Sony XMZR704 4/3/2 Channel ZR Series Amplifier (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Clearly it's not the highest end amplifier on the market, but for the price it's worth it. I almost settled for an Alpine amp, yet later learned that the base boost was either an on or off feature, and I wanted variable bass boost. I found this Sony Xplod xm-zr704 after some searching on Amazon. It seemed pretty decent so I researched it further and purchased it. It arrived quickly with the Super Saver Shipping.
CHANNELS:
If you don't know what the difference between a mono channel and a 4 channel is, it's a very simple thing to learn.
Mono channel - 1 channel to power 1 speaker, usually a mono amp powers a sub-woofer.
2 Channel - 2 channel amps seem to be the most common amplifiers out there. A two channel amp can power 2 speakers (like both rear or both front but not one front and one rear speaker)
3 channel - Likely a 3 channel amp would power two speakers and a sub.
4 channel (LIKE THIS AMP) Powers 4 speakers. (both front and both rear)
If you get a 5 Channel it can power 4 speakers and a sub.
Note though that the more channels you use the more you may need to spend on wiring and necessary materials.INSTALLATION
Note, for those of you first time amplifier buyers, be aware that the amplifier DOES NOT come with all the necessary wiring. Amplifiers usually do not come with the wiring, and they are another expense you must add in. And if want to use all four channels instead of just two, you may need to add some RCA adapters, which will cost more, varying on what you buy. Overall I spent about: $140 - $180 extra dollars on some decent wiring and all the extra adapters / materials I needed to put all 4 channels to use.
I got my amplifier installed professionally (NOT BEST BUY) and that's what I recommend you do if you have any doubt on messing up your car. Getting it installed can be fairly pricey varying on where you get it done. Car audio shops have all the necessary wiring and materials you need if you don't have them already. Yet if you purchase from them, don't be shocked if that adds to the bill significantly.CONCLUSION
After a long day of waiting for my car to get my car back from the audio shop, I was very pleased with the results. It made my stock speakers in my 2002 accord sound much better. The sound quality is now clearer, sharper, has more bass. Overall it improved my stock sound to something much greater. IT WAS WORTH IT!


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Sony XSL154P5B 15-Inch Capless Subwoofer Review

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(More customer reviews)i ordered this and then everyone was saying this was a bad choice and my system was gonna sound awful but now it hits amazing and its deff the loudest sub i ever heard, it runninf it off a 1600 watt pyamid artic amp

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Sony XSGT1626A 6-1/2-Inch Coaxial 2-way Speakers (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The speakers were great. My system only put out 190watts so I saw these speakers,thought it was a pretty good deal. Compared to other places like Best Buy

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Sony XAMC10 External Mic for BT (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Works with my Sony Xplod BT5700U headunit. Cable is long and thin so it can be easily tucked under trim panels. Comes with 2 adhesive clips to hold cable if you are running it under the dash. Other people say the hear me quite well. I have it attached to the visor though it can be mounted to dash with adhesive tape too. It rotates nearly 180 degrees.

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Sony XM4S Slim Line 4/3 Channel Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)This amplifier does very well fitting into tight spaces. I've never had any issues with it getting too hot. I did remove the shroud, it just looked too flashy.
I never thought I'd buy a sony made car audio product, but this one doesnt disappoint.
There is one thing that should be noted, in case someone doesnt take the time to completely read the specifications for this amplifier.... there is no front low pass crossover, only one for the rear channels. This means that it would be difficult to bridge the front and rear channels together to push two subwoofers.

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Sony XSGTX1620S 6.5-Inch GTX Series Component Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted some component speakers for my truck but nothing expensive. I have the stock radio so I didn't need anything elaborate but I still wanted something good. After reading many reviews on these I took a chance. After getting them installed and listening to them for a while now, I am VERY glad I bought these. They are excellent for the price and made my stock radio sound GREAT.

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Sony XM604M Marine 4/3-Channel Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this for our boat to go along with a new Sony stereo, 4 speakers, and subwoofer. The sound quality with just the Sony stereo and speakers was not impressive, I was ready to return everything. Lots of noise and any bass sounded awful. We decided to give the stereo and speakers a chance by buying the Sony subwoofer and amp. I am so glad we did. After hooking everything up, which was easy, the sound quality was amazing. Everything from Hip-hop to high-treble 80's music sounds great. I was worried because Sony is not known for sound quality, but I am sold from now on. I hope this review helps. I could not find enough reviews when I was buying this product.

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Building a competent marine entertainment system has never been easier, especially with Sony's XM-604M 4/3 channel marine amplifier at the core. Designed to resist the rigors of salt water and sunshine, this amp features multiple channel configurations and single-side electrical connections to suit almost any application.
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Sony XSMP1620W Marine Speaker, 6.5-Inch Woofer, and 2-Inch Tweeter Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent the extra money on the Sony speakers because I thought their materials/build quality would hold up better in the harsh marine environment, but after about a month on our 38 foot catamaran these speakers started to rust! Gradually a brown streak stained the speaker from the center cone to the bottom, leaching onto the fiberglass underneath it. While they still worked, I was surprised that a Sony product would start to degrade as fast as it did. Maybe it's impossible to build a speaker that won't do this, but in that case they should come in the color brown... Oh, the sound was great, so they still get two stars.

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Sony XSL120B5D Box-Dual SubWoofer Review

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(More customer reviews)On Black Friday of 2008, I got these subs plus an 800 watt Xplod amp from Circuit City for $180, after tax. After barely squeezing them into the trunk of my '99 Ford Escort LX, I hooked them up using 8 gauge wire for power and ground to the amp, and high-strand 10 gauge to the speakers. At 340 watts RMS, these things pound! The entire interior of my car rattles; while running a test that slowly increases the frequency, you can hear different components of the car vibrate. They seem to like 48 Hz, +/- 2 Hz, but that could just be the settings on my amp. At 48 Hz, my Garmin Nuvi 270 is unusable (when you go to touch it, it pounds at your finger because of the vibrations, while tilting upwards on its mount). With the right song, they're ear-splitting, and will give me headaches after less than five minutes (even though I'm used to them). The excursion isn't the best, so you don't feel the pressure as much as the actual shock of the hit (it feels like a mild full body massage, if you have longer hair, you can actually feel it vibrating). Outside the car, the sound carries, but you hear the bass more than you feel it. In other words, they're cop-friendly. A larger amp might change this, however. For a first-time setup that'll impress most of your friends that didn't dump more than $500 into a *good* subwoofer setup, this isn't bad. The sound quality is OK, songs with a strong beat sound better than those with a fast one (rap vs. trance/techno). They're designed for low frequencies, thus, if you don't have good speakers to handle the 80-180 Hz range, you might feel like you're missing something. Beware, though, the box is enormous; fitting it into my trunk took some planning, a flat tire would make me extra-miserable, and a small child would barely be able to fit in the trunk with the box. The tradeoff, however, is excellent sounding, head-throbbing bass.

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Sony Xplod CDXGT620IP GT Series Head Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are planning to buy this I have only one thing to say: Please go ahead with confidence!!!
It works just as indicated and will play your ipod easily. You can't go wrong with Sony.

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The CDX-GT620IP 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-GT620IP receiver plays CDs, MP3s, and AM/FM radio, making it the perfect deck for tricking out your ride.

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/ACC Playback In addition to CDs, enjoy playback of MP3, ACC, 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.
Quick BrowZer for USB and CD You can quickly and easily search for a track in the CD or USB device connected to the unit.
What's in the Box Sony CDX-GT620IP, wireless remote, iPod cable, installation hardware, manual

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Sony MEXBT5700U CD Receiver Bluetooth Hands-Free and Audio Streaming Capability (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Sony XSL106P5 10-Inch Subwoofer (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this sub a couple weeks ago and it is great. I'll go ahead and say I haven't received my amp yet, so I'm not using anywhere near all of its potential, but I have it hooked up to a house stereo and even running just 150 Watts max into it sounds Great! I've hooked it in and played Xbox and the bass is AMAZING. I have it in a sealed box, and since I don't have the amp yet, I can't put it in my trunk (if I do, the rear speakers of my car drain it out because they hit pretty low bass and I don't have any boost for the sub), but I put it in the rear seat and it sounds great. Plus, by having it in the back with not much boost like this, It gives me plenty of bass, but doesn't carry far enough to annoy everyone in their houses as I drive by. I've spent a long time searching for the right sub and amp system for my car, because the car is old, so I didn't want to spend too much money, but I wanted to get a nice system. I do not regret buying this sub AT ALL.
The only bad thing I can say about this sub so far is that because it is a slight Pentagon shape, it has a 10 screw pattern, which doesn't line up with the standard 8 screws. As for this, you could probably just screw the new holes and cover the old ones if you're replacing a 8 screw sub, or just buy a new box, they're not terribly priced. I have a Scosche and it was only 30, works fine, no rattle or vibration. It's a pretty small box, only like .75 cubic feet, but it get's the job done. (I wanted a smaller, sealed box for my particular car so it wouldn't rattle my trunk too much. When I get a better car, I'm replacing this box with a ported box.)

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Sony XA300 UniLink Auxiliary Input Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)OK so this device has other features but what most people buy it for is to enable the aux inputs on their Sony headunit so they can connect an ipod etc to the car stereo
The aux inputs are already there mind you, but Sony chooses to disable them for all but a Sony changer.
So, for an extra $100 for this device on top of what you paid for the headunit in the first place, you can use the aux inputs that came with it.
Way to go Sony. Glad to see you really have the customer in mind.


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Sony Xplod CDXGT120 GT Series Head Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)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 least cluttered interface and to be the simplest to use. There are no frills, but if you are looking for a good, basic, radio with an aux input on the face for your MP3 player, the GT-120 would be a good choice.


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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.

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

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Sony CDXGT930UI CD Receiver Motorized, full-motion, fluorescent four-line display (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to replace my CDXGT610ui with a rear USB -AND- rear AUX after finding out that front inputs probably weren`t the best idea if you have a moose of a dog that rides up front with you on adventures like I do. After much research I once again wound up at Sony`s doorstep.
The one thing I was leery of was the display, my eyes are really light sensitive at night and I couldn`t find anything in the specs that said the background could be turned off and I don`t need any swimming Dolphins or random cityscape up in my face at night since the head unit mounts squarely in the middle of the dash. I took a chance anyways and HAPPY DAY! the menu has an option for.......Display Off, with this enabled you have no wallpapers or distracting movies just track info
(and the clock which try as I may cannot be turned off)
The annoying beep on the other hand can also easily be turned off
Another great surprise I found out after unpacking it was that they put one Aux input on a three foot cable out the back of the unit which makes it very easy to remote mount alongside the USB cable which is plenty long enough.
Flash drive load times are much improved (very fast!)
The face plate goes back into position quickly after loading a cd
The display is very readable in bright sunlight and can be dimmed at night and the button colors can be changed which is a nice feature at night as well.
It pulls in radio stations like a champ.
Sound quality? WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The DM+ and DSO make all the difference in the world and once you get the filters set up right for whatever speakers/system you`re running I doubt you`ll find anything that sounds better even with some extra add on module that unlocks some supersecret hidden eq settings.
My system is pretty basic.......
The head unit goes through an Alpine ERE G180 passive EQ, passes through an Infinity four channel and a Dual mono amp into stock tweets, Dual 6 1/2`s, 6X9`s and two 12`s and the sound quality is phenominal with CD`s, flash drives and a Rockboxed Sansa
Gotta say though, not a big fan of the volume knob controlling other functions but so far it hasn`t been that big of a deal. The "back" feature is very handy and the controls are well laid out and easy to use quick search is awsome showing folders and individual file names in those folders for those times you`ve gotta hear that one song. Plenty of Low Level outs this time (thank you thank you)
I am very pleased with this unit
Sony did an excellent job on this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry Alpine, ya priced me right out of your gear :(

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It's all about connections--the CDX-GT930UI 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 playback, AM/FM radio, and a front panel auxiliary input. For further expansion, the CDX-GT930UI 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.

Motorized Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT930UI features a motorized detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Switchable blue, red, 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. 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.
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-GT930UI, 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-GT930UI 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.
Sound Performer The CDX-GT930UI 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.
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Sony MEXBT2700 CD Receiver with Bluetooth Hands-Free with Integrated Microphone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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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.

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)
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Sony CDX-GT330 MP3/WMA-Compliant CD Receiver with iPod Adapter, HD Radio, and Satellite Ready Review

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(More customer reviews)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. Combine it with some nice speakers (and other items if that's you desire), and I think you'll be happy with your purchase.

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