Customer Reviews for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Model: CDX-M30
SKU: 8719292
UPC: 027242718739
Head out on the high seas while jamming to your favorite mix CDs with this UV-resistant marine CD deck that features EQ3 Stage 2 and DSO2 advanced sound control for expressive audio. The auxiliary jack lets you connect an MP3 player or other portable audio device with a stereo mini jack.
Average Customer Rating:
2.9
out of 5
(13 Reviews) 13
Rating Snapshot 13 reviews
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54% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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7 out of
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Customer Reviews for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Review 1 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Face Plate Buttons Stopped Working
Customer Rating
1.0
What's great about it: Buttons easy to use
What's not so great: Buttons don't work after six months of use
This radio stopped working after six months. The buttons on the faceplate would not respond at all. I would not recommend purchasing this radio and installing it on any kind of boat.
I was also very disappointed in the service I received from Sony Customer Service. It was poor enough to really make me consider future purchases of anything with the Sony Brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
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Review 2 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Malfunctioned within the first week of ownership
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: DissatisfiedSkipper
from Cincinnati, OH
on 10/20/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Appearance
2.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: It broke within the warranty period so I was able to return it.
What's not so great: It broke within the first 10 days of ownership
This is the second Sony marine stereo I have had to replace in 3 months due to the faceplate not working. Thankfully for the remote control, I was able to use the stereo, but in both stereo's the faceplace become unresponsive. I bought my boat in June, and had to replace the stereo for this reason in September. the boat had a Sony marine stereo in it when I bought it, so I replaced it with another sony Marine Stereo... and within a week, I had the exact same issue as the first one. Stay away from the Sony's and go with the Kenwood or Clarion marine stereos.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
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Review 3 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Piece of Junk
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: nick456
from Hopatcong NJ
on 06/24/2011
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Durability
1.0
What's not so great: No durability
Radio Came with my boat after one season controls didnt work with or without the remote.This unit has detachable face plate and I think thats were the trouble is the next one I purchase will have a soild face plate
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
worked great at first
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: david98ss
from marrero,la
on 07/10/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
4.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: the first few months
What's not so great: the display doesn't work
worked great for the first few months. now the face panel doesn't work. after reading other reviews i noticed i'm not the only one having this problem. if you want my opinion DO NOT BUY .......JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+8points
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Review 5 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Great value, easy install
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bobby48
from Apollo Beach, Fl
on 06/26/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: nothing
I got this unit several weeks ago for my boat. I installed it in about 5 minutes. The sound quality is very good and so far my family and I are very pleased.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
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Review 6 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Totally impressed with this mid-price range deck
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Fargue
from Olathe, KS
on 06/08/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Excellent sound quality. Abundant features
What's not so great: The remote is probably not durable enough to leave outside in the boat all the time.
I have been completely satisfied with this unit so far. Installed it in the boat in about 10 minutes. I only hooked it up to 2 speakers, but the unit allows for many connection options ( amps, subs, 4 speakers, etc ). I was immediately impressed with the sound. I loaded up a disc full of mp3's and we headed out. It was Memorial Day Weekend at the lake of the Ozarks, so the water was very rough. We did not experience a single skip all weekend. It only has an aux input instead of any fancy Ipod control input, but it works fine. I can't really comment on the durability as we've only had it for a month, but so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 7 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Excellent
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Naldy76
from Newport News
on 06/01/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Sound Quality and remote control made it a must have it.
What's not so great: Radio settings are in knod control.
This radio has amazing sound quality. it is very easy to install. I have modified my hot tub and installed it. I do have (2) internal 15" Sony speakers on (2) external Sony speakers. It does rattle the tub.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 8 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Less Than One Year and It's Shot
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: lisa4355374
from daytona beach florida
on 04/21/2010
Value for Price
1.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Appearance
4.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: It was wonderful for the first few months, now it's useless
What's not so great: The mechanisms that control everything from band to station to volume are now not working
We were really excited to see that Sony had a marine radio, we are usually big fans of their electronics. From the onset we were pleased with the appearance and performance, but within eight months the tuner face has quit working leaving us stuck listening to a cd at a volume we cannot control. There is no function on the radio, MP3 or volume. The online troubleshooting guide provided by Sony has brought no solution, we are on our way out to pick up a different brand / model. Very disappointed, especially since the boat is garaged and desalted after each use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+6points
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Review 9 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
A Great Stereo for the Money
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: TimK76
from Ft. Myers, FL
on 12/03/2009
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Appearance and the simplicity of programing it
What's not so great: I haven't found a problem yet!
I recently installed this stereo in my sailboat. The Main selling point for me was the wireless remote controller. This allows me to change stations, modes. volume etc. without having to leave the helm or the cockpit.
Those that sail know how risky it is to go below just to adjust the entertainment center and leave the helm unattended...even with an auto-pilot. The remote removes all of the risks and provides much safer boating.
I didn't install new speakers yet, so I can't comment on the fidelity but I suspect it's very good just because of the other features and the way they work/look so well.
From my helm to the radio in the cabin is about 15 feet and the remote is well within it's range.
I plugged in my ipod and then a Sansa MP3 player...Both worked fine. I bought the connecting cable at Bust Buy for about $14.
The CD player works fine and can be controlled by the remote.
Those that sail know how risky it is to go below just to adjust the entertainment center and leave the helm unattended...even with an auto-pilot. The remote removes all of the risks and provides much safer boating.
I didn't install new speakers yet, so I can't comment on the fidelity but I suspect it's very good just because of the other features and the way they work/look so well.
From my helm to the radio in the cabin is about 15 feet and the remote is well within it's range.
I plugged in my ipod and then a Sansa MP3 player...Both worked fine. I bought the connecting cable at Bust Buy for about $14.
The CD player works fine and can be controlled by the remote.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 10 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Good radio, lots of features
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Tampa Fl
on 09/18/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
4.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: I have it installed on my motorcycle, it sounds great and it pretty waterproof
What's not so great: No USB adapter for your IPod, plug only, no charging capabilities
Decebt radio, lots of features. have had no problems to this point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
LOVE THIS UNIT
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: daveinchinohills
from Chino, CA
on 08/09/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Appearance
5.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: I use this with my spa and love it
What's not so great: NONE
This unit sounds great it is installed in my spa and sound so good AAA+++
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 12 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
No reliable
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: gew19
from griffin ga
on 07/27/2009
Value for Price
2.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Appearance
3.0
Durability
1.0
What's great about it: Sound is good
What's not so great: I am on my third replacement. The face panel continues to fail.
Third replacement in 1.5 years. The radio is in a very dry compartment in the boat. The face panel fails. You remove entire radio and send it in for repair. After months (over three months last repair) they send you a new one. Within weeks the third radio had the exact same defect. I spent over $800 installing a top of the line satellite ready radio and to date have had nothing but trouble. Beware - Sony is a good company, but this radio is a lemon............ A boat with out a radio is not a lot of fun.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
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Review 13 for Sony 52W x 4 Apple® iPod®/Satellite Radio/HD Radio-Ready Marine CD Deck
Review
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: 8026mn
on 09/03/2008
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Appearance
3.0
Durability
3.0
What's great about it: Good Sound Quality
What's not so great: Optional ipod adaptor issue with 3g
Works good .. Only issue however if you have a iphone 3g the optional ipod adaptor wont charge your iphone 3g. Only works with original iphones and older ipods.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
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