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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