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Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player

Sony MEX-BT3900U CD/MP3/AAC/Tuner player with front USB, iPod Control , Bluetooth compatible, ZAPPIN, Quick-BrowZer & Advanced Sound Engine.
Average Customer Rating:
4.678 out of 5
4.7
 out of 
5
(87 Reviews) 87
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Rating Snapshot (87 reviews)
5 stars
65
4 stars
20
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
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82 of 86(95%)customers would recommend this product to a friend 
Customer Questions & Answers:
45 Questions | 64 Answers
Customer Reviews for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Review 1 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great stereo,
September 24, 2011
By gadget315
from Torquay
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: great unit for the price, features
Cons: surround facia clip a bit flimsy
"Easy to install and set up. The bluetooth is good quality, and so is the sound quality. Love the fact that if you,re listening to music on a usb stick, it remembers the last track when you remove the stick."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
+14points
15out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Sony MEXBT3900U,
May 04, 2013
By Graeme101
from Luton.
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pros: sound and functions
Cons: could be easyer to use
"This is a great radio that works well but like all new things is to hard to use with too meny menus. All car radio's should be easyly usable by touch without looking, I have an older Sony Blue tooth radio that is but this one is much harder and you need to keep the instruction manual in the car. Saying that I like sony's as they are still easyer than other radio's I've used and this one sounds Great."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? LUTON
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Review 3 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent value, easy install. Recommended sound,
April 27, 2013
By Sagbelly
from Derby, England
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth, front usb, lead disconnects, range of equalisers
Cons: only 2 led colours.
"This was such an easy install for my car, instructions were really clear, I had to swap the red and yellow to keep the power supply when engine off. There was a disconnect on the lead to enable this to be done very easy. The sound quality is good for me. Maybe to much high tones but I just need to read the manual to adjust the equaliser."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? DERBY - WYVERN
0points
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Review 4 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Stereo,
April 10, 2013
By jacqui214
from herts
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Easy to install, good sound & easy to use. havent sussed the phone handfree yet."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: More than 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? HERTFORD
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
good sound at an affordable price,
March 24, 2013
By tlg2013
from Bristol UK
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: easy set up, bluetooth compatable, good clear sound from all sources
"I found this unit extremely straight forward to install and set up. works well when playing music from my smart phone via Bluetooth, also excellent clarity when making/receiving mobile calls. take your time to set the unit up properly going slowly through the instructions and I cant see whey you would not be as happy with it as I am"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Very happy and works with iphone 5,
March 23, 2013
By Antonyk88
from Luton
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: works with iphone 5, bluetooth is clear, easy to use and set up
Cons: sound quality could be a little better
"Best cd player ive owned for a long time! Even works with the iphone 5 connected with usb, would def recommend buying this over some over the over priced alternatives."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? LUTON
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good quality,
March 18, 2013
By Chimera2402
from UK
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Using this with an Android Phone as a media player primarily via bluetooth. Connects quickly and plays good quality sound."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? READING
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good Quality product,
March 16, 2013
By Kevin875
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Easy to install and set up. The bluetooth is good quality, and so is the sound quality."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? SHIRLEY, BIRMINGHAM
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
very pleased with this..,
March 16, 2013
By daktadre
from london, old kent road
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Cons: no dab
"Excellent stereo, got it installed at old kent road branch very quick less than 20mins, Bluetooth streams from my phone at high quality too! Still learning about the features.. can change display colours, but go get it you won't be disappointed!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Which Store did you visit? OLD KENT ROAD
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Review 10 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Awesome kit,
March 15, 2013
By Brab
from Aldershot
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Very easy to use. Quality product and finish. Looks very slik. I had the first model in my first car. And bought another car but want the same audio system cause it so reliable and simple but still hi-tec."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? FARNBOROUGH
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent features,
March 14, 2013
By flash29
from scotland
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth function
"Excellent product does everything it says it will. The bluetooth function is excellent with crisp sound. The credit player is great with having aux and usb functions. Would definitely recommend this product."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Pro-Performance - I'II always buy the best quality regardless of price
Family: I'm Single - With Children
How many cars: 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Children
Which Store did you visit? GALASHIELS
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good Quality product,
March 14, 2013
By slip73
from Attleborough Norfolk
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: all round quality
"Purchased this Sony car stereo having seen other reviews they are not wrong good quality,great value,easy setup and with its bluetooth facility a great asset to have in anyones Car or Van"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? THETFORD
0points
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Review 13 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Poor performance,
March 10, 2013
By Stevieh2766
from London
Quality 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Value 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Features/Spec 
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Cons: sound quality
"Unfortunately this stereo leaves a lot to be desired
The display is too bright even when dimmed and is distracting at night
Bluetooth Connectivity was at times unreliable and audio for telephone calls was poor
When used with the stalk adaptor and Bluetooth streaming changing tracks hardly ever worked
This also happened even when using the stereo advance track button
It's worth going for the bt4000u"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Expert
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? NEW MALDEN
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Used in Mercedes ML 2002,
March 04, 2013
By Jimbo36
from Somerset
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Great value for money, easy to fit (Mercedes ML 2002) and cheap really. Plays music straight from my iPhone via Bluetooth and has good hands fee."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
Which Store did you visit? TAUNTON
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
It works with iPhone 5!,
March 02, 2013
By Lovelyla
from Guildford
Quality 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
"It is easy to use and good sound quality. It also plays audio from satnav app on iPhone and answers calls easily."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
Which Store did you visit? GUILDFORD
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Boom boom,
March 02, 2013
By RamboTom
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth sync speed, sound quality, hands free dial feature, blue colour
Cons: does not dim when head lights turn on, screen display is very basic, should have come with the extra mic
"The product was very easy to install, Bluetooth is very good like that my iPhone syncs as soon as the head unit turns on. I like that I can voice dial off the head unit no fiddling. Hooked mine upto a edge sub, gives a crisp sound. Very nice over all just hope the swap over DAB radio does not kill it. Although for me I never lissten to the radio anyway."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sony MEXBT3900u,
February 25, 2013
By Truckdtivet331
from Linlithgow
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth and sound quality
Cons: over complicated graphic equalizer
"Great stereo at an even better price. Bluetooth phone is very clear at both ends . Sound quality is very good on radio the graphic equalizer is a bit over complicated and could be more simplified. Be sure to read instructions clearly when setting bluetooth sound levels when streaming music from an iPhone."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Spouse/Partner
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player,
February 21, 2013
By Gaskey
from Manchester
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
"Brilliant much better and easier to use than my old JVC Unit"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
MUST BUY,
February 18, 2013
By Anonymous
from Rugby, Warwickshire
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth
"Very good unit, bought after weeks of looking around and reading almost every review! did not dissappoint, good features and VERY easy to use in my opinion. bluetooth took about 30 seconds from wanting to connect to being connected, very good. connects everytime i am in the car instantly. sound quality is unreal."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Attitude to specs and technology: Proficient
Who will use this Product? Just Me
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Sony MEXBT3900U CD/MP3 Player
Overall Rating 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great item, I've bought two of them so far,
February 17, 2013
By Seanf
from London
Quality 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Value 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Features/Spec 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pros: bluetooth, easy to use
"Really nice bit of kit, liked it so much I have also fitted one to a second car."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: More than 3
Attitude to specs and technology: Comfortable
Who will use this Product? Just Me
0points
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