Customer Ratings & Reviews

This HU was installed using the wiring harness and Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) along with the mounting and trim hardware from SpiralAudio.com to retain OEM functionality and appearance. Also installed a Pioneer ND-BC8 backup camera which I tucked up under the trim piece above the rear license plate. Routing the cable safely inside the trunk lid and through the existing flexible wiring holder, around the convertible top mechanism, under the passenger door sill trim, behind the glove box, and into the HU cavity was the most time-consuming task. The Pioneer ND-BC8 has both an RCA Video plug and the ground and 12V fused feed at the dashboard end of the cable. Standard the 2007 Saab Aero comes with two amplifiers, one for the FL, FR, RL, and RR speakers, the other for the 12-inch woofer behind the back seat for a total of 300 Watts. The Pioneer HU was unleashed latent sound quality and amplitude that just was not there with the OEM HU!! IT’S LOUD!! Overall, the head unit is exceptionally good and has great functionality like HD Radio, iPod integration, Android Auto, 2 camera inputs, and so on. My only criticism that cost the review one star is that the screen just isn’t bright enough, especially in a convertible. I bought this HU mainly on availability, most HUs are out of stock/on backorder due to the pandemic-induced supply chain issues, and I wasn’t going to spend $800 on a $199 list price HU!! Apart from the lack of screen brightness, this is a great HU and camera duo.

I’ve had this unit for about a month and love it! Super easy to use and has really awesome features. With Apple Car Play you can use either Apple Maps or Google Maps which is really nice! Super easy to sync with your phone. I have a 2017 Toyota Camry and it looks way better and has a way bigger screen than the stock unit! Definitely recommend!

First off, dont be like me - dont buy this if you havent tried it out in person, and didnt realize that there are literally NO buttons. At all. 0. the icons displayed in the picture are LED lights and nothing else. Sound quality from this pioneer head unit is phenomenal, really wanted to love it, install was pretty straight forward, despite the fact that the manual makes a wiring pin out basically non-existent. This is one of the few units with built in HD radio, and the FM tuner sounds fantastic. The equalizer similarly sounds great and really made my 15 year old Porsche speaker system come to life, even with a fiber optic to RCA adapter stripping away the "advanced" features of my Bose speakers. Heres an install tip, look up the owners manual for most modern Sony units, the wiring harness that comes with them uses the same colored wires as pioneer for the same exact functions. Follow Sony's diagram if you need to wire it up yourself. Much easier. Apply carplay connection was quick, setup was fast, menu is very intuitive and easy to use. No clue on android auto, dont have one to try but Im sure its just as good. the screen looks great too, and the touch screen makes gesturing and swiping as easy and smooth as most current phones. BUT - and there's a big but here, for anyone who lives in the cold, this isnt for you. A capacitive touch screen responds to heat from your hands, which you cannot transfer with gloves on. I tried hard to find a universal steering wheel controls setup to pair with this, and due to this being a newer unit, it lacks the the necessary ports for wiring in a hard-wired remote, that could be wirelessly sent over with a generic steering wheel control. Its horrible because the tech is already in the radio, it even comes with a traditional remote in the box, but thats useless while you're driving due to the tiny buttons. The edge to edge display looks great but when driving makes volume or any other controls impossible to find without taking your eyes off the road. If you have steering wheel controls native to your car, you can probably get away with this, but if you're like me, without those, the honey moon period will end quickly on this product as soon as you realize that its dangerously distracting just to change the volume or skip a song.

Let me start by saying that I had been getting spoiled with Apple CarPlay, in my work truck. So when my stock deck was failing (2010 Prius), I felt that I needed something with CarPlay. This deck seemed to click all of the boxes for my requirements (CarPlay, Bluetooth, HD Radio, etc). I had Best Buy do the install, figured I’d save myself any potential headaches. I couldn’t be happier with this deck. It is awesome, I’ve had zero issues with it. The only cons would be: Maps won’t work from your phone, solely through Bluetooth (but there is a USB to plug into). The back up camera takes a bit to show up after starting the car (I believe the deck is just going through a boot sequence), but you are able to activate it through a sub menu. The microphone seems to pick up a lot of car noise when using the phone. Nothing that I listed as a con takes away from the awesomeness of this deck (for me), just listing some things in case others had concerns. I would absolutely recommend both this deck and the Best Buy install. Thanks.

Pioneer is known for quality. It’s really a great car play. I bought DMH-2660NEX which is similar to DMH-2770NEX except that the carplay is witeless in 2770. They both are on sale prices for $349.99. I think sometimes the wireless could be the problem so I depend on wired car play. This fit my Highlander 2012 limited with no GBL and no navigation. This is also available at Crutchfield but remember the basic installation is free at Best Buy. The additional installation of backup camera connectivity and wheel audio controls connection installation are charged. You have to buy the accessories like double din and some connections harnesses. Those are available at Best Buy if not the at Crunchfield. The Best Buy sites guide you about your car model etc to let you know if it’s compatible. The same you can verify on Crutchfield site as well. The Crutchfield prices are same as Best Buy but the basic installation is free at Best Buy and it’s a great service which is backed up by the lifetime warranty on it. You can take the car back to them if there is any issue with the device and installation. Call the Best Buy customer service that handles the sells of car play and appointments. They guide you to let you know what accessories are required and buy those before you make an appointment. The service person was very knowledgeable and he returned the additional accessories thst bought in case if they may be needed. The installation was done in an hour and I am greatly pleased with their service. I will suggest to go to Best Buy instead of the dealer or any other local shop.

Great price for what you get. I was originally going to get the Sony radio but I saw all the positive reviews for the 2660nex radio so I purchased this system instead. HD radio, Siriusxm and Bluetooth sounds great through the speakers. Feels like i'm listening through new speakers. I definitely recommend getting this product.

Very easy to use and apple car play is very good. Touch screen is also very response

A welcome (and relatively economical) update to a pre-Bluetooth car, I was already a subscriber to Sirius XM with a car adapter, but I wanted to do away with all the attendant wiring, and also wanted to have hands-free telephone and play music from my phone. This radio did this, and more. For example, I did not connect the front or rear camera feeds. Perhaps later. The one downside is that Apple CarPlay is available only through the iPhone charging cable, which means the iPhone has to be accessible, rather than in a pocket or purse. Pioneer has higher-priced radios that include Bluetooth CarPlay, but at substantially higher prices. I recommend Geeksquad installation to assure that things like steering wheel audio controls are configured correctly. I’m perfectly satisfied!

I ended getting this on sale but i am surprised how much i like this! There are many options how i want to view the screen for example when I am using apple car play i can have it on the split screen or main or even get out of it altogether. It's nice, also has Preamp Output Level at 4 volts instead of 2! now I am adding a dsp but i had thought that maybe I don't need it because there are a lot of different settings like equalizer and crossover but also listening position and i think even timing ! At this point the only reason I might keep the dsp is simply for convenance. One of the things I really like about the interface are the controls on the left side meaning i can quickly press a button for siri or go to the main screen quickly and i really like that. I installed the mic that came in the box and haven't had any issues with people hearing me. Maps work good using my phone one thing i tried to turn off my sub in the options and it didn't work but I have installed everything myself so far so to be fair it might be me meaning something I did. I recommend this especially if there's a deal on it, I don't plan on changing this any time soon

Has amazing color in Apple CarPlay, very bright and clear. Love the fact that you can add a background wallpaper and see movies. The e-brake prompt will pop up, and that's the only way to work your Bluetooth settings or see a movie, so you will need to have that hooked up. Other than that, it's great. Additionally, the touchscreen interface is intuitive and responsive, making it easy to navigate through different apps and features. The integration with Siri voice control is seamless, allowing for hands-free operation while driving. Overall, Apple CarPlay enhances the driving experience by providing convenient access to music, navigation, and communication features. The vibrant display ensures that everything is displayed with stunning clarity and detail.

I installed this into a 2007 Honda Element. It fit perfectly, the features all work very well. CarPlay is flawless. The interface is good. It’s easy to navigate. I’m really happy with having bought this one.

Great sound quality, the display is top notch. Android auto and apple car play both work flawlessly. Ive been using this for 3 months. The only flaw ive encountered is there is a little latancy when using bluetooth for media. Great unit for the money

Awesome flawless install on a Great product! It fully exceeded my initial expectations. Best Buy has better customer service, better prices and free installation! The local so called stereo shops were over priced charged way to much for installation and weren’t that friendly. Best Buy is the way to go for mobile electronics!

Excellent bang for the buck! Well built. Sound quality is very good. Easy to use and looks great in the vehicle. People had complained about the screen being Dim. When headlights are on during the day, yes it is dim. Turn off headlights and the screen is bright! Love it. Wish I had purchased sooner!

Love the look, sound, and the price but the volume buttons are on the screen and hard to access. I really just use as a Bluetooth radio, of course am fm radio as well. I have to turn the power off before I get out.

Awesome radio, nice touch screen and love the apps. Android drive works great. Would put this in any vehicle as a upgrade.

Excellent double den radio, great value for the money. This is one of the more pricey ones, but it is very quick and looks very stock in my 2010 Honda element. The only thing I noticed about this radio is about one out of every 50 times I drive, the radio won’t turn on for about three or four minutes. Then it turns on on its own. I’ve had two of the exact same units in two separate vehicles and they both do the same thing. Maybe they will have a software update at some point, but it is not a dealbreaker because I love the system so much. Tons of great features

Excellent stereo with lots of features. Capacitive touch, Apple Car Play, and large screen size, along with backup camera integration make it one of the best stereos in its class.

Excellent product. Looks good and sounds great! Best Buy did a great installation. Just keep in mind that the installation is free for the unit itself, but you will need to pay labor costs for miscellaneous work (installing components for steering wheel control and for front/rear cameras).

Great head unit that added the style and sound I was looking for in my 2013 Wrangler. For the price, you can’t go wrong! Graphic EQ is user friendly and allows easy ability to get just the right sound. Love how responsive the touchscreen is. Would highly recommend!