Sony - 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Product Details
Head out on the high seas while jamming to your favorite mix CDs with this UV-resistant marine CD deck that features EQ3 Stage 2 and DSO2 advanced sound control for expressive audio. The auxiliary jack lets you connect an MP3 player or other portable audio device with a stereo mini jack.
Product Features
- Professional installation is strongly recommended for this product. Please visit your local Best Buy store for details.
- Plays back CD, MP3, WMA and AAC formats
- HD Radio compatibility displays information from HD Radio broadcasts (HD Radio delivers CD-quality sound for compatible stations in areas where HD Radio is available; requires Sony model XT-100HD HD Radio tuner, not included)
- Blue 13-segment fluorescent LCD display on detachable faceplate for easy viewing and adjustment of settings; display tilts 45° for comfortable positioning
- Front-panel auxiliary input provides easy connection of most portable audio devices with a stereo mini jack
- Front, rear and sub preouts
- AM/FM tuner with 30 presets (12 AM, 18 FM) for access to your favorite AM/FM radio stations
- 24-bit D/A converter
- EQ3 Stage 2 and DSO2 advanced sound features for custom sound control
- DIN mounting
- CD text display shows current track information on the LCD screen
- UV-resistant design helps protect the deck from harmful ultraviolet rays
- Includes card remote commander (RM-X151)
- Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Specifications
- Maximum Watts per Channel
- 52W x 4
- RMS Wattage
- 23.2 x 4
- MP3-Playback Capability
- Yes
- HD-Ready
- Yes
- iPod-Ready
- Yes
- Faceplate Style
- Detachable
- Color Display
- Yes
- Aux Input
- Yes
- Advanced Sound Feature
- EQ3, DSO2
- CD Text
- Yes
- Mounting Style
- DIN
- Number of Pre-Outs
- 3
- Satellite Radio-Ready
- Yes, XM and SIRIUS
- Remote Control
- Yes
- Tuner Preset Quantity
- 30 (12 AM, 18 FM)
- pricematch
- yes
Reviews (14)
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1.0 / 5.0
This is the second Sony marine stereo I have had to replace in 3 months due to the faceplate not working. Thankfully for the remote control, I was able to use the stereo, but in both stereo's the faceplace become unresponsive. I bought my boat in June, and had to replace the stereo for this reason in September. the boat had a Sony marine stereo in it when I bought it, so I replaced it with another sony Marine Stereo... and within a week, I had the exact same issue as the first one. Stay away from the Sony's and go with the Kenwood or Clarion marine stereos.
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5.0 / 5.0
I recently installed this stereo in my sailboat. The Main selling point for me was the wireless remote controller. This allows me to change stations, modes. volume etc. without having to leave the helm or the cockpit. Those that sail know how risky it is to go below just to adjust the entertainment center and leave the helm unattended...even with an auto-pilot. The remote removes all of the risks and provides much safer boating. I didn't install new speakers yet, so I can't comment on the fidelity but I suspect it's very good just because of the other features and the way they work/look so well. From my helm to the radio in the cabin is about 15 feet and the remote is well within it's range. I plugged in my ipod and then a Sansa MP3 player...Both worked fine. I bought the connecting cable at Bust Buy for about $14. The CD player works fine and can be controlled by the remote.
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1.0 / 5.0
This radio stopped working after six months. The buttons on the faceplate would not respond at all. I would not recommend purchasing this radio and installing it on any kind of boat. I was also very disappointed in the service I received from Sony Customer Service. It was poor enough to really make me consider future purchases of anything with the Sony Brand.
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1.0 / 5.0
Same problem as everyonf else, Faceplate quit working after a year
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1.0 / 5.0
We were really excited to see that Sony had a marine radio, we are usually big fans of their electronics. From the onset we were pleased with the appearance and performance, but within eight months the tuner face has quit working leaving us stuck listening to a cd at a volume we cannot control. There is no function on the radio, MP3 or volume. The online troubleshooting guide provided by Sony has brought no solution, we are on our way out to pick up a different brand / model. Very disappointed, especially since the boat is garaged and desalted after each use.
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5.0 / 5.0
This radio has amazing sound quality. it is very easy to install. I have modified my hot tub and installed it. I do have (2) internal 15" Sony speakers on (2) external Sony speakers. It does rattle the tub.
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5.0 / 5.0
I have been completely satisfied with this unit so far. Installed it in the boat in about 10 minutes. I only hooked it up to 2 speakers, but the unit allows for many connection options ( amps, subs, 4 speakers, etc ). I was immediately impressed with the sound. I loaded up a disc full of mp3's and we headed out. It was Memorial Day Weekend at the lake of the Ozarks, so the water was very rough. We did not experience a single skip all weekend. It only has an aux input instead of any fancy Ipod control input, but it works fine. I can't really comment on the durability as we've only had it for a month, but so far so good.
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5.0 / 5.0
I got this unit several weeks ago for my boat. I installed it in about 5 minutes. The sound quality is very good and so far my family and I are very pleased.
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1.0 / 5.0
Radio Came with my boat after one season controls didnt work with or without the remote.This unit has detachable face plate and I think thats were the trouble is the next one I purchase will have a soild face plate
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1.0 / 5.0
worked great for the first few months. now the face panel doesn't work. after reading other reviews i noticed i'm not the only one having this problem. if you want my opinion DO NOT BUY .......JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1.0 / 5.0
Third replacement in 1.5 years. The radio is in a very dry compartment in the boat. The face panel fails. You remove entire radio and send it in for repair. After months (over three months last repair) they send you a new one. Within weeks the third radio had the exact same defect. I spent over $800 installing a top of the line satellite ready radio and to date have had nothing but trouble. Beware - Sony is a good company, but this radio is a lemon............ A boat with out a radio is not a lot of fun.
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5.0 / 5.0
This unit sounds great it is installed in my spa and sound so good AAA+++
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4.0 / 5.0
Decebt radio, lots of features. have had no problems to this point.
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3.0 / 5.0
Works good .. Only issue however if you have a iphone 3g the optional ipod adaptor wont charge your iphone 3g. Only works with original iphones and older ipods.