Pioneer Premier DEH-P600

Price Paid:  $0.00 from Given to

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 DEH-P600

Summary:
This seems like a weak unit for Pioneer. Simply because of all the complaints about the buttons. In newer models they have replaced the rubber overlay which wears out. I was given this unit because it stopped working. I found the faceplate ribbon connector bad. I have that on order Part # CNP5383 priced at $9.74. My other issue was the faceplate which I already mentioned. You can get the front grill which is the overlay, buttons, display cover, etc... for $45.15 part number CXB4094. Goto http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/index.asp and buy the parts.

Strengths:
Nice unit before it wears out.

Weaknesses:
The rubber overlay for the buttons.

Price Paid:  $300.00 from Magnolia Hi-Fi

Year / Model Reviewed:
2000 pioneer deh p 600

Summary:
Great Unit. Great features

Strengths:
Numerous features, numerous outputs, removable face, nice looking, Seperate sub-woofer controls, etc etc

Weaknesses:
The rubber coating on the volume and selection knobs wore off to the point the radio looks like a K-mart special. I can no longer lower the volume on the unit as the pin behind the rubber cover popped out. Come on Pioneer..you can do better than that.

Similar Products Used:
Always used Pioneer. Not sure if I will anymore.

Price Paid:  $259.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 99

Summary:
Would be an excellent unit if durability was there. A lot of functions for the money. Offers more than any other one out there. Big display is nice. Have to get used to the flip down face, I will never buy another flip down faceplate.

Strengths:
cd player never skips and it is in a Ford F250 with extra leaf spring and load range E tires. It rides tuff. EZ EQ is nice. Like the adjustable 3 band equalizer, however you should not need an EQ. You should like the sound it has without having to adjust it to your likings.

Weaknesses:
Had it almost a year and a half and had to have it fixed twice. Never a cd player problem. It is an electronic control problem. Need a servic contract with this one. I have one and if I did not this baby would have cost me another $190 to keep it going in repairs. Also buttons look awful after being used a little, they wear out.

Similar Products Used:
JVC 727, compairs about equal in durability, JVC had a better tuner though

Year / Model Reviewed:
 92 Honda Accord

Summary:
I only payed $235 because I bought it as a display unit and it was the last one. Full Warrenty, so who cares. I love my purchase

Strengths:
I love all the power and precise sounds the unit puts out. Has all the features and then some, that I would ever use. I enjoy all the different colors on the unit. Very easy detatchable face to remove.I like having an remote, it keeps your eyes on the road and not look down to push the button all the time. User friendly, 2 year warrenty Great all around unit. Neither one of my pioneer cd player ever skipped, just as long has you keep your cd's cleaned. You will never have a problem. Picks up all local station, great crisp music. The 2000 premier cd players have the back-lit display. No worries.

Weaknesses:
Hard to see in the sun but who really looks at the cd player in the day-time, you should know your music, lol, I guess it could use a back lit display but other than that nothing

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer Premier DEH-P300, not even close

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1999

Summary:
I have a great friend at a stereo shop so I only paid $200 but I would be willing to pay full price for this deck. I had mine installed last fall and I have been very satisfied with the sound quality and the features this deck has to offer. I have added a rockford four channel amp and the new infinity kappa perfect high end speakers. It sounds magnificent. Having the three preamps made it a snap to change amps( I needed more power) plus with all the wiring in place install charges are minimal. I also have been very impressed with the skip protection as well. I had the opportunity to test it on a harsh mountain road at high speeds and it never faultered. I have a jeep cherokee in which the dash is located more than arms length away. I have the upgraded remote(credit card remotes are crap) which only cost me $25. This remote allows me to use any feature without having to lean forward and take my eyes off the road. However I highly recomend changing the more complicated features when you are parked. I can change cd's, tracks, adjust the equalizer and volume without even looking in the direction of the unit. The upgraded remote mounts easily to your center consol and looks good too. good luck keeping track of the provided credit card remote. My friend at the shop would not let me buy the next model up the p-700. For a hundred bucks more you get rsn and the upgraded remote. RSN is a radio signal system which most cities do not have so it is a waste of your hard earned cash.

Strengths:
great features i love the built in equalizer. it has plenty of power to get your speakers rocking. the three high power preamp outputs (one designated to sub control) make it extremely easy to create a monster system. it comes with a remote so you don't have to reach forward and push any buttons on the dash. very good skip protection. can be used with cd or md changer. flip down face looks cool and makes room for more graphics.

Weaknesses:
with all the features this unit contains it is not very user friendly. with some practice it was not difficult to master. the remote control that comes with this unit is atiny piece of junk. pay $25 and upgrade to a nice one that can mount to your center consol. some of the features most people will never use. such as the built in alarm or some of the supertuner features.

Similar Products Used:
Eclipse, alpine, the pioneer is better looking and has more features than the comparably priced models made by these other companies