Sony CDX-GT620UI Product Review

The Sony CDX-GT620UI is a good USB Head-unit for the person looking for a USB/iPod/Flash-drive compatible Head-unit on an affordable budget! Not only does it have a front USB and AUX, it also has two Pre-out’s for running a couple of amps if your in the need of some extra bass or just you prefer to run your speakers off an amp.

Specifications: General

  • Pre Out Output Level: (V) 2
  • Pre Out Impedance: (ohms) 220
  • Maximum Output Power: (4Ω, 1kHz) (W) 52
  • Dimensions: (W x H x D) 178 x 50 x 177mm
  • Mounting Dimensions: (W x H x D) 182 x 53 x 160mm
  • Weight: (kg) Approx. 1.2 kg
  • Accessories: RM-X4S Rotary commander (Opt.), RM-X211 Card Remote (Opt.), Trim Ring (Black), JASO Ant connector, 16P (Small type) Connector

Display Panel

  • Display Device: LCD Display (with Acryl)
  • Panel Finish: Colour Bare
  • Key Illumination: Red

Tuner

  • Preset: FM18/AM12
  • FM: Tuning Range (MHz) 87.5-107.9, 87.5-108.0
  • MW: Tuning Range (kHz) 531-1602, 530-1710
  • FM: Usable Sensitivity (75Ω) (dBf) 8
  • FM: Intermediate Frequency (MHz) 25KHz
  • FM: Selectivity (400kHz) (dB) 75
  • FM: S/N Ratio (Mono) (dB) 80 (stereo)
  • FM: Channel Separation (dB) 50
  • FM: Frequency Response (Hz) 20-15k

CD Deck

  • CD-Text Display / Scroll: Yes
  • Multi Session MP3 / WMA / AAC

Ampilifier

  • S-MOSFET Output Power: 52W x 4
  • Pre Out Front + Rear/Sub switchable
  • Aux-In: Yes (Front)
  • USB: Yes (Front)
  • EQ7: Yes
  • iPod Control Feature
  • Repeat Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast
  • Shuffle Genre, Album, Artist, Playlist, Device, Podcast
  • Pause: Yes
  • Resume Play: Yes
  • CODEC: (for iPod) Depends on iPod
  • List Browsing: (Folders / Files) Yes
  • Passenger Control: Yes
  • ZAPPIN: Yes
  • App Remote: (USB) Yes

USB

  • Repeat Off / Track / Album
  • Shuffle Off / Album / Device
  • Pause: Yes
  • Resume Play: Yes
  • CODEC: (for USB) MP3, WMA, AAC
  • List Browsing: (Folders/Files) Yes
  • ZAPPIN: Yes

Overall the Sony CDX-GT620UI is a VERY affordable USB unit with features often found on higher spec’d models, if you are after a very easy to use Head-Unit with USB/AUX/CD/Tuner but don’t need/want the flashy lights this is the unit for you!

 

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