4/17/2012

Sony CFDG700CP CD Boombox Radio Cassette Recorder Review

Sony CFDG700CP CD Boombox Radio Cassette Recorder
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This is by far one of the best sounding CFD-G series boombox from Sony to date. With all those years experimenting with different subwoofer sizes and enclosure volume and bass reflex port lengths, Sony has finally found the right equation in the 700CP. To call this machine a boombox may be a bit of an insult, given the kind of sound it can deliver with its enormous speaker system and a powerful bi-amplifier.
The CFD-G700CP is huge. This is a boombox that requires so much table space it makes your Micro Hi-Fi (if you have one) look really small. I'm sure some will get turned off by its loud and aggresive look, but the teenagers and those young at heart will love it. Especially the sound.
The 700CP can pump out so much bass, if you have not seen the unit yourself, you'd be wondering if you're listening to the bass sounds from a mid-sized bookshelf Hi-Fi. Of course, all that bass is worth nothing if the system can only deliver loud punchy bass with muffled mids and highs. No. The 700CP delivers everything from somewhere around 80Hz all the way to 16KHz, all in great clarity thanks to its Bi-Amplifier. The two full range speakers and metal tweeters are driven by a stereo amplifier used primarily to deliver mids and highs, and the 13cm subwoofer is pumping air through the front dual bass-reflex ports using a dedicated bass amplifier, keeping the mids and highs completely uninterrupted.
Even at high volume, the sound from the subwoofer remains solid and deep, and if you think there is just way too much bass, the subwoofer has two level settings for you to keep all that rumbling under control. You can also turn the bass amplifier off completely to listen exclusively to the sounds from the mid-high speakers.
The impressive sound lies in the fact that each speakers (the two mid-highs and the woofer) are housed in independently sealed sound chambers within the boombox. Sony has done alot of homework over the years in coming up with the best way to make boomboxes sound good, and all that research was thrown into the CFD-G700CP.
The line-in port is neatly tucked away at the lower right hand side of the system with a built-in line in plug and also a jack, so you can either connect a portable music player directly to the device using the built-in line in plug (3.5mm stereo plug) or connect anything else to the device using a cable with a 3.5mm stereo plug on one end.
This boombox is of course missing a back-lit LCD, which is strange considering there was an earlier generation G series model (G55 I think) that came with a red LED backlighting. Also, the cassette deck is a single-direction deck, so if you're still playing alot of cassette tapes, you'll be a little disappointed by the lack of the auto-reverse feature still found on most mid-range to high-end Micro Hi-Fis. The device also supports MP3 playback as well, but does not support Sony's proprietary Atrac3 files.
Hear it to believe it. This machine trumps Sony's CMT-EH10, CMT-NEZ33, CMT-NEZ55, CMT-EH15, CMT-EH20 plus alot of those self-proclaimed micro hi-fi systems out there. You won't be dissapointed. And to top it off, it runs on 8 D-size batteries (even the cheap Manganese ones) when you can't find an AC outlet or when there's a power outage.
The downside to this monstrous boombox is its weight and of course its size. The boombox comes with a thick and robust handle, simply because the weight of the machine is enough to make it a great dumbbell. The machine shapes like a jetpack lied down, and the handle folds up right in the middle of it. Carrying the machine will be quite a chore and you may end up bumping the thing all over the place.
If you're looking for a music system that plays tapes and CDs and runs on cheap batteries and doesn't sound like a tin can, you can't go wrong with the CFD-G700CP, as long as you can live with the weight and the size of it.


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Listen to your favorite music no matter where you are with the CFD-G700CP Xplod boombox. This boldly styled stereo boasts a 5-inch power drive woofer, to crank out an even greater bass response. Navigate volume and CD player controls with the included remote, and enjoy music from CDs, CD-R/RWs, MP3 CDs, AM/FM radio, and cassette through high-powered 20-watt speakers.

Bold Styling and Portable Power
Form and FunctionThe first thing anyone would notice when looking at this boombox from Sony is its radical design, with a bold black, red, and silver color scheme and styling that might befit a spaceship more than a boombox. Of course it all has a purpose, housing two 4-inch drivers, each with its own 0.8-inch tweeter. Taking up the low end is a 5-inch subwoofer, which pumps bass through the reflex ports on the bottom, for some serious, thumping low end.

Audio InputConnect iPods, other MP3 players, or pretty much any audio device using the stereo mini (3.5-mm) input.

Cassettes, CDs, and MP3sThe CFD-G700CP will play your cassette tapes, your CD and CD-R/RW discs, and better yet, it lets you play back burned CD-R/RW discs full of MP3s, for hours of music on a single disc.

Digital AM/FM Stereo TunerProvides accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM radio stations, with 20 FM and 10 AM presets to instantly pull up your faves.

20-Watt OutputTwenty watts is more than enough power to fill most rooms with sound. Five preset sound modes let you dial in the EQ curve: choose from Rock, Dance, Reggaeton, Salsa, and Flat.

Remote IncludedThe included remote control features keys for directly accessing CD tracks or preset radio stations, along with playback functions, volume, and more.

D-Light Sync CapabilityAs an added bonus, the CFD-G700CP can connect to American DJ D-Light Sync Pak Stage Lights (sold separately), for stunning visual effects. Add Sony's DLS-1 controller and compatible lights, and you'll really have a party.

What's in the Box
Sony CFD-G700CP CD boombox radio cassette recorder, power cable, remote control, and documentation.


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