Mirage S8 Replacement Speaker

Detachable Faceplate Front Panel Aux In EQ3 Stage 2 and 52 Watts x 4 High Power Rear/Sub selectable pre amp output with LPF/HPF Red Key Illumination Black 13 segment LED display

Amazon Sales Rank: #53428 in Car Audio or Theater Color: GunMetallic Brand: Sony Model: CDXGT130 Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 2.90 pounds AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW receiver 4 x 52 Watts maximum power with 2-channel preamp output Black 13-segment LCD display Includes front panel auxiliary input One-year limited warranty

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Description (October 15, 2008)Keeping it simple doesn't mean you have to skimp on quality. The CDX-GT130 gives you 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, AM/FM radio, an auxiliary input, and the ability to perfectly tweak the sound to your liking. Served up with a gun-metallic finish, the CDX-GT130 is sure to catch both eyes and ears. Keeping it simple doesn't mean you have to skimp on quality. Click to enlarge. Features front panel auxiliary input. Stylish, red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap. Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT130 features a detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap. 45 Degree Install Most Sony CD receivers feature a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation. Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play. AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. Sound Performer The CDX-GT130 features a 24-Bit D/A converter, which oversamples the digital signal, creating a more natural sound and better imaging. Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, with 7 presets offering a wide variety of solutions, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments. For more powerful low-end, use the preamp out for an external amp/subwoofer. What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT130, installation hardware, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. worth the money By David Moen Nice inexpensive radio, cd player, sounds good, nice clean sub output, easy install.. aux input worked nice also.. still like Sony 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good and simple car stereo. By Alejandro Mora I wanted a replacement for my very old car stereo because it didn't have anyway of hooking up my iPod. The previous stereo was a very old Sony Explode, it worked great for many years but it was time to move on to better things. And here I was back at Amazon for another Sony Explode. A great and simple removable faceplate with an AUX input (regular mini-jack) to connect my iPod. I also feel it gets much better radio reception/tunning and all in all it sounds great and loud enough for most people. I personally don't like to feel my entire car vibrate when listening to music, nor do I care to share my music with my entire neighborhood as I drive by. So, check it out. It doesn't have all the amazing features you can find, but for the price it's great. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great, might upgrade By Harald Anderson I got this for my old Ford pickup, and (apart from removing the old radio) installation was easy. I didn't have a harness converter, but the directions identified the wires well enough for me to make my own. One thing I would suggest that is not in the instructions is to reassemble the dashboard before inserting the support frame, as the black outside ring didn't fit the slot, but would have sat nicely on the face of the dashboard (I just left it off). This is a great unit that sounds great. My only complaint is that while it reads CD text, it doesn't capture MP3 text from the radio (so you can see what song is playing). I might someday look for a model that does that. See all 6 customer reviews...

Featurs built-in microphone for handsfree Bluetooth calling, a USB port for playing files off flash drives, and the iPod integration features have been beefed up to include new alphabetical search modes and -- a feature consumers have wanted for years -- the ability for a passenger to use the iPod itself to select and play tunes.

Amazon Sales Rank: #44535 in Car Audio or Theater Brand: Pioneer Model: DEHP7000BT Dimensions: 5.00 pounds Condition - BRAND NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING Warranty - 2 YEAR Manufacturer - PIONEER Bluetooth - Yes - Built in - no accessories required Detachable Face - Yes

Most helpful customer reviews 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. The best car receiver so far By M. Gerenser This is the third in-dash receiver I've installed in my car in the past 2 years, and I have to say, this is by far the best head unit yet. I didn't install an amp and I'm using the stock speakers, so I can't comment much on audio quality. It's as good as can be expected from the marginal factory speakers. Instead, this review will focus on features. The P7000BT has a very nice, clean design. Some car receivers are just overloaded with dozens of tiny buttons and goofy graphics. Not so with this unit: it is clean and neat, but not too spartan. The cool blue and white faceplace looks modern, and is bright and easy to read in both sunlight and at night. The large rotary knob on the left side controls volume, station selection and tons of other functions. Its not as elegant as the click wheel on an iPod, but lets face it, no other company can come close to the ease of use of an Apple product. It will take a little getting used to, but after using this Pioneer receiver for a few days, I got the hang of the interface, and I like it. Note that there are no station preset numbers on the faceplate itself; instead, you use the rotary knob to select from one of 6 favorite stations, or you can use the included remote to directly select a preset. At first, I thought this was kind of lame, but after using it for a while, I don't mind it at all. The built-in Bluetooth is a godsend. Within minutes of first installing the P7000BT, I was able to pair it with my iPhone. It just works. Not much else to say about this. I also installed a USB to Dock cable, allowing an iPod or iPhone to connect directly to the head unit via USB. Nothing special is required: a standard dock cable is all you need (Apple brand or third party, doesn't matter). Not only does the receiver play the iPod's audio through the car speakers, but it also charges the iPod without the use of an extra clunky cigarette lighter charger. You can even choose to have the head unit control the iPod, in which song titles, artist info, track number and duration show up on the head unit. Or, if you prefer, you can choose to do all your searching on the iPod or iPhone itself. I like how the receiver gives you both options. I prefer to control all my music on the iPod or iPhone, because Apple's interface for browsing music is simply unmatched. In this review you've seen me mention the iPhone several times. Just to confirm, yes, the P7000BT does work flawlessly with the iPhone, despite the fact that Pioneer never lists it as officially supported. No complaints here. It just works. Overall, a very nice receiver. Highly recommended! 17 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Perfect ??? (Should be 4 stars, but I can't change the rating) By A. Jay Hunter Bought this deck and the HD unit from Amazon (etronics). Received the components in 2 days, and I received both units for $280 ($220 deck+90 HD Radio - $30 Amazon credit) which is less than the head unit alone from a lot of places. I bought this unit because I don't like ipods, small buttons, flashy displays, or low voltage outputs. This unit allows me to use USB, has simple controls, simple one line display, and four volt outputs. Having just used a jvc hd radio unit, I found I like being able to pull up traffic/weather reports every minute on our news HD3 radio station so I had to get the HD Radio add on. Bluetooth: The mic was easy to run, and I glued it to my steering colum so that it is less conspicuous in this location. Getting the phone to connect to the head unit was easy, ONCE I understood how to work the big knob system. The sound comes out of the microphone instead of through the speakers, and that's ok, the clarity is pretty good. One knock is that users complain of static when they speak, my voice is coming through crystal clear. I tried the various echo settings, but the listeners still complained

From enhanced USB, iPod, and Bluetooth connectivity to improved user control and customization, Sony thought of everything when it comes to the Sony Xplod MEX-BT3700. The MEX-BT3700 features new USB 1-Wire functionality, which provides nearly universal connection and control of USB devices, including iPods, from the front of the Xplod head unit. You also have the option of wirelessly streaming music from a Bluetooth-enabled device using Bluetooth hands-free. This feature works with several Bluetooth profiles and an integrated microphone to turn your car's stereo into a safe, hands-free cell phone and wireless audio system. If you need to minimize road noise or unwanted ambient sound while you're talking, the MEX-BT3700 exclusively works with an optional external microphone (XA-MC10). Whether you're using a CD, an iPod, a Sony Walkman, or even a USB thumb drive, the MEX-BT3700 gives you great sound and loads of easy control options. Quick-BrowZer, Jump Mode, and Zappin functions, along with Passenger Control, give you and your friends convenient access to all your music, including MP3, WMA, and AAC song files². DM+ (Digital Music Plus) detects the encoded bit rate of those song files and applies sound enhancers to help regain some of the warmth and resolution lost during the compression process. And like other BT series head units, the MEX-BT3700 provides a solid foundation for a custom sound system, with three preouts, built-in LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter), and satellite radio and HD Radio support.

Amazon Sales Rank: #28436 in Car Audio or Theater Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: MEXBT3700U Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 3.96 pounds Detachable faceplate with 1-line LCD display Front USB 1-wire for iPhone, iPod, Walkman music player and other compatible devices Quick-BrowZer feature with Jump Mode, ZAPPIN feature and Passenger Control HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Profile Support EQ3 Stage 2, 2-volt front, rear and sub pre-outs

The Sony MEX-BT3700U head unit with Bluetooth wireless technology features a front USB connection, a front aux-in and three preouts. The CD/MP3/WMA/AAC receiver is also compatible with the latest in Sony's audio features and technologies, including ZAPPIN, Quick-BrowZer, Jump Mode, Passenger Control and DM+ Advanced. Sony offers an optional microphone, model XA-MC10, designed to complement the MEX-BT3700U. Sony's first car stereo that can connect directly to iPod players, other digital music players and USB thumb drives. Click to enlarge. Detachable Faceplate The MEX-BT3700U features a detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Switchable blue or green key illumination makes control in the dark a snap, and lets you pick your style. USB 1-Wire With the addition of USB 1-wire functionality on select Sony CD receivers, you can easily expand your digital music player's options in your system. USB 1-wire receivers allow you to connect, charge, and control many digital music players including iPod, iPhone, Walkman music player, and even USB thumb drives directly from the head units, all from one wire. Features front panel auxiliary input and USB port. Includes RM-X151 wireless remote. iPod Direct By connecting an iPod to the USB port, you can listen to all your favorite iPod tunes on your car speakers. Once connected, the iPod will turn on, and it'll resume where you last left off. Enjoy full control of the iPod from the CDX-GT530UI, and while the car is on, your iPod will get a charge, so it'll be ready to go when you're back on foot. USB Support Insert a USB thumb drive in the front panel USB port and enjoy your favorite digital audio files. The CDX-GT530UI gives you the freedom to choose your format. Whether it's burnt to disc or on your USB drive, you'll enjoy playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC formats. You also get ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the LCD. Get Zapped with ZAPPIN While enjoying your iPod, or USB tunes, you can give ZAPPIN a try. Sony's unique ZAPPIN technology operates similarly to most car stereos' scan buttons. It continues to play a series of short music clips from your own music library until you can find your favorite song to match your mood. Ready for SAT and HD Radio Using separate Sony adapters you can add an HD radio tuner, or add Satellite Radio for a wealth of channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound. AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. What's in the Box Sony MEX-BT3700U CD Receiver, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Perfect with an Iphone/smartphone By J. Hahn I got this head unit because I got an iphone 3GS (previous iphone models do not have Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP)) and wanted something that would give me as many options of integrating it with the car stereo as possible without spending a ton of money. I also didn't want to have to pay extra for the bluetooth attachments that you have to add on to the bluetooth ready head units. -BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING The audio bluetooth streaming is great sound quality is very good (I am not a picky audiophile so can't say if sensitive ears would notice anything wrong with the quality), I actually listen to local radio stations through their internet streams through the iphone then bluetoothed to the car stereo because its better sound quality then what I get out of the tuner (any tuner not just this one, I live in a bad radio reception area between 2 markets). The stereo usually picks up my phone (for both phone and audio) within 30 seconds of turning on the car. I have had to reset the bluetooth (takes about 20 seconds, push one button twice) every few weeks because it will start to get skippy but it is a pretty minor inconvenience. Listening to Pandora through the Iphone to the car stereo is awesome, and has greatly improved my commute. -Bluetooth Phone connection Connects within 30 seconds of starting the car. Sound quality is good. And the microphone that is built in actually works well, this shocked me I was sure I would have to either yell or buy an external mic but the one that comes in the head unit picks up my voice fine I have not had a complaint about people on the other end of the call not being able to hear me. Another good thing about the mic being built in is that it saved me $60 on the installation that they would have charged me to install an external mic. The transition between phone call and what was playing before the call is automatic and fluid. -USB input I have not gotten a chance to use this because the bluetooth has worked well. It would be nice if it had a USB on the back of the unit in addition to the one on the front so that you could run a wire hidden behind the console plastic and have it connect where ever you wanted it to without it cluttering up the car (that is the main reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars). Overall I love this unit because it was fairly cheap and it does exactly what I wanted it to do in respect to integrating with my Iphone. 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Had mine for a month now - glad I bought it! By GM I saw this on a shelf in a local Fry's. I had already tried and returned the MEX-BT2700U last year. I had a few minutes to spare so I tried it. Looked and sounded good. When I confirmed that you can use the Bluetooth Phone with the Internal mike, or get an External mike, I bought it on the spot. For $200, I might add. The Bluetooth works well, even with the Internal mike, which is behind the faceplate. I'm still amazed that it works as well as it does. May spend the $30 and get the XA-MC10 External mike when Sony has them in stock. The music sounds great, too. Much better than my 2-year-old CDX-GT630UI. But the best part? Sony added a circuit called DM+. It's for digital music only thru USB, like iPod or my Sansa Clip. It adds quite a bit of punch and re-EQ's things. Sounds way better than thru the AUX port. And you can navigate the music selection on the Sony's faceplate. On iPod, you can let the iPod guide things, but I use the Sony to navigate. For $150, it's a great buy. If I get a new car, I'm buying another one of these quick. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding Device By James Shannon Bussey This stereo is outstanding, period. The features that it has plus the ease of use makes this probably the best bluetooth stereo on the market. First of all the blue tooth is fantastic. Within seconds of getting

Free your music; free your phone with the Sony Xplod MEX-BT5700U. The MEX-BT5700U is the only Xplod head unit to feature a Bluetooth hands-free calling solution with full PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3 support. This means that once your Bluetooth-enabled phone or portable music device is synced with the MEX-BT5700U, the head unit can automatically detect contact information and music metadata from your devices and display it. Receive a call in your car, and the MEX-BT5700U displays and saves caller and phone number information. Artist, album, song title, and genre information also appear on the head unit whether you're using an AVRCP-compatible Sony Walkman, or your iPod via the USB One-Wire input. The MEX-BT5700U gives you quick access to more information through an 8G full-motion, fluorescent display capable of showing up to four lines of data. You'll be tempted to take more than a quick glance, though, with selectable red, blue, or green illumination. Because the MEX-BT5700U is built on the DRIVE S chassis, you get powerful sound plus loads of connectivity and compatibility options. Included are a front auxiliary input; MP3/WMA/AAC playback with DM+ (Digital Music Plus); satellite radio and HD Radio support; and 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preouts with LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter).

Amazon Sales Rank: #31471 in Car Audio or Theater Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: MEXBT5700U Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 3.96 pounds AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, USB, iPod/iPhone, Bluetooth receiver 52 watts x 4 maximum power with 4V front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs Flip-down, detachable faceplate with four-line, full-motion fluorescent display Includes front panel auxiliary input and USB port with direct iPod control; SAT/HD radio-ready Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming with metadata display

Sony's MEX-BT5700U receiver offers plenty of modern features and room to grow. Enjoy hands-free calling with your cell phone or wirelessly play back tunes on your Bluetooth-enabled audio devices. Connect, control, and charge your iPhone, iPod, or MP3 player. Play back hours of music from single CDs loaded with MP3, WMA, or AAC files. Or grow your system by adding HD/SAT radio and external amplifiers/speakers. Plenty of modern features and room to grow. Click here for a larger image. Hands-Free CallingThe MEX-BT5700U features Bluetooth connectivity for making hands-free calls, complete with an integrated microphone (or use the included external mic). It also features audio streaming with compatible devices, and will display music metadata if included. Bluetooth profiles supported: HFP, A2DP, PBAP, and AVRCP 1.3. Flip-Down DisplayAn enhanced display gives you and your passengers up to four lines of music and phone-call data on a bright, full-motion fluorescent display, while the flip-down faceplate keeps your CDs and stereo secure. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback With DM+Multi-format playback lets you play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with hundreds of MP3, WMA, or AAC songs, for hours of music on a single disc. Sony's DM+ restores the fidelity lost in compressed digital audio files, so you always get CD-quality sound. Four-line LCD displays call info, ID3 tag info from songs (including via Bluetooth players), and more. Front-panel USB and auxiliary input for easy connection of iPods/iPhones, MP3 players, etc. Expand by adding Sony HD radio or SAT radio modules. 4V Front, Rear, and Subwoofer Preamp Outputs with LPF/HPFExpand your system with 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer pre-outs. Add amplifiers and other components, while improving the system's dynamic range, reducing system noise, and providing powerful volume. Built-in LPF/HPF (low-pass filter/high-pass filter) functionality gives you the power to customize the sound outputted to your external amplifiers and other custom components, dialing it in just right for your gear and vehicle. Quick-BrowZer with Jump Mode and Zappin TechnologySony's Quick-BrowZer lets you search and select songs by category, including artist, album, genre, or playlist. Jump Mode gets you closer to the song you want by allowing you to fast forward through a music category in 10 percent increments. With Zappin, you can play music in six-, nine-, or 30-second clips until you find the song you're looking for. Satellite Radio/HD Radio-ReadyThe MEX-BT5700U integrates seamlessly with satellite radio Sony Bus adapters (sold separately), so you can receive digital satellite radio broadcasts. HD Radio capability lets you receive digital audio broadcasts when used with an optional HD Radio tuner. Front Auxiliary InputThe front auxiliary input lets you connect almost any portable audio device to your car's sound system. USB 1-Wire for iPod and other USB devicesUSB 1-Wire lets you directly connect, charge, and control your digital music player via the USB jack in the front of the unit, as well as view metadata like song title and artist on the front display. The Passenger Control feature lets your co-pilot control your iPod via a connected wire as they scan through your music, artist, and album information that is conveniently shown on the receiver display, so you can keep your hands on the wheel. EQ3 Stage 2 and 52W x 4 High PowerThe MEX-BT5700 delivers 52 watts of peak power to all four speakers, for bass-pumping sound. Wireless Card Remote Included The included wireless card remote (RM-X306) lets you control the basic functions of your Sony Xplod system while keeping your eyes on the road. What's in the Box Sony MEX-BT5700U receiver, wireless card remote (RM-X306) with battery, front panel case, wiring harness, installation hardware, external Bluetooth microphone, and documentation.

Most helpful customer reviews 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful. BT5700u Packs the features By R. Burns I bought this product from a cheaper source, but use these reviews to determine which head unit to buy. The MEX-BT5700U had all the features I was looking for at a decent price. I have a '92 Toyota Pickup with a manual transmission, so Bluetooth calling was my top priority (safety) as my state hasn't implemented handsfree calling laws yet. My calls at highway speed (windows up) were clear and my caller only noticed a slight hum/noise and reported I sounded very clear. This was using the external mic provided on default settings for the gain and noise cancelling. Note: if an external mic is provided with ANY head unit(this one comes with an external mic)USE IT, DO NOT bother with a head unit that you cannot add or use an external mic....proper mic placement is key. I placed my mic on the steering column in front of my gauges. Pairing was simple, and iPod control is built in so you DO NOT need the separate iPod controller Sony sells for the other units. I also purchased the HD-Radio unit, but haven't installed it yet. The controls, and layout are decent, but some functions take multiple pushes of a single button to reach, or spin the dial....this can be a bit tough while driving. I figure after some use I will figure out what buttons do what and how many times to push to get to a function. In my opinion, no head unit is completely intuitive but I believe this unit provides a reasonable logic to it, but could most certainly be improved like every other head unit on the market. I recommend this unit to anyone looking for hands free calling, and iPod control. For the iPod control, all you need is your iPod USB cable, plug it in and the unit recognizes it and takes control. The unit can control the iPod, but nothing beats holding the iPod in your hand and selecting music the way you are used too. Looking at the screen you will still see the Artist Name and Song Title displayed even when in 'passenger mode'. Again, I haven't read a single review of any unit that has 'excellent' iPod controls. Four stars because, no head unit is perfect, and Sony could probably spend more effort in making the controls more intuitive. 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Very Pleased By Walter D. Fenyk Purchased this unit for a 98 pathfinder - really just wanted to add Bluetooth and iPod. Have only been playing with it for a short time but thought i would offer some feedback for others looking at the unit. Overall i am very satisfied with the unit and for the price i paid there is no reason to complain. (using the exisitng Bose amp and speakers that were factory installed) Flaws: 1. iPod control from the head unit is basically useless if you have alot of music. Solution just control the music from the ipod. use the head unit to advance songs but again almost impossible to find the song you want when you have several thousand songs. having playlists created makes it a bit easier. Sony could have done a much better job with the ipod interface. 2. Display - truely is tough to see in daylight. turning off the background graphics helped some but just very hard to see. Others have reported this. 3. Phone book - had no trouble loading my phone book off my Blackberry Storm. However, i have a very large list of contacts and they did not fit into the units memory. I need to do a bit of research here to find out the deal. Solution - just browse the phonebook vs loading it. And only loading the numbers of contacts that i care to have in the unit. Likes: 1. Bluetooth phone is very good - mic sensitivity can be adjusted and very clear for hands free. 2. Bluetooth streaming music - really impressed here- dont always have my ipod with me - but always have my blackberry where i have a few thousand songs stored. if your phone supports stereo Bluetooth you can stream music directly to the unit. 10 of 10 people found the following review

CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels) CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and ATRAC3plus music files Detachable face with a blue LED display Remote control Audio features: EQ3 (seven preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer) Expandability: Compatible with Sony's iPod adapter, satellite radio tuner (tuner, subscription, and antenna required), and HD Radio tuner Inputs: front-panel auxiliary input Outputs: two sets of preamp outputs

Amazon Sales Rank: #85227 in Car Audio or Theater Color: Gun metal Brand: Sony Model: CDXGT420IP Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 3.97 pounds Sony Xplod CDXGT420IP GT Series Head Unit Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs with MP3 & WMA music files CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels) Three band digital graphic equalizer Preset 30 radio stations (12 AM and 18 FM)

The CDX-GT420IP receiver is perfect for iPod enthusiasts who want all the options in a powerful, in-car listening environment. Enjoy a fast and easy interface with your iPod, a multi-line fluorescent display, front panel aux-in, and 4-volt preamp outputs. The flip-down detachable faceplate also includes switchable blue, green and red key illumination. Bundled with a wireless card remote, the CDX-GT420IP receiver plays CDs, MP3s, and AM/FM radio, making it the perfect deck for tricking out your ride. The CDX-GT420IP receiver is perfect for iPod enthusiasts. Features front panel auxiliary input. Includes RM-X151 wireless remote. iPod Direct By connecting an iPod using the included cable, you can listen to all your favorite iPod tunes on your car speakers. Once connected, the iPod will turn on, and it'll resume where you last left off. Enjoy full control of the iPod from the CDX-GT420IP, and while the car is on, your iPod will get a charge, so it'll be ready to go when you're back on foot. CD/MP3/WMA Playback In addition to CDs, enjoy playback of MP3, and WMA audio files burned to CD, with ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the display. 45 Degree Install Features a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation. Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play. Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. Sound Performer The CDX-GT420IP features a 24-Bit D/A converter, which oversamples the digital signal, creating a more natural sound and better imaging. Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, with 7 presets offering a wide variety of solutions, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments. Need more power? Use the front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs for use with external amplification. Wireless Remote Included is an ergonomic remote to be used while watching the road. What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT420IP, wireless remote, iPod cable, installation hardware, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great unit..full of features By KRASSEL The Sony cdx-gt420ip was originally purchased to go into my 1995 Bronco. It worked out so well that I have purchased another to go in my 1988 Harley Davidson Electraglide Classic to replace the stock unit which was really showing its age. I purchased a adaptor kit from an online source which allows me to plug the Sony into my handlebar controls as if it was the much more expensive Harley replacement radio. Very happy with this receiver, especially with the IPod interface, it works very well. May buy another to put in the boat. Highly recommend. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Simple functionality, but great sounds for cheap price By S. C. I was looking for a stereo with great sound and ipod connection for a very affordable price. I think this was a great choice. The sound of the stereo is rich, and even though I am not comparing it with other high-end stereos, I can tell you that you won't be disappointed with the audio quality of this unit. Very clear highs and great bass. Features-wise it's a very simple system. The EQ works great and has a custom set-up and very nice choice of factory presets. The ipod plug-in charges the ipod and plays the tunes at the same time. CD player and radio are also good. Now to the negatives that you should know about ... The radio sensitivity is definitely lower than of other stereos I owned. In the large city where I live, I get more interference than I used to with my stock car radio. Though, it's not that bad, so it's still listenable, and interference happens just once in a while. Now my biggest complaint: the ipod controls are very uncomfortable in my opinion. As I plug in my ipod to the ipod connector, the ipod becomes uncontrollable, and the XPLOD logo is displayed on the ipod screen. The stereo starts playing whatever album or playlist you selected before you plugged in the ipod into the stereo. If you want to change the playlist, you can disconnect the ipod and choose another playlist (hard to do when driving). Unfortunately when the playlist is done playing the ipod goes to the first album alphabetically and starts playing it automatically. There's no way to make it repeat the album I chose over and over. So that is why I have to disconnect my ipod and choose my playlist again. It is annoying, but I can handle it, since I drive an automatic and have one hand free. The other way to control the ipod is through the radio, but the setup is poor. You have to choose the album list or the artist list mode. Then you'd have to scroll through each album or artist one at a time, by pressing the buttons. You can speed scroll, but if you pause on a title it starts playing on it's own, and you have to wait a few seconds before you can continue your search. If you have a large amount of music on your ipod, then scrolling through the list with up and down buttons becomes a huge annoyance. That is why I never use these controls. I just unplug my ipod and choose something else using ipod's controls. The other minor details worth mentioning are the screen brightness and the security beep. The screen is very bright blue, and while driving at night that hurts my eyes. But there is a setting I can use to dim it. Though I'd prefer it becomes dim when I turn the headlights, and become bright when I turn them down. Some stereos have a control pin for that. This one doesn't, so I keep it dim all the time, which is ok, and visible during the day. The security beep is what happens when I stop my car engine and take out my car key from the ignition. The radio beeps three times to remind me to take out the faceplate. There is no way to turn off the beeps, I believe, but it's not that loud, and I just ignore it. I never take out the face plate. The sound is more like musical chirps, rather than beeps anyway. Bottom line, if you don't mind the inconvenient ipod controls on the

The Sony Xplod MEX-BT2700 helps keeps your hands on the steering wheel with Bluetooth hands-free, an integrated microphone, and audio streaming capabilities. Get an all-in-one Bluetooth hands-free calling and wireless audio package at an entry-level price, with the multiformat options, sound quality, and expandability features of top-of-the-line Xpl?d head units. AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) support lets you view track and other song information from your Bluetooth-enabled phone or portable music device on the stereo's display. When you're ready for a hands-on experience, the MEX-BT2700 supports MP3 and WMA playback on CD and lets you add satellite radio or HD Radio to your system. If 52W x 4 output power isn't enough, you also can add external amplifiers using the MEX-BT2700's front, rear, and subwoofer selectable preouts with LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter) and tweak the output to each component to create the exact sound environment you want. And because the MEX-BT2700 is part of the Xplod line, you get bold styling and functionality on the front end with a 13-segment fluorescent display, key illumination, and front auxiliary input. On the inside, Sony Drive S technology means faster, more precise disc playback; a higher signal-to-noise ratio; a shock damper; and S-MOSFET output technology for maximum signal integrity and clean sound.

Amazon Sales Rank: #32319 in Car Audio or Theater Color: Black Brand: Sony Model: MEXBT2700 Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 2.65 pounds Detachable faceplate with 1-line LCD display HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Profile Support SAT radio, HD radio and iPod control ready EQ3 Stage 2, 2-volt front, rear/sub selectable pre-outs Front auxiliary input

Welcome to a hands-free nation. The Sony MEX-BT2700 CD Receiver MP3/WMA Player features Bluetooth wireless technology for simple hands-free phone calls and audio streaming (with a Bluetooth compatible phone). This means you can now make and receive calls through you car's speaker system--letting you keep your hands on the wheel instead of your cell phone. High-end performance at an affordable price. Click to enlarge. Plug your compatible (non-Bluetooth enabled) audio player it into the Sony MEX-BT2700's front auxiliary input. Simple, intuitive controls. The MEX-BT2700 Bluetooth technology also lets you stream music files from your compatible device over your car speakers. Now you can listen to your tunes on those long commutes without all those pesky wires getting in the way. This means you can now make and receive calls through you car's speaker system--letting you keep your hands on the wheel instead of your cell phone. Connect Via Aux Input You also have the option of plugging your compatible (non-Bluetooth enabled) audio player it into the Sony MEX-BT2700's front auxiliary input to jam to your favorite tunes. Plays CDs, MP3, and WMA The MEX-BT2700 CD player crisply plays MP3 and WMA files--as well as commercial CDs you buy at your local retailer. You also have the option of adding Sony satellite radio for commercial-free music--or add a Sony HD Radio tuner for superb radio reception and extra programming from your local participating stations. This unit has a high power output of 52 watts x 4. Additionally, this receiver has a low-pass and high-pass filters and all come with a wireless remote for convenient control. Key Features Include: CD receiver with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/52 peak x 4 channels) Bluetooth wireless connectivity works with compatible cell phones, music players, and more Bluetooth features include hands-free calling, integrated microphone, high-quality audio streaming, and control of compatible equipment (no phone book transfer or Caller ID) Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files Detachable faceplate for added security rRemote control to easily navigate between songs. EQ3 3-band equalizer with preset sound curves Compatibility with Sony's iPod adapter, HD Radio tuner, and satellite radio Front auxiliary input for connecting compatible devices 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear/sub) What's in the Box Sony MEX-BT2700 CD Receiver, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 38 of 39 people found the following review helpful. Good feature set for the price. Probably not as great as more expensive units. By Ben I purchased and installed this unit yesterday. It does do what it says: radio/CD/Bluetooth connection for phone and audio streaming. It does seem to do these things well, and pairing with my iPhone 3G (w/3.0 software) was easy enough. However, there are a few limitations/annoyances that you should be aware of: 1) Single-line display gives no input as to who is on the phone, or what is playing through streaming bluetooth audio. Not a problem for me, but numerous car stereos (all more expensive) will do that. 2) The microphone used for bluetooth calling is embedded in the unit. For me, this is a plus: the lack of external microphone makes my care look cleaner. For others, this may be a minus: the embedded microphone is probably less effective at picking up your voice than an external microphone would be. If you plan on talking through the phone a lot, you may want to spring for a more expensive unit that focuses on doing this task better. 3) There are a few minor user interface oddities/inconsistencies. However, every car stereo I've ever used has had its own way of doing things. This system is better than many (Pioneer!), and the buttons are nicely laid out and labeled. 4. This one bugs me to no end, though I suspect others are less annoyed: The car stereo beeps three very annoying times when you take your key out of the ignition, unless you remove your faceplate. This security/insanity feature can not be disabled. The beeps are annoying, but I'm truly annoyed that no reviews on Amazon or Crutchfield mention this. I guess I could have read the manual online first to look for this issue, but I didn't think of that. 5. With the unit paired to both my phone and my wife's phone, it is annoying to make the stereo change its attention from one phone to the other. This is, in part, an annoyance due to the way bluetooth settings are accessed on our iphones. However, it is annoying. These are all minor issues (though those beeps do drive me crazy), and the unit does work well otherwise. I'm glad I bought it, and would happily buy it again for my purposes: radio, bluetooth audio streaming, bluetooth phone infrequent use. If you're planning on talking on the phone a lot, or if you want more bluetooth-related information from the stereo, you should probably look elsewhere. 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. I guess you get what you pay for By Jeffrey D. Irvin I truly wanted this to be an amazing review, and the sound I get from this unit is amazing. Unfortunately there are so many draw backs that I have decided to return it. First let me say I purchased this unit from Best Buy, not Amazon. I got the installation kit and wiring kit so installation was truly a breeze. Connect green wire to green wire, red to red, etc. Worked great first try. Then the practical problems began. I purchased this unit for its bluetooth capabilities to work with my droid phone. 1. The bluetooth music playback is intolerable. The music skips and has tempo issues so bad that it is not usable. I later found out that many bluetooth units are having this same issue, even the Ford Sync units which come factory installed. Hopefully this will be solved with future encoding upgrades so the bandwidth being used over bluetooth does not conflict and choke with other signals built into a phone, like wifi. For now though I had hoped the aux in would solve the problem and make this unit useable. 2. The aux in worked perfectly and sounded great but unfortunately some genius put the built in mic behind the faceplate of this unit making the audio to everyone I call muffled and full of static. The few calls that were audible to the caller were done with the engine off in the driveway. 3. To top this unit off there is a white ring light around the volume knob that is blinding at night and no way I

The Dual AM/FM receiver is detachable. Tuner: 30 station preset (18FM/12AM), auto station store/preset scan, auto stereo/mono, local/distance. Manual tuning/seeking tuning , one tough memory. 1.0 DIN chassis, import ISO/DIN mountable, detachable face, electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader. 1 pair of preamp outputs. USB style charge port (power only) . Blue/black dot matrix type LCD, clock , mute

Amazon Sales Rank: #28500 in Car Audio or Theater Brand: Dual Model: XD1222 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 10.10" h x 5.50" w x 9.00" l, 3.95 pounds 30 Station presets (18FM/12AM), Auto station store, Preset scan, Auto stereo/mono, Local/distance, Manual tuning, Seek tuning 60 Watts peak (15x4), 1.0 DIN chassis, Import ISO/DIN mountable, Electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader Blue/black dot matrix type liquid crystal display,3 Selectable EQ curves pop, classic, rock Manual tuning/seeking tuning , one tough memory. CD: CD-R/CD-RW compatible, Last position memory, Random/repeat/intro/pause, High-speed audible track search 8x Oversampling, 1 Bit D/A converter, Anti-shock mechanism, 3-Beam laser pickup Front panel USB connection - charge only, Charges most USB devices (DC 5Volts, 500mA)

Most helpful customer reviews 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Nice Unit, with Reservations By Dirk Gates While I didn't purchase this unit, it was installed in the car I recently bought. It's a really nice stereo, with well laid-out buttons. It loses 1 star for it's bright blue display (the box on the left of the unit, not the accents). There is no way to reduce the annoying brightness. I'm going to have to resort to using a small patch of window cling film to cut the brightness in half. Hopefully that will do it, because I don't want to ditch the radio for this one drawback. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's crap!!! By JoeK When I test drove my car, it had this CD/radio receiver installed and it didn't even work. I was glad to hear that somebody had stolen the radio before I had a chance to buy the car. The seller replaced the receiver with the same one!!! The radio worked for the first few days and then stopped working so all I can do to listen to music is plug my mp3 player into the front jack. It may play audio CDs but it will not take mp3 CD which is very inconvenient. And like the other reviewers have said, the display is blinding at night. Yet another drawback is that it only puts out 15 watts per channel max. I'm waiting for somebody to steal my radio again so I can replace it! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bad radio By Patrick Conner As the others have said, the bright blue LCD is annoying. Additionaly, the am/fm tner quit within a month of installation. Dual has a rather low reputation, and this player sure proves that it is deserved. See all 15 customer reviews...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio is the place for sports, and the SIRIUS Sportster Replay was designed with sports fans in mind. Hear complete coverage of the NFL, NHL, NBA, college teams, and more. Miss a big play? As soon as you start listening, Replay starts storing up to 44 minutes of content for playback later. You'll never have to miss that once-in-a-lifetime action again.

Brand: Sirius Satellite Radio Model: SPTK2 Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.00" w x 6.00" l, 3.00 pounds Plug-and-play satellite radio transmits wireless over your vehicle stereo Features a six-line display, 30 channel presets, and 20-song memory for "favorite song" alerts Game alert notifies you when your favorite NBA, NFL, NHL, or college teams are playing Includes a vehicle docking station with a suction mount, remote control, DC power adapter Internal memory stores the last 44 minutes of programming for easy play-back

With the Sirius SP-TK2 Sportster Replay Satellite Radio with Car Kit, you'll never miss another play from scrimmage again. The ultimate plug-and-play satellite radio, the Sirius SP-TK2 lets you take all 120-plus Sirius stations with you wherever you go. For football enthusiasts, this means that you can do all your shopping while the big game is on and still catch all the gridiron action. With the Sirius SP-TK2, you get a radio with a built-in FM transmitter and enough internal memory to store the last 44 minutes of Sirius content. The radio features a six-line display, 30 channel presets, a 20-song memory that alerts you when one of your targeted songs is playing on Sirius, and a Sportster Replay's Game Alert function to let you know when your favorite NFL team is about to take the field. Because Sirius broadcasts every NFL game all season long, the SP-TK2 will quickly become indispensable. A "game zone" feature lists updates of your favorite teams' scores on-screen, and a convenient "jump button" gives you one-touch access to traffic and weather reports for your city or your favorite Sirius channel. The included with the car kit is a vehicle docking station with a suction mount, remote control, DC power adapter, and a roof-mount antenna with a magnetic base and a 20.5-inch cable. A wireless FM transmitter sends your satellite programming to your car's FM receiver so that you can listen to Sirius programming through you car stereo. In other words, this radio and car kit give you everything you need to keep connected to the full range of Sirius satellite programming any time of day or night. A Sirius subscription, sold separately, is required to access Sirius satellite programming. What's in the Box SP-R2 Sirius satellite radio receiver, remote control, CR2025 battery, SP-C2 mobile docking cradle, suction cup mount, car power adapter, antenna, FM transmitter antenna, installation kit, installation manual, and user's guide.

Most helpful customer reviews 112 of 113 people found the following review helpful. Substance over Style: A Dependable Performer By D. R. Jeanclerc I won't clutter up this review with pros and cons on Sirius vs. XM satellite radio service. You can sign up for a 3-day trial of each at their respective websites if you need help making that decision. Instead, I'll assume that you've already gone with Sirius and focus on whether or not the Sportster Replay is the right plug-and-play receiver for your needs. INSTALLATION The Sportster Replay is a plug-and-play receiver, which means that you shouldn't need to modify the existing stereo setup in your car or boat to use it. After plugging in the external antenna and the power cord, 99% of users will be ready to roll. I have read reports of a handful of users having trouble getting an adequate signal with this simple install, but I've not personnally experienced this (see more details under "Performance" below). It took me just under an hour to install mine in an SUV, with most of that time spent trying different methods for how best to hide those two cords throughout my interior. The only tools that I needed were a screwdriver and a butter knife. It's almost disappointing to discover how easy it is to disassemble your car's interior into pieces, but it really helps out here! The antenna itself is a flat magnet about the size of a fifty-cent piece that attaches to your trunk or roof. The kit provides plenty of length; in fact, some car owners may have to find a place to hide the extra bundle of wire, either in the trunk or under the dash. The power cord plugs into your cigarette lighter or any other 12v socket, which becomes the only visible wiring sticking out of the entire install. It's also a bit on the short side, so you may have to get into a little bit of trickery through the glove box or a heating vent depending on your vehicle. I recommend searching the web for tips that others have to share based on their installation experiences. While the receiver itself is portable, it docks to a cradle which stays in place in your vehicle and has all of the wiring connections. This design is one of the advantages of the Sportster over the comparable Starmate Sirius receiver. The Starmate plugs all cables directly into the receiver, meaning that you have to fumble around with wires whenever you take it with you or get back into your vehicle. The Sportster on the other hand just lifts right out of the dock with no such hassle. The docking cradle that somes with this kit is capable of lots of twisting and bending, so you'll be able to find the right spot on the windshield or dash (if your dash is very smooth) to affix it with a powerful suction cup. PERFORMANCE The Sportster delivers good sound and has good antenna reach as well. Remember that satellite radio is digital, so it differs from traditions signals in a couple of ways. First, all of the channels sound "compressed" because that's what all satellite providers must do to get 100+ channels to fit into one signal. Music sounds comparable to existing FM, not CD quality as some erroneously expect. Talk sounds a bit tinny, almost like a phone conversation, but you get used to it quickly. Second, the antenna is line-of-sight since it needs to maintain a direct path to the satellite signal. This means that you can forget about listening to any satellite radio in parking garages, tunnels and other covered structures. I've read about problems with other receivers being unable to reliably pick up good signals in downtown driving, but the Sportster has been very solid for me. The Sportster Replay uses a wireless FM transmitter in the dock to substitute the Sirius signal for a particular FM channel of your choosing. This is a big improvement over earlier satellite receivers that had to be hard-wired to your stereo (i.e. professionally-installed) or else connected via a mess of wires going to a cassette adapter. I've read other reviews complaining

Amazon Sales Rank: #11432 in Car Audio or Theater Color: GunMetallic Brand: Sony Model: CDXGT330 Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 2.90 pounds AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA receiver 4 x 52 Watts maximum power with 2-channel preamp output Black 13-segment LCD display Includes front panel auxiliary input; add Sony adapters for SAT Radio, iPod, and HD Radio One-year limited warranty

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Review (October 15, 2008)The Sony CDX-GT330 gives you 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, AM/FM radio, an auxiliary input, and the ability to perfectly tweak the sound to your liking. Served up with a gun-metallic finish, the CDX-GT330 is also compatible with Sony's iPod adapter, Satellite radio tuner, and HD radio tuner. Start with the basics and add gadgets as you need them. Start with the basics and add gadgets as you need them. Click to enlarge. Features front panel auxiliary input. Stylish, red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap. Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT330 features a detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap. 45 Degree Install Most Sony CD receivers feature a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation. Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play. MP3/WMA Playback Enjoy playback of MP3 and WMA audio files burned to CD, with ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the LCD. Ready for SAT Radio, iPod, and HD Radio Using separate Sony adapters you can expand at any time. Add iPod support for charging and enjoying your iPod music, an HD radio tuner, or Satellite Radio for a wealth of channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound. AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. Sound Performer The CDX-GT330 features a 24-Bit D/A converter, which oversamples the digital signal, creating a more natural sound and better imaging. Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, with 7 presets offering a wide variety of solutions, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments. For more powerful low-end, use the preamp out for an external amp/subwoofer. Wireless Remote Included is an ergonomic remote to be used while watching the road. What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT330, installation hardware, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 46 of 46 people found the following review helpful. Great stereo for the money By J. M. Taylor I bought this stereo because of the Sony brand name and the price. Overall this is a great sounding receiver, and I'm sure when I replace my 12-year-old factory speakers, the sound quality will improve even more. I'll just list some of the pros and cons I found on this unit in the few days I've owned it: PROS: 1) The controls are easy to use, and set up so the driver can access the various functions quickly. Most of the buttons (aside from the presets) are clustered on the right of the face so you can hit them without reaching too far. There is a large knob that adjusts volume and lets you scroll through menu options. I personally prefer the knob controller to a button, but that's me. On that same note, this unit also comes with a slim remote control that has glow-in-the-dark buttons. It is easy to use, and is small enough where you can store it out of the way with ease. 2) The white on black LCD display is nice and bright even in direct sunlight. This was one reason I didn't go with a comparably priced Pioneer (which is otherwise a great unit also). The design and the clear, crisp display of the Sony won me over. The red coloration of the face buttons at first was off-putting. It didn't match my green interior illumination at all. However, the illumination is subtle and attractive, and avoids turning my car into the 'Christmas car'. 3)It was pretty easy to install. Between the included instructions and those that came with my mounting kit, it was fairly obvious what I had to hook up. (I would recommend buying a cheap pair of wire strippers, as the Sony wiring harness does not come pre-stripped). 4) The features for the price are great. Beside the FM/AM radio and CD, you get an aux input so you can plug in your MP3 player (The main reason I installed an aftermarket stereo). You also get access to a full suite of pre-set equalizer settings and a custom setting so you can tweak the sound however you like. 5) The stereo itself has three port sets (not sure the technical term) in the back so you can hook up amps, subs, etc. It really supports you if you want to have an elaborate and powerful system, but is great if you're just replacing factory equipment (like me). 6) Radio reception is quite good. I can pick up all of the major stations, as well as the lower-frequency college stations around town. 7) There is a subtle feature this Sony has that I really appreciate: When you turn on the unit, it brings the volume up from totally silent to whatever your last setting was. It's a nice way to avoid getting jarred in your seat when you turn on the ignition. Not an advertised feature, but I like it. 8) This stereo comes with a card that you can use in various places all over the country to have it professionally installed. I really wanted to do it myself so didn't use it(must be a guy thing). But trust me: if I can install this thing successfully so can you! However, if you don't want to go through the hastle, it's nice to just drop it off soemwhere and have a pro hook you up. CONS: 1) Some of the presets are kind of crappy. Some of the presets are way too trebble-heavy for my tastes (Space for example) so as to be fairly useless. (The one that I do like is 'Xplod' which really articulates and emphasizes the bass of a track but doesn't neglect the highs or midrange). Again, though, there is a custom preset so you can tweak the sound however you prefer. Or simply turn the EQ off which yields a pleasant neutral sound. The presets all have cheesy names like 'Gravity' and 'Space' and their differences aren't obvious just by reading them. 2) It would be nice if the remote buttons lit up via LCDs or something, as opposed to just glowing in the dark. But that's a minor niggle. Overall, this is a great unit for the price, and I really recommend it despite some of the sub-par presets. To me, the pros outweigh the cons.

The CDX-GT630UI is Sony's first car stereo that can connect directly to iPod players, other digital music players and USB thumb drives. That's on top of 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, MP3/WMA/AAC/ATRAC3 playback, AM/FM radio, and a front panel auxiliary input.

Amazon Sales Rank: #23170 in Car Audio or Theater Color: GunMetallic Brand: Sony Model: CDXGT630UI Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 2.90 pounds Flip-down, detachable faceplate with 2-line, LCD display Front USB 1-wire for iPhone, iPod, and Walkman music player and other compatible devices Quick-BrowZer feature with Jump Mode, ZAPPIN feature and Passenger Control SAT radio and HD radio ready with front auxiliary input EQ3 Stage 2, 2-volt front, rear and sub pre-outs

From the Manufacturer It's all about connections--the CDX-GT630UI is Sony's first car stereo that can connect directly to iPod players, other digital music players and USB thumb drives. That's on top of 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, MP3/WMA/AAC/ATRAC3 playback, AM/FM radio, and a front panel auxiliary input. For further expansion, the CDX-GT630UI is compatible with Sony's Satellite radio tuner and HD radio tuner. It's bound to become an indispensable tool in the fight against insanity during rush hour. Sony's first car stereo that can connect directly to iPod players, other digital music players and USB thumb drives. Click to enlarge. Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT630UI features a flip-down detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Switchable blue or green key illumination makes control in the dark a snap, and lets you pick your style. 45 Degree Install Most Sony CD receivers feature a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation. Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play. Features front panel auxiliary input. Insert a USB thumb drive in the front panel USB port and enjoy your favorite digital audio files. iPod Direct By connecting an iPod to the USB port, you can listen to all your favorite iPod tunes on your car speakers. Once connected, the iPod will turn on, and it'll resume where you last left off. Enjoy full control of the iPod from the CDX-GT630UI, and while the car is on, your iPod will get a charge, so it'll be ready to go when you're back on foot. USB Support Insert a USB thumb drive in the front panel USB port and enjoy your favorite digital audio files. The CDX-GT630UI gives you the freedom to choose your format. Whether it's burnt to disc or on your USB drive, you'll enjoy playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and ATRAC3 formats. You also get ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the LCD. Get Zapped with ZAPPIN While enjoying your iPod, or USB tunes, you can give ZAPPIN a try. Sony's unique ZAPPIN technology operates similarly to most car stereos' scan buttons. It continues to play a series of short music clips from your own music library until you can find your favorite song to match your mood. Ready for SAT and HD Radio Using separate Sony adapters you can add an HD radio tuner, or add Satellite Radio for a wealth of channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound. AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. Switch between blue and green key illumination. Sound Performer The CDX-GT630UI features a 24-Bit D/A converter, which oversamples the digital signal, creating a more natural sound and better imaging. Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, with 7 presets offering a wide variety of solutions, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments. For more power, use the front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs for use with external amplification. Wireless Remote Included is an ergonomic remote to be used while watching the road. What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT630UI, installation hardware, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful. Love it! By Lauren R. Bennett I purchased this radio and installed it myself about a week ago. I love it. It looks great and it is so simple and easy to use! I have no idea why people are saying the interface is bad and it takes a ton of clicks to get anywhere. Maybe they are taking the long way? It takes me no more than 5-10 seconds to make any adjustments. I also find the volume very easy to control. You don't accidentally enter any menus by adjusting the volume. You would definitely have to try to get into the menus. The flip down to access the CD drive is great - it keeps it clean and lasts longer. The colors are great and the removable faceplate keeps the radio from being stolen. The sound clarity is amazing as well. The USB port is great. I just plug in my iPod with the cable that came with it (same one you use to hook it up to your computer). It charges it and I can control the songs right from my radio! No sense in paying for the auxiliary cable PLUS cable to charge it because you can do it all through the USB that came with the iPod. I'm beyond happy with my choice! I would highly recommend this radio and would definitely buy it again. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. pretty nice By michaelbuddy I purchased this and installed it at a local big box electronics store. I felt it was in the right range for simplicity. Some radios like the Duals might have onboard bluetooth and HD radio included. This one doesn't. But the front plate USB port is simplicity and useful to me right now. i can load up flash drives and take music with me quickly. I havent' tested my creative player yet, but I hope that works too. The look of it is a little less elegant than some of the pioneers and alpines look. The knob feels ok, don't get me wrong, but when you turn it, it's not like it feels expensive. You know how some knobs are just bang on perfect and tight and feel expensive. I like how mine has both blue and green lighting. I'm using green, as I'm tired of blue right now. the buttons are straight forward, the LCD screen is not full pixel LCD, you can kind of see the limits of it, whereas some radios you can play full motion video because it's not locked in to certain lettering. the USB detection has been superfast. that's awesome. Sound is clear. Radio is good. I figured if I want to update it later, by then, HD add-ons will be cheaper in a couple years and i can always get bluetooth added on, or get it through a garmin navi or something. There aren't that many front USB head units. This one, the previous sony (610) and a kenwood were the few. the kenwood's usb has a plastic cap that looks really cheap. This one is nicer. The rest have rear USB piped in from the back into your ashtray or glove box. I dont' like that, I wanted it easy. And I think this newer model navigates songs much better. 25 of 28 people found the following review helpful. Great Radio By Pat OK, I don't listen to music. I listen to books on disk/tape. I bought this radio so I could copy the book onto a USB drive and listen to it on the road. Of course, it's VERY important that the order of the tracks stay the same on the USB drive as they were on the disk. Well, they don't. I kept copying it and trying it and copying it and trying it and the tracts always seemed to be in a random order. No, I didn't have it on Shuffle. I'm kind of a computer geek, so this just drove me crazy. I finally Googled the problem. No matter what order you copy the tracts (files) onto the USB drive, they ACTUALLY are in some internal order based on the FAT table. When you look at the tracts (files) on the USB drive while the USB drive is still hooked up to your PC, you can sort the order you SEE them, but you really are not sorting the order of the tracts (files) on the USB drive; just the way they are presented to you for viewing. I also discovered that "most cheap mp3 players" don't have

Bring your music to life with the Sony Xplod CDX-GT120 CD Receiver. You get the same great sound as Sony's more expensive models with its muscular built-in amplifier. The EQ3's tone settings give you different sonic atmospheres with the touch of a button or use a 3-band equalizer to create your own settings. Connect a portable music player to the front-panel input or add a plug-and-play satellite radio. This receiver also lets you connect an external amp and subwoofer. You can switch the outputs to subwoofer mode, and turn on a low-pass filter to keep your bass clean. 52W x 4 High Power EQ3 Stage 2 - Tweak your EQ3 to help maximize the sound within your car - eight preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer Gun-Metallic Finish 24-Bit D/A Converter Rear/Sub Switchable Title Scroll (Auto) BTM (Best Tuning Memory) - A function that seeks out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets Blue 13 segment LCD display Low/Mid/High Adjustments Red key illumination 45 degree install - 45 degree maximum mounting angle for a custom or unusual installation Clock SSIR-EXA tuner, 18FM & 12AM presets Width x Height x Depth - 7x2x7 inches Preout Impedance (ohm) - 220 Preout Max Voltage (V) - 2 Weight (lb/oz) - 2.6 S/N Ratio (dB) - 120 FM Usable Sensitivity (dBf) - 9 Frequency Response (Hz) - 10-20kHz, +/- 1dB Frequency Response (Hz) - 30-15kHz Stereo Separation @ 1kHz (dB) - 35 FM S/N Ratio (dB) - 67 Selectivity (400Hz) - 75 Max Power Output (W) - 52Wx4 Power Ad Hoc (W) - 23.2Wx4 1 year Manufacturer warranty

Amazon Sales Rank: #98400 in Car Audio or Theater Brand: Sony Model: CDXGT120 Dimensions: 4.45" h x 9.53" w x 10.75" l, 2.87 pounds Sony Xplod CDXGT120 GT Series Head Unit Auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so all you need to do is plug-n-play CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS/52 peak x 4 channels) Three band digital graphic equalizer Preset 30 radio stations (12 AM and 18 FM)

Amazon.com Product Description With Sony's CDX-GT120 CD receiver, you'll get 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, MP3/WMA support, AM/FM radio, and a front panel auxiliary input, all packed into an attractive gun-metallic case. While the CDX-GT320 keeps things simple, it also leaves room for expansion, as it's compatible with Sony's iPod adapter. Keep things simple, but leave room for expansion. Features front panel auxiliary input. Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT120 features a detachable faceplate with clock and LCD display. Red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap. Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play. AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Customize Your Sound Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, eight preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments. For a more powerful system, use the preamp outputs with an external amp/subwoofer. What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT120, installation hardware, manual

Most helpful customer reviews 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Basic reciever, but works well By unwinator I recently bought this deck to go into a '93 Miata. I did the install myself, which wasn't too hard. The metal box that the radio slides into was slightly too wide at the front so I had to cut it down a little, but I think that's just because there's very little room in a Miata. The radio comes with a single connector with all the wires you should need (front/back speakers, main power, clock power, power antenna, etc.) There's a plug for the FM antenna, but that's it. There's no pre-amp output, cd-changer control, etc. (I didn't care about these things, so that's just fine with me.) The previous owner cut the factory wiring harness, so I had to solder the wires together myself, but anyone with basic skills can do that. (Or you can get it installed by a car stereo shop.) The picture shows red lettering on the buttons and a red backlight on the "source" and "mode" buttons. Mine came with green lettering and green backlight. (This matches the car better, so I'm happy with that.) The blue display is back lit and looks the same as in the picture. One nice feature that isn't on a lot of radios in this price range is the fact that you can dim the back light on the main display. I've seen a lot of people complain about the displays of other radios in this price range as being too bright or too dark, and there's no adjustment. The GT-120 has a button on the lower left that allows you to switch between and bright (daytime) and more dim (nighttime.) It is just a two position dimmer though (you can't vary the amount of brightness other than bright or dim.) The radio sounds great, and is plenty loud for my car (though I'm only driving a pair of 6 1/2" speakers in the doors and a pair of 2 1/2" speakers in the head rests, so I don't really need a lot of power. It would work fine as a replacement for a factory stereo in a standard car or van. Don't expect it to drive those 12" subwoofers in the trunk. There are 18 FM presets (three groups of 6) and 12 AM presets (two groups of six). The CD player is supposed to play CD-R's (haven't tried that yet) but it will not play MP3's or WMA's stored on CD's. It does, however, have a standard 3.5mm stereo jack on the front which you can use to plug in an MP3 player. This works great, and as a nice touch you can vary the input volume of the aux input in comparison to the radio and CD inputs. This allows you to switch between CD, radio, and your MP3 player without huge differences in volume. Like other Sony receivers in this line, when you turn the car off, the radio beeps three times as a reminder to remove the face plate of the radio. There's no way to turn this off, and it comes through the car speakers, so there's no way to disable it from inside the unit itself. Some people find this very annoying, but I don't really mind that much. It isn't very loud, and you can avoid hearing the beeps all together if you pop the face off halfway and immediately pop it back on. I usually don't bother and only remove the face when I'm parking the car in an area I don't trust. (e.g. not at work or at home in a locked garage.) I found the controls really easy to use. The volume knob isn't too sensitive, and there's enough resistance to the knob when you push on it that you don't accidentally enter the settings menu when you just want to turn the volume up or down. One complaint is that it isn't easy to fine-tune radio stations. By default it wants to seek to the next station, and you have to hold the button in for a sec until it starts to scan, then hit the + or - buttons quickly to go up or down manually. If you wait too long, the radio switches back into scan mode. You can choose between several different eq settings, but there is only one custom setting. However, your choices under custom are pretty limited. As compared to other brands in this price range, I found the Sony to have the

Built-In Bluetooth(R); Direct Usb Control For Ipod(R), Mp3 Players & Flash Memory; 13 Character Oel Display;50W X 4 Built-In Mosfet Amplifier

Amazon Sales Rank: #41377 in Car Audio or Theater Brand: Pioneer Model: DEH-P6100BT Dimensions: 2.40" h x 18.00" w x 10.80" l, 4.70 pounds CD Receiver with LCD Display, USB Direct Control for iPod, and Built-In Bluetooth AUX input to easier plug in your portable media devices 3 RCA Hi-Volt preouts for adding on external amps and speakers simplify system expansion HD Radio, XM, and Sirius Radio Ready Built-in MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier for excellent sound quality

Sick of listening to static? The Pioneer DEH-P6100BT CD Receiver with LCD display, USB direct control for iPod, and built-in Bluetooth is the next best thing to hearing your music live. This receiver can improve the sound quality of your compressed music and adds features like Bluetooth and iPod control that your built-in factory stereo might not have. Expand your system with digital radio options like HD Radio, XM Satellite Radio or Sirius Satellite Radio. Bright 13-character LCD display and front-panel USB connectivityClick to enlarge. Fed up with your Bluetooth headset? Here's a better hands-free solution. Enjoy the convenience of having Bluetooth built right into the unit, with no additional hands free car kits or other accessories needed. The unit acts like a speakerphone, channeling the sound through your car speakers which makes the call sound better. It also automatically mutes your music so that you'll never miss a call. Use your iPod in the car, without the added headache It's easy, just plug your iPod directly into the unit using the optional CD-IU50 iPod cable, and you are ready to rock and roll. Listening to an artist that you just can't get enough of? Now you can hold the "List" button down and it will pop up folders containing that specific artist, album, or genre. You can also have your passenger control your music directly from the iPod. High-voltage RCA outputs Includes wireless remote control and a microphone for hands-free Bluetooth calls Advanced Sound Retriever Hear the detail, warmth, and clarity of your music the way the artist intended it--even from highly compressed MP3, WMA and AAC files. By restoring data that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, the DEH-P6100BT can make your music sound close to CD quality. What else does this model have to offer? Remote Control included LCD display with 13-character text Advanced Sound Retriever to restore your compressed media to near CD quality Front-panel AUX input for an easy connection to any portable media deviceFront-panel USB inputHD Radio, XM, and Sirius Radio Ready 3 RCA high-volt preouts for adding on external amps and speakers simplify system expansion Two-way crossover with separate high- and low-pass settings Built-in MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier for excellent sound quality, minimal distortion and efficient power handling Supertuner IIID advanced analog and digital processing assure superior imaging, less distortion and noise, and stronger, smoother broadcast signal receptionAmplifier Off Mode Display Off Mode What's in the Box Pioneer DEH-P6100BT CD Receiver, wiring harness, wireless remote control, installation hardware, operation manual, installation guide, warranty sheet

Most helpful customer reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Great sound, UI needs work By R. Wentz Note- I own the "Premier" version of this, which I believe is identical except for the faceplate branding. If this unit had a dedicated play/pause button, then I would have no problems giving it 5-stars. It makes my (mostly) factory speakers sound incredible. The iPod integration is intuitive and works with both my old classic iPod and my iPhone 3GS. Bluetooth was easy to configure with my iPhone. Once the two were paired, it automatically retrieved my contacts list for dialing and the phone switched to using the bluetooth audio output device. Unfortunately, the BT audio on the iPhone doesn't sound very good ("crunchy" is how I would describe it), but I think that its an issue with the phone and not this unit as I've seen lots of other complaints around the 'tubes about it. Its certainly good enough for talk-centered podcasts and audiobooks, however, and I expect Apple will improve the sound quality down the road. The really ugly thing about it is the lack of a dedicated pause button on the front panel. It takes at least three clicks with the multi-function wheel to pause, and could require selecting the pause function if it wasn't the last menu item that was used (which would require looking at the display). This seems dangerous to me. There is a dedicated mute button, but I would strongly prefer if it could be configured to pause instead. Also, the "PGM" button on the remote is apparently set to operate the pause function by default, but who wants to fumble with a remote control while driving? I haven't used the CD player or flash memory features, but according to the manual they work similarly to the iPod control. To summarize: PROS: Great sound quality, BT easy to configure, intuitive iPod integration, can display clock full-time CONS: "multi-function" wheel can be fiddly, lack of one-press pause on front panel. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Best option for the Nokia N97 By Tor Slettnes I used this to replace a DEH-P7000BT that I had previously installed in my car, because that one would not work correctly with my new phone, a Nokia N97. Even after a Nokia-specific firmware upgrade from Pioneer, which had solved some issues for my "old" N85, it would not pair with my new one in "Bluetooth Audio" (A2DP/AVRCP) mode, only as a "Bluetooth Telephone" (HSP). I went through several car receivers (both buy/return and in store) to get one that actually worked: * A Sony MEX-BT2700 (works fine, but inferior sound and also inferior handsfree pickup), * A Clarion CZ509 (complex controls, had to download the user manual on my phone right in the store in order to figure out how to pair it; would only work in "Blueooth Audio" mode and NO SOUND would come through in handsfree mode) * An Eclipse CD5030 (nice unit, good sound, but same problem as the DEH-P7000BT: No A2DP/AVRCP with my phone) I had previously also tried out other solutions, including a Kenwood unit along with the KCA-BT200 Bluetooth adapter. The main issue with these was that there was a delay from when Bluetooth Audio were initiated from the phone until it was heard over the speakers. This may seem like a nitpick, but I also use my phone as my GPS/navigation system - and the result was that instructions like "In 400 yards, turn left" would become "n left". No dice. The Pioneer unit, at least, did not have this problem. At this point, I had resigned to using my original factory stereo along with a cassette adapter to get music through the stereo (turns out that this setup worked OK as well, my phone is mounted close enough to the driver's seat that its built in microphone picked up my voice better than e.g. the Sony above). But as I came across the DEH-P6100BT in a store, I figured I would try it anyway - despite the issue with the older Pioneer unit. Finally we had a winner! Not only does the Pioneer units have excellent sound (good

The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X494 CD receiver is built for quality sound reproduction, with a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter, 3-band parametric equalizer, and a host of other soundshaping tools. But while outstanding sound is reason enough to put the KDC-X494 in your dash, check out some of the other features offered by this versatile receiver.

Amazon Sales Rank: #8410 in Car Audio or Theater Color: Black Brand: Kenwood Model: KDC-X494 Dimensions: 2.06" h x 7.17" w x 6.25" l, AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, USB, iPod, HD/SAT radio-ready, Bluetooth-ready receiver 4 x 50 Watts maximum power; three 4V RCA preamp outputs with crossover system Full Dot FL display selectable between two-line or large single-line text Includes auxiliary input and USB port, direct iPod control; add HD/SAT radio, Bluetooth One-year limited warranty

Kenwoods KDC-X494 is a great solution for those who want an iPod-enabled CD receiver with room to grow. With direct control of iPod devices, WMA/MP3 playback from CDs or USB devices, convenient front-panel illuminated USB port/auxiliary input, and a 50W x4 MOSFET amplifier, it's a powerful device. Add three preamp outputsfor system building and the ability to add SAT/HD radio, Bluetooth, or a CD changer, and you have a receiver that'll keep you immersed in sound for years. Removable Faceplate The faceplate of this model can be removed and taken with you, to help deter theft. Select between two lines of regular-size text or one line of large-size text. The grip control knob is similar to that of an iPod, making operation familiar for iPod owners. Illuminated front-panel USB and auxiliary input with sliding cover. Includes remote control. Text Display Options You can select between two lines of regular-size text or one line of large-size text. This helps you make music searching easier and faster, or make reading of the display easier. CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info. Front-Panel USB Port Plug in a thumb drive or other USB storage device for playback of your favorite MP3/WMA files, with easy folder navigation. The port will also charge portable devices, and offers control of some music phones via the receiver. Direct iPod Control The eXcelon series is as iPod-friendly as it gets. Enjoy direct control of your device, along with great features such as: Advanced Control Wheel and High-speed Search Bar Key The grip control knob is similar to that of an iPod, making operation familiar for iPod owners. What�s more, the high-speed search bar key allows users to scroll up or down through music files. In addition the search function works for iPods, USB mass storage and Data CDs. My PlaylistMy Playlist allows you to create a playlist of up to ten songs from an iPod connected to an eXcelon receiver. The playlist is created by using the unique ID allocated for each song stored on an iPod. Search FunctionsSimply press the Direct Search key and enter the Search Mode to enable searching just by entering the first three letters of the playlist, artist, album, song, podcast, genre or composer and using the up/down key to get a list of songs. It is also possible to search using Alphabet Search, Skip Search and Related Search functions. Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input. The USB port and Aux input are both illuminated, and kept safe from dust when not in use with a sliding cover. FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Store your favorite stations as presets for instant access--mixed preset tuning allows both FM and AM stations to be preset on the same preset band. Serious Room To Grow The KDC-X494 is ready for you to add Kenwood components for SAT/HD radio, Bluetooth, or a CD changer. It's also ready for system building. While the built-in 50W x 4 MOSFET amp is plenty powerful, it also features three 4V preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer) for adding external amps and speakers. It includes a rear/subwoofer switch with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you can send just what you need for your system. System E's+ Crossover System A single IC that allows the user to select from 8 different high-pass filter crossover frequencies plus pass-through, with independent selection for front and rear outputs. This makes it easy to optimize the performance of all amps and speakers in a car audio system without needing an external electronic crossover. System E's+ also incorporates a phase switch and low-pass filter for the non-fading output. The low-pass filter has selectable cutoff frequencies of 50Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz and Through. Sound Excellence DSP The Sound Excellence audio enhancement feature brings out all of the music masked by road noise and includes a unique iPod EQ function that improves iPod sound quality by deactivating the EQ setting, allowing you to select from twenty-two EQ curves optimized for iPod playback in any vehicle. System Q EX Sound Control Five factory pre-set equalization curves (Rock, Top40, Pops, Jazz and Easy, plus a flat setting) and three speaker matching curves (OEM, 6x9, 5/4 plus a flat setting) that can be combined to give the user extreme flexibility over the sound's tonal character. The preset curves include midrange contouring, giving music more clarity and presence. System Q EX allows the user to modify the preset curves by changing the amplitude of the bass, midrange and treble compensation, and the Q of the bass and midrange compensation. The new curves can then be saved as presets for future recall What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-X494, Remote Control, Wiring Harness, Installation Tools and Hardware, Owner's Manual, Warranty Card

Most helpful customer reviews 43 of 43 people found the following review helpful. for basic, mid to mid/high end setups => look no further! By Jonathan Huckabay I used to install car stereos for 6 years and this is the best, hands down, bargain for the quality and performance. Pre-amp outputs are front, rear and sub rated at 4 volts each. This is -perfect- Has an Auxillary 35mm(1/8 inch) plug for any audio playing device you could think of; it has a USB port on the front and beyond the Crabapple iPod you can use a USB flashdrive. I opt for the flash drive with 8 gigabytes rather than anything else. CD Play is perfect and skip free and capable of "forcing" the player to read those aweful CDs that are scratched beyond belief. I have read and heard numerous complaints of the complexity of the owner's manual but I shall report that it pales in complexity to any home stereo reciever manual. You basically use ONE KNOB which lets you keep your eyes on the road as you turn up or turn down the volumne, change the song, change the USB music folder, change the equalizer, change the high/low/subwoofer pass filters and MORE with ONE KNOB! Remote control also included in case you just want to lay back and not move your arm nor lean forward with an abcrunch to adjust anything. For the money, for the features and for the quality you need to buy this and get your friends to buy one themselves. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Overall great budget unit By David I bought this based primarily on 2 reasons. Firstly, I need 3 pre-outs to match my current audio setup, and secondly this has a USB connector. A few other benefits were front panel AUX IN, 2 lines of info display, decent EQ capabilities, and a blue display (to match my dash color scheme.) I replaced my 8-10 year old Sony Xplode head unit with this. I haven't owned any other units except my Sony, so I cant comment much on comparisons. This plays CD within 2 seconds after loading, it scans the USB drive after plugin and is ready to play within 3-4 seconds(+1). The radio tuner works great and gives much more precise audio quality then my previous unit. The EQ functions and control granularity are probly 2-3 times as advanced as my Sony (+1) I read a lot of reviews saying this is "hard to control" as a negative point, I disagree - this was very easy to learn. I did have a small stumbling with the initial setup tho. This was shipped in the "STANDBY" mode where it makes no output when u first turn it on... after wasting 10-15 minutes checking my wiring I realized this (-1) Update: This unit seems to be glitchy with the USB drive where sometimes it will not read or it will say "reading..." but never do anything. This issue happens a few times a week; I need to unplug & replug the drive in to fix this. Alos, over the winter I experienced multiple issues where the unit turns off entirely when I touch a button on the face. This may be related to cold weather or a loose wire, I will post back if I find a cause. 12 of 16 people found the following review helpful. For the price, this is a feature-packed head unit By SMDEE Let me clearly explain that I am not using an external amplifier with this unit. Consequently, I have no experience with the pre-outs and bass control. The audio qualities are not my top interests for this purchase. Features, ease of use, and the display are my main tagets. That said... I am building a portable radio using a car head unit to provide input sources and amplification along with a pair of Polk db651 speakers . My requirements were to be able to listen to AM/FM (HD radio and Bluetooth at some future time), CDs, MP3s on CD, AUX input (MP3/portable DVD player), USB thumb drive, wireless remote, and the ability to control iPODs via the head unit. Another critical feature for me was a display that was visible in sunlight (at the beach) and could be read from a distance. I demo'd two Pioneer Premier units (P610BT and P510B), an Alpine unit (CDA-105), two JVC

Pioneer Deh-2100Ib In-Dash Cd/Mp3/Wma Cd Receiver

Amazon Sales Rank: #32014 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Pioneer Model: DEH2100IB Dimensions: 3.60" h x 10.80" w x 8.40" l, 4.00 pounds CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and iPod Connectivity Supertuner Tuner IIID for superior FM and AM MOSFET 50W x4 amplification circuit for the power hungry AUX input to easier plug in your portable media devices RCA preout for adding on external amps and speakers simplify system expansion

Amazon.com Product Description The Pioneer DEH-2100IB CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and iPod Connectivity includes Built-in MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier for excellent sound quality, AUX input to easier plug in your portable media devices, Wireless Remote Control, and more.The Next Best Thing to Live Sick of listening to static? CD Players improve sound quality and add features like iPod control that your built in factory stereo might otherwise not have. Features like Supertuner IIID can enhance your in-car listening experience even further, improving sound quality of radio stations. Pioneer DEH-2100IB CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and iPod Connectivity. Click to enlarge. iPod in your car It's easy! Simply plug your iPod directly into the unit using the included cable, and you are ready to rock and roll. Control menus, shuffle function, songs, podcasts and audiobook chapters in the iPod through the headunit interface as quickly and easily as you would on the iPod itself. MP3 and WMA Playback Don't let your favorite music downloads languish on your computer hard drive. Burn them to a CD-R or CD-RW and play them right on the car stereo. Each disc you burn has the capacity to hold up to ten complete albums of MP3 music and twenty for WMA discs... that's a lot of music. Back connections of the Pioneer DEH-2100IB CD Receiver. Wireless remote control to pick that perfect song. Supertuner IIID for superior FM and AM Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings. MOSFET 50W x4 for the power hungry Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. Remember: more power doesn't only mean "louder". It also means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. For clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle, you found the right CD Receiver. Get Plugged In Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel. What Does This Model Have To Offer? The DEH-2100MP is smartly designed to expand your system, customize your experience, provide superior sound quality and easy operation or portable media players like iPod. Remote Control included LCD Display with 10-character Text AUX input to easier plug in your portable media devices RCA preout for adding on external amps and speakers simplify system expansion. Built-in MOSFET 50 W x 4 amplifier for excellent sound quality, minimal distortion and efficient power handling. Supertuner IIID advanced analog and digital processing assure superior imaging, less distortion and noise, and stronger, smoother broadcast signal reception. What's in the Box Pioneer DEH-2100IB CD Receiver, wiring harness, Wireless Remote Control, installation hardware, operation manual, installation guide, warranty sheet

Most helpful customer reviews 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Pretty sweet. Excellent iPod integration By R. Deba This is a pretty legit stereo, it's not amazing but it's good for the price range. I've had some stereos before that feature an iPod interface, but usually it turns out to suck really bad. Like it will default to listing all tracks, rather than by artist or album first. I was very pleased with the way this one works - it leaves all settings on the iPod the same, and gives you the ability to control the music via the iPod directly, instead of using the controls on the head unit. My only complaint is that the display is extremely difficult to see on sunny days. Overall, I would recommend this unit for its price range - I would buy it again. 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Great radio, for good price By Boston1986 I really like this radio. No need for CDs or listening to radio stations. I am presently driving around with 2911 songs that I like and dont have to listen to twice. The fact that its connected to the Ipod is alot of help, providing the variety, it plays everything in your ipod, including PodCasts... I heard people complain about the screen in previous versions, but i have a sunroof, and i can still CLEARLY see the song title on the radio. Sound quality is really good, and there is barely a delay when switching songs. Overall, like the product. My only complaint is the following... i wish it was easier to browse through the ipod. Once connected, the ipod is disable, and all operation is from radio, which is clearly a plus. But if i want to listen to an artist whose name starts with a W, Im going to have to sit and scroll for a very long time. I wish you could scroll through the first letter, than slower if you want to find someone within that category. Overall good radio, and since it includes the connection cable, it is also a really good deal!! I have my ipod hidden in the drawer and noone can see any cables in my car... Also, since all the controls are on the headunit itself, no need to use the remote, if you dont want to. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. So close to 5 stars... By Y. London I got this stereo to replace the stock cassette player in my 98 Mystique. The difference is far beyond night and day! Paired with my new Pioneer 6x8 speakers, the sound quality and volume is very impressive. Installation was pretty straight forward and the included wiring diagram is sufficient. The only complaint I have about this stereo is the inability to scroll through the ipod menus quickly. If you're browsing your songs, and you have 1000 of them on your ipod, you literally have to scroll 1000 times. Yes, you can browse by playlist, genre, etc. but the slow scroll speed gets annoying sometimes. The menus take some getting used to, but they make sense once you get the hang of them. The included remote is useful for quick audio adjustments and tuning. Radio reception is much better than before, and the volume and SQ is excellent. Highly recommended! See all 25 customer reviews...