Sony WXGT77UI Double Din CD Player with USB 1-wire for iPod and other USB Devices (Black)
From Sony
The Sony XplÅd WX-GT77UI packs all the great new XplÅd connectivity and control features into a double DIN chassis. The head unit features USB 1-Wire for iPod and other USB devices, which gives you full access to portable music players and USB thumb drives. Just plug your player into the USB jack at the front of the head unit. You also have the option of using the front auxiliary jack or playing your MP3, WMA, or AAC song files on CD. The CDX-GT77UI lets you take control of your music collection with accessibility functions such as Quick-BrowZer, Jump Mode, Zappin, and Passenger Control. All information displays on a round, 13-segment LCD with flourescent backlight and customizable red, blue, or green illumination.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #121 in Car Audio or Theater
- Color: Black
- Brand: Sony
- Model: WXGT77UI
- Dimensions: 4.53" h x 9.61" w x 11.06" l, 1.00 pounds
Chris
Recently replaced factory speakers in 2000 Accord with aftermarket Pioneers (don't recall the model; 6.5" in front 6x9" rear) but the factory deck just couldn't push them loud/clear enough. If I bought a new deck I wanted it to integrate w/ iPod Touch. After much shopping around and almost settling on a single din Kenwood model, I found this on a random search for double din decks. I had looked at a few DDs before but the price on most was significantly more than I wanted to pay, and I really wasn't thrilled with the look of most of them. My requirements for a deck were basically just USB integration that wouldn't take over my iPod when I plugged it in (some models don't allow you to switch between Ipod control through the deck/through the Ipod itself) and possibly some sub pre-outs if I decided to go that route later on. This thing delivers on both accounts. As an added bonus, it actually looks really good, better IMO than any of the other DDs I've seen. Controls are large and easy to navigate, as I wasn't a huge fan of the button-less radio preset models that seem to be the norm nowadays. You can switch from blue to green back-lighting to match the interior lighting scheme on the dash, and the pre-set equalizer options offer good sound for a range of music tastes (there is also a custom EQ setting). Build quality seems excellent. Volume knob has a smooth yet solid feeling click to it during rotation. This was my first install, and after pulling up a how-to online on getting my old deck out, installation was a breeze, probably less than 30min start to finish. Ipod touch integration was seamless, and it was a simple matter of holding down one button to switch between deck/iPod controls. No comparison to the factory deck as far as sound quality. Everything coming out of the speakers was louder, crisper, just sounded better. I was surprised to see that there are very few reviews of this unit online, which sort of sent up a flag for me, but given its low price, brand recognition, and feature set I picked it up anyway. Only had it a few days, but so far I'm thrilled.
