Sony Announces New XplodZ In-Dash Stereos Designed for Connectivity & Customization

Written by apollo

Monday, 10 January 2011 15:01

Sony today is announcing four new Xplod® in-dash car stereos. Priced competitively and designed to offer drivers exciting solutions for both connectivity and customization, the stylish new models provide an outstanding in-car audio experience.

Here are the some of the main features and highlights of each new model:

CDX-GT650UI

Advanced Sound Engine (ASE) optimizes music playback for outstanding sound quality. Digital Sound Processor (DSP) chip allows for full digital processing of time alignment and EQ7 settings
SenseMe™ application automatically organizes your music library into custom playlists to match your mood
Bright, detachable two-line LCD Display shows clock, station ID and track data while playing back audio
Dynamic Color Illuminator lets you match your radio’s illumination to compliment your existing vehicle lighting components (over 35,000 choices)
Front USB 1-wire input for easy connection to iPod®, iPhone®, Walkman® and other digital music players
Sony’s unique ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer and Jump Mode technologies alow for quick navigation through all music libraries, regardless of size
Front aux-in connection

CDX-GT550UI

Advance Sound Engine (ASE) and Digital Sound Processor (DSP) optimize the in-car listening experience for digital music
Front USB 1-wire input
Front aux-in connection
ZAPPIN™, Quick-BrowZer and Jump Mode technologies
Bright one-line LCD Display
Selectable blue or green key illumination
Two preamp sub outputs with LPF/HPF

CDX-GT350MP

Bright, detachable one-line LCD Display shows clock, station ID and track data
Front aux-in connection for easy MP3 and WMA music file playback
RDS (Radio Data System) feature displays artist, track, info of music for compatible radio stations
Satellite, HD Radio and iPod adapter ready (additional accessories required)
Supplied wireless card remote for easy control from anywhere in the car
Blue key illumination, two preamp sub outputs

CDX-GT250MP

Bright, detachable one-line LCD Display shows clock, station ID and track data
Front aux-in connection for easy MP3 and WMA music file playback
RDS Technology
Supplied wireless card remote for easy control from anywhere in the car
Red key illumination, two preamp sub output
Internal high power – 52 watts peak power to all four speakers

For more information, please visit www.sony.com/xplod.

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