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Sony Xplod CD Boombox - Black Finish - CFD-G505BLACK

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Sony Xplod CD Boombox - CFDG505BK/ Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner/ Larger 100mm Power Drive Woofer/ CD Play Modes/ 30 Station Memory Presets/ 4 Preset Sound Modes/ CD-R/RW Playback Compatibility/ Remote Control/ Black Finish

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Sony Xplod CD Boombox, Model CFDG505BK

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Listen to your favorite music no matter where you are with the aggressively-styled CFD-G505 Xplod� boombox. This stereo has a large 100mm power drive woofer for excellent bass response. And you can navigate volume and CD player controls with the included 10-key Direct Access� remote. Enjoy music from a CD-R/RW or 30 preset (10AM/20FM) radio stations through high-powered 20W speakers.

Features:

Aggressive Xplod� Boombox Design with Power Drive: represents high quality and power with a new aggressive look.
Larger 100mm Power Drive Woofer: for a greater bass response.
High Power 20W Total RMS: provides plenty of power to drive the power drive woofer and fill any room with sound
PC/Audio In for Digital Music Players or PC Input: An exciting new feature that takes music playback beyond tape and CD. It allows simple plug-and-play integration with a Digital music device or PC via a 2.5 mm jack.
Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner: provides the most accurate drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations and lets you choose from the wide variety of talk shows and music programs, with the added enjoyment of stereo sound.
Remote Control with 10-Key Direct Access� Buttons: full sized Remote Control including keys to directly access tracks on a CD as well as preset stations programmed into tuner memory.
4 Preset Sound Modes: preset EQ settings of Rock/Pop/Jazz/Vocal, allowing you to select an appropriate sound adjustment to fit the type of music you are listening to
Power Drive Woofer Control (Off 1, 2): lets you control the level of the power drive woofer.
CD-R/RW Playback Compatibility1: Plays all CD-R/RW discs burned either in a PC or a home recording deck. Create custom mixes from your existing music collection and always have the right music at hand.
20 Track2 RMS Programming: can pre-program up to 20 tracks2 on a CD to play back in any order.
CD Play Modes (Program/Shuffle/Repeat): lets you hear tracks in multiple modes; in sequence as recorded, in program (RMS) order, all tracks in random (shuffle) order or a single track over and over.
30 Station Memory presets: uses electronic settings for easy, one-button tuning of your choice of 10 AM or 20 FM stations.
Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing: starts cassette recording when compact disc playback begins.

Specifications:

Audio

Digital-to-Analog Converter: 1 Bit
Frequency RESPONSE: CD: 20-20000Hz (+1/-2dB) Cassette: 50-13000Hz (�3dB)
Format(s) Supported: CD-R/RW Playback1 Compatibility
Tuning: Auto Scan Radio
Antenna System: AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna; FM: Telescopic Antenna
Tape System: 4 Track, 2 Channel Stereo Cassette, Synchronized CD/Cassette Dubbing
Frequency Range: AM: 530-1710kHz; FM: 87.5-108.0MHz
CD Play Mode(s): Program, Shuffle, Repeat, 20 Track RMS Programming
Station Preset(s): 30 (10 AM, 20 FM)
Sound Enhancer: Power Drive Woofer
Equalizer: 5 presets (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Vocal, Custom)
Tape Operation: Single Stereo Cassette (fast winding)
Tuner Type: Digital

Capability

Tape Cassette: Player, Cassette Recorder
CD: Player
Radio: AM, FM
Component Compatible: Yes (MP3,PC,TV,VCR and others)

General

Type of Use: Portable Boombox
Disc Changer: 1
Tray Type: Top Loading Single CD

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Input(s): 1
DC-In: 1
PC Audio Input(s): Yes

Power

Battery Life (Approx.): Unit: up to 18 hours2 (with Sony� Alkaline Batteries)
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Output Power: 20W Total (4W + 4W (at 3.2 ohms, 10 % harmonic distortion); 12 W (at 4 ohms, 10% harmonic distortion) (Woofer))
Power Consumption: 30W
Battery Type: Unit: "D" x 8 (optional); Remote: "AAA" x 2
Power Handling Capacity: With 3.2-ohm loads, both channels driven from 150-10000Hz; rated 3 W per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation Woofer with 4 ohm loads, driven at 50-150Hz; rated 7 W minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion in AC operation.

Speaker

Speaker System: Built-In Stereo
Speaker Dimensions: 4" (10cm) x 2
Woofer Size(s): 4" (10cm)

Convenience Features

Timer Events: Fall Asleep to Music (Select from 6 Timed Shut Offs)

Hardware

Display: LCD
Remote Control: Yes

Supplied Accessories

AC Power Cord
Remote Control

Color

Black

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 20-13/15"
Height: 12-7/8"
Depth: 9-1/2"

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 7 lbs 4 oz
Shipping: 13 lbs

Warranty Information:

Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
- Labor: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.
- Parts: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.

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PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 77 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:	Good Sound (57), Powerful (52), Great Features (45), Durable (40), GREAT SOUND (11), Compact (10), Easy Controls (10), Lightweight (9), Attractive Design (7), Easy To Set Up (7), Doesn't Skip (5), Long Battery Life (3)
Cons:	Heavy (26), none (4)
Best Uses:	Home Use (53), Outdoors (34), Office Use (24), Travel (12), Basic Systems (7), Larger Rooms (5), Smaller Rooms (5)
Describe Yourself:	Practical (47), Gearhead (11), Frequent Traveler (4), Audiophile (3), Professional (3), Student (3)

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REVIEWED BY 77 CUSTOMERS

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Design's not my style but sounds great

By The Master's Academy from The Midwest on 08/26/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Doesn't Skip
Best Uses:	Portable, Smaller Rooms, Larger Rooms, Basic Systems
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Enjoy classical music, Home educatorlearner
Cons:	Unattractive Design

We wanted something that makes our music cds sound great - this does that. We also use it for listening to teaching cassettes/cds, books on tape, and occasionally record a radio program to play back at a later time. We have even plugged our midsize tv into it for great stereo sound.

I'm very please with my purchase.

By Nix301 from Rock Falls IL on 08/19/2009.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Easy Controls, Attractive Design, Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Doesn't Skip, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I really love this boombox. The music sounds great. I bought it for my son's birthday party to play carnival music while everyone was playing games. The music was clear and the sound was awesome, I had several people comment on how good it sounded.

GREAT SOUNDING BOOM BOX! THX SONY!

By SHERRI from MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN on 08/18/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Great Sound, Attractive Design, Easy To Set Up
Best Uses:	Larger Rooms, Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Musically Inclined

IT'S ALL GOOD.. OK, I HAVE ONE SMALL GRIPE TO MAKE, THE DISPLAY BOX IS HARD TO READ CUZ OF THE LIGHTING, NEEDS TO BE LARGER OR SOMETHING? I USE THIS BOOM BOX FOR MY BEDROOM STEREO.

Very powerful Boombox

By Scotty from Kansas City, Missouri on 08/16/2009.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Easy Controls, Easy To Set Up, Durable, Great Sound, Doesn't Skip
Describe Yourself:	Audiophile, Music Lover
Best Uses:	Larger Rooms, Audiophiles
Cons:	No backlight for display, Heavy

I think the Sony CFDG 505Black boombox is a very good system and the performance you get from it is incredible. The bass is strong and really gives music full sound that doesn't sound in any way mitigated. The power behind the system is not just the woofer but also the exceptional speakers that handle the rest of the frequencies and the very intuitive sound modes.

The sound is great for the price!

By Tom from Indiana on 07/21/2009.

Best Uses:	Good For Outdoor Use
Pros:	Great AMFM Reception, Easy Controls, Great Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Ugly as Chicken Soup

I really think for the money you cannot go wrong with this boombox. Very clean bass,not at all muddy. Sony balanced the midrange and highs quite nicely with the bass. Even at its loudest, the sound can be adjusted to get a good, overall clean sound. I found the AM/FM tuner remarkably sensitive, picking up Chicago stations 55 miles to our NW, especially living in a valley that otherwise wreaks havoc with reception. A huge plus! The fact that you can hook auxilary devices such as MP3 players, TV's, PC's, etc. is also very handy. The only "con" to this box is its exterior. Alot of people call it ugly, but I like it. Very funky and really the talk! This is one boombox that would be a shame to pass up simply because of its looks. BTW, ABT had the best price on this box.

Good Value, Great Sound

By Big Tone from Palm Springs, CA on 06/24/2009.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems, Used poolside
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Unattractive Design
Pros:	Very good value, Great Sound

Good value with very good sound, we use this poolside.

BOOM

By Doogie from Down the Bayou on 05/30/2009.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Great Sound
Best Uses:	BackyardOutside
Cons:	Controls, LED Display, Weight
Describe Yourself:	Professional

This Sony boom box puts out the sound quality i was hoping for, i use it in the backyard around the pool area. Good base sound, being portable it is heavy, but looks great and sounds great. The LED display could be larger, but overall good buy for the amount of money. [...]

[...]A- Product

By A River To His People from Springfield, MA on 05/25/2009.

Pros:	Easy Controls, Attractive Design, Doesn't Skip, Easy To Set Up
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Smaller Rooms, Basic Systems

[...].The product is very good, but has an occasional flatness with the bass. Still, for a BoomBox, its probably the best deal around.

Great product, Good sound.

By Paul from Bakersfield, Ca on 05/18/2009.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems
Pros:	Easy To Set Up, Great Sound, Easy Controls, Attractive Design, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Musically Inclined

Great for my rv. Easy to move and use and sounds great.

This product performs As Advertised.

By Square Dance Man from Corbin, Ky on 05/12/2009.

Best Uses:	Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms
Pros:	Great Sound, Doesn't Skip, Easy To Set Up, Easy Controls, Durable
Cons:	No Light in the mode dial
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Tech Savvy

Great Product, last one I will need to buy.

Excellent quality!!

By djped from webster NY on 04/28/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Audiophile
Pros:	Great Sound, Attractive Design, Easy Controls
Best Uses:	Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Sony put out another great portable boom box. Excellent sound quality!! Great bass response!!

great performance, but kinda ugly

By esther from michigan on 03/16/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Powerful, The led panel is faint, Good Sound, Great Features
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The unit is a little bulky, not suitable for a portable. Excelent sound. I am very happy with it. It looks a little like it is from outer space. I wish the led display was a bit brighter

Excellent product

By Ray from Oceanside, Ca on 03/11/2009.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound
Cons:	Heavy, Small digital read out
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Tough design for outdoor play, back yard BBQ, good sound from the power driver woofer. Better than the average boom box. Only CON is the small digital read out.

Boom Box Rocks!!! Big Sound-Big Box!!!

By Brutus from E. Greenwich, RI on 03/4/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful, Durable, Great Features
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Travel, Office Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Gearhead

For anyone with a CD collection (no i-Pods or MP3's) that wants to hear different idioms accurately (big bass rock/smooth soft jazz). I use it at the office to listen to commercial CD's and my own mix-downs. Able to record cassett copies if I want to. Big, sturdy unit. I like it a lot!

Good boombox, better than many

By coach from New England on 02/23/2009.

Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is better than many models and if you are buying in the [$] range go ahead its a good deal. The sound is good not tinny like many cheaper boom boxes. I can't say the sound is great, it has a lot of volume, and neither would I say its bad. The extra base controls are probably good for rap and rock n roll(after all it is called a boom box) and no ability to adjust for treble --which would help It's getting harder to find the basic boom box with cd and tape. I'd be surprised if the CD player lasts a long time--it seems like its completely plastic.While space age looking its not too bad for a kitchen or office, perhaps not in your living room.In its price range probably one of the best deals around.Overall I would recommend.

A Good unit although ugly looking

By Ken,ping pong player aficionado from Shingletown,CA on 02/18/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I have the unit in my shop; it picks up radio stations well; the remote is useful to turn on and off (I have it up fairly high and covered); it has very good sound (especially CD's). It is very heavy and, I think, very aesthetically unpleasing (the front center design, is, to say the least, unattractive. However, besides the bulkiness and weight, the unit has no apparent drawbacks. I think it is well worth the money for the quality sound.

excellent sound

By Buddha Bong from 420 high way on 02/18/2009.

Pros:	Good Sound, Great Features, Durable, Powerful
Best Uses:	Office Use, Outdoors, Travel, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Frequent Traveler

great sound from a boombox equal to a home system

lots of bang for your buck

By junior 88 from wilmington, il. on 02/18/2009.

Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	none
Best Uses:	Office Use, Travel, Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

i use this boombox in a manufacturing facility that is loud and have no problem hearing it over the loud machinery. also, the radio reception is superb considering the amount of steel the building i work in contains.

it is everthing it claims to be

By JIMM Bagg from Scranto PA on 02/17/2009.

Pros:	Great Features, Durable, Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Travel, Outdoors, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The sound is everything it claims to be

I would buy this product again and again

By RAJ from WPB on 02/10/2009.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Powerful, Good Sound, Great Features
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great product [...] Highly recommeded to others.

Wow!! What a deal!

By Drummer Lee from San Diego on 02/10/2009.

Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

The sound on this boom-box is awesome! The controls are user-friendly and straight-forward. The size is somewhat problematic but I guess that's the price you pay for good sound quality/volume and HEY ....it's a SONY! I don't know how ABT makes any money on this but I ain't complainin' ...they packaged this thing for a nuclear war too! I know this much ...I'll be shopping here agian!!

Nice box at a great price!!

By BillBob from Glenville WV on 02/2/2009.

Pros:	Compact, Good Sound, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I got this box to use as a compact home theater speaker. It is cheaper than buying powered speakers and it has a radio tuner. The Xplod is probably the best value out there combining a reasonable purchase price and good sound quality.

Sony Xplod CD Boombox

By Jim from Binghamton NY on 02/2/2009.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Best Uses:	Home Use, Office Use, Outdoors
Pros:	Powerful, Great Features, Good Sound
Cons:	Short Battery Life, Heavy

Great radio!

Nice Boombox for the money.

By JTK from Glens Falls N.Y. on 02/2/2009.

Pros:	Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Outdoorsmen, Biker

For the price [...] this was a great deal.I would buy another one.It sounds great too.

slightly disappointed

By Chris from Provo, UT on 01/22/2009.

Cons:	Heavy, Base sound kinda rattles
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Pros:	Pretty good sound

I was expecting AMAZING sound since all the reviews were so glowing. The only knock was how heavy it was, and yeah it is, but I took that as a positive since most boomboxes these days are so light and flimsy. I've only had it about 10 days so it's not old. But the base is already sputtering - which doesn't sound great, and signals that it's gonna bust and get even more distorted soon. Problem is there really aren't many boomboxes to choose from these days. With the I-Pod revolution they just don't put any money into making quality boomboxes anymore. This may be about the best you can find. It looks like a trapper keeper too - pretty butt-ugly. Oh, ABT is the best price I found for it and I looked for a long time. Get the best deal you can since it's not fantastic, but no boombox is anymore.

Very satisfied with this product

By Jonas from Granger, IN on 01/17/2009.

Cons:	CD skips sometimes
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful
Best Uses:	Home Use

Overall I'm satisfied with this product although sometimes CD skips when you hit a bump.

Sony Xplod CD Boombox - Black Finish by

By BLTM from redwood city, ca on 01/12/2009.

Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful, Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors, Office Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I used both the CD and radio. I put it in my office, as it is more handy to set up than a stereo, and its sound is of good quality. I would like to connect it to a computer and try it.

It's what he wanted.

By Billy the Painter from St. Louis, MO on 12/27/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful, Durable, Great Features
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors, Travel
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Frequent Traveler

Having the remote to change stations, etc. will make painting from a ladder so much easier.

Great Xplod sound

By ben from fremont, ca on 10/27/2008.

Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use
Pros:	Plays most media, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Small display

I played xplod in an open area and it did produced a great sound. MP3 & CDR media played well. Overall this boombox is great. I give it 4.5 score to give room for improvement in the digital readout which is too small. It was difficult to read.

great buy

By mouth from mandan nd on 10/24/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound, Durable
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use

i bought one for each of my daughters for their room. i also ordered one for a co-worker. everyone is happy.

What a great Boom Box!

By Kenny from Farmington CT on 10/24/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful, Great Features, Durable
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel, Outdoors, Office Use

This unit has the best sound I've heard in years out of a protable radio!!

It is more than enough for me.

By Buzz from Pittsburgh, PA on 10/20/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful, Great Features
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This boombox has excellent sound and is much more powerful than the two previous boomboxes I have owned. It is a little bigger and bulkier than my other ones but the sound quality and power may be worth it.

Huge sound from a light package!

By The Grappler from Rome, NY on 10/9/2008.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound, Compact, Powerful, Great Features
Cons:	None really
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Athletic

I use this product in my home gym and outside at our pool. No matter how noisy things get, the sound remains clear and strong even at high volume.

Great sound for the price!

By Horatio from Peculiar, MO on 09/23/2008.

Best Uses:	Education
Pros:	Powerful, Great Features, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I play exercise CD's to students in a Middle School gym. The sound fills the entire space epecially the booming bass. Bose can't touch this baby for the price! There is a reason it's on theheavy side, large speaker magnets. Flimsy instruction brocher should have been bound on better paper.

SONY 505 X-PLOD

By BUCK from MUNCIE, INDIANA on 09/1/2008.

Best Uses:	Digital Audio Link or-, Home Use, PC to X-PLOD, FM Transmitter, Office Use
Pros:	Durable, Boombox at any price, Powerful, Nice remote, Own four SONY's, Media audio input, Best performance-, Great Features
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead, Tech geek ret, Practical
Cons:	none, Heavy No Big Deal, Heavy

My X-PLOD is the best big boy boombox you can get at any price. Even beats the "B" radio! If my radio was to quit, it would instantly be replaced. I hooked an HD radio to it, its totally awlsome Dudes! Even net radio is killer on my X-PLOD! Its a no brainer!

Great boombox, great price!

By rockman from Grand Forks, ND on 06/13/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Frequent Traveler, Practical
Pros:	Great Features, Powerful, Durable, Good Sound
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Office Use, Home Use

the line-in for my Ipod is great; the bass is remarkable for a boombox at this price; and it is very stylish--love the black and red! It has everything I need and more. Somebody should tell Sony they should keep making these rather than discontinue them, which usually happens for products that aren't marketed much.

Great Boombox !!!

By Rooster from Tennessee on 06/9/2008.

Pros:	Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound, Compact
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	small display screen

Great sound outdoors at our swimming pool!!!

Great Boombox

By Sony Lover from Lincoln, NE on 06/2/2008.

Pros:	Durable
Cons:	Heavy, none

Its outstanding boombox

Wow! [...]

By Kirk from Iowa on 05/4/2008.

Cons:	Display is very small
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Sound, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors

This was the best price I have found anywhere, I am very pleased with the sound this thing pumps out. I made the right choice with Abt. [...] I will buy from Abt again

Awsome

By Tim from St. Joseph, MO on 04/18/2008.

Pros:	Durable, Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Travel, Home Use, Outdoors

This is the best sounding boombox I have ever heard. The subwoofer kicks *$#!!!!!

Fast Shipping and Great Price

By Mike R from Rosendale,Wi on 04/17/2008.

Cons:	none
Best Uses:	Outdoors
Pros:	Powerful, Great Features, Durable, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Nice boombox...I know others who have this model at work and know they can really push out the volume in a noisey workplace. I wanted this mostly for outdoor use. I like the aux input for my mp3 player. It seems to be very durable.

AWESOME BOOMBOX with great sound.

By GOT TO ROCK!!!! from PALM BEACH FLORIDA on 04/14/2008.

Pros:	Great bass, GREAT SOUND, MP3 COMPATABLE, Great Features, Compact, Powerful, Durable
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Office Use, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is a GREAT boombox for the money. The sound is outstanding for a portable stereo and your mp3 player can be used thru it with great sound. It has many features and a nice EQ for all types of music. It's a little heavy but with the sound quality you get it has bigger speakers. Besides your not carrying it around anyway.I shopped around and nothing come's close to the sony for sound quality, portability and durabilty in this price range. GREAT BUY!!!!!

GOOD AS GOLD

By Chuck from Danvers, MN on 04/10/2008.

Pros:	Compact, Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound, Lightweight
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	No Cons

Works great in every aspect

Best I could find

By Dave from Ocala, FL on 03/25/2008.

Pros:	Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Ugly
Best Uses:	Use with choral rehearsal

I purchased this for a chorale to use for rehearsals. This had the best bass response (thanks to the built in subwoofer system), and the highest undistorted volumn level of all the portable boom boxes I checked. I also appreciated the input for I pods and other mobile devices.

Great Sound

By Steve the lifter from Glen Allen, Va on 03/20/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound, Looks great, Powerful
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors
Cons:	Only single CD
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Boomboox sounds and looks great. [...]

TOTALLY AMAZING!!!

By Joyce from Warrensburg, MO on 03/11/2008.

Best Uses:	Factory
Cons:	Heavy
Pros:	Powerful, Good Sound, Durable, Great Features
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This boombox is amazing! I work in a loud factory and wanted something that would outdo the machines. That woofer gets the job done. The handle makes it easy to carry. It is a little heavy, but its worth it. I even get some local radio stations in a big metal building. My coworkers even love it and plan to get one soon. Thanks Sony

[...] Excellent item

By dolorose from Clarksville, TN on 03/4/2008.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Works great with ipod, too. Base Boost is excellent!

Lot of power for a small price!

By crhall81 from ft worth, tx on 02/19/2008.

Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use, Fitness class
Pros:	Powerful, Durable, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Student, Practical

I bought this boom box to use when I teach my Zumba class. One of the most importants parts of Zumba is to be able to connect with and feel the music... you can definitely do this with the Xplode! Great sound, very loud, awesome bass, over all an awesome little sound system. My only cons is that its a little heavy, even without the batteries and the display is kind of hard to see. I still think it's a great boom box!

Great Sound

By allaboutballroom.net from Lawrenceville, GA on 02/13/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Ballroom Dance Instructor
Best Uses:	Dance class
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound, Powerful, Great Features
Cons:	Heavy

I use this product when I am teaching and it works great...the only down side is that it is heavy and I have to carry it in and out of each building I teach at everyday of the week....I'm building muscles I guess. : )

Excellent Product / Excellent Service

By Mike the Coach from Cheshire CT. on 01/29/2008.

Pros:	Good Sound, Durable, Great Features, Powerful
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Best Uses:	Travel, Home Use

As advertised. Excellent Sound quality and power. Easy integration with iPODS, a big plus!

Love it

By Taybay from Littleton, Colorado on 01/11/2008.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Dance team
Pros:	Its a ghettoblaster, Good Sound, Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Powerful, Durable, Great Features
Cons:	Not easy to carry around
Describe Yourself:	Student

It goes really loud so if you need sound, this is the one to buy. Although it is big, its worth the extra effort to carry it around

Big Bang for The Buck

By Hen-10 from Liverpool, NY on 01/1/2008.

Pros:	Great Features, Powerful, Good Sound, Line in
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Professional, Practical, Audiophile

For under [$] shipped through Abt, the Sony CFD-G505 stands alone. Sure, its looks are over the top, but sound-wise this unit plays in the league of boomboxes costing at least [$] more. Tack on the fact that it comes with a Line In jack, you're good to go with an MP3 player or anything else you'd care to jack in, in addition to the cassette, CD, and radio it comes with. I'd be surprised if you found another unit with sound quality this good in this price range.

Sony Xplod CD Boombox

By Paul from Tampa, Florida on 12/26/2007.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Poor Sound Quality, Too much basskick
Pros:	Powerful, Durable
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Still deciding whether to keep -- was a Christmas Gift -- Not too impressed with size and the Bass/Boomy sound level selections...still trying different settings on different volume levels.

Sony Boombox

By J.T. from Louisviller, Ky. on 12/25/2007.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful, Great Features
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use

I'll use it outside by my hottub & while I play with my dogs.

awsome!!!

By Melisa from Staten Island, NY on 12/6/2007.

Pros:	Compact, Durable, Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Powerful, Great Features, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Gearhead, Practical
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors, Travel, Office Use

I use the boom box in my living room. My surround sound busted and needed a music source- might even try to hook that up to my tv because the sound on it is just amazing... im very happy with this purchase... THANKYOU!!!!

Sony Xplod CD Boom - powers exercise!

By Phred from Suburban Chicago, IL on 11/13/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful
Best Uses:	Home Use, Workout room
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great company while riding the exercise bike!

Works well, could be smaller

By Scott from Maine on 11/2/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Powerful, Lightweight, Great Features, Good Sound
Best Uses:	Home Use, Office Use, Dance class, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	Small LED readout hard t

Could use a larger display screen and smaller case, but works well. Remote is handy for my class.

Great

By Musicfanatic from Seattle on 09/18/2007.

Cons:	Slightly large for travel
Describe Yourself:	Student, Frequent Traveler

Great sound,very durable, and I loove the power drive woofer! It really improves the bass.

Solid unit, great bass response.

By Bob from Des Plaines, Il on 09/17/2007.

Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors, Travel
Pros:	Powerful, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This is a good radio for outdoor use. The sub woofer has a lot of punch for a portable radio. There are preset profiles for bass, mid, and treble settings which eliminates constant fiddling with sound controls.

luv it! sounds great, and is LOUD

By misschipper from memphis, tn on 06/26/2007.

Cons:	boombox is very deep, Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use
Pros:	Powerful, Good Sound, Great Features
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great boombox...nice features, wonderful depth, and is louder than most boomboxes (this is important because it is used in a noisy shop where pumps are repaired). I highly recommend it.

Looks and sounds GREAT!

By fredinflorida from Naples,FL on 05/31/2007.

Pros:	Great Features, Powerful
Best Uses:	Office Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical
Cons:	too much red

compact, high powered unit with component sound...mp3 and satlelite input is there also...I love it!

excellent, as expected

By jeff from baton rouge, LA on 05/28/2007.

Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Travel, Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

despite its somewhat strange look, the product is very solid. I enjoyed it greatly!

"SUPER PRODUCT"

By HARRISTURNER from Breezewood, Pa on 05/26/2007.

Pros:	Lightweight, GREAT LOOKING, Good Sound, Long Battery Life, Durable, Compact
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use, Outdoors
Describe Yourself:	Practical

I think this is the finest boom box I have ever owned.

Great Boombox

By Rich from Cerritos, CA on 05/24/2007.

Describe Yourself:	Engineer
Pros:	Good Sound, Great bass, Powerful, Great Features
Best Uses:	Home Use

Great sound, great bass at an affordable price !

Awesome boombox!!!!! great sound!!!!

By mrs donor from toledo oh on 05/22/2007.

Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	P E class
Pros:	Powerful, Great Features, Durable, great price, Good Sound
Describe Yourself:	Teacher

DId a lot of research, this is by far the best product for the buck!! great sound , lots of options,durable too!!! I had two other teachers wish they had done the research too!!!!!!!

one of the best

By trs rocks you from medford or on 05/20/2007.

Describe Yourself:	Gearhead
Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use, Office Use

this unit is great we have two of the lder model and they hit real hard. this one is just as good

INCREDIBLE BASS/POWER! FEATURE LOADED!.

By Messenger from UP of Micigan on 04/24/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound, Powerful, Great Features
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

This thing KICKS... you know. It's got SUPER bass power, a Strong FM tuner, and a feature loaded remote. The cassette is a waste though. Line In- is a great feature! Only drawback is it's size and weight, it is a beast! Loudest, strongest boombox I've ever seen!!! IT THUMPS! BUY IT- You won't be sorry!!!

Alot of sound from a small boombox.

By Kat from MI on 04/4/2007.

Pros:	Compact, Lightweight, Good Sound, Durable, Powerful, Great Features
Best Uses:	Home Use, Outdoors, Office Use
Describe Yourself:	Practical

Great sound, especially for its size. The sound is clear with no distortion when its cranked up. I would recommend it highly. You can't beat it for the price.

nice product

By PFD from Lyons, IL on 03/28/2007.

Cons:	Big and Heavy
Best Uses:	Garage, Outdoors
Pros:	Good Sound, Durable, Great Features

good value; nice product

EXCELLENT SERVICE AND PRICE

By Geo from St. Louis, MO on 02/27/2007.

Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Powerful, Durable, Great Features, Good Sound

I and my family love it.

SONY XPLOD CD BOOMBOX EXPLODES WITH BASS

By Laurie from Lynbrook, NY on 01/9/2007.

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound, Compact, AWESOME woofer, Great Features, Powerful
Best Uses:	Outdoors, Home Use, Office Use, Travel

My 16 year old son absolutely LOVES this boombox.

Nice, but...

By Joe the Dancer from Middle Georgia on 12/5/2006.

Pros:	A little wanting
Best Uses:	Home Use
Cons:	Not Very Powerful

I guess I was expecting a Bose, but got a good sounding system. The display really, really needs some backlighting as it is almost impossible to read with my 48 year old eyes.

Puts the boom in boombox

By Terry from Myerstown, PA on 12/4/2006.

Pros:	Good Sound, Powerful
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use, Outdoors

This box does exactly what I wanted it to do--pump out some powerful sound. Works great. I mainly wanted it to connect to my Logitech Wireless DJ or mp3 player, but the cd and radio also work well. Haven't tried the tape and may never even bother. The remote gets the job done. It is large and somewhat heavy for portable audio, but how else are you going to get a deep rich powerful sound? I haven't used it with batteries and probably won't need to--I'm using it on the deck/patio with access to AC power. It would have been nicer for it to have a built-in mp3 decoder to play mp3 discs should the need arise. This was the only box I could find that had the features I needed. I considered giving it 5 stars, but decided there's always room for improvement--mp3 decoder, smaller size/weight. I do not regret my purchase one bit and would buy it all over again.

Exterior meant for the young

By No Chicken from NYC on 12/2/2006.

Pros:	Great Features, Good Sound
Cons:	Heavy
Best Uses:	Home Use

I did not realize what a boom box would look like. It is big and heavy and has red chrome on part of the front. The features and sound were very good.

EXCELLENT BOOMBOX

By BACHIR from NEW YORK on 11/26/2006.

Pros:

Powerful, Great Features, Good Sound, Durable, Compact

MUST HAVE

Made the right choice!

By Bicycle Bob from Wooster, OH on 09/12/2006.