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Step 1
Look for a Sony head unit with a wide range of playback capabilities. You can get a Sony head unit that just plays back standard CDs, but for a little more money, you can get a head unit that will playback CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, MP3 CDs and WMA CDs. This should give you plenty of music options.
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Step 2
Buy a Sony head unit with iPod Direct so you can control your iPod through your car stereo. If you can't go anywhere without your iPod, this is a good way to keep the music going in your car. As a bonus, the iPod Direct also charges your iPod and can even wake your iPod if it is completely drained. If you do not have an iPod but have some other MP3 player, look for a Sony head unit with an Aux Lite input on the front.
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Step 3
Eliminate your wires and enjoy hands-free communication with a Sony head unit equipped with Bluetooth. A Bluetooth-enabled head unit allows you to connect wireless devices, like music players using A2DP, and control them though your car stereo. You can also use the Bluetooth connectivity with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make hands-free calls while you drive.
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Step 4
Get a Sony head unit with UniLink. UniLink allows you to control external components with your head unit. This is most commonly used with CD changers, but it can also control other components like an XM satellite radio tuner.
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Step 5
Check out a Sony head unit with DVD playback. If you want to integrate video into your ride, Sony offers a few different head units with video playback. You can get a DVD Sony head unit with 5.1 surround sound, a 7-inch motorized monitor or a mountable 7-inch touch-screen.
