Pioneer DEH-P800PRS CD Receiver Review

The moment you see it, you know there is something special about the Pioneer DEH-P800PRS CD Receiver. The centerpiece of the Premier-exclusive PRS lineup, it is designed for those that love music – and love to hear it the best way possible.

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Alpine IDA x100 Ipod Headunit

Alpine iDA-X100 – Super-Fast USB Connection
The Alpine iDA-X100 uses a USB connection(cable included) for newer iPods that provides ultra-fast digital data transfer so songs are loaded instantly through the receiver. Sound quality is maximized by using USB along with the 24-Bit Burr Brown D/A converter, allowing for an incredible Signal to Noise ratio of 105dB. Plus, the Alpine iDA-X100 quickly loads up full Album Art on screen.
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The difference between RMS and peak power ratings is a crucial concept for the A/V shopper to understand. Peak power ratings refer to the amount of power an amplifier produces, or a speaker can handle, for a brief musical burst — like the crack of a kick drum. RMS power describes the amount of continuous power an amplifier produces, or a speaker can handle. The RMS power rating is always the more significant number, as it is a more accurate reflection of a component’s performance in daily use.

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Pioneer’s top of the line CD receiver comes with tons of great features. The Pioneer DEH-P980BT is Pioneer’s first CD receiver to come with BlueTooth technology built in. You can use the handset with a cell phone that is compatible with Bluetooth technology. Some other features include Voice Dial, Phone Book Transfer and Auto Answering. Other that being fully Bluetooth compatible the Pioneer DEH-P980BT has a lot of other great features and Customizable full color OEL display, Multi Language Display, Itunes AAC playback compatible. Pioneer DEH-P980BT is not compatible with DRM protected music purchased from the iTunes store. This stereo receiver also comes with 5 volt preamp-outputs and is satellite ready. The DEH-P980BT also comes with the Pioneer Premier 2 year warranty.

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Car stereo receivers, or CD players, are not the most important thing when it comes to SPL or SQ, but it is still a couple of things that need some consideration, even if you plan on having all of your car speakers and subwoofers powered by amplifiers. Features and looks are probably going to get a lot of consideration when choosing a car stereo. The most important thing, in my mind, is going to be preamp voltage, if you will be using amplifiers on all of your speakers.

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Pioneer car stereo reviews. This Pioneer DEH-P77DH cd player is designed to fit perfectly in GM and Chrysler with out the use of any installation kits. Al lot of cars and trucks these days are coming with din and 1/2 factory stereos. I have never liked the way it looked to use a single din radio in a din and a half slot. The bulky installation kit that is used to convert the the din and a half to fit a single din stereo does not look very good at all.

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