Telephone mute In-dash car stereos

The Bottom Line: The Sony Xplod CDX-GT920U offers many options for connecting to your digital music library and supports the most commonly used formats, unless your music library is on your iPod.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, USB, Rear channel output, Front channel output, Subwoofer output, System components control bus

The Bottom Line: For the price, the Sony MEX-BT2600 is an impressive all-in-one in-car communication and entertainment device.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, Audio line-out

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.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, System components control bus, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The DEH-P6000UB is a good-looking, good-sounding car stereo with great iPod support and some decent audio-tweaking options.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Audio line-in, IP-Bus, Remote control, USB

The Bottom Line: The Sony MEX BT-2500 is a good option for those looking to spend no more than $200 on a Bluetooth-enabled in-car stereo. Its straightforward design and intuitive controls make it easy to use, but its limited calling capabilities and poor outgoing sound quality let it down.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in

The Bottom Line: The Kenwood DPX302 has basic digital audio support and some advanced audio-customization features, but its user interface is less than adequate, even for an entry-level car stereo.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, System components control bus

The Bottom Line: The JVC KD-BT-1 offers a hatful of features for its price. However, it can be tricky to master all the controls, and you'll need a seriously tricked-out phone to make the most of it.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, USB

The Bottom Line: The Sony CDX-GT610UI car stereo is a cost-effective and user-friendly option for digital audiophiles. Its USB and iPod compatibility set it apart from much of the single-DIN stereo competition.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, USB, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, Remote control, Audio line-in

The Bottom Line: The Alpine CDA-9857 is a solid but unspectacular single-DIN car stereo. It really gets interesting when expanded through its convenient AI-Net port and dedicated iPod connection.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player

The Bottom Line: Blaupunkt's Monterrey MP35 is an affordable MP3/CD player with a couple of cool features, but you don't get a lot of extras with this entry-level head unit.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Subwoofer output, Audio line-in