Sony CFD-G55 CD/Cassette Boombox (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 18 x 7.8 inches ; 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068EAO
• Item model number: CFD-G55
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,224 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The CFD-G55 CD/radio/cassette boombox offers flexible media playback and a convenient carry handle so your tunes can go nearly anywhere you do, whether out of doors or in. The supplied wireless remote control lets you select and manipulate your music from across the room, switching between formats or activating features like the boombox's power-drive bass woofer.

An auxiliary line input accommodates an external device such as an MP3 player or a minidisc player/recorder, and the CFD-G55's generous 12 watts (total) of tri-amplified power will ensure loud, clear sound in small- to medium-sized rooms through the system's four-inch speakers and single three-inch power-drive woofer.

The CD-R/CD-RW-compatible CFD-G55 comes with a digital AM/FM stereo tuner, too, boasting 30-station memory presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and drift-free reception. Other features include synchronized CD/cassette dubbing, CD memory programming, shuffle play, and repeat play (one/all/program). The unit runs on AC power through the supplied cord or from 6 D batteries

What's in the Box
Boombox, an AC power cord, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Play your CDs and cassettes wherever you go with this compact boombox from Sony. This portable unit features 30 convenient radio station presets. The twin amplifiers and power drive woofer deliver amazing sound with rich dynamic bass. Synchronized CD/cassette dubbing makes it easy to record a cassette to a CD, and you can listen to your favorite tunes in a variety of CD play modes. This stylish model is compatible with CD-Rs and CD-RWs, and includes a handy remote control.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate boombox?, September 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony CFD-G55 CD/Cassette Boombox (Black) (Electronics)

This may be the best boombox you can buy. It's the only one I've ever found that has an auxiliary line-in jack, and the separate woofer adds real depth to the sound. The backlit LCD display is an excellent touch.

My only criticisms are the lack of real tone controls (but those seem to have disappeared from boomboxes years ago) and the mechanical (as opposed to soft-touch) cassette controls. Oh, and it's a bit unattractive, unless you don't mind a boombox that looks like a nuclear submarine.

My kids keep trying to steal this from me, which is the ultimate compliment.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, April 10, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony CFD-G55 CD/Cassette Boombox (Black) (Electronics)

A fair amount of background hiss. I bought this for the office to listen through headphones or at low volume. Unfortunately, on CD there is annoying background noise which will only go away with increased volume. The situation is even worse for the line in (minidisc in my case).

I had the previous gen Sony boombox, which sounded MUCH better, but its CD player broke!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for dorm going teenagers!, August 12, 2002

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J Goel "viral_surge" (Sunnyvale, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony CFD-G55 CD/Cassette Boombox (Black) (Electronics)

hey people
if you want a product which was cheap, reliable and LOUD!!
then this is a great boom box , the only thing i didn't like about it was when you had the boom box on its max volume with the twin amps on , the sound kinda became racked.. but otherwise its great!!