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Sony CDX-GT540UI

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Receiver with Front Panel Aux and USB Input and Remote Control

4.9

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • White dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • DM+ (Digital Music Plus) reproduces detailed and high-frequency sound from compressed audio
  • Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Radio data system (RDS) displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title and album
  • EQ3 Stage 2
  • Built-in LPF and HPF for better sound
  • Pre-amp output to add a subwoofer and external amplifier or another audio component
  • Quick BrowZer lets you search and select songs by category, including artist, album, genre and playlist
  • Jump Mode allows you to fast forward through a music category in 10% increments
  • Zappin features plays music in 6, 9, or 30-second clips until you find what your looking for

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Sirius Adapter or XM Package required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Sony XA-120IP required and sold separately
  • HD Radio ready: Sony XT-100HD required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-PS or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT550UI)
Sony CDX-GT530UI thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT540UI)
Sony CDX-GT520 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT530UI)
Sony CDX-GT510 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT520)
Sony CDX-GT500 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Sony CDX-GT510)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output52 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output17 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerEQ3 Stage 2
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue
CD Signal-to-Noise120 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantN/A
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets12
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
DVD Region NumberN/A
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
iPod Video ConnectionN/A
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Sony CDX-GT540UI
Average Customer Rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars:
4.9
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.7
Value
4.7
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
4.5
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
August 3, 2011 Great valus!
Review by
steve from Maplewood, MN
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I shopped around before buying this unit and was very pleased with the service and the price!
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June 14, 2011 great product&value
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Shelli,Nick from Palatka, FL
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This is a very nice and affordable stereo!
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June 7, 2011 Good deal on a great deck
Review by
Cyclepsycho from Eugene, Oregon
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I bought one for my wife's car, then I bought another one for my truck and yet another one for my motorhome. Good sound quality, great features. Interfaces with my iPhone or I can load a USB jump drive up with music and play it. I never even keep CDs in the car anymore. I can also use the line-in jack to stream Pandora on my iPhone. The buttons are kind of small, but it's a good compromise for the features. I own 3 of them, that ought to tell you how much I like them.
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May 4, 2011 Pretty good for the price.
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Anthony from Providence, RI
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I bought this for my mother for Christmas and she loves it. It actually makes here factory speakers sound pretty good. Over all a great head-unit for someone who is looking to upgrade their factory radio.
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March 15, 2011 great product
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merkur from Flagstaff Arizona
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I purchased 1 and liked it soo much I ordered 2 more. Good power and clean sound. Volume control is not touchy/peaky. You don't have to adjust the tone controls for different volume levels. Remote is easy to use and functional. I love the front USB for my iPod. Of course the price was right, and shipping was the quickest of any I have ever used. Thank You Sonic! I know I must sound like this guy can't be real, but Sonic has impressed me so much I want to buy things from them when I don't need anything.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Sony
Model number: CDX-GT540UI
UPC: 027242774124
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cdxgt540ui
Internal product ID: 20504
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