync Controller DLS-1 are as follows: Product dimensions: 4-3/4” x 2-1/4” x 1-1/2” (118.2 x 54 x 35.6 mm), Power requirements: DC 4V, System Weight: 3/16 lb. 3 oz. (84 g including cable), and Product Warranty: one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox is not compatible with any professional DJ lighting equipment whatsoever. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo’s supplied remote commander is powered by two AA alkaline batteries. However, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox’s remote commander needs two AAA alkaline batteries to control the portable stereo from across the room. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox has a shorter FM Band telescopic whip antenna than the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505Black Portable Stereo. The LCD clock display modes between the two boomboxes are not the same with respect to audio disc playback. For example, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 boombox can display the remaining play times of the track currently playing as well as the remaining time on the entire audio disc. Yet, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP Portable Stereo can only display the elapsed running time of the track currently playing and the total play time of the audio disc. The Sony XPLOD CFD-G700CP boombox offers similar sound quality to a stereo system with large floor standing Hi-Fi tower loudspeakers attached. Nevertheless, the Sony XPLOD CFD-G505 Portable Stereo is the best audio that you ever heard from a traditional battery powered boombox. The Power Drive Woofer on either XPLOD boombox model can be turned off but the overall sound quality will be diminished when the super bass woofer is disengaged. Both Sony XPLOD boomboxes include a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack to accommodate private listening sessions. Sony MDR Extra Bass Stereo Headphones can be used to obtain the best possible private listening results on either unit.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:17:31 +0000
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