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Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Sony WX-GT90BT by Ken Nail Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Bluetooth® is only one of the cool features in this receiver Sony's WX-GT90BT CD receiver begins its impressive list of features with built-in Bluetooth. You can pair up your mobile phone and talk hands-free when you get a call, plus you can stream the music stored on your mobile device wirelessly to this Sony receiver — it adds a new level of convenience and capability to your car's audio system. Even cooler, you can choose from over 35,000 colors to customize the big display on this receiver. No matter the model or make of your car, it'll look right at home in the dash. You can choose from thousands of colors for the display. Cutting edge smartphone integration If you've got a smartphone, you know it has a lot more going for it than just Bluetooth, and with the WX-GT90BT you can tap into some of your phone's many capabilities. Sony's App Remote feature turns smartphone interactivity into a two-way street. With your phone's touchscreen, you can do things like selecting sources, picking radio stations, and launching apps. From your Sony receiver, you can select apps using the stereo's source button, the same way you'd choose the CD player or radio as your source. And, with your Android™ phone paired up, this receiver will read any incoming text messages out loud, so you can keep your eyes on the road.. Great sound at the heart of it all The features are fun, but you'll really appreciate this Sony if you care about sound quality. The WX-GT90BT features an impressive array of sound-shaping tools, including a 7-band EQ, digital time alignment for a perfect stereo "sweet spot," and frequency filters that'll make your speaker setup shine. And Sony's powerful Digital Reality amp, noted for its solid sound output and realistic audio reproduction, will drive your speakers with crisp authority. More ways to enjoy your tunes Pop in a CD, plug your iPhone® or iPod® into the USB input, or browse your favorite Pandora® Internet radio stations from the receiver's controls — you've got plenty of options. And you can add on a SiriusXM tuner (subscription required), if you want to experience an unparalleled variety of news, talk, sports, and music. Want to keep your steering wheel controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Sony stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the receiver, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider. iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/52 peak x 4 channels)built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingApp Remote mode for iPhone and Androidplays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music filesfixed face with Dynamic Color Illuminator variable color displayfits double-DIN (4"-tall) dash openingsremote controlAudio features:EQ7 7-band equalizertime alignment and DM+ soundstage enhancerhigh- and low-pass filtersloudnessExpandability:compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tunerPandora® Internet radio control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry smartphonesinputs: front-panel USB and auxiliary inputsoutputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)Other features and specs:CEA-2006 compliantcompatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Loading... Yes RMS Power Output Loading... 17 watts Peak Output Loading... 52 watts RMS Power Bandwidth Loading... 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs Loading... 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Loading... Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs Loading... No Preamp Voltage Loading... 2 volts Display Color Loading... Variable Key Button Color Loading... Variable EQ Bands Loading... 7 Wireless Remote Loading... Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Loading... Adapter required Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Loading... Front USB Input Loading... Front Memory Card Slot Loading... USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Loading... Built-in Satellite Radio Ready Loading... SiriusXM HD Radio Loading... No Navigation Loading... No iPod Compatibility Full size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch Loading... 5/4/3/2/1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity Loading... 8 dBf European Tuning Loading... No Seek/Scan Loading... Seek Radio Data System Loading... Yes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (with 10-amp fuse inserted into chassis) Wiring harness Remote control (RM-X231) CR2025 Lithium battery (installed in remote) Microphone (with attached 12' cord terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector) Visor bracket Two-sided tape 6 Flathead ISO-mount screws Operating Instructions (En/Fr) Installation/Connections sheet (En/Fr) US Limited Warranty sheet Canada Consumer 1 Year Warranty Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Built-in Bluetooth Disc & USB Playback iPod/Aux Integration AM/FM+Pandaro+SiriusXM Radio Audio Section Display Features Remote Control Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Sony WX-GT90BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (version 2.1 + EDR), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Sony WX-GT90BT . Please visit Sony eSupport for a complete list of compatible Bluetooth enabled phones. Pairing: Up to 9 phones or audio devices can be registered with the WX-GT90BT (only one device can be used at a time). The unit can be set to automatically reconnect to the last connected Bluetooth device when the ignition is turned on. Hands-Free Communication: The Sony WX-GT90BT supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone. Bluetooth hands-free communication helps to minimize distraction while driving by allowing you to control your mobile phone from the head unit, so you don't have to touch your mobile phone. The controls of the WX-GT90BT can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also features an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers. During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Answering Calls: Incoming calls can be answered manually or automatically (between 3-10 seconds) through the Sony head unit, while the ring tone is output from your car speakers and the caller's name or phone number is displayed on the head unit's LCD. Incoming calls can also be rejected if desired. Dialing a Number: Using the WX-GT90BT , you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways. Entering Phone #: Allows you to manually dial a phone number using the unit's control dial. Redial: Use to easily redial the last number you called. Preset Dial: You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial for quick dialing. Phone Book: You can store up to 1,000 contacts in the unit's phone book. Up to a 40 character name can be input for each contact. Call History: The unit will store the last 20 calls, allowing you to select a previous phone number quickly from the list. Voice Dial: You can make a call using the voice tags stored on your connected cellular phone. External Microphone: The WX-GT90BT includes an external microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice command dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality versus an integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic and road noise. You can adjust the level of the microphone without affecting the other sources. The external microphone features an attached 12' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on the rear-panel of the head unit. The microphone comes with a mounting bracket which can be clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash. The external microphone measures 0.465" (diameter) x 1.425" (depth). There is no integrated front-panel mic. SMS Indicator: The SMS indicator informs you of any incoming or unread SMS messages on your paired Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. You will still need to view the text message from your phone, as well as create and send text messages from your phone. Wireless Audio Streaming (w/ Meta Data Display): The Sony WX-GT90BT also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The WX-GT90BT will be able to control your stored music's basic playback functions; such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Fast-Forward/Reverse, and Shuffle/Repeat. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name, Song title, and Album label. The WX-GT90BT also supports audio streaming of music apps, but without control or metadata. You will continue to use your Bluetooth enabled smartphone to view and control streaming music apps. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S/5 via Bluetooth (not USB), the Sony WX-GT90BT has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel control and external microphone. Simply activate the "voice dial" function on the WX-GT90BT to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the head unit and its microphone. The head unit will only display hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the WX-GT90BT; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device). Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions. Disc & USB Playback Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs (12cm only). The Sony WX-GT90BT allows you to playback CD-Rs or CD-RWs loaded with MP3, WMA, or AAC songs. Not all MP3, WMA, AAC files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be played back. USB Port: The receiver's front-panel Type-A USB port can be used for plugging in a (MSC) Mass Storage Class USB device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The head unit can play music files stored on the USB device in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. Note: This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. Not all MP3, WMA, AAC files may playback due to file variations. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be played back.MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Sony WX-GT90BT supports the following types of MP3, WMA, and AAC files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Romeo, Joliet, or Multi-Session FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate up to 320kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48kHz WMA: bit rate up to 320kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48kHz AAC: bit rate up to 320kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 150 folders (combined 300 folders/files) 10,000 files Tags ID3 tag (version 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tag, AAC tag Display Information: The CD receiver can display the following CD-TEXT or ID3/WMA-tag information (Track number, Elapsed Playing Time, Song Title, Artist Name, or Album Label). Quick-BrowZer: The unit's Quick-BrowZer feature allow you to search for a track on a CD-R/RW or USB device easily by category (Genre, Artist, Album, or Playlist). Jump Mode: Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category in 10% increments. Zappin: With the Zappin feature, you can play music (files or folders) in 6, 15, or 30-second clips until you find the song you are looking for on your CD or connected USB device. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. The head unit will automatically begin disc playback, when a disc is inserted with the receiver set to a different source or powered off. Auto Reload: The CD player will automatically reinsert the disc if it's ejected, but not removed for 20 seconds or more. Mounting Angle: For proper CD playback, this unit must be mounted between 0° (horizontal) and 45°. iPod/Aux Integration USB 1-Wire iPod/iPhone Control: The WX-GT90BT 's front-panel USB port allows you to connect your iPod/iPhone via the included iPod dock or Lightning connector-to-USB cable that comes with your iPod or iPhone (not included with the head unit). This USB 1-Wire for iPod/iPhone connection lets you directly connect, charge, & control select iPod/iPhones via the USB jack on the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title & artist name on the front display. Bypass iPod DAC: The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC), allowing for a Signal-to-Noise ratio up to 120dB. Music Navigation: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. The Quick-BrowZer feature allows you to browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Playlist, or Podcast from the head unit. You can search within a specific Quick-BrowZer category or All tracks alphabetically (A-Z). With the head unit's Zappin feature, you can play music tracks & albums in 6, 15, or 30-second clips until you find the song you are looking for on your connected iPod/iPhone. The unit also offers Repeat (Track/Album) & Shuffle (Album) playback modes for iPod/iPhone. Information Display: The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information, including - Track #, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album label. Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then this unit will not recognize it. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Sony WX-GT90BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 2/21/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Bluetooth Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod App Remote Pandora App Artist/Song Text Track Info Phone Audio Siri iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y N N Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4S 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y 4th 6.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y 5th 6.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 7th 1.02PC Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N N N Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N N Y Y N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 2 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 3 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 4 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N mini 6.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. App Remote Technology (for iPhone & Android): Sony's App Remote Technology offers two-way communication between the Sony WX-GT90BT and your USB-connected iPhone (iOS 5+) or Bluetooth-connected Android smartphone (2.1/2.2/2.3/4.0/4.1). You will need to download the free Sony App Remote application from the Apple App Store or the Google Play App Store. This application integrates compatible Apple iOS and Android apps into the selectable source list of the Sony CD receiver and lets you launch apps from the head unit. You can operate basic functionality of compatible audio apps directly from the receiver (operation differs depending on the app). Movie and navigation apps will continue to be controlled from your smartphone. In addition, you can control the receiver's sources directly from the application on your smartphone using simple finger gestures and see detailed source information on the phone's touchscreen. Receiver Sources: The App Remote on your iPhone or Android smartphone lets you access the head unit's Tuner (AM/FM), CD, iPhone, Bluetooth, and Aux sources from your phone's touchscreen. You can use finger gestures to tap, flick left/right, or flick up/down on the phone's touchscreen in order to change AM/FM Band, Play/Pause a track, Seek Up/Down a track or station, select a Preset, or access an Album. You will also be able to see song/artist information from MP3/WMA/AAC and smartphone sources, as well as station identification numbers from AM/FM radio. Compatible Apps (as of 12/5/2012): The App Remote also provides various music, movie, and navigation apps which can be accesses from the Sony WX-GT90BT 's source list. Available operation differs depending on the application. Music Apps: Music apps include; AUPEO!, iHeartRadio, Last.fm, Livio Radio, Pandora, MOG, Spotify, Slacker Radio, Shoutcast, TuneIn, and more. The head unit offers full control & song/artist information for Pandora (see Pandora App description below). The head unit only provides basic playback functions (Play/Pause, Skip Track, or Next Station) and no song/artist information for other music apps. Movie Apps: Movie apps include; HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Netflix, YouTube and more. Video will be displayed on your smartphone's screen, while the audio plays through your vehicle's speakers. You can control Play/Pause from the WX-GT90BT . Other playback functions will need to done on your smartphone. Subscription may be required. You should not watch videos while your vehicle is in motion. Navigation Apps: Supported navigation apps include; Google Maps, Garmin (USA/N.America), INRIX Traffic, MotionX GPS Drive, Navfree GPS TeleNav (GPS/Navigation), NAVIGON, TomTom, and more. The map screen will display on your smartphone's touchscreen, while audible directions can be heard through your vehicle's speakers. You can continue to listen to music while navigating; the unit will attenuate your music during a navigation voice-prompt. Control of the navigation apps will still be done through your smartphone's touchscreen. Fees may apply for some navigation apps & functions. Bluetooth SMS (Android only): In addition to hands-free calling and music control using Bluetooth technology, App Remote enables the car receiver to automatically read text messages (SMS) when the feature is turned on (your Android smartphone must have TTS Engine installed). Note: Access to the music, movie, and navigation apps will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Front-Panel Auxiliary Input: A front-panel stereo 3.5mm mini-jack is provided to allow the connection of a portable audio source. Just connect your portable digital music player to this unit, and you can listen to the audio from the portable player through the speakers in your mobile audio system. The volume level of the auxiliary input is adjustable from -8 to +18 dB to compensate for any difference between the unit and your portable device. AM/FM+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio Digital Clarity Tuner w/ RDS: The Sony WX-GT90BT is equipped with a Digital Clarity Tuner for clear AM/FM stereo sound with digital processing technology. The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. The WX-GT90BT allows you to manual tune, seek tune, or preset tune AM/FM stations. The radio features 5 memory bands to store and receive AM/FM stations. You can store up to 6 presets each in band (FM 1-3, AM 1-2). This feature automatically selects stations with the best signals within the selected band (FM 1-3), AM 1-2) & stores them in order of their frequency. Pandora Internet Radio: Pandora is the leading Internet Radio music service in the United States, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through personalized radio stations. The Sony WX-GT90BT CD receiver lets you playback and control the Pandora Internet Radio music service that is being streamed to your Apple iPhone, Android smartphone, or BlackBerry. The Sony WX-GT90BT will display Artist, Album, & Song information provided by the Pandora app on your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry smartphone. Your iPhone (iOS 3.0 or later) will need to be connected to the head unit's front-panel USB port with the latest version of the Pandora App from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your Android or BlackBerry smartphone must be connected via Bluetooth to the Sony WX-GT90BT (no hard-wired connection required). Your Bluetooth-enabled Android or BlackBerry smartphone must have the latest version of the Pandora App from the Android Market or the BlackBerry App World. Your Android or BlackBerry smartphone must also support A2DP, AVRCP, and SPP Bluetooth profiles. Your iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry smartphone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. In addition, you will need an active Pandora music service account. The Sony WX-GT90BT provides the following control over the Pandora music service streamed to your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-enabled Android or BlackBerry smartphone. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly. You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the phone before connection. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Sony WX-GT90BT comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: Channel list displays a list of all available channels Category Search searches for channels in a certain category Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan. Audio Section Dynamic Reality Amp: The WX-GT90BT is equipped with Sony's Dynamic Reality Amp to produce 3-dimensional sound staging for more realistic sound inside your vehicle. CEA2006 Compliant Amplifier: The power specifications for the Sony WX-GT90BT are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. The power output specs for the WX-GT90BT are as follows: Continuous Power Output: 17 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Peak Power Output: 52 watts x 4-channels (208 total watts) 2V/6Ch Preamp Outputs: The WX-GT90BT features front, rear and subwoofer 2-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the head unit. Subwoofer Controls: The subwoofer preamp output features a low pass filter with a selectable cut-off frequency of 50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, or Off. You can also adjust the slope (1/2/3) of the low-pass crossover. You can adjust the subwoofer preamp output's volume level independently from the head unit's volume control from -10 to +10 in 1dB increments. In addition, you can select the phase of the subwoofer output from Normal or Reverse. Subwoofer Direct Connection: You can connect a subwoofer to this head unit without the need of a separate power amplifier. Simply connect a single subwoofer (4-8 ohm) directly to head unit's left or right rear speaker leads (but not both). Same subwoofer controls apply. High-Pass Filter: The front & rear speaker outputs offer a selectable high-pass crossover frequency of 50Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, or Off. You can also adjust the slope (1/2/3) of the high-pass crossover. Advanced Sound Engine: Sony's Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing. Advanced Sound Engine contains the following features: EQ7, Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer, & Dynamic Loudness. EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve from eight music types - Xplod, Vocal, Edge, Cruise, Space, Gravity, Custom, or Off (Flat). The Custom EQ7 mode allows you to make your own equalizer settings. You can adjust the level (+/-6dB) of seven different frequency bands - Band1 (63Hz), Band2 (160Hz), Band3 (400Hz), Band4 (1kHz), Band5 (2.5khz), Band6 (6.3khz), and Band7 (16.0kHz). Listening Position: This unit can change the localization of sound by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position, and simulate a natural sound field with the feeling of being in the center of it wherever you sit in the car. You can choose from Front Right, Front Left, Front Center, or Off. You can also set the subwoofer distance of the subwoofer to Near, Normal, or Far RBE (Rear Bass Enhancer): RBE enhances the bass sound by applying the low-pass filter setting to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer even if there is no subwoofer connected. Dynamic Loudness: Dynamic Loudness refers to compensating for volume level & signal gain. DM+ Advanced: DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression process (works only for USB). Automatic Level Optimizer: Automatic Level Optimizer analyzes each track's playback level & adjusts the output level to optimize transitions between tracks & sources. Beep Tone: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. Display Features 2-DIN Chassis: The Sony WX-GT90BT has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double-DIN"), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets. There is no mounting sleeve included. As always, please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to verify fit with your vehicle. Dynamic Color Illuminator (35,000 colors): Dynamic Color Illuminator lets you match the head unit's LCD & button illumination to complement your existing vehicle lighting components. With selectable Sound Synchronization, the timing of the color change is synchronized with the audio source. You can select from 12 preset colors (red/amber/m-amber/yellow/white/light green/green/light blue/sky blue/blue/purple/pink), customized color, & 5 preset patterns (rainbow/ocean/sunset/forest/random). The unit's Dynamic Color Illuminator offers the following advance features. Day/Night Color Mode: You can register a customize color for the unit's display and buttons for day & night time driving. Sound Synchronization: The color changes according to synchronization of playing music. When you select a preset pattern sound synchronization becomes effective. White Menu: You can display the menu more clearly (White text) without concern for the unit's other color settings. Start White: When you power-on the head unit, the color of the unit's display and buttons turn white and then the color changes to your chosen customize color. You can enjoy this effect whenever the source is turned on. Motion Display: This feature shows moving patterns and a spectrum analyzer on the display when turned on. Auto Scroll: This feature allows long displayed items to scroll automatically across the display when the track is changed on a disc. Display Illumination/Clock Display: Pressing the Source/Off button once will switch sources. Pressing and holding the Source/Off button for one second will turn off audio output, but the clock display and button illumination remain on. To turn the unit off completely, you must press and hold the Source/Off button for two seconds. Dimmer: To change the brightness of the display you can set the WX-GT90BT to one of three dimmer modes; Dimmer Auto (dims the display automatically when you turn your vehicle's lights on), Dimmer Off (deactivates the dimmer), and Dimmer On (display always dim). Auto Off: When installing in a vehicle without an accessory power wire at the radio location, you can set the unit to turn off all lighting a set amount of time after you turn the power off. The Auto Off feature can be set to 30 seconds, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or No. Demo Mode: The head unit's demo mode can be turned On or Off. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The head unit comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control (RM-X211) for easy operation. The included wireless remote allows you to control the basic functions of the Sony head unit while keeping your eyes on the road. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Double-DIN CD Receiver Roundup Video: Double-DIN CD Receiver Roundup by Dominic Devito 6/21/2013 Lots of vehicles have dashes that can accommodate double-DIN (4" tall) receivers. However, many owners of these vehicles aren't necessarily looking for a touchscreen or video receiver. Double-DIN CD... 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 This thing is cool Written By Justin, Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, April 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Do you want a somewhat simple stereo that maybe has a few bells and/or whistles? This thing is great for that. Has radio, cd, bluetooth with audio streaming, and front usb and stereo plug. I set the color to pink for my wife, she plugged her ipod in for tunes, and when I call her I can know that she isn't holding the phone to her ear trying to navigate through traffic one handed. Sound quality is awesome, phone quality is too. I've had other Bluetooth stereos, this connects fast, sounds good, and is problem free. Pros: Fits my needs, good price, doesn't have anything I don't need ($$$ Navigation, $$ Backup cam, $$$$ DVD). Big volume knob is nice too. Colors aren't too bright and annoying. Cons: I wish the clock would randomly display by itself. I currently either have to have only the clock, or only the tracks. And must manually push a button for clock. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90T Written By Sherdan B, Morrisville Pa on Saturday, April 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) fast delivery, great price Pros: fit like a glove, easy on the eyes , instillation papers a great help. sounds great Cons: a little hard to set up, must have patience Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Crutchfield Rocks! Written By Dave, Rowlett, TX on Wednesday, April 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed this in my wife's 2006 Xterra to replace the factory stereo that had seen much better days; she loves it!!! The installation and instructions left little to figure out and made the whole deal very simple. I also have added Sound Ordinance speakers front and back and will be installing an amp later this week. Pros: Awesome Bluetooth capable stereo with plenty of features and room for expansion! Cons: Makes my old '96 F150 seem beyond pitiful! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony Wx-GT90bt good Written By CharlesL, Torrance,CA on Tuesday, April 08, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent sound quality and power. Love the display layout and location of control. Only negative is ease of access to BT phone. You have to go to the phone menu and navigate to voice call before you could make a voice call. That's too much hassle. Ideally, you should be able to press one button to active voice controls- I could do that with my other car stereo. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT Written By Anonymous, Highland, CA on Monday, April 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great price and you get a lot of product! Lots of freatutes easy to use and install with great instructions provided by Crutchfield. Bluetooth feature stands out the most good voice quality and easy to stream music from smartphone. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 There is room for improvement Written By Boris, Denver, CO on Monday, April 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The stereo was to replace my 10 year old Sony single din stereo. Primary reason for upgrade: front USB input, iPod control and Bluetooth streaming - don't care about phone usage but want to be able to stream radio from the phone over Bluetooth. It fits nicely but you really do need factory mounting brackets or aftermarket brackets for 2 din stereos. What Crutchfield supplies is only good for single din. Very important for me was the feature that you can turn and off bluetooth without going through all the menus - I'm not intending to use it for hands free calling, so I don't need my phone to be connected to it unless I'm ready to stream music over bluetooth. Pros: *It appears to be very solid stereo (I only used it for a week so far) but it feels right. *Easy to install and sound quality is at least as good as the one I had before. It is priced lower than most of the other 2 din stereos and if it lasts as long as my previous Sony 10+ years, I'll be happy *It's got tons of functions and I haven't tried all of them yet. Cons: Getting to functions is not very easy - often, you have to go through a number of menus before getting to where you need to be - Sony should have done more dedicated buttons for audio controls at least The one line display is ridiculous! 3/4 of display is used for static mostly empty fields and all the information is provided on one line - second from the bottom The display is absolutely "blind" when it's sunny outside. You can't see the clock or any of the information displayed there. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Installed on a 2004 Audi S4 Written By Guilliano, Santa Isabel, PR on Sunday, April 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Definitely one of the best replacements for stock receivers. Great fidelity and sand adjustment, color changes to match your dash etc. Just perfect. Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony WXGT90BT Receiver Written By Tom, Olive Branch, MS on Saturday, March 22, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed this receiver in my 2004 Chevy Colorado. Install went smooth. I watched a couple of Youtube videos on radio installs for Colorado's first and the instructions supplied by Crutchfield were adequate. No major issues on the install to report. It does take a little getting use to when setting the sound options in the menu. Love the bluetooth and ability to play my pandora stations. Very statisfied. Pros: If you can use a few hand tools you can install this unit. The bluetooth pairs easily and the sound really cranks out. Cons: Can't say there are any cons. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Ready to rock the house! Written By Hank, Tucson, AZ on Friday, March 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) What a great little unit! Packing a punch for the better than average listener - why do you need all that power? I matched this unit up with a Kenwood powered subwoofer and a set of 4 Rockford Punch speakers, and this dude is more than happy! Best part, I had to install in stages. Unstalling the head unit first, I was amazed how much better the car system sounded. If all you have to spend is a couple hundred bucks, this is the place to start. Pros: Lots of features packed into one package. After a couple months of use, the top of the list is flexibility (can be run alone, powered subwoofer (like I did) or as a pre-amp to a full amp set-up. Internal power for main speakers is plenty clean for my ears. Having a 7-band EQ is awsome to fine-tune, and the listener position is great too. When activated, the sound seems to come from everywhere! Perfectly balanced. Cons: Hard to get used to the navigation at first - but once the pattern is figured out, it's not hard to operate. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Stereo for the Price!! Written By Anonymous, Centreville, VA on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After two months of reviewing products, including waiting a month for this stereo to be in stock I purchased this stereo to replace the factory one in a 2007 Honda Pilot. Didn't purchase the steering wheel controls and kept the stock speakers in the vehicle. Didn't want to deal with installing so I had a local shop install the stereo (worth every penny). Love how much better the sound quality is with the Sony even with the factory speakers. Didn't have any issues with working through the menus, (downloaded the manual from Sony), and have thoroughly enjoyed the expanded listening options at my fingertips (CD, Radio, Ipod Touch 5, HTC One phone using Pandora and Tune-In, and a 32 GB USB drive). I had considered purchasing either Sirius or XM, but with this stereos features it would be redundant. Additionally the Bluetooth, hands free calling has been an unexpected pleasure as well. Pros: Great sound. Easy Use. Plenty of listening options. Cons: The display as mentioned by several other reviews can be difficult to view during the day, depending on the sun. Also, difficult to read during day with sunglasses on. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Great buy for the money! Written By Dan H, Clear Lake, Iowa on Monday, March 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound with factory speakers! Put this in my 2004 F 150 and could not have been easier. Bluetooth works awesome! I have a GS3 and works great with hands free calling, Pandora and spotify. Took a little time to figure out the settings but this is the first stereo I've put in. Saying that it was very easy to install with all the stuff you get with it! Pros: Great sound! Bluetooth very simple to connect and works very well with hands free calling and music. Lots of color options. Lot of stereo for the price. Very easy to install! Took 30 minutes at the most. Crutchfield gives everything you need. Cons: Took a bit to figure out the settings. But all and all pretty easy to use. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 EASY INSTALL!! Written By Dave T, Poughkeepsie, NY on Monday, March 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to follow instructions, produces great sound varieties, great value for the price! Pros: Easy install and great sound Cons: Can't think of any other than A LOT of things to learn! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT in a 2002 VW Jetta Written By BrianT, Tampa, FL on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Very surprised after some reviews, but AMAZING stereo! I purchased this radio to replace the factory stereo and I needed Bluetooth and Sirius XM features. I ordered everything from Crutchfield for the first time and loved the fact it came with everything I possibly needed. INSTALL: I received it and began the hookup. Right off the bat, I could see the new harness had no where near the same amount of wires coming out of it.. . as it did coming in from the factory harness. That concerned me. There was also a few colored wires, that I know I needed, wrapped off and labeled Navigation System which I didn't have. At this point I did a bunch of research online and downloaded the wire info and tried to cross the car wires with the harness wires before installing. After about 45 minutes of getting frustrated, I just decided to use the Red and Orange wires that were tied off for the Navigation system. Once I made that choice, it took me about 2 minutes to tie all the wires together and fire up the radio. It turned right on. I turned the key off on the car and off goes the radio. I turned the lights on and off and the radio dimmed accordingly. I was shocked! I didn't expect everything to work due to the fact that most of the wires from the main harness were not even needed. FEATURES: Everything worked perfect. Bluetooth remembers phones, unlike other comments. SiriusXM works perfect. Pandora is amazing. 5/5 Stars for sure! Pros: - Very easy to install using the supplied harness from Crutchfield - Remote and Sony App which is fun to play with. Shows all details on a nice display of tune station, or SiriusXM info. Can change channels, adjust volume.. and much more. - Color match to my dashboard a bonus! - Loud! It has great power, that's for sure. I have it turned on to allow the backspeakers to act like a sub, so more bass goes there. Feature works perfect. - Cons: - Confused with main red and orange wires tied off as Navigation, but after I figured that part out, EASY INSTALL! (moments later, it was installed) - Mounting plate will be very tight. It will not be an easy removal to add to the system. I may actually have to break the bracket and just order another one to reinstall. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Less than I expected. Written By DonB, Greenwood, IN on Monday, March 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I chose the Sony WX-GT90BT to replace the factory radio in my 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee after a lot of careful research. So far I am only moderately satisfied and probably should done more research. This radio has plenty of functions that just overload the user. Menus are extensive and not especially intuitive. Installation was a nightmare. I was sent the wrong instructions, such as they are, leading to more confusion. The steering controls and SIRIUS are working but Blue Tooth Hands Free is not. I would not take on this project again and would not recommend to a friend unless he is an electronics engineer. Pros: Highly featured, typical Sony fit and finish (meaning excellent), nice looking unit overall and plenty of features. Cons: Does not align with the slight tumble home of the dash. Menues are not intuitive, some terms and acronyms are confusing. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT in a 2011 RAV4 Written By Anonymous, Fargo ND on Saturday, March 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) WOW!!! Crutchfields is the best at getting you everything you need... FOR FREE!!! All of the install gear came fast and I put it in my 2011 RAV4 in a couple of hours. The radio, calls, Ipod, CD player, remote control,colors of the unit are great!! I had Crutchfield try to help me with getting the TEXT to SPEECH to work with my Galaxy3... but Sony does not support it yet, it will be a firmware update on their part... someday... other than that, love it!! Pros: Ease of install, pretty cool, bluetooth works great!! Cons: No Sony support for the TEXT to SPEECH on my Galaxy3 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Great Head Unit Written By KevinC, Superior, CO on Saturday, March 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A great-sounding unit with outstanding connectivity. Phone calls are great, and the folks on the other end cannot tell I am on a speakerphone, so the included mic quality is great. My only quip is that I wish I could hide certain sources (most) that I don't use so I don't have to cycle through them all to find the one I'm looking for. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Buy! Written By Andy, Hazard, Ky on Monday, February 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this for my wife and she was thrilled with it! Sound quality, regardless of the source being used is excellent. Pros: High quality workmanship and sound. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Fantastic non-touch display head unit! Written By Darryl, Edgewater, NJ on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 2005 Subaru WRX Wagon. I purchased this head unit last 4th of July weekend, 2013. After numerous compliments since I've had it, I finally felt compelled to write my review. Firstly, this unit is a great value for what you get! Every possible way you can listen to music, this has it, except cassettes. lol. I love being able to listen to all my playlists from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using the bluetooth connectivity. Also, the Sirius, which you need to purchase a separate antenna for, works great. This unit has so many features, and there's definitely a bit of a learning curve here. I spent one afternoon in a parking lot, reading the manual, and messing around with the settings. The settings are endless. Sometimes I wish there was a simple Bass and Treble knob. Less is more. The Bluetooth phone works wonderfully. The microphone picks up your voice clearly. While driving on the highway, I asked my elderly mom if she can hear me clearly, and she said she thought I was calling from my home phone. It was THAT clear, and I have a rather loud sport exhaust too! The sound improvement is significantly improved over the stock stereo. I decided I couldn't stop there, and upgraded all my speakers, and got an amp to power the speakers as well. To say the sound is delightful is an understatement! The ability to exactly match the color of your dash is great too, with infinite color combinations. Just a great looking stereo! You will get compliments from your passengers. Pros: Great looks. Plays almost every digital music source through various inputs, Sound settings o'plenty. The bluetooth phone works beautifully, and callers hear your voice clearly with no distortion. This may be the best non-touch screen stereo unit out there! It's coming with me when I get my next car! :-) Cons: A bit of a learning curve to figure out all the numerous settings. I suggest once you get the perfect settings for you, note down somewhere what each of the settings are, just in case, for whatever reason, your battery needs to be disconnected, and all your settings are reset. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 good features Written By GerryD, Marysville, CA on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This receiver has all the features you need. Pros: The Bluetooth modes phone, Pandora, and music work great. Used the AUX port to listen an audio book on a kindle using the browse function to find the chapter I wanted. I am still learning all the little features this receiver has, Cons: The am / fm radio is not as clear as the factory radio it replaces. It picks up all kinds of stations with auto program. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT Written By Anonymous, Ewing, nj on Sunday, February 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Its an ok unit the sound quality is poor. The factory unit sounds better. I guess you get what you pay for Pros: Bluetooth for android Cons: Sound quality is poor 1 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Perfect replacement Written By Olrac, Westfield,MA on Saturday, February 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed this stereo on my 2004 Toyota Corolla LE. Since the car just turned 10 years old recently with only 71,172 miles, I decided that I should give my first car an upgrade after having it for 10 years. Overall quality of the stereo is excellent. Feature is great but the ease of use on the bluetooth for the phone is very annoying that is why I gave it 3 stars.I am use to my wireless bluetooth speaker that when I press the call button it will connect to the phone right away and ready for a voice command. When using the bluetooth phone on this unit, you have to go to source then look for the Bluetooth phone then look for the phonebook then look for the name of your party. Even so if you have a stored name. So the ease of using the phone Bluetooth while driving is an accident waiting to happen because of distraction when dialing. No voice command. While listening to your music you can answer a call with the call button then when you end the call it will not go back to the music you were listening. You have to go to source and select your music thru Tuner or whatever source. Pros: Good sound quality and the value is excellent. Very easy to install. Cons: Not so great with the Bluetooth phone ease of use. Very distracting when dialing while driving. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 2 out of 5 Not what I expected Written By V.R., Asheville, NC on Friday, February 14, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The radio arrived and had it installed. The blue tooth connection was very spotty and every time I turned the vehicle off I had to reconnect manually. It was always a 2-3 step process. After 1 full day the radio began shutting off. I reconnected and re-grounded all the wiring several times and it would still shut off. I called Crutchfield support and after determining I had it all hooked up correctly they asked me to return it as it was defective. I asked for a Pioneer model and they sent one out to me the very next day. Pros: sleek and nice looking. Cons: too many steps to hook up any blue tooth device. Keeps dropping off every time I turn off and turn on the car. confusing interface. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony stereo Written By kensfb, Salinas, CA on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My dad and I installed this Sony stereo and kit with in an hour. now the stereo looks and sounds so much better then the stock stereo. I would highly recommend this stereo to anyone. Pros: Easy to install and really good step by step instructions on how to install it. Easy to change the color of the display so that it matches the display on the dash. Also the Bluetooth feature connect fast and well to any device that is Bluetooth combatable. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Best review Written By ALS, Houston on Thursday, February 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good product for the $ Pros: Good face up Cons: Difficult to use all features 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT Written By T. Oliver, Waikoloa, HI on Sunday, February 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very nice unit. I love the Bluetooth features, especially the hands free for the iPhone. Still getting to know all the features. CD player and radio, both work well. Pros: Nice sound. Tons of features. Easy to install with the included wiring harnesses. Cons: The illumination in the face is a little dim. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great unit! Written By P.T., Honolulu, Hi on Friday, February 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced the junk stock radio in my Frontier with this, installed it myself and so far I have been very happy with this unit. Sounds much better, lots of features - frustrating for some, read the manual it makes it much easier!- the ability to direct the bass to the rear speakers is a fantastic feature if you don't/can't run a sub. The looks are pretty cool too, I don't find the display to be too bright like some others do, but that's just me. For the $ I would highly recommend this Sony. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Excellent System Written By GaryF, Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday, February 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am very happy. Installed it in a 2004 Camry. Great Radio. It has all the quality you expect of a Sony, but no more expensive that comparable models. Pros: Blue tooth works excellent. Sound is excellent. IPOD ports work great. Cons: Some of the menu settings are tedious, but once you get the colors and equalizer set you don;t have to deal with that again. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Happy with this Sony Unit Written By Drew, Las Vegas,Nv on Sunday, February 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I finally decided to replace my factory radio in my 2007 Altima. I agree with some of the reviews about the LCD not being very bright but overall VERY happy with this unit! I use only the Sirius radio and for my hands free part of it. Very easy to install and Crutchfield support is awesome! I wish I would have bought all my items from them. I had the Axxess adapter for the steering wheel controls already and that part of the install did not go well. Overall very happy with Crutchfield and this radio wish I had installed it sooner!! Pros: I like everything about it 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great head Unit Written By bob57061, Tampa, FL on Saturday, February 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this unit for a 06 Ford Expedition and did not know what to expect and am glad to say this unit sounds great in the vehicle. Big improvement over the stock 6 CD am/FM stereo that was in the vehicle. the sound is very clear, the loudness is very large, and stays clear at high levels. The colors, and features are great so far also. Have not had time to play with the app for the IPhone, but will give it shot. So far nothing but glowing things to say about this unit and would recommend to anyone looking for a very nice with little bit of flashiness to it. Pros: The Installation was erase Setup and calibration were easy Excellent sound and 17 RMS Cons: Could have a little better display of information Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 OVERALL GOOD RADIO Written By smoothride1978, Mobile, AL on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great overall price for radio Pros: good all around radio, phone and internet functions are nice Cons: too many adjustments for bass and treble 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Great Deck Written By alamojimmy, Ridgecrest, Ca on Thursday, January 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit was a breeze to install with everything that was included in the package from Crutchfield. The sound is very good and it has all the bells and whistles you could ask for. I am still learning the interface for the EQ custom setup and I am starting to get it down now. The EQ Custom option doesn't feel as intuitive as all of the other controls and customizations. Everything else on this stereo is very good. Ease of BT setup and indication of connection to BT Phone and BT audio separate. Love it. Phone operation is simple and easy setup. Well done all the way around with this deck. Pros: Ease of setup for BT and all controls other than the EQ Custom..... Cons: EQ Customization is a little weird to me. More experienced users/installers may disagree. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Awesome Product! Written By GaryH, Cincinnati, OH on Monday, January 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm not a big car audio guy by any means, but this head unit is awesome. All the integrated bluetooth capabilities, different equalization settings, and being able to use my satellite radio with the add-on make this a must buy for the price. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Sony WX-GT90BT Written By Anonymous, New Town, ND on Saturday, January 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unit was a easy install in my 2007 F-150. Seems to function well. Controls are a little hard to cycle through. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 GREAT Radio for the $$$ Written By EricB, Reading, PA on Thursday, January 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a great radio, especially for the money. It is loaded with features and options that are fantastic. Easy to install, easy to use and easy on the wallet. This is the radio to get if you want to upgrade your current unit and don't want to spend a lot of cash. I would recommend this to anyone. Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 It does what it promises Written By Mark, Baltimore, MD on Monday, January 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit does what it promises. It produces good sound at a resonable price. It's easy to install and set up. Pros: Most of the controls are logically laid out and intuitive. The settings are easy to navigate to set up. It gives a few options on what is to be displayed during use which is nice. Some people are saying the display isn't bright enough to be seen in daylight, but this depends on the color you select for the display. If you use light yellow, it's invisible in day light. If you use a blue or green or even darker warm colors (orange/red/etc) it's pefectly visible in bright light conditions.


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In 1997, information technology company CISCO Systems established the Network Academy at 10,000 locations, in 165 countries around the globe. The company's goal was to prepare students with a foundation in IT skills that will help them succeed in today's technologically advanced world. Since then, the program has instructed more than four million people globally, but only 17 percent of them were female.
At Fairmount Heights High School in Capitol Heights, the percentage of the girls participating in Network Academy is approximately 50 percent of 67 students, overall.
"There is such a low number of girls in technology today," said Blair Christie, CISCO chief marketing officer. "It's a problem we need to fix."
April 25 marked Girls in ICT Day, a worldwide event designed to get more young women involved in the information computer technology field.
According to the National Center for Women in Technology, there has been a sharp drop in the number of women in the United States working in computing occupations. In 1991, women accounted for 38 percent of the computing workforce; in 2009, they made up only 25 percent.
Eileen Nkwain wants to bump those numbers up a bit. At 15, she already has her A+ certification, an accomplishment that qualifies her to be a computer technician. But taking classes with the Network Academy has had a positive impact on some of her other classes.
"It's helped me in other subjects," Nkwain said. "With this, it's like you can never give up, and that helps in other areas, just to keep working."
But her goals extend beyond computer repair. Nkwain views IT as a gateway to other career paths.
"It's made me see there are so many options of what you can do," Nkwain said. "Since IT goes into a lot of fields, I want to go into law and psychology."
Ashley Covington finished the program and her high school career in 2006. Today she works as a system administrator for Baltimore City Public Schools.
Back then, only five girls participated in the Network Academy at her Baltimore high school. She was shocked and amazed to have a sea of female faces staring back at her on Wednesday at Fairmount Heights.
There are currently 59 Network Academy sites throughout Maryland.
Covington came to speak to the students at the Fairmont Heights site to show the girls exactly what a Network Academy finished product looks like. Also she wants to push the students to complete the program no matter how rigorous the curriculum may get.
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Christy Turlington Burns, model and founder of Every Mother Counts, says, "You don't have to be a mother to care about mothers. We've all come into the world the same way." Christy believes every woman should have the chance to survive childbirth.
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Growing up, Christy and her older sister rode horses every day after school. At the end of their lesson one day, a photographer approached Christy's mom and asked if she had thought about having her daughters model. Christy began modeling for Vogue when she was 16, which she says quickly took her from a department store ad to the fashion world.
Over the years, Christy appeared on the cover of every major fashion magazine and in ads for Calvin Klein and Maybelline. Not knowing how long she would model, Christy says she took advantage of the job. "I sort of fell into this career as a model," she explains, "and I felt like it's going to allow me to do other things."
Christy began to use her fame to advocate for causes that were important to her. She started working on maternal health after giving birth to her first child. Christy's daughter was born in 2003 after what she thought to be a routine labor and delivery, but after giving birth, Christy began to hemorrhage. She had a retained placenta that she says was both painful and scary. "But it wasn't like I felt that I wasn't in the right place to get the care I needed," she says. Later, Christy discovered that the same complication caused thousands of deaths every year.
Christy began traveling to third world countries with humanitarian group CARE to further explore the problem of maternal health. "I looked around this community with no paved roads, very poor quality water, tin-roofed houses, no electricity," she says. "I thought about my complication in that environment, and I would have died."
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One sector of Maine's job market has been expanding rapidly, although its growth isn't necessarily a positive sign for workers.
Jobs filled through temporary staffing agencies increased 31 percent from the first quarter of 2007 to the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the most recent data from the Maine Department of Labor.
That growth mirrors a national trend that has pushed the number of temp agency workers employed in the U.S. to a record high of nearly 2.7 million, an increase of more than 50 percent since the recession ended in 2009.
Economists and temp agency executives said that while putting more people to work is a good thing, the increased reliance on temps is a sign that many employers remain unsure about the future.
"It's both a positive bellwether and also the canary in the coal mine," said Margo Walsh, owner of Falmouth-based staffing agency MaineWorks LLC.
Maine Works, which provides short-term labor to construction companies, has experienced an increase in demand of 30 percent to 40 percent in the past year alone, Walsh said.
"My clients are reluctant to staff permanently because the work is not consistent," she said.
The company was formed in 2009 and has grown to a staff of 55 temp workers, Walsh said. MaineWorks operates on an unusual model in which the workers, all convicted felons seeking to rebuild their lives, are actually full-time employees of the agency.
While traditional temp-agency employment can be a bridge to a permanent job, she said, it usually pays less, offers no health insurance or other benefits and provides no long-term stability for the worker.
"This is like phantom employment," Walsh said. "It's not real employment."
Employers in Maine are less reliant on temp agencies than the country as a whole, according to U.S. Department of Labor data.
Only about 1 percent of Maine's total workforce was hired through temp agencies as of December 2012, compared with about 2 percent nationwide. Those figures exclude temporary and seasonal workers not affiliated with an agency.
Still, temp agencies in the Portland area said demand for their workers is way up this year.
Portland-based Bonney Staffing hosted an all-day job fair Wednesday in Scarborough to find candidates for a wide variety of temporary positions, including more than 150 light-industrial jobs.
The company also is seeking out office, medical and customer-service workers for its clients, said Bonney's Portland branch manager, Sarah Joy.
"There's a lot of demand," she said.
About 25 job-seekers showed up during the job fair's first two hours. Some, like Westbrook resident Marlanda Wing, already have full-time jobs but were still looking.
"I'm just exploring other options," said Wing, a deli manager at Walmart.
Wing said her goal is to find a permanent, full-time office job, but she said there are some advantages to starting out as a temp.
"You can see if it's something you want to do before they hire you full time," she said.
Joy said temp agencies aren't just for general labor and construction jobs. Employers have been coming to agencies to find highly skilled workers and even executives, she said.
The temp worker model is attractive to the agency's clients because they get to test out potential employees before making any long-term commitments, Joy said.
"Customers will be more willing to take a temporary-fill employee before they have the confidence to hire a full-time employee," she said.
From an employer's perspective, there really is no downside to using a temp agency, said Ann Marie Mayaard, director of worldwide talent acquisition for IDEXX Laboratories in Westbrook.
The company, which does lab testing for veterinarians, uses temps to fill positions not expected to be permanent in an industry that can be cyclical, Mayaard said.
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He wasnt even in the house for 5 min before he started calling in to his help desk.
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Williams Named PBC Freshman of the Week Again
AUGUSTA, GA – Ansley Williams continues to bring home awards for the North Georgia softball team, earning Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week honors after exploding last week against two of the top teams in the country.
Williams earns PBC Freshman of the Week honors for the second time in the last three weeks, and becomes the first player in North Georgia history to earn the award two different times. Hilary Cox and Katherine Martin also earned the honor during their respective freshman campaigns.
Ansley Williams carried the North Georgia offense last week against the three of the best teams in the country, hitting .429 with nine hits, including three doubles, a home run, and four runs batted in.
In four games against #3 Valdosta State and #4 Alabama Huntsville, the freshman went 8-for-14 with four runs batted in and a home run. After a pair of games at West Georgia on Tuesday afternoon, Williams is now hitting .386 with six home runs, 24 runs batted in, and six doubles.
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Pat Summitt
Pat Summitt stepped down as Tennessee's head women's basketball coach and is now head coach emeritus. Summitt spent 38 seasons leading the Lady Vols, amassing 1,098 victories, the most by any coach in NCAA history. She also led her squads to eight national championships. Associate head coach Holly Warlick will take over as head coach. Warlick has been on Summitt's staff for 27 seasons and was a three-time All-American as a player for Tennessee.
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Athletics directors – Saint Peter's tabbed Joe Quinlan as its director of athletics. Quinlan has been the interim director of athletics since November 14, 2011 and was Seton Hall's AD from 2005-2010.
Women's basketball – North Texas chose Mike Petersen as its head women's basketball coach. Petersen was the head coach at Wake Forest since 2004.
Women's basketball assistants – College of Charleston named Donchez Graham assistant women's basketball coach. Graham has previous assistant experience at Morgan State and West Virginia … George Washington hired Megan Duffy as an assistant women's basketball coach. Duffy was on the staff at St. John's (New York) the past three years … Providence selected Dan Durkin and Kristeena Alexander as assistant women's basketball coaches. Durkin was most recently an assistant at Temple, while Alexander comes from UNC Greensboro.
Football – Berry named Tony Kunczewski the first head football coach in school history. Kunczewski had been LaGrange's defensive coordinator and head strength and conditioning coach since 2005.
Men's and women's soccer – Brianne Weaver resigned from her role as the St. Mary's (Maryland) head women's soccer coach. Weaver spent six seasons leading the program.
Men's and women's tennis – Olivet head women's tennis coach Mary Anne McMullen announced her retirement. McMullen began coaching the Comets in 2001.
Men's and women's volleyball – Kent State tabbed Don Gromala as its new head women's volleyball coach. Gromala spent the past four seasons as an assistant at Ohio State and was at Ohio four years before that … Newberry hired Todd Hay as its head women's volleyball coach. Hay was an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator at Central Arkansas the past six years.
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The NCAA is soliciting nominations for an immediate vacancy on the Division III Women's Soccer Committee. The appointee will replace Brianne Weaver, St. Mary's (Maryland), who resigned from the committee. The appointee must be an administrator from the South Atlantic region. The deadline for submitting nomination materials is May 18, 2012. Nominations must be submitted online (access code: committee3 – password: 2006).
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