Sony CD Receiver (CDX-CA810X) Review

Sony CD Receiver (CDX-CA810X)

Technical Specification

Car Stereo Type : CD

Faceplate Security : Flip Down, Detachable Face

Fits Chassis Size : DIN

Installation depth (inches) : 6-3/8

Number of Pre-Amp Outputs : 3 Pair

Pre-Amp Output Voltage (Volts) : 2.0

Loudness/Bass Boost : Yes

Number Presets (FM/AM) : 18 FM/12 AM

Mono/Stereo Switch : Automatic

CD Changer Controls : Yes

Disc/Station Naming : Yes

Random Play : No

Remote Control Type : Wireless

Display Colour's : 7 display colors (aqua, blue, white, green, green-yellow, orange, and violet)

Tape Dolby NR : N/A

Tape Music Search : N/A

Tape Full Logic Controls : N/A

RMS Power x Channels (Watts) : 23.2 x 4

Peak Power x Channels (Watts) : 52 x 4

Sound Processing/Equalization : Yes

Tape Frequency Response (best) : N/A

CD/MD Frequency Response : 10Hz - 20kHz

Tape S/N Ratio (best) : N/A

CD/MD Signal to Noise Ratio : 90 dB

Dimensions (HxWxD) : 2.0 x 7.1 x 7.1

Digital Radio Service Provider : XM

Satellite Radio Ready : Yes

Reviews

:Not bad, but should have shopped around more...

The CDX-CA810X is a pretty good unit. I wish now though, that I had gotten one that plays MP3/WMA. Also, for the money, I'd have expected a little better construction. The faceplate seems a little flimsy and is difficult to reattach.
Pros:
Changing colours is fun
3 Pre amp outputs
7 EQ presets are real nice
Cons:
Detachable faceplate not worth detaching
No MP3/WMA decoding
Tuner doesn't sound great

Final Thoughts:
Unless you're partial to Sony and will not want to play any MP3/WMA CDs, you'll want to look elsewhere. You can get a good CD/MP3 receiver with similar features in the same price range, I recommend Kenwood or Panasonic if you don't want to pay too much, or if you don't mind a bigger price tag Pioneer or Rockford Fosgate make great receivers!

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