Pioneer DEH-P9300 Car CD Player

Pros: Flexible input/output, Auto EQ, Comprehensive DSP, Decent internal amp
Cons: Menus a bit cumbersome, display washes out in direct sunlight, no MP3 decoding

The DEH-P9300 is a flexible, powerful CD/receiver that packs a lot of punch and flexibility into a standard DIN sized chassis. The unit's Organic EL display is good in most lighting conditions, though it has a tendency to wash out in direct sunlight and...

Pros: Does everything, looks good, enough power
Cons: Wiring loom messy

This Pioneer unit does everything, I mean everything. From variable crossovers on all channels (inc sub), to screaming it's head off as an alarm if you set it up to do so. The whole face comes off, after it's finished beeping at you and automatically...

Pros: Fantastic function and control with entertaining display
Cons: A little pricey and the included remote is not very good.

I ordered my DEH-P9300 from an online company (you can read more about that in one of my other reviews), and once it arrived I was pumped. This was my third stereo from Pioneer and with most of their stereos everything I needed to get it setup was...

Pros: Wonderful sound, awesome looks
Cons: Different to get used to

I grew up with Clarion, Sony, Rockford, Blaupunkt and all of them in its heyday. Back in "my time" Pioneer was nothing more than junk. When I got my Montero Sport the head unit just had to go and I took it to Buzz Off to get the whole thing upgraded. I...

Pros: Awesome sound, cool displays, amount of options, and ease of use.
Cons: A bit expensive if you're not an audiophile.

Although Pioneer is not the BEST for car audio, i do feel that this is the best sub $400 head unit out there. This is making the assumption that one does not plan on getting an amp or making significant upgrades beyond component speakers.
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