Reviews of the Sony CDX-GT520
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CNET Review
The Good: The Sony CDX-GT520 is a user-friendly car stereo with intuitive controls, support for a wide range of sources including HD Radio, and good expandability options.
The Bad: To play HD Radio on the device, drivers will have to buy and install Sony's unwieldy XT-100HD tuner. HD Radio comes at the price of all other FM and AM radio stations.
The Bottom Line: The Sony CDX-GT520 is a decent option for those wanting a reasonably priced stereo to play disc-based audio. While it does support HD Radio, it requires the connection of a clunky add-on module, which is almost more trouble than it's worth.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: CDX-GT520
General
- Product Type Radio / CD / MP3 player
- Series Xplod
- Recommended Use Car
- Form Factor Full-DIN - In-dash unit
- Width 7 in
- Depth 7 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gun metal
- Faceplate Type Detachable
Audio System
- Sound output mode Stereo
- Sound effects Loudness
- Equalizer Yes
- Amplifier max output power / channel qty 52 Watts x 4
- Amplifier continuous power / channel qty 23.2 Watts x 4
- Crossover type Active crossover
- Amplifier Output Details 23.2 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 5 % - 4 channel(s), 17 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 4 channel(s)
- Audio system built-in display LCD
- Display illumination color Blue
- Button backlight color Blue
- Audio system CD changer control Yes
- Clock Yes (digital)
- Additional features XM satellite radio ready, CD Changer control, ID3 tags support, CD Text capable, IPod ready, Sirius satellite radio ready, HD radio ready
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Digital graphic
- Equalizer band qty 3 bands
- Equalizer factory preset qty 7
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM
- Tuner frequency range AM: 530 - 1710 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Tuning display LCD display
- Station preset qty 30
- AM station preset qty 12
- FM station preset qty 18
- Additional radio features Best stations memory
CD System
- CD system type CD / MP3 player
- Media load type Slot-load
- Playback modes Repeat all, One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
- Digital audio standards supported WMA, MP3, AAC
- CD system response bandwidth 10 - 20000 Hz
- Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB
- CD-R compatible Yes
- CD-RW compatible Yes
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x System components control bus
Miscellaneous
- Included accessories Mounting hardware
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Remote Control
- Remote control type Remote control
- Remote control technology Infrared
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
CDX-GT520 In Dash CD/MP3 Player from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $118.00
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Online Car Stereo.com
$118.00 |
In stock: yes
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Dealer Cost Car Audio
$118.00 |
In stock: yes
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PacificStereo.com
$119.95 |
In stock: yes
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Techronics $124.00 | In stock: yes
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