I'm very happy with the radio. It has lots of options and its relatively easy to use. There are so many settings, that you can make most any source sound good. Bluetooth worked fine with my phones.
If you like options and don't mind learning a little, I think you will like the radio. If you are a "keep it simple" kind a person, I would stay away.
Installation was very tough on my car. The radio fit the hole, but the connections are all at the bottom of the unit which interfered with some supports.
Here is my setup:
2001 Impala
Metra GMOS-04 - converter necessary for GM Car
PAC SWI-PSv1 - Steering wheel controls
iPod Classic
XM SkiFi3 radio used through Aux port
Alpine MRP-F300 amp
Kenwood KFC-X1710 front speakers
Kenwood KFC-X692 rear speakers
Bluetooth with Sprint Mogul phone & Motorolla RAZR phone
August 20, 2009
Pretty good
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Review written by Joseph from Omaha, NE
I purchased this head unit 6 months ago and have enjoyed it since. I personally installed it in my "07 WRX and it fit very nicely in the Double-DIN slot without adapters.
I produces clear strong sound and I like the blue color of the display.
I hooked up the included microphone and use the Blue tooth feature often, although it was a little tricky to get it to recognize my phone (LG ENV). The people I talk to all say they can hear me just fine, and it plays their voice through the car speakers.
The USB connectivity is the best feature in my opinion because it was so easy to set up and it works great, although it takes a little while to search for the song you want if you have a big library on your MP3 player.
The only bad thing I find with it is that the display isn't OEL. That would make the head unit perfect.
August 18, 2009
Awesome Unit
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Review written by Steve from Fairfax, VA
Great Piece, bluetooth is super handy, looks really nice in the double din slot, glad I bought it!
June 16, 2009
Great but be careful
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Review written by Widgit from Dallas, Texas
This is a great 2-Din CD receiver with the looks that are not overstated and not as cluttered as many 2-Din receivers with buttons. The screen is bright and quick to respond. The only downside to this product is that Pioneer put in a pico fuse for the RCAs in the back. Once that fuse is blown the radio whines through the speakers and the receiver must be repaired by a specialist.
Compatible with Pioneer IP-Bus receivers with changer controls • CD-R/RW playback • 100 disc naming • CD Text decoding with capable receivers • can be mounted at any angle between 0-90 degrees
I called Sonic Electronix because I'm not an expert in any of this car audio stuff and I want a sweet sounding ride. They provided everything I needed, from superb knowledge, friendly attitude. Did I mention their prices were great! Thanks Sonic Electronix!!!
