Pioneer DEH-P3000

Year / Model Reviewed:
 Pioneer DEH-P3000

Summary:
This unit matches well with my 1994 GMC Sonoma pick-up. The versatile EQ settings allow me to adjust my factory speakers (4) for the best sound. The FM section of the radio is on par with my factory Delco but the Pioneer has better high end response. The AM section of the Pioneer is not as good as the Delco. The Delco unit has better AM sensitivity and also has AM Stereo whereas the Pioneer is mono only. Overall this is an excellent Head Unit for the money. In my case this Unit was a gift

Strengths:
Powerful amplifier, excellent EQ settings, easy installation, good radio.

Weaknesses:
Display weak in bright sunlight, the upgrade 3100 has a brighter display. The AM section of the radio lacks AM stereo capability and could be more sensitive.

Similar Products Used:
GM Delco AM Stereo/FM Stereo Cassette, Alpine CDM-7861, Kenwood S15.

Price Paid:  $230.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 99 Pontiac Grand Am

Summary:
This is a very good player. After scouting similar products, (Sony, Kenwood, etc.) this one had the most bang for it's buck at this price, along with the most options. I've had this for almost a year, and don't feel as though it has gone out of date, even though an updated model has shown up.



The alarm is really loud and obnoxious (turned all the way up) so it may drive a potential theif nuts causing them to run away screaming if they're trying to rip you off. Give yourself enough time between getting into your car and replacing the face, or the high itched squeal may attract the neighborhood dogs.

I have alot of burned CDs, and this one plays all of them, with only a few glitches every now and then but only with cheap CD-R's. If you're a fan of playing your burned CD's, this is for you.

Overall, highly recommended.

Strengths:
Lots of power, reads CD-Rs nearly flawlessly, smooth cd loading, display nice at night.

Weaknesses:
Display dim during the day.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $189.00

Summary:
If you are happy with simple bass and treble controls then buy the less expensive 2100. For me it was worth the extra money to upgrade to the 3100. I would recommend this unit to anyone who simply wants to enjoy music in their car...no diassapointments. I don't know much about "competition car audio", and make no reccommendation about this unit for such use. I paid 189.00 plus tax at Best Buy. I saw this unit on Crutchfeild for less, but I wanted to support the local store that allowed me the oppurtunity to "push the buttons". I didn't buy the extended warranty. Mistake? time will tell!

Strengths:
This unit has performed very well. I spent hours reaserching car audio receivers, and found that Pioneer products were recommended as a good value for the money. This has proved to be true. I am not a purist, my wish was to upgrade from cassette to CD. I purchased this unit over the less expensive 2100 because it provided an adjustable EQ. I'm glad I did. The preset EQ's all seem to favor a heavy bass sound. Being (ahem)older(43)I enjoy a brighter sound the custom EQ provides this ability. I installed this unit in my Ford Ranger leaving the factory speakers. The EQ has allowed me to adjust the sound to my taste. It has sufficiant power, and clarity to make my ride to and from work enjoyable

Weaknesses:
It was hard to learn the controls. This unit does more than I need, but in order to get the adjustable EQ I had to learn all of the other stuff. This isnt much of a shortcoming. I quickley learned which buttons not to touch!

Similar Products Used:
None

Summary:
i paid close to $200 i would recomend it to someone who isn't trying to go big with their sound system .. i was so it kinda didn't meet what i needed

Strengths:
love the mosfet 45x4 reciever... it gave great starting power to my soundsystem.. helped me upgrade from cassatte to cd in a major way ..

Weaknesses:
well.. wish it had 2 preamp outputs... and when trying to install in in my new car.. blew out :(.

Similar Products Used:
it doesn't really comparte to my new alpine but it was good back in tha day

Year / Model Reviewed:
 95 Cherokee

Summary:
I'd get this one over the newer model the 3100, it blows

Strengths:
I love this cd player...its the coolest thing out there. Its soo easy to use and the pre-set EQ's are nice...plays all cds, even MP3's

Weaknesses:
not bright in the sunlight

Similar Products Used:
kenwood