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Pioneer DEH-X8500BH

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth, HD Radio, iPod Control and MIXTRAX Technology

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• Full-Dot 3-Line LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 14W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 5-Band Graphic Equalizer
• Advanced Sound Retriever
• MIXTRAX Software
• Built-In HD Radio

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Pioneer DEH-X8800BHS

OUR PRICE: $190.00

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Product Highlights


• Full-Dot 3-Line LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 14W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 5-Band Graphic Equalizer
• Advanced Sound Retriever
• MIXTRAX Software
• Built-In HD Radio

Description


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Commercial Free Pandora Listening Through 2013

Pioneer Electronics is now helping consumers enjoy Pandora Internet Radio service in their vehicles – commercial free! More than 20 Pioneer in-dash receivers offer built-in Pandora control, providing users full control and playback of the Pandora app through a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone device. Simply launch the Pandora app on the device and connect to a compatible Pioneer car stereo via a hardwired connection or Bluetooth streaming on compatible receivers to receive commercial-free listening through the end of 2013. Pioneer's way of saying thanks!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote
  • Bluetooth Technology built-in for hands-free calling and A2DP music streaming
  • HD Radio integrated for highest quality digital sound
  • MIXTRAX Technology creates a non-stop mix of your music with DJ inspired effects
  • Pandora internet radio integration with connected iPhone
  • Full-dot 3-line LCD display (192 x 48 pixels)
  • Detachable theft-deterrent, anti-dust face plate
  • Selectable illuminated button lighting with over 210,000 colors
  • Complete 2-way iPod control from the stereo or device
  • App mode allows listening of content from downloaded iTunes apps
  • iTunes Tagging marks your favorite songs on HD Radio and loads them in iTunes
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • CEA-2006 Rated RMS: 14 watts x 4 channels
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Wireless remote control included
  • 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, CD-RW, MP3, WAV, AAC and WMA
  • AM/FM Supertuner IIID with 24FM/6AM presets
  • Advanced Sound Retriever enhances compressed audio
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • 5-band graphic equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 2 User)
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • High Pass and Low Pass crossover filters
  • Separate subwoofer level control

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable is compatible, however Pioneer USB-to-iPod Cable is recommended
  • Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
  • Rear 1 Amp USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Control 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 3.0 +EDR certified
  • Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
  • Bluetooth Profiles Supported:
    • HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • HSP: Headset Profile enables a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
    • PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
    • 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
    • OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
    • SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
    • GAP: Generic Access Profile
  • Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
  • Includes a wired microphone for clear, distortion-free talking
Also Found As: DEHX8500BH, DEH-X8500-BH, DEH X8500 BH, DEH8500BH

Product history:

Pioneer DEH-X8800BHS thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Pioneer DEH-X8700BH thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer DEH-X8800BHS)
Pioneer DEH-X8600BH thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer DEH-X8700BH)
Pioneer DEH-X8500BH thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer DEH-X8600BH)
Pioneer DEH-P8400BH thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Pioneer DEH-X8500BH)

Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
14 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
5-band graphic equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
  • PAC SWI-PSv1: Pioneer Specific Steering Wheel Control Interface
  • Axxess ASWC: Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
24
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

DEH-X8500BH

Weight:

3.53lbs

Internal SKU:

dehx8500bh

Internal Product ID:

63987

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
64%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.1
Value
4.7
Features
4.8
Design
4.3
Usability
4.6

Customer Reviews

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Great stereo

I put this Pioneer stereo in my big rig freight liner classic. it sounds great and it has so many different options. I also installed a sub and amp shortly after and I couldn't be happier with the sound its nice!!!

By Mike on September 17, 2013

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Great Value

Bluetooth and the HD radio are the great features that i love. it is easy to operate also

By John on July 2, 2013

13

found this helpful.

Great system

I had to upgrade my Sony because the bluetooth was out of date and wouldn't connect with my new Nexus 4 phone. The Pioneer streams music, podcasts, phone calls via bluetooth perfectly. Rear usb is really nice - I use usb extension cable that is hidden out of the way. Better than having the USB drive sticking out of the front face. Great sound as well.

By Scott on September 18, 2013

13

found this helpful.

Great mid-range head unit!

I purchased this radio and a set of Kicker DS65, DS693, and DS35 speakers to replace my son's worn-out factory speakers. My son and I worked on it together and this was his first install. Sonic was nice enough to provide a free dash kit and wire harness for the car, which I appreciated a lot. I had no issues with the installation because I've done them before, but the instruction manual was no help at all for people who have never matched up wires before. The wires that came with the radio were on the thin side - my Alpine decks have thicker wire for all their connections. This is the one big shortcoming I have for a radio in this price range -better install instructions and thicker wire would be nice.

There was a vast improvement over the factory setup, so no surprises there. The head unit was too powerful for the worn-out factory speakers, but it matched well to the Kickers. If (when) my son ever expands his system to add amps, the three sets of pre-outs are a nice touch. The system hits highs well and offers a lot of sound customization, but the big plus was the bass response - the unit fed the Kickers well and did not seem to strain or overheat after a long session of loud play (I am in Arizona, so we'll see in the summer months). Only a basshead will need more low end than this setup is putting out, and amps would be a must for that person anyway.

The BT works well - on my Alpine deck, it can be hit or miss with the controls but the Pioneer syncs up every time, has no problem with calls, and even displays song titles when it plays music from my son's phone. It also controls an iPod, but if you already have a good BT phone with a 32GB SD card, you won't need the feature. The USB extension was another nice touch, we hid the cord on the bottom of the dash and there is a perfect space for him to stow his phone and charge at the same time. Same with the wired microphone, the cord was plenty long enough for any dashboard install and we had no problem hiding the mic near the bottom of the dash. We didn't test the CD player, but he will never use it anyway. The HD radio is a huge plus, we have a decent amount of HD stations in our area and the AM does sound like FM! The FM does sound CD-quality, but I'm sure that is partly because the radio and speakers match up so well - with lesser speakers, it wouldn't sound as good.

So far, the price is right and the head unit exceeds his expectations for a first system. Sonic is the fastest, I ordered on Tuesday and had it installed by Thursday. From jazz to hip hop, this is a great radio and the features are nice.

By kjbad on March 22, 2013

12

found this helpful.

Awesome head unit!

I installed this head unit earlier today. Face plate does feel cheaply made when you remove it. But good thing is that I dont plan on taking it off too much. I am using an re audio dts 500.4 for mids and highs kicker componet front and rear 6) kicker 6x8's with power bass asa 600.2 to push my kicker solo classic 15" so I cannot comment on the power of the unit. But the bluetooth audio works GREAT! perfect for streaming music or making a phonecall using the external mic provided with the headunit. Has a pretty cool feature for when receiving a call. The key side of the screen flashes differnet colors and displays caller id for thr person calling and has a preloaded ringtone that plays through the car. My kids loved talking on the phone in the car thought it was just the coolest thing ever. Has nice customization options for the display colors. You may want to go on YouTube and watch the videos from Pioneer on how to use the unit to see if it would be a good fit for you. I would highly recommend this unit it is simple enough to use and has a lot of cool features that I think most people would be happy with.

By Marcus on February 14, 2013

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found this helpful.

Decent unit, but not the greatest

This is a decent unit, I have been waiting for it to release since forever in hopes it would look and feel better than the DEH-P8400BH which it replaced. The only difference appears to be the ergonomics of the faceplate and button layout, the 8500 is much improved even though they just centered the knob and rocker lever; the right side of the unit was made a little more tacky.

Pros:
3 sets of 4v pre-outs
Great amount of features
Great sound quality for what it is
Great call quality
Bluetooth syncs and streams just fine with Gingerbread (Android) no song information is displayed however.
Ipod navigation is easy enough, and app mode works great.
Active display with fully adjustable illumination for both keys and display: totally independent or synced.
Great HD reception
Unlike several reviews of the previous model 8400, which is basically the same, I found it easy enough to adjust and go through the menus while driving, and they don't lag at all.

Cons:
Build quality: its made in Thailand but, if they make this thing and the accessories it comes with any cheaper, they'll be made out of paper. Prepare to bend or break the din tools, pray to god you never need to pull the radio out of the din chassis once mounted. It took me a couple of days to decide where to place the mic, and I had to pull the radio; more like, bend the din tools and tear the entire dash apart again because they wouldn't work.

The faceplate, I now understand why they don't bother giving you a case for it, every time you remove it, you pray you don't break the thing its so cheaply designed and made.

The wire loom looks like something that would be sold with a BOSS radio or Pyramid, not to mention the nearly non existent heatsink.

The built-in amplifier is sufficient, but its not something I would recommend using, and if you're buying a headunit with 3 sets of 4v pre-outs I would hope you wouldn't be using it anyway except for maybe rear fill.

Limited EQ adjustability, yes, you can control the level up and down, but that's about it, there's no slope, or adjusting the preset bands. I would have rather had Pioneer ditch the gimmick that is "Mixtrax" for a real spectrum analyzer and made the 5 band EQ fully adjustable.

Overall its a decent headunit with a lot of features, but this isn't the Pioneer that reigned dominant in the mid 90's early 2000's. I go all the way back to the days of Pioneer tape decks, and still have my full din DEQ-9200 which is basically a standard feature of the 80-PRS.

Rather than trying to read the horrible manual, Pioneer has made several youtube videos to show you how to operate the unit, I suggest you google Pioneer DEH-X8500BH and click on the "Video" tab for all of their video's showing you how to operate the unit.

By Aaron on December 9, 2012

10

found this helpful.

Good item

Works good .I do like how the call mode works well . I do have to sometimes discount my iPhone 5 and reconnect it for it to read don't know why but works about 98% of the time with out having to disconnect and reconnect.

By David on October 19, 2013

8

found this helpful.

Good for the price

This head unit works as advertised. It is a good deal for the price and puts out good sound even without an amp.

By Pedro on August 5, 2013

8

found this helpful.

perfect radio

This radio is small just perfect with all the features that I need
The bluetooth is just perfect when you are driving and also nice with my playlist for my music.

By Douglas on November 4, 2013

8

found this helpful.

Awesome

This Radio is Awesome. one of the best one ive bought in years. it syncs in with your phone so full address book, bluetooth audio, fully function ipod controls, lots of customizing options.

By Michael on July 17, 2013

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