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Sony MEX-BT3800U

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA, ACC Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth, Front Aux-input, and USB Port

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In-Dash CD, MP3, and WMA Receiver • Built-in Bluetooth • Direct iPod/iPhone Playback and Control • 52W x 4 Chan. Max • 17W x 4 Chan. RMS • EQ3 Stage II • Quick-Browzer • Zappin • DM+Advanced Sound Enhancer

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Product Highlights


In-Dash CD, MP3, and WMA Receiver • Built-in Bluetooth • Direct iPod/iPhone Playback and Control • 52W x 4 Chan. Max • 17W x 4 Chan. RMS • EQ3 Stage II • Quick-Browzer • Zappin • DM+Advanced Sound Enhancer

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General Features:

  • In-Dash CD, MP3, and WMA Receiver with Remote
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • Engineered for control and playback of iPod, iPhone, and Sony Walkman devices
  • Detachable face
  • White fluorescent LCD text display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Newly developed sound processor for less distortion
  • S-MOSFET IC for smooth signal transmission
  • Internal large-sized capacitor for deep bass sound
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • EQ3 Stage II (3-band parametric equalizer with 7 preset tone curves)
  • Quick-Browzer feature with jump mode
  • Zappin feature plays small clips of songs to help you quickly search your music library for a particular song
  • Loudness feature
  • High pass and low pass filters
  • DM+Advanced is Sony's original codec enhancer technology that can optimize the reproduction of digitally compressed music
  • Supports HFP 1.5, HSP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear, and subwoofer)
  • Built-In Bluetooth: Two-way wireless communication system allowing you to make and receive cell phone calls, and listen to a streaming Bluetooth audio device
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Sony SIRIUS Radio package or Sony XM Radio Package required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: The HD Tuner is required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Connect, control, and charging available via the front USB and a iPod-to-USB cable
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel USB input: USB 1-wire jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, iPods, iPhones, flash drives, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
  • CD Changer controls

Product history:

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
52 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
17 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
EQ3 Stage 2
Display Type
LCD Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
12
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

MEX-BT3800U

Weight:

5.55lbs

Internal SKU:

mexbt3800u

Internal Product ID:

22659

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.9
Value
4.7
Features
4.9
Design
4.5
Usability
4.9

Customer Reviews

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excellent head unit

This head unit does everything it says and works flawlessly and sounds flippin great. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a lot of features for not a lot of money. The bluetooth hands free calling is perfect and sounds great. Would definately buy another. Plus the three sets of pre-amp outs make adding amps easy. Buy it ,you wont be disappointed I promise!!

By Ricky on January 7, 2011

24 found this helpful


One stop shop

I put a lot of time and research in for choosing the one piece of equipment that is not going to be hidden under or behind a seat cushion or buried inside the doors. I needed the head unit to pick up my calls and the Sony MEX-BT3700 (same unit, newer design), pairs with my iPhone 3gs quickly and effortlessly! I do have the Sony XAMC10 extended microphone and both ends are crystal clear. Plays my tracks, charges the phone via USB, handles my Sirius connect, and looks darn great doing all those things too!

By CommercialRig on June 30, 2010

23 found this helpful


Sweet

Can you imagine my 25yr old daughter buying a brand new 2010 Nissan without a radio? It already had speakers installed so dear old dad bought her this radio/cd/mp3/Bluetooth ready device.
Great sounds, Hands free phone. And she streams her Pandora radio channels. What else could ask for.
I easily installed it with the recommended gear from Sonics. It works just like they said it would.
I recommend it as well as this company. They treated me well and honest. Better than a lot of stores that are out there today.

By Troy on October 26, 2010

20 found this helpful


Great features - iPhone compatable!!!

Works amazingly well. Syncing with my iPhone 3GS was incredibly easy. Button layout is simple, I especially like preset buttons for each station. The Bluetooth features work so well on this headset also; I can wirelessly stream music from my iPod app, the stream must be digital because it is crystal clear. The phone through the headset
works well also, although you do have to raise your voice a bit to be heard clearly. Great value for the price I think I payed $160 for it, definitely worth the money. The USB feature also inter-phases with my iPhone which makes it difficult to find a specific song - just have a playlist ready or put it on random, once you do this you cannot control the music from your phone, although it does charge the phone via the factory iPhone USB cord.

By Sc2Steven on August 9, 2010

20 found this helpful


Great features!

This headunit works amazingly well! Charges my iPod Touch 2gen. I'm even able to change the song through the control, headunit or ipod.
The Bluetooth works well with my LG Versa phone sometimes I do have to raise my voice a bit. There's nothing bad I can say about this great product. It even blends in with my car's dash..lol

By Skippy123091 on October 19, 2010

18 found this helpful


Excellent

I just got my unit yesterday had it installed within an hour, once i turned it on i was happy to hear this thing push my stock speakers louder and better than the stock stereo had, once i get my new Sony gtx speakers and 4 channel amp the system will be complete and sound great.

Pros:
Bluetooth (Integrated Mic)
EQ3 (stage 2)
S-MOSFET IC (better sound/less static/noise)
Zappin
Front USB
Front AUX
Optional Microphone Input (rear)

Cons:
None

I recommend this unit to anyone looking for everything but a dvd player/screen...

By Insytful on February 12, 2010

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