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I bought this receiver for two key features: MP3 CD playback and Bluetooth connectivity. At $170 at BestBuy, I was a little worried that the Bluetooth feature would not be all that great. The microphone is on the unit itself, no special attachment like the higher end Pioneer ones have that clip onto the visor.

Well I had nothing to worry about because the Bluetooth feature works like a charm! While driving I tested it out both on the streets and on the freeway and the person on the other end could hear me just fine. They did say that you could tell it was like a speakerphone type sound, but it was very audible and understandable and much better than the MotoT305 and MOTO T505 I had tested out prior. The T505 had a lot of potential since it clips on the visor and has an FM transmitter, but it was a little cumbersome to use and my caller said the Sony receiver call sounded much better. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

For the price this Sony Reciever is top of the line. I bought mine a few months ago because I needed a new stereo for my Jeep and I was browsing around and saw this one. I love the fact that it has bluetooth and a built in mic for handsfree calling. Not to mention the fact that it plays seemless music with my iPhone with NO WIRES!!.

When a call comes in you definitly know it, and you just hit the main control button on the reciever to answer its that simple. If I'm playing wireless music it automatically switched over to the call and switches back when the call is over. If your phone can do voice dialing you can load that information into the reciever for voice calling your contacts.

Not to mention its an Xplod. I had one in my first vehicle and loved it, and I love this one. I put my Sony MEXBT2600 through a durablilty test by putting it in my 4x4 jeep wrangler and it really holds up to some punishment.

anyway i highly recommend this product.

I got this item refurbished by Sony for about $62. So far, it works as expected. I have the LG VX8700 from Verizon and called up people using the Bluetooth. No one complained about the sound. I also tested the MP3 and WMA capability and it plays almost all my files including Chinese songs. Of course, the only problem is that it can't display unicode characters but I'm satified. By the way, you can detached the face plate but it doesn't include a case for it. I wish they would include it. Otherwise, it is a solid product.

I purchased this because I wanted a stereo with built in bluetooth for handsfree phone calls. I could not make or receive any calls while in my car because the microphone barely worked. Anyone I talked to reported hearing lots of background noise and they could barely hear me at all.

There is no way to connect and external microphone. So no solution by way of closer mic placement to your mouth is available

I would steer anyone I could away from this one.

I had this radio installed about 2 weeks ago. It sounds good, no real complaints. you have to read the manual a little bit to get the hang of setting the stations, clock etc. I dont really use the blue tooth. the only thing i noticed is that that volume knob doesnt stick out very far so you cant really get your fingers around it. and you sorta have to giggle the face plate off