Customer Reviews

Pioneer Car DEHP7900BT In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/WAV/iTunes AAC Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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3 star:		(1)
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This unit does work with blackberrys (I have been using it for calls all week with great results). I was worried about the unit because of other reviews, however I decided to bite the bullet and try it. I am glad I did, it works like a champ! When using a Blackberry, it will not store your phone book, or allow voice dialing, or transfer music, etc, however I knew that going in. I just needed a unit to allow high quality hands free operation and be xm ready. I have been very happy with it.

It took me about 2 hours to install it with xm radio adapter. I have a 2008 equinox and bought the harness and kit through Crutchfield.

So if you have a blackberry, don't get scared off of this one.

I wanted a headunit that 1) was iPod ready 2) bluetooth enabled (or add-on available) 3) best fm reception available. The Pioneer DEH-P7900 met all these requirements and more. Plus, when I found it on Amazon, it was almost $120 cheaper than any local dealers. According to one of the dealers the $298 price I paid was $4 cheaper than he can buy it wholesale. So along with the great deal I got from Amazon, I decide to just pay to have it installed. Took them about an hour to get everything setup and off I went. I immediately tried the bluetooth and was VERY impressed at clarity on my end and the person on the other end said it was completely clear even as I was driving down the road. The automatic features of being able to easily answer calls and iPod connections. VERY HAPPY!!!!

Now a couple of semi-bad things. 1) The complexity of the interface. I am going to have to read a little of the 150 page manual to figure everything out, but that is well worth the sleak elegant look and the totally cool functionality. 2) I could not figure out which iPod cable to get, so of course I got the wrong one. The one you want is: Pioneer CD-iU50 iPod Connection Cable Connect your iPod to select Pioneer in-dash stereos. I wish they made this a little more clear.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my girlfriend. I really have no complaints so far. The two biggest features for me are iPod connectivity and blue tooth phone. Both work great, although I do not have experience with any other head unit to compare it to. The interface takes some learning, but we found using the remote makes it easier to browse through large artists lists from iPod while not being too distracted from the road.

Bluetooh with a Razr phone was easy to setup and transfer contact list. We still haven't played with all of the features, but the basic functions work great.

Overall, I am very happy with the decision.

After reading other customer reviews I bought this unit for my wife and at the time she had a motorola phone. The unit worked great but I got a little nervous when she came home with a new LG AX8600 after reading about problems between this unit and LG phones. I was pleasantly surprised to learn this LG phone works great with this deck. Also the LG phone transmits the battery indicator and signal strength info to the deck but the Motorola would not. Now I just have to figure out how to "press 1 for English" or "# and security code" to check my voicemail through the Pioneer.

This headunit is the BEST!!! I wasnt sure at first if I wanted to throw down all the cash for it, but amazons price is way better than others. the stereo does everything it says, and more. i loved to get in my car while talking on the phone and it automatically switch into speakerphone through the stereo. the headunit definately has all the "bells and whistles" to make anyone's jaw drop. it has everything. bluetooth, ipod, motorized faceplate, cool screen savers, awesome color, easy to use, etc.
The included instructions were very easy to follow. it takes very little wiring experiance to figure it out and get it installed. I cant wait to hook up some amps so I can hear the headunit to its full potential. Great item overall, highly recommend.

So I bought this deck for 2 reasons: I wanted an integrated solution to link my ipod to my car, and I wanted a hands free bluetooth device.

First, the installation was a breeze, It took me less than an hour, including the removal of the old deck in my car. Everything fits well and is sturdy.

The user interface is not the best feature of the deck, and is cumbersom at first. You really need to keep the manual handy at ALL TIME!

Now the bad part: I work for a wireless operator and I know A LOT about cell phone and Bluetooth. This thing is NOT compatible with most Blackberrys.... A shame! I contacted the pioneer tech support, and they were not able to assist me. I am disapointed.

Ladies and Gentlemen of Amazon,

I purchased and installed this unit just recently and have become enamored with it since! Installation on my 98' Jetta wasn't too bad when i purchased an car-specific harness adapter, and the sound quality is simply great. I purchased the iPod cable separately and the unit drives the iPod just wonderfully. I especially love that it pauses your song whenever you turn off your car and starts right back up where it left off when you turn it back on!

The Bluetooth calling/phone feature is the best part of this unit. The sound quality on both ends is fantastic. People i talk to can hear me just fine, i can hear them great over my stereo, and there is no echo despite how loud i turn the volume up!

The reason i wanted to post this review is because i finally got my Blackberry Curve (8330) to transfer over my entire phonebook. I did upgrade recently to OS 4.5 and apparently it works despite everyone here and every forum i read saying it could not be done! Mostly likely the new OS 4.5 allowed it to work. It took a bit of tinkering; once i had it set to transfer phonebook on the headunit, it disconnected my BBerry. However, i waited till it reconnected then went to bluetooth on the phone and sent my phonebook from the phone, and it received it all! Joy! Now i can dial straight from the stereo, and when someone calls it shows their name!

Hope this helps! I've been struggling with the Blackberry transfer thing for quite some time... i just can't let things rest. Having to manually enter phonenumber wasn't something i was looking forward to. Hope this helps someone!!!!!

I installed this in a 2006 TOY TACOMA DBL CAB.
Here's a head unit that gives you great options and performance!
I purchased the P7900BT for the Bluetooth, expandablity for USB, AUX IN, IPOD, SAT RADIO... if I want to add something later I can!
Now, the Built-in-bluetooth is very sweet! make sure after installation you hit the reset button on the front. The bluetooth picks up my Samsung U620 in about 10 seconds. It actually pleasantly surprised me when I was on the phone as I got into the car and it automatically transfered the call to the car speakers!
BT MUSIC is another great option: I didn't realize it when I bought it, but I have managed to connect my laptop to the head unit through bluetooth. I can just sit my laptop on the passenger seat and it will play through my MP3s with ease; and it sounds good too! (you need bluetooth on your notebook)
Phone calls: All I get are compliments from others on how clear it is at both ends of the call. I look forward to having convo's in the truck instead directly on the phone.
Audio: I will one day add a amp, sub and new speakers. this head unit will easily allow for the addition of such things with the 3-preamp outputs.
Controls: At first the controls are a little frustrating; however, after one day I am already getting it all figured out.

The only problem I have had is with the CD player; I put one in, it plays fine, but I am unable to get it out! because of this the face won't retreat back to its' normal position right away; it will after a minute or so.
I tried everything under the moon to get it out. I am in the process of doing a advanced exchange for the same unit.

For the cost here on Amazon ($50-70 cheaper than next best) you can't go wrong with this unit.

you'll be very happy with this one

This is a great radio. I have had it for almost a year and it works great. easy to program. My only complain is when using the ipod with it, it is difficult to search for songs. All songs are listed alphabetically by song or artist. so you basically have to listen to the ipod song by song unless u make small playlists for yourself. Besides that, very practical.

I bought this CD player because I really wanted an iPod compatible CD player and the Bluetooth capabilities was a nice bonus. I bought the wiring harness and iPod cable as well and had a local car audio shop install it because it was a little too advanced for me. The microphone for the Bluetooth is mounted right by my visor. I have a 2005 Honda Civic and a Palm Treo and it works great together. My main complaint however is with the iPod stuff - it works great with my 5th gen iPod video, but it doesn't save your spot when you are browsing by artist. I kind of wish you could use the iPod to browse. Quick fix is to create well thought out playlists and browse quickly that way. I also cannot get my phonebook over to the CD player memory but I haven't messed with it that much.
Overall - very good CD player especially for the money.