Reviewed on August 6, 2008The 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.TAGS:dial, digital audio, button, Sony Corp., resolution, radio, Apple iPod, folder, MP3, CD
Reviewed on December 18, 2008The Alpine iDA-X100 is a great receiver for people who transport all of their music on an iPod or MP3 player. The unit offers fantastic digital-audio integration without the need for a separate adapter, but should you ever want to just play a CD, you'll be out of luck.TAGS:Alpine, digital audio, LCD screen, receiver, electronics, MP3, song, LCD, menu, button, Apple iPod, CD, USB
Reviewed on April 9, 2008If you've got $130 and want a system that plays MP3s from a range of sources, the CDX-GT420U is a good bet. If you're looking for something visually or acoustically refined, look higher up on Sony's model lineup.TAGS:digital audio, portable audio, stereo, Sony Corp., audio, button, Apple iPod, MP3, USB
Reviewed on October 16, 2006The 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.TAGS:joystick, Bluetooth, stereo, digital audio, WMA, Sony Corp., MP3, CD
Reviewed on October 5, 2007The JVC KD-AVX33 offers a hatful of media and communications car-tech features in one device. Its small screen and elegant faceplate design make it a stylish piece of hardware, but its usability is slightly hampered by a slow processor and lack of a touch screen.TAGS:JVC, digital audio, Bluetooth, multimedia, WAV, WMA, MP3, LCD, video, USB
Reviewed on May 9, 2007The 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.TAGS:Kenwood, car stereo, digital audio, subwoofer, output, WMA, speakers, MP3
Reviewed on March 22, 2007The Clarion DFZ675MC can support an impressive array of audio sources, including SD cards. We like how it sounds and the number of options it has for optimizing acoustic output, but we're less impressed with its unintuitive interface.TAGS:SD card, car stereo, WMA, digital audio, slot, MP3, function, button, CD