8 best Pioneer car radios

Are you used to high quality sound? Do not want to exchange for budget options when buying a car radio? Pioneer is a brand just for you. Only the best sound and content. Only advanced technologies and a diverse catalog. A brand that is the absolute leader in the market and produces the highest quality and most reliable car radios.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination

The best Pioneer 1 Din car radios

1 Pioneer DEH-4800FD 4.79
The best ratio of price and quality
2 Pioneer DEH-80PRS 4.76
Most popular model
3 Pioneer MVH-S520BT 4.66
Android operating system support
4 Pioneer DEX-P99RS 4.38
Best sound quality

The best Pioneer 2 Din car radios

1 Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT 4.92
Convenient operating system
2 Pioneer MVH-A210BT 4.75
The most reliable model
3 Pioneer FH-X380UB 4.46
Best price
4 Pioneer MVH-AV190 4.22
Camera connection

Pioneer is one of the top manufacturers of audio equipment. Japanese brand that produces the best equipment for sound reproduction and recording, including car radios. It is difficult to compete with Pioneer equipment even for the most eminent manufacturers, so the company does not hesitate to set sky-high price tags. However, this more than pays off due to the high build quality and customer focus of the company.

Pioneer versus major competitors: Prology, Mystery and ACV

Pioneer's main competitor is a Belgian company ACV. In terms of variety and price component, it is closest to the famous Japanese brand, although it does not have such a rich history.In the ACV catalog you can find a variety of car radios in form factors 1, 2 and even 1.5 din. The build quality is at the highest level, as is the content. The manufacturer keeps abreast of the market and is one of the first to respond to emerging new products. If there is a new feature in the world of car audio, ACV will most likely be the first to implement it.

Chinese brand Proloji (Prology) is a vivid example of the fact that not only low-quality fakes are produced in the Middle Kingdom, but also worthy goods that can compete with such a mastodon as Pioneer. The prices here are much lower. Yes, there are premium products in the catalog, but there are not so many of them, and they are rather an exception to the rule. But Prology can also be proud of the variety of models and form factors. The company produces not only standard radios, but also special models for specific cars.

Mystery (Mystery) is a brand with a complex history. It originated in the USA, but today at home it has almost completely disappeared from the market. Most of the products are produced in Russia and China. Also, the main headquarters of the company moved to Russia, so the brand can already be considered local. It produces a variety of electronics, including car radios. The catalog is quite extensive, and the main advantage over Pioneer is pricing. These are the cheapest radios on the market, but they are inferior in quality. But for a very reasonable price tag here you can find a "fancy" model.

Brand

Prices

Build quality

Sound quality

Filling

Diversity catalog

Pioneer

- -

+ +

+ +

+

+

Prology

+

+

+

+

+

Mystery

+ +

-

-

+ +

+

ACV

-

+

+

+ +

+ +

The best Pioneer 1 Din car radios

The 1 din format, once the most popular, is practically not used by automakers today.But if you have a relatively old car, then there is no choice, you need to look for radio tape recorders of just this size. Fortunately, the Pioneer company has never stopped the production of such models and even constantly expands the catalog. There are both quite budget, by the standards of the brand, options, as well as premium multi-channel devices with intelligent controls and a retractable touch screen.

Top 4. Pioneer DEX-P99RS

Rating (2022): 4.38
Accounted for 28 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS
Best sound quality

Radio with 6 channels and high power, giving the best sound at any frequency.

  • Average price: 77,800 rubles.
  • Number of channels: 6
  • Output power per channel (W): 100
  • EQ bands: 24
  • Supported formats: CD-Audio, MP3, WMA, AAC
  • Case depth (mm): 160

Pioneer is a well-known company and the best manufacturer of automotive electronics, but even they have such price tags are extremely rare. The car radio is very expensive, and most likely this is the secret of its low popularity among buyers. Since there are simply no other reasons not to choose this model. It's the perfect sound quality. The device has 6 output channels with a hundred watts on each. 24 equalizer bands allow you to set the settings for any type of music: from calm classics to aggressive electronics. At the height and design of the device. Nothing extra. Only the classic style and it all looks very attractive. In general, if it were not for the high price, this model would certainly have gained much more feedback from customers.

Pros and cons
  • Classic design
  • Multiband equalizer
  • Best sound quality
  • Very high price
  • Difficult to navigate menu

Top 3. Pioneer MVH-S520BT

Rating (2022): 4.66
Accounted for 79 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS, Citylink
Android operating system support

Radio format 1 din, but with support for Android Auto technology. Can be connected to a smartphone and controlled through a special application.

  • Average price: 11,900 rubles.
  • Number of channels: 4
  • Output power per channel (W): 50
  • EQ bands: 13
  • Supported formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
  • Case depth (mm): 120

Among the whole variety of radio tape recorders in the Pioneer catalog, there are rarely models on Android in the form factor of 1 din. There is no retractable or fixed screen, but the Android Auto system is supported by the interface. You just need to download the application and now you can control the device directly from your mobile phone. No wires or other inconvenient things. Also noteworthy is the compact body. The depth of the radio is only 120 millimeters, which is slightly less than other models in this form factor. If your car has a problem installing a standard radio, be sure to consider this option.

Pros and cons
  • Compact body
  • Android Auto Support
  • Lots of lighting options
  • Affordable price
  • Dim display that is hard to read
  • Very small buttons

Top 2. Pioneer DEH-80PRS

Rating (2022): 4.76
Accounted for 101 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS, Otzovik
Most popular model

Car radio Pioneer, which has collected the largest number of reviews in well-known online stores and specialized sites.

  • Average price: 33,500 rubles.
  • Number of channels: 4
  • Output power per channel (W): 50
  • EQ bands: 12
  • Supported formats: CD-Audio, MP3, WMA, AAC
  • Case depth (mm): 160

DEH-80PRS is a rather expensive car radio, even by the standards of the Pioneer company, but this did not stop it from gaining the most reviews on various trading platforms. Most of the comments left are positive. The device is praised for its excellent sound quality and ergonomic interface. It is easy to control the radio even while the car is moving. The design is also often praised. Despite the monochrome screen, it looks very stylish. In addition, there is a lot of information on the display, since the radio supports the RDS / EON system. There is also a connection to a smartphone, which allows you to output sound from the phone to the speakers of the car.

Pros and cons
  • Convenient navigation
  • Stylish design
  • Availability of RDS
  • High price
  • Little output power

Top 1. Pioneer DEH-4800FD

Rating (2022): 4.79
Accounted for 71 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS, Otzovik
The best ratio of price and quality

A relatively inexpensive radio that produces one hundred watts per channel and supports the FLAC format.

  • Average price: 12,100 rubles.
  • Number of channels: 4
  • Output power per channel (W): 100
  • EQ bands: 5
  • Supported formats: CD-Audio, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
  • Case depth (mm): 160

Relatively inexpensive, by Pioneer standards, a radio tape recorder operating on 4 channels with an output power of 100 watts each. The sound quality is at the highest level, however, as always with this manufacturer. The car radio supports most of the existing formats, including FLAC, that is, it is possible to listen to music with the maximum bitrate. But with the number of equalizer bands, the manufacturer was stingy. There are only 5 of them, that is, it will not work to set the frequencies to your liking.However, this is rarely needed in a car, and the available number is quite enough to produce a normal sound. In addition, this is Pioneer, the best manufacturer of such electronics, so you should not worry about quality.

Pros and cons
  • Affordable price
  • Availability of FLAC format
  • high power
  • Convenient menu navigation
  • Few equalizer bands
  • Non-changing screen backlight
  • Inconveniently placed power button

The best Pioneer 2 Din car radios

The 2 din format is the most popular today. If the automaker does not use his radio size, then he will definitely have 2 din. In width, such a radio tape recorder has 100 millimeters. This allows you to install fixed monitors with touch control. 2 din - the most diverse format. Pioneer produces most models in it. There are even budget options.

Top 4. Pioneer MVH-AV190

Rating (2022): 4.22
Accounted for 56 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS, Citylink, Otzovik
Camera connection

The radio has a built-in function for connecting a rear view camera. Pairing is possible both by wire and wirelessly.

  • Average price: 9,500 rubles.
  • Output power per channel (W): 50
  • EQ bands: 5
  • Supported formats: MP3, MPEG4, DivX, WMA, AAC, JPEG
  • Screen Diagonal (inch): 6.2
  • Case depth (mm): 160

Surprisingly, not all car radios have the ability to connect rear view cameras to them, although more touch screens allow you to do this. In this model, the defect has been corrected.If non-native parking sensors are installed in your car, they can be displayed on the radio monitor, which is very convenient and saves space in the car. The screen resolution gives a clear picture, but there are certain problems with the sound. More precisely, the radio tape recorder is literally weak. She has only 50 watts and 5 bands on the equalizer. Listening to music in the highest quality will not work. And formats with a high bitrate are not supported here.

Pros and cons
  • Pairing with cameras and parking sensors
  • High-quality picture on the screen
  • Few formats to play
  • Average Power Ratings
  • Not the most comfortable viewing screen

Top 3. Pioneer FH-X380UB

Rating (2022): 4.46
Accounted for 99 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS, Citylink
Best price

The cheapest radio tape recorder from the Pioneer format 2 din. The price of the device is two times lower than that of the nearest competitor.

  • Average price: 8 800 rubles.
  • Output power per channel (W): 50
  • EQ bands: 5
  • Supported formats: CD-Audio, MP3, WMA
  • Screen Diagonal (inch): standard (1 din)
  • Hull depth (mm): 157

Many of us are used to the fact that 2 din radios must be with a touch screen and cost from 10 thousand rubles and more. But in the Pioneer catalog there are also such models. This is a conventional radio with a player and a radio tuner. It only has a standard display, the same as 1 din devices. But thanks to the increased body, the control has become more convenient, and the appearance has become especially attractive. The power of the radio is 50 watts per channel, which, in combination with a 5-band equalizer, is not so much. But you can’t expect more from a device for 8 thousand. For the price, this is a great option without all the extras.

Pros and cons
  • The most convenient control
  • Multiple lighting options
  • Affordable price
  • Average Power Ratings
  • Few supported formats

Top 2. Pioneer MVH-A210BT

Rating (2022): 4.75
Accounted for 75 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS
The most reliable model

The radio tape recorder is praised a lot in reviews for reliability and durability. Even the screen has the maximum level of protection and it is very difficult to damage it.

  • Average price: 18,400 rubles.
  • Output power per channel (W): 50
  • EQ bands: 13
  • Supported formats: MP3, MPEG4, DivX, WMA, AVI, AAC
  • Screen Diagonal (inch): 6.2
  • Case depth (mm): 152

Touch screens, despite all their convenience, are quite fragile, and it is very easy to damage them. But not the one that is installed on this radio. It has a special protective pad that is not afraid of bumps and scratches. Judging by customer reviews, this is the best car radio from Pioneer in terms of reliability. With other aspects, she is also all right. Not the highest power of 50 watts per channel, but 13 equalizer bands, which allow you to choose the settings for your favorite music as accurately as possible. There are also mechanical duplicate buttons on the left side of the screen. They are much easier to use while driving than a conventional sensor.

Pros and cons
  • Protected screen
  • Duplicate buttons
  • Laconic design
  • Not the highest power
  • Relatively small screen size

Top 1. Pioneer DMH-Z5350BT

Rating (2022): 4.92
Accounted for 11 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, DNS
Convenient operating system

The car radio uses its own operating system, which is distinguished by convenient navigation and a well-thought-out interface.

  • Average price: 42,650 rubles.
  • Output power per channel (W): 100
  • EQ bands: 13
  • Supported formats: MP3, MPEG4, DivX, WMA, AAC, FLAC, JPEG
  • Screen Diagonal (inch): 6.8
  • Hull depth (mm): 157

2 din radio from Pioneer, using an operating system of its own design. It has much in common with the familiar Android, but more convenient and functional. The menu cannot be changed or rearranged icons in places, but this is not needed. Everything is already arranged as conveniently as possible so that you can control the device even while driving. Popular music apps are already built into the system, so you don't have to download anything. In addition, it is quite difficult to do this, since there is no direct access to online stores. Top notch and sound quality. In reviews, it is often called the best. One hundred watts per channel and 13 EQ bands do the trick.

Pros and cons
  • Convenient OS
  • Lots of preinstalled apps
  • Interfacing with most car systems
  • Quality reproduction
  • Expensive device
  • Can't download app directly
  • Navigator not installed
Popular vote - who is Pioneer's main competitor among car radio manufacturers?
Vote!
Total voted: 9
0 Liked the article?
Attention! The above information is not a buying guide. For any advice, you should contact the experts!

Add a comment

Electronics

Construction

Ratings