Sony MEX BT2800 review
Model features: Detachable faceplate, front auxiliary input, MP3/WMA/AAC
playback, iPod® control ready, satellite radio and HD Radio™ ready,
Bluetooth® handsfree with integrated microphone.
Integrated Bluetooth ® technology 5 - Taking calls and enjoying streaming
audio has never been easier with the MEX-BT2900 CD Receiver with Bluetooth
® technology 5 . Connect compatible devices and easily choose between
Hands Free and Phone Book Access or Audio Streaming.
Internal High Power - The MEX-BT2900 delivers 52 watts of peak power to all
four speakers for increased sound levels (208 watts total power). The 3
band EQ3 allows user to customize the sound with +/- 10 dB adjustments
centered at 60 Hz, 1 kHz and 10 kHz frequencies.
Key Illumination - Key illumination helps you locate buttons quickly during
evening playback.
Detach face with front aux in - The easy-to-read single line LCD display
shows clock, station ID and track data when playing back your digital
MP3/WMA files from the internal CD drive. Front auxiliary input lets you
connect almost any portable audio device to your car’s sound system.
iPod ®2 control ready - The optional XA-120IP allows users to connect,
charge, and control your compatible iPod ®2 device directly from the
radio.
RCA outputs for external amplifiers - When you’re ready to expand your
sound system, the MEX-BT2900 offers selectable front and rear/subwoofer
pre-amp RCA outputs for external amplifiers. Set the built in electronic
HPF/LPF crossovers to improve sound quality and reduce system distortion.
Wireless card remote - Control your Xplod™ CD receiver while keeping your
eyes on the road with the included wireless card remote (RM-X304).
MP3/WMA music playback 1 - Play CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs
loaded with digital MP3s and WMA files 1 .
Satellite Radio 3 /HD Radio™ Ready 4 - The MEX-BT2900 integrates
seamlessly with Satellite Radio 3 and HD Radio 4 using Sony ® Bus adaptors
so you can receive digital satellite radio or HD Radio broadcasts.
Radio Data System - Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio
broadcast information such as artist and track information when listening
to compatible AM/FM stations.