Product Comparison: Sony MEX-M72BT vs Sony DSX-M55BT

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Sony MEX-M72BT Marine CD Receiver

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Sony DSX-M55BT Digital Media Stereo Receiver

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General Specifications

Brand

Sony

Model

MEX-M72BT

DSX-M55BT

Origin

China

About the Product

The MEX-M72BT brings improved communication and illumination out at sea or on any off-road adventure. Dual Bluetooth® connectivity lets you connect a second smartphone wirelessly, so you can make and receive hands-free calls from either phone.

Take to the water with the ultra-versatile DSX-M55BT media receiver. Enjoy rich, dynamic sound with Mega Bass, and listen from all of your favorite gadgets with USB, Bluetooth® and One-touch NFC connectivity. Siri® Eyes Free and a hands-free built-in mic make communication simple.

Key Specs

Impedance

4 Ohm

Number of Channels

Watts Per Channel RMS

20 Watts

55 Watts

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What customers say about "Key Specs"

Sony MEX-M72BT Marine CD Receiver

Works great and easy to use. Very safety power consumption.
I got this one because output wattage was higher than 90% of head units out there and really makes a difference.
It says many times on the box and in the book not to get the radio wet. So, I don't think that makes it a marine product personally.
Very pleased with my purchase! It's was not easy to find 20W per channel marine stereo.
Very easy swap and looks and sounds way better than stock. Plus it’s pushing more power to the amp and speakers.

Sony DSX-M55BT Digital Media Stereo Receiver

This is a great unit. Sound quality, features, build quality are all great. Pretty good user interface.
Awesome head unit. Installed in my boat perfectly. No complaints yet. Powers my stock speakers amazingly.
Great marine stereo. Been wet multiple times now and still works great.
Good power pushing some 6.5” speakers. I like it.
Really like this in my boat, good sound foe low power BT works great, keep it dry!

Size & Weight

Height

1.97 in.

Depth

6.93 in.

4.72 in.

Width

7.01 in.

7 in.

Weight

2.65 lbs.

1.54 lbs.

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Audio

Peak Power

80 Watts

220 Watts

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

15 kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

EQ Bands

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What customers say about "Audio"

Sony MEX-M72BT Marine CD Receiver

Sounds way better than my old head unit. Inexpemsive and highly recommended.
Nice stereo, sounds great even before the amp was installed.
This stereo is amazing , love the sound quality it outputs.
Very good sound for reasonable price. Happy buyer here!
Perfect Fit sounds better than the stock setro with the factory speakers.

Sony DSX-M55BT Digital Media Stereo Receiver

Sounds great with a 5 band EQ to customize some.
Everything else is great, sound quality and value of the unit and the multiple functions.
Sound quality was excellent with stock speakers.
Works nice and sounds great. I removed the stock radio on my Harley and replaced it with this. Huge difference.
I ended up going back to an old Sony cassette player I had in the garage which sounds superior. Its a shame.

Features

Display

LCD

Satellite Radio Ready

Yes

App-Controlled

Yes

CD Player

Yes

Detachable Front Panel

Yes

Number Of Preset Station

Controls

PTY, Source, Seek Left, Seek Right, Back Button, Number Buttons, Extra Bass, Display Button, Volume knob, Receive a call

Release button, SRC Button, Volume knob, Seek Left, Seek Right, PTY, Mode, Mega Bass Function, Preset Stations, Display Button, Receive a call

Extras

NFC Connection, Voice Control, Dual Bluetooth connection, Play FLAC files, Variable Color Illumination, Two-zone illuminator, UV-resistant finish

NFC Connection, Mega Bass, FM/AM radio tuner, MP3 playback via USB, Take calls hands-free

Waterproof

What customers say about "Features"

Sony MEX-M72BT Marine CD Receiver

Has preset EQ as well as you can set your own EQ adjustments.
Lot of features and options without being over crowded on the display
The retro style look fits awesome in my 1995 Ford F-150 I definitely recommend this stereo.
Good quality product. Brings a lots of features. Sony as always on top.
Menu selections can become confusing especially when trying to lower volume and accidentally pushing the volume knob in due to wave action.

Sony DSX-M55BT Digital Media Stereo Receiver

Great unit with many features and super price.
Very easy install with all of the features we typically use on the boat. Clean interface and puts out great sound.
Very good product. Extremely pleased so far with all the features.
I'd like to be able to control the radio, volume, etc. from the cockpit of the sailboat.
An app that allows me to control the stereo unit from my mobile phone, which would be great.

Connectivity

Bluetooth Compatible

Yes

Inputs

Antenna, Mic, Remote Control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, 16 PIN Connector, USB, AUX

SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Remote Control, Antenna, USB, AUX

Outputs

Subwoofer Out, 2x Analog Stereo RCA

Subwoofer Out, Analog Stereo RCA

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Sony MEX-M72BT Marine CD Receiver

I haven't tried going farther than 30ft away from my boat to test reception but Bluetooth reception is perfect.
I only have connected 2 Fusion 6.5 speakers in my boat powered straight from the head unit (no additional amp) and now they thump.
The USB port provides up to 1 amp of current to charge your smartphone while connected.
As stated plug and play radio. Great upgrade from factory radio.
Took about 30 minutes to install the radio, great job on the wiring, very professional, love the sound and quality.

Sony DSX-M55BT Digital Media Stereo Receiver

The Bluetooth connects well with no issue and radio stations tune in clear.
Bluetooth works great, it just takes my phone a little to connect.
Make sure you install a quality antenna, stong sound, easy mounting, and so far no issues!!
It wouldn't connect with my phone (galaxy S3) be aware it only works with some bluetooth systems.
After two months the bluetooth stopped working. The range for the remote was 3 feet.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications