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Sony CDX-GT420U comparison

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Product name	Sony CDX-GT420U	Sony XPLOD CDX-GT920U (in-dash car stereo)	Sony CDX-GT610UI	Pioneer DEH-P6000UB	Alpine CDE 102
Price	$105.00	$139.95 to $169.00	Check Prices	$207.00	$129.00 to $159.00
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating			3.0 stars
Release date			January 07, 2007
The Bottom Line	If you've got $130 and want a system that plays MP3s from a range of sources, the CDX-GT420U is a good bet. If you're looking for something visually or acoustically refined, look higher up on Sony's model lineup.	The Sony Xplod CDX-GT920U offers many options for connecting to your digital music library and supports the most commonly used formats, unless your music library is on your iPod.	The Sony CDX-GT610UI car stereo is a cost-effective and user-friendly option for digital audiophiles. Its USB and iPod compatibility set it apart from much of the single-DIN stereo competition.	The DEH-P6000UB is a good-looking, good-sounding car stereo with great iPod support and some decent audio-tweaking options.	The Alpine CDE-102 is an excellent OEM replacement stereo, but serious audiophiles and system builders should look further up the product lineup.
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Max Output Power / Channel Qty	52 Watts x 4	52 Watts x 4	52 Watts x 4	50 Watts x 4	50 Watts x 4
Equalizer Factory Presets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Flat Vocal Natural Powerful Super Bass	Info unavailable
Sound Effects	DRIVE-S	Dynamic Soundstage Organizer II (DSO II)	BBE MP DRIVE-S Dynamic Soundstage Organizer II (DSO II)	Loudness	Info unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)	Digital player	Digital player	Digital player	Digital player	Digital player
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Amplifier Output Details	Info unavailable	23.2 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 5 % - 14.4V DC - 4 channel(s) 17 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 14.4V DC - 4 channel(s)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Info unavailable
Weight	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.9 lbs	3.3 lbs	3.3 lbs
CD System	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player - In-dash unit - 10 - 20000 Hz	CD / MP3 player	CD / MP3 player - In-dash unit - 5 - 20000 Hz
Radio	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner - FM/MW/LW - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 24 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 18 preset stations
Form Factor	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit
Equalizer	Digital graphic - 3 bands	Parametric - 3 bands	3 bands	Parametric - 3 bands	Info unavailable
Product Description	Sony CDX GT420U - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player	Sony CDX GT920U - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player	Sony CDX GT610UI - Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player	Pioneer DEH P6000UB - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player	Alpine CDE 102 - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player
Dimensions (WxDxH)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	7 in x 7.1 in x 2 in	7 in x 6.4 in x 2 in	7 in x 6.3 in x 2 in
Product Type	Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player - Xplod	Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player - Xplod	Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player - Xplod	Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player	Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Onlinecarstereo.com $105.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $139.95 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $169.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	As Reviewed: $169.99 Consider a similar in-dash receiver Sony CDX-GT930Ui CD receiver	Amazon.com Marketplace $207.00 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Crutchfield $149.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $129.00 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $159.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores
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