In the world of automotive electronics, Pioneer's products are quite prominent. Every car enthusiast knows that the radio, speakers, subwoofers и автомагнитолы от этой компании хороши, quality and multifunctional. Not an exception and the receiver Pioneer AVH-X8500BT. This multifunctional combine is able not only to reproduce music. We will talk about its capabilities in this material. But a little later.
The Japanese company is well known among professional DJs and advanced motorists.Each driver knows that it is Pioneer that produces the most high-quality and adequate in price automotive electronics. The manufacturer offers head units (car receivers) of various complexity, high-quality speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, LCD panels and much more. In Russia and the CIS countries, Pioneer products are well-deservedly popular. Special demand is enjoyed by top 2DIN-radio tape recorder Like the Pioneer AVH X8500BT.
AT his time the company was also engaged in the release of computer components, DVD-drives and other peripherals. Also exactly "Pioneers" took an active part in the development of CDs and everything that is connected with household players. However, it is now in the past. The company decided completely focus on car sound.Multimedia systems for cars from Pioneer can boast of good price and excellent Japanese quality. Not an exception and the receiver Pioneer AVH X8500BT. Let's analyze her more.
So, the Pioneer AVH X8500BT is suppliedIn a cardboard box on which the head device itself is artistically represented. On the back of the box, the technical specifications of the device are described. The style of packaging is typical for "Pioneers": white-red palette. Inside is the apparatus itself, removable panel in a separate case, set fastening screws and the necessary wires for connection to the wiring of the car. Also There is an adapter for ISO, because you can not directly connect this miracle.
In the box along with the radio tape recorder there is an instruction manual. It is completely in Russian and written in an accessible language. If her to thoroughly study, then there will be no problems with tuning and installation at all. Addition instructions in the box is also a warrantyticket. The official guarantee for the product is 12 months. Standard term for many devices. No exception and Pioneer AVH X8500BT. The instruction manual, by the way, has all the information necessary for the correct installation, adjustment and operation of the product.
Now let's move on to the appearance of Pioneer AVH X8500BT. Classic design for products TM "Pioneer". They could not think of anything new. But in a radio tape recorder the main thing not beauty, but sound. The front panel is made of glossy plastic. Almost all the place is occupied by LCD screen. Mechanical control elements are located under the screen. This arrangement of the buttons causes serious Fears in terms of the comfort of using them when driving. If you need to insert a CD or USB flash drive, the front panel folds and "pulls off" to the side. Very interesting solution. But over time, the mechanism wears out and huge backlashes appear.
Button illumination is realized in the same way as in other models "Pioneers". Исключением не является и Pioneer AVH X8500BT.The firmware of this head unit offers about 200 backlight options to the user. The most interesting is that the manufacturer is not in a hurry to update the firmware. And this is not very happy owners of this car radio. But without that the head unit sounds and looks good.
Now let's move on to boring figures.What can the advanced car enthusiast Pioneer AVH X8500BT? The power of the MOSFET amplifier is 50 watts per channel. A total of channels 4. The radio tape recorder is equipped with a processor for ensuring the speed. Also it provides playback of various audio and video formats. DAC provides a wonderful sound. But only in tandem with an adequate speaker system. Although many owners claim that the full-time acoustics begins to sound much better with this car stereo.
Pioneer AVH X8500BT supports LED- and DVD-disks, USB flash drives and Mini SD. Also there is a possibility to connect a smartphone or tablet. Among the playable formats - MP4, MP3, WAV, WMA.Support standard without loss of quality FLAC no. On the back of the radio there are the necessary number of inputs and outputs: 3 RCA (tulip) for connecting the speaker system and subwoofer, 2 additional RCA, which are used for video output, and connectors to connect an additional amplifier. Although with the power of a standard head unit, it is not needed.
Thanks to the advanced firmware and the presence of a processor, this car receiver can be used not only for playing audio and video. The device is equipped with navigation software. Moreover, the navigator works surprisingly well. Also there is an opportunity to use the radio tape recorder asParktronic when connecting an additional rear camera. The radio is switched to parktronic mode instantly, it is only necessary to turn on the rear gear. In this car receiver also it is possible to use the steering buttons as a remote control for playback. But you need to buy an additional module.
Thanks to the built-in Bluetooth transmitter, it is possible to connect a smartphone or tablet to "Android" or iOS without using wires. This connection gives The ability to use the speakerphone in the car stereo: receive calls through her and talk. But the quality of communication leaves much to be desired. In the radio, there is also an FM tuner (where without it). However, without an external antenna, it works very badly. The presence of an antenna is mandatory.
Now let's move on to the opinion of those who had the fortune to acquire a Pioneer AVH X8500BT. Reviews about this head unit are mostly positive. Owners like almost everything - from removable panel to the sound quality.Many people note the rapid operation of the operating system interface. If the machine is in motion, then the response time is very important. The sound quality is at the highest level. That's what those drivers who bought the apparatus. Also many were pleased that the panel removable. You can safely leave the car on the street.The Navigator works as expected. And parktronic does not fail. The vast majority of users are happy with the purchase. Although some admit that they chose this particular device solely because of the brand. On the counter It was many much more functional things from other manufacturers. But "Pioneer" there is "Pioneer".
Dissatisfied customers, too.This is the fate of any product. Not an exception and the receiver Pioneer AVH X8500BT. Reviews of a negative nature are mainly connected with a poor-quality screen and a slow sensor. Also Many owners complain about fast-wearing mechanism of folding the front panel of the device.But most of all complaints sound on the warning device that the image can be mirrored. It appears in the parktronic mode and prevents you from viewing some elements. It is impossible to get rid of him. So it's so annoying. Among the disadvantages of many, and include that the radio can not play such popular formats as FLAC and MKV. Yes, this is the fate of top-end head units, but this miracle came in 2013, when such formats were not in motion. But the complaints about the fact that time panel to the end is not "hangs" on his legal place (wear of the mechanism) - it's already Really. As a result, artifacts appear on the image. And on a particularly bumpy road and the radio does not work at all. AND all the same pluses for "Pioneer" much more than minuses.
The head unit has just been considered premium segment Pioneer AVH X8500BT. This is a very decent car radio standard 2DIN, which may well replace the GPS-navigator, parking sensors, speakerphone and more. In this case, the apparatus can calmly reproduce audio- and video files and has a wonderful sound. what yet do I need to be happy?
