The Pioneer AVH-3500DVD has one of the best bass we've tested, according to the professional sound engineers who participated in our tests. Indeed, the lower range sounds tight and collected, it gives the full sound picture the proper volume and dynamics.
Take a look at the graph below: here is the frequency response of the test signal passed through the audio path of the car, superimposed on the reference response of the same signal.
Even in the graph, you can see that the high bass component is quite pronounced. The mids are also quite rich, which gives a sense of the presence of a soundscape: the instruments and vocals sound very good. The same cannot be said about the upper part of the spectrum. Our experts believe that it is they who spoil the overall listening experience: if it were not for the presence of "dirt" in the upper range, the radio tape recorder would deserve one of the highest ratings among all the devices we tested.
Ergonomics - 3.9
The Pioneer AVH-3500DVD car radio is made in a standard 1 DIN size (178 × 50 mm).
This device has a large screen that folds into the body using a special mechanism.
The stylish front panel of the car radio with a screen folded inward is made of glossy plastic with ergonomically illuminated controls.
If you look at the photo, you will see how the radio tape recorder will look if you slide its screen forward.
The front panel is not removable from the main unit of the car radio. Since the device is controlled primarily on the touch screen, there are not so many buttons on the front panel: there is a disc eject button and a screen slide button, a "Source" switch, a "Wide" button with which you can change the screen mode or turn it off, rewind buttons and a rotary encoder for volume control. Also on the front panel there are two ports: USB and AUX-IN. It is worth noting that the buttons have a soft pleasant move, but the encoder seemed inconvenient to us: like all the Pioneer radio tape recorders we tested, it is slippery.
The Pioneer AVH-3500DVD retractable screen has one feature - it has an adjustable tilt angle, which is adjusted through the settings menu. By the way, you can also adjust the degree of screen extension from the front panel itself.
There are separate options for controlling playback and navigating media on the touchscreen. However, in our opinion, switching and rewinding tracks on the Pioneer AVH-3500DVD is slower than on other tested devices: there is a noticeable delay.
The touch screen makes navigation much easier. Firstly, because you have the opportunity to see the contents of folders on a storage device, and secondly, files and folders are displayed in as many as 6 lines! When you enter the media directory view mode using the option with the magnifying glass icon, you can easily find the file you need: the car radio groups the contents according to their type: music, images and videos.
Equalization of the listened music is carried out in the device settings menu. The equalizer will give you a choice of 6 presets, one of which involves manual adjustment of 4 frequency ranges of the audible spectrum.
To tune the radio, you need to use the track rewind buttons - so you will find the desired frequency in automatic mode. To activate the manual search mode, you must hold them for 1-2 seconds. You can also search for the desired frequency using the keys on the touch screen. As with all tested devices, there is an antenna output on the back of the Pioneer AVH-3500DVD car radio. It is also equipped with a standard ISO-connector and RCA-connectors for acoustics, as well as an input for a TV tuner.
Screen - 4.3
What sets the Pioneer AVH-3500DVD apart from others we've tested is the 7-inch touchscreen. True, the color rendering of this display, in our opinion, is unnatural, and the brightness is a little lacking. In addition, when viewing photos and videos, and when browsing the menu, the pixelation is noticeable.
Separately, we want to highlight the display sensor: it is resistive, that is, to activate the function, you need to press on it.
I was looking for a gift for my brother, and then I found this radio tape recorder. I liked everything the screen is, you can turn on both movies and clips for children, it looks good too. And I thought he was a great gift but it was not there! After installation, I realized that the screen leaves much to be desired, even on the cheapest smartphone, and that screen works the first time, but here only with 3 pokes. Further more interesting when trying to connect a flash drive could not perceive the music. The folder seems to see the name of the song, too, but does not play it. When trying to include video on all my clips, the format was not supported. Then O luck the cartoon turned on! But the happiness was not long, an inscription appeared on the screen that it was impossible to watch the video in the front seat, so all we could hear was the sound. Bottom line: you get a wheelbarrow-style radio with a pull-out monitor from direct functions, you can only listen to music through aux and listen to the radio. Other functions do not work. Psyhanul carried it back. I took an ordinary radio tape recorder and then more sense and the sound is cleaner than that of this trash.
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Prices for car radios Pioneer
The Pioneer brand is an international concern that specializes in creating high-quality audio equipment. Pioneer branded car radios have a stylish design and play content from any device, be it a USB drive, smartphone, tablet or laptop. In addition, the "Pioneer" radio tape recorder can be integrated with the vehicle control and safety system. The player can be used as a navigator (if the model has a corresponding monitor), connected to parking sensors, CCTV cameras, speakers, and a subwoofer.
How to choose a good Pioneer car radio at an affordable price
Pay attention to the dimensions of the compartment in which you plan to build the player. Various transport models are equipped with different seats for a radio tape recorder. Among car radios manufactured by Pioneer in Moscow and other large cities of Russia, models in the 2DIN form factor are popular - such devices are more modern and functional. In addition, there are 1DIN and 0.5DIN models. The smaller the size of a Pioneer car radio, the narrower its functionality. Although there are devices with a compact body (0.5DIN), which is equipped with a retractable 7-inch screen, a 25 mm high player has a special compartment where the display is stored. Such a Pioneer car radio has a corresponding price, belonging to the higher range.
What to look for when choosing
The catalog contains a large number of models with various hardware resources. The car radio is equipped with a CD / DVD changer, a cassette recorder, a push-button FM receiver, a monitor, and an additional amplifier for harmonious sound.
If you are inclined to save space in your car, then it is better to buy a Pioneer car radio with the maximum possible filling. Such a player can be adapted for a navigator, recorder, multimedia station for watching videos and for a powerful speaker system. One player can contain several devices, which individually take up a lot of space in the cabin. Such devices from the Pioneer firm already belong to the high price range.
Pioneer car radios are famous for their excellent quality. The famous Japanese company, through the combination of long experience and the use of the most advanced technologies, creates automotive electronics that meets all the needs of a modern person. A wide range of models allows you to choose the optimal solution for any car model, based on its size, equipment, as well as your preferences.
The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing is the number of channels of the car radio. There can be two, four or five of them - for two, four speakers and a subwoofer, respectively. Four speakers combined with a subwoofer will help create a true concert hall atmosphere right in your car - the sound will come evenly from different directions, amazing listeners with realistic sound and reproduction of a wide frequency range.
Next, you should pay attention to the signal-to-noise ratio - the higher it is, the cleaner and more natural the music will sound. It is very important to choose a device that reproduces the recordings in a format convenient for you. Perhaps you have a large collection of CDs and then you should choose a radio that reads them. And if you prefer to download music and burn to a flash drive in MP3 format, make sure that your player can play that format.
The size of the car radio can also vary. Most often, the size depends on the display - it will be more convenient to select songs and control playback on a large screen. Some radios are equipped with such large displays that, in combination with the installed program, they can also serve as a navigator. It is also important to note the presence of an FM tuner - this function will help you listen to the radio.