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Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder

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4.5

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★★★★☆
4.0

$93.10 - $109.99

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Pros

  • Nice sound (61)
  • Powerful (58)
  • Great features (49)
  • Durable (45)
  • Great sound (17)
  • Simple controls (14)
  • Attractive design (11)
  • Easy setup (11)
  • Compact (10)
  • Lightweight (9)
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Cons

  • Heavy (33)
  • Unattractive design (3)
  • Base sound kinda rattles (1)
  • Boombox is very deep (1)
  • Cd skips sometimes (1)
  • Controls (1)
  • Display is very small (1)
  • Heavy no big deal (1)
  • Led display (1)
  • Led display to small (1)

Best Uses

  • Home use (59)
  • Outdoors (35)
  • Office (25)
  • Travel (14)
  • Basic systems (11)
  • Larger rooms (10)
  • Smaller rooms (10)
  • Audiophiles (5)
  • Dance class (2)
  • Anywhere (1)
 
 
 

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Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder

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Last update: Sep 23, 2009

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
The X-Plod only by SONY

"the x-plod has media input & got my accurian HD radio direct connected to my X-PLOD result awsome PERFORMANCE! Before I got mine I looked at the other brands out there. Sony makes boomboxes with the features I demand. Plus their Quality! Yes, I read the previous review. thats their review. Not mine. Regardless of what media you have this sonic marvel is worth every buck. It gets a solid 5-Stars nothing less. I a..." Read Full Review »

Feb 16, 2009 by BUCK

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Sony Xplode is a bomb

"Its underpowered,Sony is notoriously cheap quality from all my experiences,I remember when Radio Shack had GOOD merchandise lines such as Optimus,medium level such as Realistic,and even good quality low price such as the Radio Shack line. Radio Shack has lost alot of my business since eliminating these products and carrying cheap low quality Sony ,RCA merchandise...." Read Full Review »

Oct 22, 2007 by TMK

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Review

The X-Plod only by SONY

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Great Sound
  • X-PLod outsells all-

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Kicks A
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"the x-plod has media input & got my accurian HD radio direct connected to my X-PLOD result awsome PERFORMANCE! Before I got mine I looked at the other brands out there. Sony makes boomboxes with the features I demand. Plus their Quality! Yes, I read the previous review. thats their review. Not mine. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 16 2009
BUCK
MUNCIE, INDIANA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Tech Geek Ret
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.99
 
 

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Review

This Bad Boy Rocks!!!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Doesn't Skip
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls
  • Excellent Battery Life
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Excellent for Outdoors
  • Larger Rooms
  • Pefect For Pontoon Boats
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I consider myself to be an audio snob. This thing sounds great. Good low end is the holy grail for boomboxes and it is amazing how many suck when it comes to bass response. The Sony XPlod pumps out some serious bottom end. Don't get me wrong, it is not like the subwoofers in those hip hop dudes' car …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 5 2009
Psychedelic Commando
Florida Gulf Coast
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Price: $99.99
 
 

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Review

Sony Xplode is a bomb

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Low Quality

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Its underpowered,Sony is notoriously cheap quality from all my experiences,I remember when Radio Shack had GOOD merchandise lines such as Optimus,medium level such as Realistic,and even good quality low price such as the Radio Shack line. Radio Shack has lost alot of my business since eliminating th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 22 2007
TMK
Allentown ,PA
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Price: $99.99
 
 

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Review

The sound is great for the price!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls
  • Great AMFM Reception
  • Great Sound

    Cons

  • Ugly as Chicken Soup

    Best Uses

  • Good For Outdoor Use
 

"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, pick …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 21 2009
Tom
Indiana
I am:
  • Practical
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Price: $93.10
 
 

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony CFD-G505 Xplod CD Radio Cassette Recorder Review

The X-Plod only by SONY

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Best for your
  • Great Sound
  • Mine kicks "A"
  • Money
  • Own one

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Larger Rooms
  • Out by the pool
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I read the so so review. What planet did you come dude? My x-plod on most counts outsold all other brands 4 to 1. If I'd loose my sony, its replaced imedately! Said it all. Get it here at RS! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 18 2009
BUCK
MUNCIE, INDIANA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Tech Geek Ret
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $99.99
 
 
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