iPod headset

A good bit of kit. I had a Sony set already but was fed up with the Aux lead getting in the way - I have a high mounting in the dashboard. Bought this as it has a dedicated iPod lead and am very happy. The sound and features are as good as you wouldexpect from a Sony product. The iPod management system takes a bit of getting used to, but is easy once you are familiar with the controls. the odd thing is the normal screen in the iPod is replaced and youdon't get the usual visuals. It is easier to push the buttons on the headset than it is to scroll whilst driving - but I imagine that any passengers wanting to search the iPod will be frustrated - well just unplug, select and reconnect...

faultless sony performance

Despite the reviews warning of the problems with the sound when using this in-car kit I trusted Sony and bought it. First time I used it in the car I was horrified when, as warned by some reviewers, there was virually no sound to be heard. However I needn't have worried as reading the fault diagnosis suggested playing the flip side of the 'tape' and hey presto perfect sound. The dial control of the car kit is very easy to use. The file compression software can even be used by a clutz like me and allows for over 100 tracks [dependant on length of track of course] per cd which gives you all the benefit of a cumbersome auto changer without any of the hassle.
Can't fault anti jog or battery consumption.
ps I dont work for Sony

Another brilliant Sony Ericsson product

Having taken several days to decide on which speaker phone to buy (I don't like those in your ear thingys),I eventually picked this one. Firstly because I have a SE phone but also because it looked the most stylish and it was fairly reasonably priced.
I ordered it on Monday around 2pm and it was there when I got home on Tuesday.
I opened the box and was even more pleased when I could actually hold it.I read the short instructions and with-in minutes I was phoning my wife.I put my phone down stairs at the back of the house and I took the speaker phone upstairs to the front of the house. My wife had no idea she was on speaker phone.
I have since used it in the car when driving at about 60MPH and the sound quality is as clear as anything.
It is very simple to use. once you have done the initial bonding with your phone, you simple have to press one button each time you want to use it. So when I get in the car I clip it to the sun visor ,press the button and drive off. It automatically bonds with your phone and then any calls I make or receive from then on automatically go through the speaker phone.
At the end of the journey, you simply press the button again and put it in the glove box or take it with you.

Great

Very easy to use. Long battery life and looks cool too. What more did I need? If you're looking for this item at a good price, don't go anywhere else.

good...but...

ok i bought this because i couldn't really afford a good cd player for my car. The tape works amazingly and the quality is really good, but...the adaptor for the cig lighter doesnt work with my panasonic cd player. Found out after much fidling around that i need to buy another one due to the fact it needs a polared adaptor? Thats most likely not the technical name but watch out for a symbol that's got a + and - and diamond shape in it.
All in all thought a great device!

Sony CDXGT111.EUR GT Series CD Tuner

A very good Cd player for its price. Comes with all the connections to connect to your car and instructions manual.

Fabulous Integration of BT for Phone and Audio in a great sounding unit

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Out of the box

The player comes with a nice rounded faceplate case, and a classic looking remote that can act as a cool telephone dialler as it has all the numbers rather than just 1-6 that appear on the head unit.

An instruction manual, which is less bulky than pervious, an install guide and lots of BT leaflets and quick start guides. Installation was a breeze, the fitting cage was longer than normal Sony ones and the nit comes with release tools which go very deep down the side of the unit.

The usual Sony Din converter is present but has no big suppression block thankfully. Remote amp leea and telephone att are the extra leads coming off the Sony block that do not connect into the din socket.

The back of the unit has the following
Ariel socket
Bus socket
Bus/aux audio in
Phono sockets for Line out front and rear with separate leads for sub out
3.5mm jack for wired remote

(Note that there is no Mic socket so you cannot connect a mic for the hands free facility and must use the one on the unit , which is on the wrong side of the unit for RHD cars )

Connecting it up went very well and we were away.

BRIEF DETAIL ON HOW THIS IS SET UP IN MY CAR.

The unit is connected to a Calliber 4 channel amp and an infinity Basslink sub woofer so I do not use the internal amp on the unit.

I use a RX4 rotary commander attached to the left side of the steering wheel. Major relief is that there is still the ability to reverse the remote (previous HU did not have this ability and using the remote was a mare as all the controls were back to front.

I also have a Sony XAC30 to which I have connected the following:
MDX66 MDLP 6 disk MD changer
MDX 656 10 Disk CD changer with ESP
Connects 2 NWHD5 interface and a 30gb NWHD5

A plethora of sounds!

SETTING UP

The unit was very easy to use. The FL display is light blue and all the button lighting is white. This is not changeable. There are plenty of animation options for the screen and you can also leave it blank.

The display can be simple clear or detailed. You always get to see the clock and what type of music is playing. For MDs it even shows MDLP mode! For CDs it will show MP3 or Atrac

DETAILED IMPRESSION HAVING USED IT FOR A MONTH OR TWO

Radio

The radio has the usual plethora or 18 presets and has very good reception. The aerial in my Fiat Coupe is pathetic but this unit picks up all but the remotest of stations with little crackle or hissing. There are the usual RDS functions and local/regional options.

Built in CD player

This unit plays WMA, ATRAC and MP3 CDs all of which work perfectly. It also has BBE MP sound enhancement which is switch able but makes a major improvement IMHO. The unit plays ATRAC CD's BUT WILL NOT PLAY THEM GAPLESS, not only that but the gaps are even longer than with MP3's. Why oh why do Sony do this.

Navigation takes some getting used to. The joystick has three operational axis. Turning it adjusts volume up and down, pushing left and right will skip tracks (holding will fast fwd/rew track. Pushing it in will give a list of the contents of a changer but not an Atrac or MP3 cd. However pushing it up or down quickly will change the source if there are other changers attached. To select different MP3 directories or Atrac group you have to keep it pressed for about ½ a second. Keeping it pressed with scroll through the folders quickly. You get used to it but at first it is a little annoying.

Bluetooth Functions

This was the reason why I wanted this. I did not want a separate BT hands free unit and wanted to use the car speakers rather than have a separate one just for the phone. So how does it perform:-

Faultlessly I can report. I have a Sony Eriksson K800i and pairing was a breeze. I then downloaded my phone book using the BT Object push and we were away. You can choose sound to come from left right or both front speakers. It does not come out of the rear ones at all. Call quality and clarity was very good and there are 2 filter settings to reduce echo and noise. I have not needed to play with these as yet. Calls can be made from the phone, the hu or the supplied remote. Pairing happens as soon as ignition is on. The unit still works as hands free even when in standby mode. I have yet to try it with other phones or when two are in the car.

Using CD or MD changers

These work very well and the unit is XAC 30 compatible. Pushing the Joystick shows a list of the CD text titles or MD titles (providing there is text there of course) For the MD changer the list is only fully populated once you have played a bit of each or the 6 MDs.

Switching disks is an easy up or down and none of this needing to keep it pressed momentarily. Forward/reverse skip/scan works as normal.

Bluetooth Audio

Well I am very impressed with this too. Works well, sounds good and easy to use. I have found that by pressing the pause button twice you can get the Phone to start streaming music without having to touch it at all. Once tracks are playing you can then use the joystick to navigate through tracks but not folders :( . I was very impressed and by using an A2DP 3.5mm audio transmitter you could easily connect a walkman or Ipod wirelessly.

Auxiliary input

One noticeable feature is that if no Bus data cable it attached the Bus in audio phono's will act as a auxiliary In. This is a very good idea, unless of course you want both.

GENERAL EASE OR USE

So far I have got very used to using this unit and find it very intuitive. One area I do not like is the fact that the sound equaliser settings for Sub woofer cannot be determined by source. I like to have low sub output when listening to talk radio shows and it is a pain having to change this every time. The numbers for the radio buttons could be a bit bigger but I am quibbling really.

I find the sound quality excellent and the functionality covers all I could need. I would recommend it heartily and would certainly buy it again if it were stolen.

PROS:
Great sound (BBE MP on)
Good Radio reception
Fantastic Bluetooth integration
Clear Hands free call performance
Ease of use
A2DP integration
Good Remote
Looks good
Clear display

CONS
No external microphone socket
Does not play ATRAC gapless
Illumination colour is not changeable
No treble or Bass controls (but equalizer is very good)
Phonebook only holds 50 names
Remote is not luminous (my old Sony one was!!!)
Sub sound not settable by input source

Top quality at budget price

I bought this Cd unit a couple of weeks ago to replace an old sony head unit. The sound that this unit provides is top quality. I have it connected to the Ipod accessory cable and an amp and sub. Phenominal sound quality and easily tweaked with the unit's different settings. Even has sub output control, which is really good. Throw in the remote to control everything and you've got a great CD setup. For 90notes plus postage you'd be mad not to consider this.