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Reviews of the Sony MEX-BT5100

  • 8.3

    CNET Review

    April 7, 2008

    The Good: The Sony MEX-BT5100 combines intuitive hands-free calling with a broad range of audio support, wrapping them in a stylish and user-friendly package.

    The Bad: The built-in phonebook accepts too few entries for our liking, while the digital audio navigation could do with some improvements.

    The Bottom Line: The MEX-BT5100 is a good all-in-one option for those thinking of investing in a in a decent stereo and a hands-free speakerphone.

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: MEX-BT5100

General

  • Product Type Radio / CD / MP3 player
  • Recommended Use Car
  • Form Factor Full-DIN - In-dash unit
  • Width 7 in
  • Depth 6.4 in
  • Height 2 in
  • Weight 2.6 lbs
  • Faceplate Type Detachable

Audio System

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Sound effects BBE MP, DRIVE-S HX, Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
  • Equalizer Yes
  • Amplifier max output power / channel qty 52 Watts x 4
  • Audio system built-in display Fluorescent
  • Audio system CD changer control Yes
  • Clock Yes (digital)
  • Additional features IPod ready, Phone book, HD radio ready, Telephone mute, CD Text capable, ID3 tags support, Flip-down console, CD/MD changer control, Multi-angle mountable, Rotary encoder multi-control, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone

Equalizer

  • Equalizer type Parametric
  • Equalizer band qty 3 bands
  • Equalizer factory preset qty 6
  • Equalizer user preset qty 1

Radio

  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM
  • Tuning display Fluorescent display
  • Station preset qty 30
  • AM station preset qty 12
  • FM station preset qty 18
  • Radio response bandwidth 30 - 15000 Hz
  • Radio signal-to-noise ratio 69 dB
  • Additional radio features SSIR-EXA, DX/LO switch, Preset buttons, Best stations memory, FM stereo/mono switch

CD System

  • CD system type CD / MP3 player
  • CD system form factor In-dash unit
  • Media load type Slot-load
  • Playback modes One track repeat, Random play / shuffle
  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, WMA, ATRAC3
  • CD system response bandwidth 10 - 20000 Hz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB
  • CD-R compatible Yes
  • CD-RW compatible Yes

Connections

  • Connector Type 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x System components control bus, 1 x Remote control

Miscellaneous

  • Included accessories Mounting hardware

Remote Control

  • Remote control type Remote control
  • Remote control technology Infrared

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Buying Choices

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Sony MEX-BT5100

Buying Choices

MEX-BT5100 In-Dash CD/MP3 Player from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $179.99

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