CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels) * plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files -- except rights-protected files) * Easy EQ 3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone settings * compatible with optional Pioneer iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, USB adapter, satellite radio, CD changer * inputs: front panel and optional rear auxiliary inputs * outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear/subwoofer) * compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required) *
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Pioneer DEH-P300IB:
This unit has good sound and some pretty nice features. Very deep, rich bass. High treble tones could be cleaner. one big drawback is that the internal "menu" is cumbersome. Don't even think about trying to make any adjustments other than a simple volume change while driving. Before taking your car on the road, do yourself a favor and toy around using the menu for a while to get used to where settings are.
ok, but...:
It does what indicated, but ...
1. there isn't separate channel equalization, that by 2008 should be mandatory. So I still have the same EQ on the rear speaker and on the front ones. Really bad.
2. the USB is available only if you buy a $100 kit... too much for USB option.
3. no RDS on radio stations (I had it back in Europe in 1995).
4. The knob/wheel isn't very intuitive and the interface is quite hard to use. The remote instead is quite good.
5. It sounds ok, could be... more info
All I need and more:
I had read quite a few reviews where some people found the control wheel complex to use and to configure the audio settings, but I can honestly say that once I got the gist of the multilevel folder-like structure of the menus, it was a piece of cake. Regarding the features of the receiver, I find it amazing that it has so many options for configuring the sound so that it comes out just perfect. I appreciate the personalized equalizer and the way you can just navigate through hundreds of songs in... more info
Pionner DEH-3000IB:
I bougth this Pionner CD/Mp3/Wma/iTunes/AAC/Wav Receiver 10 months ago and i think is a great pucharse. I always buy Pionner Brand for my car sound and i will be. These receiver have many standar Pionner functions and other ones. You can connect your Ipod, MP4 or everywant by means of two points standar jack cable, using and aux input in dash. That is very cool. Also, you can control equalizer, Qset point and options thar let you improve the quality of sound. The only annoying thin is when... more info