Sony's DSX-B700 digital media receiver makes convenience a priority while still looking sleek. Built-in Bluetooth enhances your dash, giving you wireless music streaming and hands-free calling with a connection to your smartphone. Plus, you can enjoy AM/FM radio, your entire digital music collection, and you have the option of adding SiriusXM satellite radio. Sony also expands control of this hearty receiver with its free Music Center app, which lets you switch sources, craft your sound settings, and access basic receiver functions from your smartphone.
The DSX-B700 lets you connect two phones via Bluetooth at the same time to answer and make hands-free calls. You'll also gain wireless audio streaming for one device at a time. And using a compatible iPhone, Siri Eyes Free allows you to make calls, send and compose texts, set up reminders, and more, all with voice-control.
Sony's Digital Clarity Tuner ensures your AM/FM reception is as clear as possible for enjoying your favorite stations. But if you're on the road a lot, consider adding a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner, so you can enjoy their unparalleled variety of sports, news, talk, commercial-free music, and more. You can drive from Bangor to Bakersfield without losing your favorite station. Sony also builds in a bonus for Pandora users — you'll have control from the receiver over the app on your phone.
This Sony sports a front USB input so you can easily swap out a music-loaded flash drive with a wired connection to your smartphone if you need to grab a charge on the go.
Sony gives you frequency filters, bass enhancers, and a 10-band equalizer for dialing in the best sound in your ride. And if you want to match the color of your new receiver to your factory interior lighting, Sony gives you nice illumination options that will even pulse in time to the beat or volume of your music.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.