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Sony MEX-BT5100 comparison

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Product name	Sony MEX-BT5100	Sony MEX-BT5000	JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44	Sony XPLOD CDX-GT920U (in-dash car stereo)	Alpine iDA-X305
Price	$175.99 to $329.99	$189.95	$259.95 to $399.00	$139.95 to $169.00	$219.95 to $299.00
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	3.0 stars		3.0 stars
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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.	The Sony MEX-BT5000 is packed with useful entertainment and communications features, although it suffers from some fiddly controls. Advanced Bluetooth audio streaming may be its star feature, but its built-in sound optimization for digital audio playback means that it is more than a one-trick pony.	The vast array of features offered by the JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44 creates a car audio experience that rivals all but the best preinstalled receivers.	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.	For people who listen primarily to MP3/WMA/AAC audio, the Alpine iDA-X305 offers one of the easiest-to-use interfaces for in-car browsing of digital media.
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Max Output Power / Channel Qty	52 Watts x 4	52 Watts x 4	50 Watts x 4	52 Watts x 4	50 Watts x 4
Equalizer Factory Presets	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Pop R&B Jazz Dance Reggae Classic Country Hard Rock	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Sound Effects	BBE MP DRIVE-S HX Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)	BBE MP DRIVE-S HX Dynamic Soundstage Organizer II (DSO II)	Info unavailable	Dynamic Soundstage Organizer II (DSO II)	Info unavailable
Digital Player (Recorder)	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Digital player	Digital player	Digital player
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Info unavailable	Stereo	Stereo
Amplifier Output Details	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	23.2 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 5 % - 14.4V DC - 4 channel(s) 17 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 14.4V DC - 4 channel(s)	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Remote control - Infrared	Info unavailable
Weight	2.6 lbs	Info unavailable	4.9 lbs	Info unavailable	2.2 lbs
CD System	CD / MP3 player - In-dash unit - 10 - 20000 Hz	CD / MP3 player - In-dash unit	Info unavailable	CD / MP3 player	Info unavailable
Radio	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner	- AM/FM - 24 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations	Radio tuner - AM/FM - 18 preset stations
Form Factor	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Info unavailable	Full-DIN - In-dash unit	Full-DIN - In-dash unit
Equalizer	Parametric - 3 bands	Parametric - 3 bands	Parametric - 7 bands	Parametric - 3 bands	Parametric Digital graphic
Product Description	Sony MEX-BT5100 - Radio / CD / MP3 player	Sony MEX-BT5000 - Radio / CD / MP3 player	JVC KD-AVX44	Sony CDX GT920U - Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player	Alpine iDA-X305 - Radio / digital player
Product Type	Radio / CD / MP3 player	Radio / CD / MP3 player	Info unavailable	Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player - Xplod	Radio / digital player
Dimensions (WxDxH)	7 in x 6.4 in x 2 in	Info unavailable	7.2 in x 6.3 in x 2 in	Info unavailable	7 in x 6.1 in x 2 in
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc. $329.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $199.95 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $177.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $189.95 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $259.95 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $399.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $139.95 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $169.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Crutchfield $259.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $219.95 In stock: Yes Onlinecarstereo.com $265.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores
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