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Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS

In-Dash 7" DVD/MP3/USB Touchscreen Car Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth, HD Radio & MIXTRAX Technology

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• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 8-Band Graphic Equalizer
• HD Radio Built-In
• A2DP Bluetooth Technology
• MIXTRAX Technology

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Product Highlights


• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 8-Band Graphic Equalizer
• HD Radio Built-In
• A2DP Bluetooth Technology
• MIXTRAX Technology

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash Double DIN AM/FM, DVD, CD, MP3, USB Receiver
  • Full-color 7" LCD touchscreen WVGA high-resolution display with angle adjustment
  • Bluetooth with A2DP and AVRCP audio streaming for hands free phone calls and music playback
  • Built-in HD Radio Tuner allows the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
  • Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
  • Android compatible with Pandora Internet Radio and Aha Radio apps
  • App Mode for iPhone and Pandora allows control of compatible apps from the display
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output (14.4V):
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels (Pioneer Certified)
    • RMS: 14 watts x 4 channels (CEA Certified)
  • Variable Color Illumination with 112 color selections
  • Intuitive interface provides an easy to use in-car experience
  • Customizable home menu with drag and drop function icons for easy one-touch access
  • Improved alphabet search and dual-speed scroll for List Searches
  • Dynamic interface shortcuts for all built-in or connected media sources
  • 16:9 Aspect ratio and anti-glare technology for bigger picture and exceptional viewing
  • Theft-deterrent, partially detachable face plate
  • Song info and album art appear on the screen
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DivX, MP3, WMA, AAC, WMV, MPEG4, JPEG and H.264
  • MIXTRAX application will create a non-stop mix of your music library with DJ inspired effects
  • iTunes Tagging marks your favorite songs on HD Radio and loads them into iTunes
  • Playback of Region 1 DVD discs
  • Automatic down-mix of Dolby Digital signals
  • Advanced Sound Retriever to restore your compressed media to near CD quality
  • Advanced analog and digital processing for smoother broadcast signal reception
  • 24-bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • AM/FM tuner with 24FM/6AM presets
  • High Pass (HPF) and Low Pass (LPF) crossover filters
  • 8-Band graphic equalizer with custom preset memory
  • 7-Preset equalizer curves (Powerful, Natural, Vocal, Flat, Super Bass, Custom 1 and Custom 2)
  • Supports Pandora Radio streaming with a unique custom interface displayed on the receiver
  • Aha Radio iPhone App integration provides up-to-date information about social networks, helps find places to eat, view traffic, download and play audio, and much more
  • Dual Zone audio and video controls allow the front and rear zones to utilize different AV sources at the same time
  • MicroSD Card reader for audio and video playback

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • iPod/iPhone Ready: Search for music by artist, album, genre, and playlist. Pioneer CD-IU201S required and sold separately
  • Rear Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
  • GPS Navigation Ready: Pioneer AVIC-U250 required and sold separately
  • Dual Rear 1 Amp USB Inputs: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
  • Rear RCA Audio/Video Input: Used for connecting accessories such as game consoles, video cameras, etc.
  • Rear Audio/Video Outputs: Used for connection to separate monitors and devices
  • Dedicated Backup Camera Input: Used for universal rear view cameras with an RCA composite input. The Pioneer ND-BC6 is recommended and sold separately
  • Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-PSv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately

Bluetooth Features:

  • Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
  • Bluetooth version 2.0 +EDR certified
  • Supports A2DP audio streaming
  • Bluetooth profiles supported:
    • HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
    • AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
    • SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
  • Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
  • Includes an external wired microphone for clear, distortion-free, talking




Have a Question about the Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS?

AppRadio Compatibility Note: With the introduction of Apple’s new iOS 11 mobile operating system, Pioneer has discovered an incompatibility with AppRadio Mode on certain Pioneer Navigation, DVD, and AppRadio receivers. If you connect an iPhone® or 5th or 6th generation iPod touch® device that has been updated to iOS 11 and launch AppRadio Mode, you will experience a blank screen or other display malfunction that disables AppRadio Mode. To maintain compatibility with AppRadio Mode, please continue using iOS 10 or older with your iPhone or iPod touch. Pioneer is working to resolve the issue and will update this notice once firmware updates for the receivers are available. For further information, including affected receiver models, please visit https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/appradiomode If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 1-800-421-1404, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time), excluding holidays, or online through parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.

Product history:

Pioneer AVH-4201NEX thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Pioneer AVH-4200NEX thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-4201NEX with ND-BC8 Backup Camera Included)
Pioneer AVH-4100NEX thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-4200NEX)
Pioneer AVH-4000NEX thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-4100NEX)
Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-4000NEX)
Pioneer AVH-P8400BH thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS)

Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Double DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
8-Band Graphic EQ
Display Type
TFT-LCD Display
Touchscreen
Yes
Display Adjustment
Brightness
Color
Contrast
Dimmer
Expandability Features
Inputs
Audio/Video (Rear)
Backup Camera
USB (Rear)
Outputs
Composite Video (RCA)
3.5mm MiniJack Audio
Memory Card Slot
microSD
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
24
AM Presets
6
Radio Data System (RDS)
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

AVH-X8500BHS

Weight:

6.25lbs

Internal SKU:

avhx8500bhs

Internal Product ID:

66714

Product and How-to Videos


  • Kicker CompR Car Subwoofers (The New CVR!) | CES 2013
  • How To Install a Car Stereo (Single & Double DIN) | Car Audio 101

Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.7
Value
4.9
Features
5
Design
4.9
Usability
4.7

Customer Reviews

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Great investment

I just installed this AVH-X8500BH , and must say that I'm truly amassed!!!!! This unit makes every penny . The sound it's loud and cristal clear , and moist important for me it's pretty natural . Don't know about durability , but the rest is SUPER .

By Robert on February 4, 2014

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found this helpful.

works great

Its a solid head unit with a lot of features it works well paired with my Samsung galaxy note 2 works with the note 3 too I've tested it out. I'm using a rooted note 2 to get the most out of the touch screen. pioneer limits what can be accessed when u mirror your phone you can bypass that by purchasing a 30 app and a rooted phone . Also I bought a parking brake micro bypass 20 bucks .That's so you can use app features while driving . Also bought a mhl for my phone which can cost 20-60 pending phone or official Samsung or apple product so I'm kinda invested which is my only real con this setup can cost some loot. But worth it to me. Also this head unit powers my non factory speakers really well without external amp.

By Chris on January 4, 2014

26

found this helpful.

Excellent HU for the money...

I installed this HU last week and have about 40 hours of listening time put in. Although largely unchanged from 2012, it remains a solid deck for the money. Detailed assessment below:

- Build quality is first rate. Paneling and hardware is solid.

- User interface is responsive and intuitive. Accessing most major menus can be done within 2-3 inputs. The 800x400 resolution screen is bright and crisp – even in direct sunlight. Color balance and saturation look good.

- Sound quality is what you'd expect for this price range. Pioneer offers a simplified time alignment interface called Sonic Center Control with 7 alignment variances per side.

- The graphic EQ has 5 standard and two custom settings (8 band adjustable). Custom #1 can be adjusted independently for each audio source (BT, radio, iPod, DVD, etc). The Advanced Sound Retriever works pretty well on some of my older MP3 tracks. But I don’t notice much of a difference on my more modern iTunes collection.

- Bluetooth works as expected. Get in, start the car, and it syncs within 3-4 seconds. Contact list transfers over seamlessly. Voice control works great for basic call features. Calls over Bluetooth are clear; and I’m told there’s little background noise when speaking to others. Pandora streaming works great. But you’ll need the AppRadio, a compatible phone, and the right Android/IOS cable in order cable to stream artist, title, and the like/dislike features. If you’re in ACC mode with a connected device, and you start the car, it can sometimes cause a hiccup in that the HU cannot find your phone again. I found that waiting 10 seconds or cycling the Bluetooth switch corrects the issue.

- HD Radio is nice but the transition from analog to HD is a bit clunky. Analog plays at a much higher volume over HD stations. It would have been nice if Pioneer leveraged a built-in leveler between the HD and analog signals.

- iPod control is quick and flawless. You can search for content by playlist, song, artist, or genre. Video works great and allows for basic picture adjustment. You’ll need to buy the CD-IU201S cable to play video. Or if you’re running one of the newer iPhone/iPods with the lightning cable, you’ll need the more expensive CD-IH202 adapter.

- DVD and CD player offer standard controls. No noticeable delay in startup or playback.

- SD card works OK. There is no standard menu screen to browse folders. You use the seek buttons to browse forwards or backwards. Pioneer does separate by file type so you can look at audio and video files separately. Lower speed SD cards like CAT 4 don’t play very well. My CAT 10 card did fine.

- The adjustable button/screen color is a nice touch. I was able to match up the deck pretty close to the OEM lighting (red with blue accents). There is also room for one JPEG image that you can set as your screen background.

- Adjustable LCD panel with detachable face. In my opinion, this feature alone is worth the extra $150 over ACH-X5500BHS. Although this causes the screen to protrude a quarter inch.

- Dual USB input for multiple audio/video sources. I found this to be useful as I can run one to my glove box for the iPod, and one to the lower panel for my phone. This unit also features dual zone integration which is great for a second monitor for the backseat passengers. For 2013 Pioneer also added an HDMI input for Android devices.

- Mixtrax was an unexpected surprise but no change from 2012. Provides a 10 second mash-up between two adjacent tracks. I do find it annoying when trying to seek through songs but my daughter finds it amusing. Mixtrax also provides visual accents to whatever is playing at the time. Think of it as a spectrum analyzer with flashing lights.

- AppRadio mode. I am glad Pioneer has taken the leap to support both IOS and Android apps. But don’t expect anything grand here. You’ll get basic connectivity with things like calendar and contacts. There’s a basic maps application with pinch and zoom. A couple music apps. And a couple of specialty apps for fuel consumption and parking. But don’t expect turn-by-turn GPS, YouTube, Netflix, or any other full feature app to run through the HU. Also, you’ll need Pioneer’s proprietary cable (varies by device) in order to run AppRadio mode.

The problem with AppRadio is that Pioneer has to update the firmware anytime Apple or Google update their OS. So if you’re the type that has to have the latest and greatest OS, don’t expect that AppRadio will automatically get updated with it. In my research, it is taking Pioneer around 2-3 months to catch up from a major OS upgrade.

The full list of apps can be found through this link (sort by IOS or Android):

Before taking the plunge, do yourself a favor and make sure your phone is compatible!! The most updated list of IOS/Android devices can be found here (Samsung phones require a proprietary 5-to-11 PIN adapter):

It’s worth mentioning that both IOS and Android have aftermarket developers that mirror the smartphone screen to the HU's touchscreen. If you’re willing to jailbreak or root your phone, and it’s on the list of compatible devices, AppRadio might be a more compelling solution for you. I will update this review once I have had a chance to experience myself.

All in all this a great deck for the price. Great audio with a plethora of add-on capabilities. The only big changes for 2013 are Android AppRadio and HDMI.

By Kent on April 15, 2013

25

found this helpful.

Great head unit for the money.

The only complaint I have with the unit, is that the internals are very loud. this was my first Double Din with video so it mat be a trait to them but overall I would recommend.

By Pure Sound Quality on September 20, 2013

24

found this helpful.

The best

This is the best radio I have ever purchased. I had a choice between this radio and the appradio 3. Although the appradio has a better screen it does not have all the features this radio contains. If your looking for a dvd player w/ tons of features don't look any further than this head unit.

By cygate on December 23, 2013

19

found this helpful.

Excellent Pioneer Head Unit

I have using an 5 year old eclipse AVN6620 and upgraded to this pioneer avh-x8500bhs. I first say I should not noticed a difference in SQ. Boy was I wrong. This unit blew me away. I had no idea what I was missing. The technology has been vastly improved from the eclipsed days. I also noticed that my component speakers was vibrating. Now no issues with the pioneer. The eclipse was definitely sending out dirty signal. Love this unit. My only issue now is getting the appradio to work for GPS. If I cannot get this rectify. I will have to upgrade to the AVIC-Z150. As for now hats of to pioneer.

By Eastcoast SQ-GUY on December 10, 2013

18

found this helpful.

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