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The Sony MEX-BT2700 is a head unit with a 1-line LCD display. It has a detachable faceplate which is a great feature for theft prevention - removing the faceplate and putting it into the glove compartment will deter casual theft and breakins to the car. It is ready for satellite radio, HD radio and iPod control. It has rear/sub selectable pre-outs, front auxilary input, 2-volt front and EQ3 stage 2. The Sony MEX-BT2700 has profile support for HPF, A2DP and AVRCP. It has bluetooth audio streaming functionality and hands-free calling, making it one of the more affordable head units that are capable of that.
MSRP $160.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- 1-line LCD display
- Detachable faceplate
- HPF, A2DP, and AVRCP Profile Support
- Satellite Radio Ready
- HD Radio Ready
- iPod control ready
- EQ3 State 2
- 2-volt front
- Rear/Sub Selectable Pre-outs
- Front Aux Input
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Sony MEX-BT2700
• Sony MEXBT2700 CD Receiver with Bluetooth Hands-Free with Integrated Microphone (Black)
• MEX-BT2700 In Dash CD Player
UPC: 027242744899
EAN: 027242744899
MPN: MEXBT2700
Competitors
MSRP $160.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- includes remote control
- affordable price
- built in iPod control
Cons
- poorly written instruction manual
- faceplate cannot be dimmed
- buttons are unlabeled
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Kenwood KDC-MP442U
MSRP $169.99
Released April, 2008
The XOVision XO9013 is a 3" wide touch screen multimedia dashboard device. The XO9013 supports multiple formats, including the company's "Zpodlink" which allows iPod, iPod Video, and other MP3 players to connect through the car speakers and play videos onto the 3" screen. It supports a variety of formats such as DVD, Divx, MP3, Jpeg, VCD, CD....
Sony MEX-BT2700
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XOVision XO9013
MSRP $169.99
Released March, 2007
The Boss Audio BV7960T is an in-dash AM/FM/DVD/MP3/CD automobile receiver with a 3.5" TFT wide-screen monitor that displays up to 1152x234 resolution. Second in line of the BV7900 series, the Audio BV7960T offers additional features from the BV9650 including a built-in TV tuner, thereby having an increased MSRP price of $169.99, versus the $159.99...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Boss Audio BV7960T
MSRP $169.95
Released October, 2008
The Boss Audio BV7200 is an in-dash AM/FM/DVD/MP3/CD car receiver with a 3.2” TFT wide-screen monitor. The first receiver in the BV7000 series, the BV7200 is considered an impressive product considering the many purported upgrades that came after it. In fact, unlike many receivers in the BV7000 series, it not only includes a USB...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Boss Audio BV7200
MSRP $169.95
Released January, 2009
The JVC KD-A605 is an in-dash car-audio receiver that features a built-in MOSFET amplifier with a 200w max power output. The second of five JVC KD A/V head units, the JVC KD-A605 is an upgrade from the KD-A305 in that it features a Full-Speed USB 2.0 connection with 2-way control for iPod/iPhones. Other than...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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JVC KD-A605
MSRP $159.99
Released January, 2008
The Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X692 is an in-dash CD receiver. In addition it offers USB Direct control, letting the consumer plug in their portable music devices into its 1-wire iPod connection. The screen has an interactive illumination effect and a full-dot FL display. With a multi-control wheel with a iPod mode for more exact control...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X692
MSRP $159.95
Released March, 2007
The Boss Audio BV7950 is an in-dash AM/FM/DVD/MP3/CD car receiver part of the Boss Audio VB7900 series. Equipped with a 3.5 TFT wide-screen monitor capable of 1152x234 resolution, the BV7950 is considered as outshining its competitors due to its DivX/WMA/MP4/MP3/DVD/SVCD/VCD/CDR/CDRW and SDVD compatibility, not to mention its detachable panel and wireless remote control. Although...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Boss Audio BV7950
MSRP $159.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Install went well. Unit replaced My Panasonic model. Like sound and eq features. HD Fm nice touch since HD FM is growing. Good deal at $143.00
Cons
- A little difficult to set up Stations Manually. A little practice helps
Sony MEX-BT2700
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JVC KD-AHD59
MSRP $159.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- HD and satellite radio ready
- Bluetooth compatible
- front USB and AUX inputs
- includes a wireless remote
- built in iPod control and charging
Sony MEX-BT2700
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JVC KD-R600
MSRP $150.00
Released July, 2007
The XOD1911 is a complete in-dash receiver system that can playback your digital media files and DVD discs on its 3.5" screen. Due to its smaller screen and lower price, this particular receiver from XOVision doesn't contain a touchscreen, instead using standard buttons and nobs to select the audio, video files or radio statios...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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XOVision XOD1911
MSRP $150.00
Released November, 2007
The CDE-9872 CD/MP3 receiver from Alpine was released in November of 2007. It sports an optional full speed iPod connection and a percentage search function to find the most frequently played songs from a connected iPod’s library. A high-speed crossover is standard and adjustable to 80, 120, or 160 Hz in an effort to...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Alpine CDE-9872
MSRP $150.00
Released November, 2007
The CDE-9874 in dash CD/MP3 player from Alpine, released in November of 2007, has the capabilities of connecting Bluetooth devices and iPod’s via optional adapters. The in dash unit is designed with a rotary encoder and search function similar to iPods. The search functions enable quicker retrieval of songs from an iPod library. Streaming...
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Alpine CDE-9874
MSRP $150.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable
- HD / satellite radio ready
- front USB / AUX inputs
- iPod ready
- includes wireless remote
Cons
- awkward and frustrating controls
Sony MEX-BT2700
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Pioneer DEH-P3100UB
Reviews
March 2, 2009
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Pros
- detachable faceplate
- affordable
- Bluetooth capable - audio streaming and hands free calling
- satellite and HD radio ready
- iPod ready - includes control interface
- plays discs loaded with MP3 or WMA files
- huge improvement over the previous model (the MEX-BT2600)
- not gaudy/flashy as most head units
- aesthetically pleasing - reserved and stylish, looks like it costs a lot more than it does
- 4 x 52 Watt RMS
- remote control
Cons
- No information about incoming calls are displayed
- track data is not displayed while playing music over Bluetooth
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