Pioneer DEH-P3700MP Car CD / MP3 Player
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- MP3 / WMA Playback: MP3 Playback WMA Playback
- Anti-Theft Protection: Detachable Face Panel
- Player Type: CD
- Controlled Devices: CD Changer TV Tuner XM Ready iPod / iPhone
- iPod/iPhone Compatible: Yes
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Buy a JVC KD-G510 instead
Pros
OK unit for an OK price.
Cons
"Supertuner" very disappointing. No aux input for MP3 player.
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
Buy a JVC KD-G510 instead.
Funny that someone else mentioned the JVC KD-G510. I was comparing that unit with this Pioneer. I bought the Pioneer because of their much-touted "Supertuner IIID". I hoped this would allow me to hear distant stations more clearly, since I live in San Diego and listen to several Los Angeles stations.
Unfortunately, I think "Supertuner" is a marketing gimmick, because if anything, the reception was better in my stock radio from Toyota!
So I feel ripped-off, because I had Circuit City install a mini-cable so I could plug my iPod into the unit and listen to it over the car's speakers. That cost me an extra $100 or so (had to buy a special adapter, plus CC charged me extra labor).
I should've bought the JVC - it has an aux input right on the FRONT of the faceplate, so you don't need any adapters or extra installation. Instead, you can easily plug your iPod (or other MP3 player)into the unit with just a 5$ mini-to-mini cable.
One other thing about the Pioneer that's very annoying is that the volume is not "equalized". I'm sure that's not the correct term for it, but when you switch from "tuner" to "AUX" or "CD" (or even from AM to FM!) the volume is wildly different. So you might blast your eardrums if you didn't remember to turn the volume WAY down before switching from one radio band or input to another.
Other than these two factors, I'm pretty happy with it, but I wish I'd bought the JVC and saved myself $100. I gave the product a one star rating because I really hate it when companies engage in deceptive advertising, such as bragging about "Supertuner" technology when their tuner is no better than anyone else's. Most salespeople I consulted told me they didn't believe Pioneer's tuner to be any better than anyone else's, but I foolishly chose to give Pioneer the benefit of the doubt, because I really wanted to be able to hear distant stations more clearly. I ended up paying for that decision. I was foolish, but that doesn't give Pioneer the right to deliberately deceive consumers. The unit itself isn't bad - had they not deceived and cheated me, I would've given it three or four stars. But I want to do my part to bring down the average rating on this product to try to punish Pioneer in some tiny way for their false advertising and disrespect for their customers.
To answer someone's questions:
How does it sound compared to the factory stereo? About the same, except for distant radio stations.
Is the sound any clearer or about the same? CD and AUX are clear, as well as local radio stations. Distant stations are LESS clear.
Can it play louder than the factory stereo? I don't know - loudness isn't really my thing - I've never tested either radio to see how loud it can get.
What's the CD playback like? Great.
Is there any skipping? Nope, at least not yet. And I drive a very bumpy Toyotoa 4-Runner.
Are all the controls easy to figure out or do you need to read the manual? I did consult the manual a bit, but could've just as easily figured everything out by just fooling around.
Does it have a flashy display? Somewhat.
If so, is it good or bad? It's fine - not too flashy.
Can you read the display in bright sunlight? Yes, but an LCD display would be clearer than this LED display.
Unfortunately, I think "Supertuner" is a marketing gimmick, because if anything, the reception was better in my stock radio from Toyota!
So I feel ripped-off, because I had Circuit City install a mini-cable so I could plug my iPod into the unit and listen to it over the car's speakers. That cost me an extra $100 or so (had to buy a special adapter, plus CC charged me extra labor).
I should've bought the JVC - it has an aux input right on the FRONT of the faceplate, so you don't need any adapters or extra installation. Instead, you can easily plug your iPod (or other MP3 player)into the unit with just a 5$ mini-to-mini cable.
One other thing about the Pioneer that's very annoying is that the volume is not "equalized". I'm sure that's not the correct term for it, but when you switch from "tuner" to "AUX" or "CD" (or even from AM to FM!) the volume is wildly different. So you might blast your eardrums if you didn't remember to turn the volume WAY down before switching from one radio band or input to another.
Other than these two factors, I'm pretty happy with it, but I wish I'd bought the JVC and saved myself $100. I gave the product a one star rating because I really hate it when companies engage in deceptive advertising, such as bragging about "Supertuner" technology when their tuner is no better than anyone else's. Most salespeople I consulted told me they didn't believe Pioneer's tuner to be any better than anyone else's, but I foolishly chose to give Pioneer the benefit of the doubt, because I really wanted to be able to hear distant stations more clearly. I ended up paying for that decision. I was foolish, but that doesn't give Pioneer the right to deliberately deceive consumers. The unit itself isn't bad - had they not deceived and cheated me, I would've given it three or four stars. But I want to do my part to bring down the average rating on this product to try to punish Pioneer in some tiny way for their false advertising and disrespect for their customers.
To answer someone's questions:
How does it sound compared to the factory stereo? About the same, except for distant radio stations.
Is the sound any clearer or about the same? CD and AUX are clear, as well as local radio stations. Distant stations are LESS clear.
Can it play louder than the factory stereo? I don't know - loudness isn't really my thing - I've never tested either radio to see how loud it can get.
What's the CD playback like? Great.
Is there any skipping? Nope, at least not yet. And I drive a very bumpy Toyotoa 4-Runner.
Are all the controls easy to figure out or do you need to read the manual? I did consult the manual a bit, but could've just as easily figured everything out by just fooling around.
Does it have a flashy display? Somewhat.
If so, is it good or bad? It's fine - not too flashy.
Can you read the display in bright sunlight? Yes, but an LCD display would be clearer than this LED display.
