Sony MEXBT2700 CD Receiver with Bluetooth Hands-Free with Integrated Microphone (Black)
From Sony
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: #170 in Car Audio or Theater
- Color: Black
- Brand: Sony
- Model: MEXBT2700
- Dimensions: 4.40" h x 9.50" w x 10.70" l, 3.96 pounds
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. |
 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)
Good feature set for the price. Probably not as great as more expensive units.
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.
Excellent Product
This is an excellent inexpensive CD Player that has everything anyone would need. Functions are easily accessed and the blue tooth hands ready is very simple to use. This is definitely worth every penny.
My first Sony
This deck is really a great deck for those looking to upgrade their CD deck and are not interested in a USB connection. The deck has all the feature that you could think of: bluetooth, sat and HD radio ready and an aux jack. For 150$ you will not find anything better. If your looking for a great deck with lots of features and don't care about USB this is the one for you.
