Sony DSX-A500BD DAB Radio Mechless Digital Receiver USB, Direct iPod & Aux-input

DAB Media Receiver with Bluetooth

True listening freedom
Single-din receiver with one-touch Bluetooth® connectivity

Access your entire music library and your favourite radio stations on the move, with this smartphone-friendly DAB radio media receiver. Connect your mobile in seconds through Bluetooth® or USB, and enjoy rich sound from advanced audio technology and powerful 4 x 55W amplification.

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Immersive audio
Music sounds clear and dynamic with the powerful 4 x 55W amplification and customisable EQ boosts.

So many ways to play music
Connect to a wide range of stations with DAB radio, and easily access the music on your smartphone.

See the music
Pulsing light brings excitement to any trip.

Connect and control, your way
Listening to your music on the road has never been so simple. Connect wirelessly or with a cable to access your song library. Control playback by hand, or with voice commands on Siri compatible iOS devices.

Stream music in seconds
Tap the back of your NFC-enabled phone to the receiver’s volume knob for a one-touch wireless connection. Alternatively, use your mobile’s settings to quickly create a Bluetooth® link.

Bring Siri on the road
Want to control your iOS mobile or tablet without taking your attention off the road? Siri Eyes Free manages music playback, helps with navigation, reads out your messages and more.2

Connect via USB and AUX inputs
No Bluetooth®? No problem. Just plug your mobile, USB thumb drive or MP3 player into the front USB socket to access all your songs. Alternatively, use a cable to connect your music player’s headphone-out socket to the front AUX input.

It's all about the music
Set the mood for any journey with powerful audio that makes your favourite songs sound even better.

4 x 55W output for great sound at any volume 
Our Dynamic Reality Amp 2 reduces the amount of external noise in the signal chain, resulting in 4 x 55W of improved clarity – even when you crank the volume.

MEGA BASS boost for huge low end 
With two different boost modes, the MEGA BASS button adds deep low frequencies to any track.

High Contrast LCD for easy reading 
The LCD screen has five times higher contrast than conventional screens and the optimised viewing angle makes reading easy for drivers.

Lights that move to the music 
Synchronised illumination pulses with the dynamics of the track, bringing the music to life on your dashboard.

Specifications & Features
Access your entire music library and your favourite radio stations on the move, with this smartphone-friendly DAB radio media receiver. Connect your mobile in seconds through Bluetooth® or USB, and enjoy rich sound from advanced audio technology and powerful 4 x 55W amplification.

Features
Dynamic Reality Amp 2 for clear, powerful sound 
The Dynamic Reality Amp 2 gives you 4 x 55W of power, so you can play music as loudly or softly as you like. The amp has 47% less internal resistance than conventional units, for increased output and clear, natural sound at any volume.

MTP compatibility keeps your phone working like a phone
Now you can use your Android™ phone to play music, and still be able to use the full features of your phone. MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) compatibility lets you access your phone’s memory while taking calls, sending texts or reading emails.

NFC™ One-touch for instant Bluetooth® pairing
Now you can get a Bluetooth® connection without complicated setup sequences. Simply tap your NFC-compatible mobile on the receiver’s volume knob for instant Bluetooth® pairing. 

Bluetooth® auto-pairing with USB 
Want to set up a Bluetooth® connection for your iPhone or iPod? Hook it up to the USB input with your charging cable and the receiver will do the rest.

Sound-synchronised illumination brings excitement to any trip
Bring your music to life, with LED lights that pulse to the beat of the song.

MEGA BASS boost with 5-band EQ for enhanced dynamics 
Add deep bottom end to any track by activating the MEGA BASS switch. Two boost modes let you control how much bass is added and the 5-band EQ helps you sculpt the sound even further.

Do more with Siri Eyes Free 
Control your Siri-compatible iPhone without even taking it out of your pocket with Siri Eyes Free. Simply press the volume key to activate Siri voice commands for making calls, navigation, setting reminders and much more. Siri Eyes Free can even read out text messages and allow you to safely respond without ever having to touch your phone.

Wireless streaming with Bluetooth®
Wirelessly stream your favourite tracks and apps via Bluetooth. Pair your smartphone or tablet with this Bluetooth-enabled in-car receiver and you can enjoy your music and even control the playlists and volume right from your head unit.

High contrast screen for easy reading
With a wider viewing angle and five times higher contrast than a conventional screen, the Vertical Alignment screen is always easy to read.

Plug in and play with the front USB port
Want to access your digital music collection on the go? Play songs from a smartphone, USB thumb drive or MP3 player by connecting to the front USB port.

Connect any music player with the 3.5mm AUX input
Enjoy music from any playback device by connecting a 3.5mm cable from its headphone-out socket to the receiver’s AUX input.

Product Features:

• Listen to a wide range of shows with DAB radio3
• Connect your smartphone instantly with NFC and Bluetooth®
• Pump up the low end with the MEGA BASS boost
• See clearly with the high-contrast Vertical Alignment screen
• Get powerful sound with the 4 x 55w Dynamic Reality Amp 2
• Max. Power Output 4 x 55W: 55W
• Bluetooth®: Bluetooth Version 3.0

Tuner

• RDS EON Tuner: Yes

Network Connectivity

• USB: Yes (Front)
• Bluetooth®: Bluetooth Version 3.0
• Ipod: Yes
• AUX-IN: Yes (Front)

Amplifier

• Max. Power Output 4 x 55W: 55W
• Preset Equalizer: Yes (EQ5)
• Pre Out: x 2 (Rear + Sub)

Tuner Features

• Preset: DAB18/FM12/MW6/LW6

Note: NO CD MECHANISM