Customer Ratings & Reviews

Worth Every Penny

This radio is by far the best head unit i have ever owned it exceeded my expectations by far it is a radio unlike any other it has so many features that i would have totally payed $800 for it the quality and style of the radio is gorgeous fits flawlessly in my 2004 trailblazer and if your a true audio fanatic your amps will love the 4v pre outs as much as i do the resolution of the screen is amazing everything loads quick i got a flash drive with 9gigs of music and it has the music playing with in seconds the way it slides down to insert disc into it is very cool Bluetooth is down right perfect for calls and audio streaming i could go on for hours on this radio but overall this radio WILL exceed your expectations too some it may be a bit pricey but believe me it is more than worth every single penny.

worth it by far

Okay this unit is by far better than its close rivals, easy to use also easy to understand, probly the best thing i have changed in my honda. If i didnt know the price and had to guess i would say 700 easy i would pay, it looks like a million bucks, very durable and easy to clean .... all the features is very nice.

Great buy!

Amazing deck it does whatever you need, yeah there are some out there with more eq options but this is worth the buy if your having a full loaded system, it's easy to work with and has lots of convenient auxiliary ports. Definitely would recommend.

AWESOME

I have had several of pioneer's radio options in my vehicle's and this one is the best by far. I also install car stereo equipment and must say I recommend this radio whenever I can. It links up perfectly with android phones and allows complete control with Pandora thru Bluetooth, even shows album artwork and title tracks. Great job for finally putting everything you need in one radio. Thanks pioneer. Also thanks Sonic Electronic for always having the cheapest prices in town.

Awesome New 2013 Head Unit

This unit has EXCELLENT stereo/sound separation. Listening to your regular music library will sound like a brand new experience. Guitars from the left and right sides are more emphasized and the lead singer is clearly in the middle along with the drums.
Only reason I took 2 points away is because the graphic equalizer in my opinion has a pretty large flaw/gap in it. I was hoping that Pioneer would fix this from last year. There are no eq adjustments above 10 khz. Really? Come on Pioneer! This is software now, you could easily make this a 30 band graphic eq if you wanted to! For sound adjustment you really need adjustments above 10khz because by just adjusting the 10 khz band for treble you increase the dreaded sibilance (when you get ear piercing high notes that are harsh and bad sounding). This unit needs a minimum of 2 more bands...16 khz and 20 khz and preferably an extra 3rd band at 12 khz. Like I said above though...it's all software now....very VERY easy to really make the graphic eq be a 30 band if they wanted to. They have one on their higher end single din PRS80 model. Let's see something be added to the firmware of the double din units.
The unit comes packed with a lot of features. Could it have more? Yes. But for the price point it is at, it comes well optioned. Bluetooth, HD Radio (that works very well I will add) and Sirius ready. I would love to see a little more from the time correction they have added to this model. The built in crossover/features is nice for the subwoofer but this should be across the board. The front and rear channels should have their own dedicated crossover/adjustments as well.
Pioneer really has stepped up the game with this unit as well as the others in the 2013 lineup. With some minors tweaks (as noted above), this could be a home run of a head unit.
Very well built...feels solid.
Very easy to use. I didn't even have to review the manual.

These other reviews must be fake.

Not happy at all with the unit. Mixtrax doesnt work right at all. You will never use this feature once you test it. I thought it would be nice to have it but its lame. Can barely see the screen during the day. Better have limo tint. App mode will not work out of the box. Fought with it all night long to find out i was wasting my time. You have to have a special cable that wasn't mentioned on the ad. Album art wont show on half my tracks. The screen quality is horrable. The album art that does show up looks very poor. Loading videos from a flash drive takes forever. I wanted to use pandora and waze. No you cant unless you order that special wire from ebay.

Love it, when it works.

I'm on my second unit now. The first one worked very well until it just wouldn't eject the disk form the cd/dvd slot. The App radio is nice, while still a little limited. The sound is good, but I am using a JL Audio amp to push my speakers, so the built in amplifier is not doing a thing. I live in a rural area, so the HD radio is limited, but what stations are available in HD sound decidedly better than the analog stations. And I am quite pleased with the satellite radio integration. It is seamless. Overall, this unit works very well and has an impressive feature set. I just hope this second one lasts longer than the 7 months the first one did. I've owned a number of different brands of Head Unit from Eclipse to Panasonic, and everything else always lasted. Hopefully Pioneer will do the same.

All you could ask for...

This is the most versatile, easy to use head unit I've ever used. It was easy to install and after getting used to it, it is easy to use. I love the rear view camera monitor function. I use the Bluetooth audio feed most often to listen to Pandora Radio. I also use the USB feed that I extended to the dash of my Nissan Titan truck. Another supplier told me this unit would not fit, they were wrong...I'm glad I didn't use that "crutch" and relied on better advice.
I would strongly recommend this head unit.

Good value

This is a very nice and easy to used head unit.

Superb multimedia deck with a great price.

This unit is one of the best additions I've made to my complete rebuild. Full Bluetooth for phone and streaming. A beautiful GUI which has been updated and simplified from previous models amd gorgeous display capable of full DVD quality playback. The tuning and expandibility features make for audiophile reproduction it's closet competition alpine can match its features but surely costs more. Trust me, don't be fooled by off brand multimedia receivers that cost less. Your deck is the heart of your system and will last you for countlless years if you make the right purchase. Get a 2013 model with 2009 pricing and 2015 features.

Well Worth it

I have had plenty of other units like this but Pioneer did a good job of keeping what works and simplifying everything else. The touch screen is really fast. The EQ is great for fine tuning. Bluetooth and HD radio are worth the money. Picture is very clean. Remote comes in handy. Just tons of features. I love to watch DVD's on here. And its really easy to wire a relay to bypass the parking brake. Not to smart to have a movie playing while driving lol.

I have had it in my 2005 Camry for 6 months and this one is gonna stay. I run 2 Alpine Type R SWR-12DA powered by a Crescendo BC2000D (amp out plays my Rockford 2500bdCP)at a 1 ohm load. Alpine SPX-17pro (front doors) Alpine SPR-69 (rear deck) powered by a Alpine PDX-F4. All powered by a 270 amp alternator with a Kinetik 1800hc power cell under the hood and in the trunk. And by far this was the best product in my car. Just go get it. My only complaint is that I should've waited for the AVH-P8400BH to get in stock.

Scion tC

I would definitely recommend this head unit. Easy to install, screen is fantastic and the sound quality and features are awesome. This is well worth the money and it looks like a $900 unit.

Terrific Unit first stepto to make ur car a rolling concert on wheels.

Ive had this unit for about 6 months now it works amazing the preamp outputs work amazing. I paired this unit with the a series pioneer speakers and buddy let me be the first to tell you that im thinking hooking an amp to the door speakers may not be good for my health as its already super loud. I also used a preamp output to feed my subs its a 4 volt output so the subs (2 rockford d412) sound amazingly clear and powerful. The layout of the unit is top quality and easy to work with as is tge 7 band eq which made all the difference and making the door speakers keep up with the 1200 watts pushing my subwoofers. I could go on but ill just leave you with this buy this deck u wont be disappointed. Make sure u catch a good ground when installing for better signal and clarity.

Love it so far

I purchased this to replace my older Pioneer and the added features are well worth the cost. Built in bluetooth is very nice. This unit plays all the types of files I have thrown at it. Windows Media, Mp3 and so on. The HD radio is also a huge plus.
I have XM radio and this unit shows the full title of songs. It has features I did not know existed while playing XM songs.

I love my pioneer BHS X-5500

I couldn't have made a better choice in my selection of radios, the x-5500 does everything I need it to do and performs excellently

Nice DVD Receiver

I received this DVD receiver six months ago and it has worked well until last month when the Bluetooth module became defective. While awaiting repair, I installed a Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS which has a nicer display in that it can be adjustably dimmed separately for both day and night use. Both receivers have equally good audio without an amplifier, if quality speakers are used. I'm waiting for the AVH-P4400BH to be repaired, but I sure do like the AVH-X5500BHS.

A+

Bought this head unit to replace a kenwood excelen in-dash dvd player. i liked it so much i purchased another one for my truck. Very easy to use and has a great display. Works with xm tuner great and allows for dvd type recording for your 6 preset stations

Nice sound

You can't go wrong with Pioneer.
The Bluetooth could have a few more features like auto connect on incoming calls. USB sometimes doesn't recognize video files.
More Android support would be nice too.
Not everyone owns an I phone...
Has lots of audio settings to suit anyone's taste.
The GPS add on is way overpriced :(

Great Head Unit

I got this from this site on black friday. I will have to say that this is one of the best unit I gotten. It is nice user inteface and the bluetooth is a BIG plus. Phone comes in really clear unlike some other units i seen on the market.
Very fast delivery and it came with the wire harness for free. Great buy especially for the deal that I got it for on black friday

4th Gen RAM 1500....

Got it wired up and turned it on and it is a great monitor. Sounds good, linked right up to blue tooth, looks great. I am totally happy with the purchase. I don't want to discourage anyone from buying this product, as I think it is great, but wither be prepared to give an audio shop permission to cut on your truck, or be prepared to break out some tin snips and a firm grip. Can't really speak on the durability, but I can bet it will be a 5, so that's what it gets.

Great Head Unit

This is a great head unit. It cleans up your MP3's nicely. Great headroom. Better sound quality than the 4yr old Alpine it replaced. Very good screen that is easy to view in direct sunlight. I didn't think my Alpine door speakers and subs could sound any better until I installed this unit. I have this unit running to my Audio Control Matrix, then to my HiFonics Mid/High & Sub amps. Could not be happier.

Awesome!

Definitely worth buying! Will improve vehicle overall and you'll love it

Great receiver, great deal!

Pioneer AVH-P4400BH in 2002 Ford Escape
Pros:
Connects automatically to iphone 5/4s
Bluetooth calls are clear from both ends
Fully adjustable colors
DVD playback is sharp. I did hook up the brake switch properly because I'm a good boy and knew I'd be distracted otherwise.
Radio reception and audio are improved from stock radio
Touchscreen is responsive
Menus are logical and smooth

Cons:
iphone 5 doesn't seem to have full compatibility with app mode
Tuning the radio manually can be tricky while driving (set those presets)

Great value, good picture, easy controls

My only gripe is that the unit itself doesnt have a built in mic. You MUST plug the corded mic into the back of the unit and route it somewhere appropriate in the car or else your callers won't be able to hear you.

All other bluetooth units I've looked at have had both a peripheral mic built into the frame of the unit as well as a built in mic.