Pioneer quality says it all! Skipped ONCE when i hit a pothole big enough to blow a tire, never again. Easy to find button layout with not a lot of unneccesary options, but enough to keep me satisfied. 2 sets of preamps, which is great for 2 amps, keeps options open

Display washes out too easily in the sunlight, new models with backlit displays and new tech. seem a lot better. Remote stopped working for no apparent reason.

A great head unit! After seeing several other friends choices in decks, i'm glad i went with Pioneer and will stick with their products. I paid around $200 and even though the remote stopped and the display isn't the easiest to read, i can't complain about a deck that never skips, sounds great, and has great options! My next Cd deck will still be a pioneer, but i'll go with a backlit screen and not leave the remote in my hot car! Pioneer is a great deck for the price!

I have had the Pioneer DEH-445 for three years now in my F-150, and have had no problems with skipping - not even when I ran over Kenny. It sounds excellent, having a 94db S/N ratio that comes through in the clarity of the music - from Sarah Mclachlan to Snoop Doggy Dogg. I have changed from Sony 5 1/2" to Clarion 6 1/4" in the doors, and run a Pioneer GM-X702 to 8" woofers in Pioneer's 200W TRX-8000 boxes. I also run a HiFonics American Warrior Mercury 85W x 2 amp to the Clarions in the doors. The sound has punch, crystal clear highs and stunning low bass. Go PIONEER!

Hey, this cd player is the best at reading cds. It doesn't matter what kind of shape it's in, it still plays. And sounds good! With four 12" Kicker comps in a single cab truck, it does it's job. Trust me!

Will someone please email me and tell me how to hook up the "door switch" in this puppy! PLEASE!!!!

It would be perfect I knew how to hook up the darn "door switch"!

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My JVC Kameleon is running a close race with the DEH 445 but pioneer still has it if you compare sound.