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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 765 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the sound quality, ease of use, and Bluetooth connectivity of the 6.8" Bluetooth® Digital Media (DM) Receiver. Many also appreciate the inclusion of features such as a CD player and touch screen, along with the generally positive installation experience. However, some users noted that the volume control could be improved and that compatibility issues may arise with certain vehicles or devices. The price point was also frequently cited as a positive aspect.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Happy at first, then it went bad.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a replacement and upgrade for my 002 GMC Yukon. I had it installed by best Buy and was pleased with it for a few months then the buttons on the LH side of the unit stopped working. The features still worked with the remote, but having to use the remote work all of the functions was unrealistic. Unfortunately, I had to return it and I exchanged it for a Kenwood unit that I am extremely pleased with.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The reception was not good and would not hold channels. It sounded great and it offered several features I really liked.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    cannot rate at this time

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the Product ,but the free best buy install was cancelled for now due to the covid19 .a later date for install will be planned when the install team contacts me .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good radio, no backup camera

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product but even after following directions to a T, backup camer doesn’t work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Pioneer Electronics Team
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      You are correct, the AVH-521EX does not come with a reverse camera. In some cases, dealers will bundle the stereos with a camera. PUSATechAnswers

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No applecar play

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the retail price and not having applecarplay is too much. It should say in the box. That it doesnt have carplay not just that works with iphone or ipods. It needs to specify. The car was already install when i found out and to have made an appintment to remove and install a new one with apple car play.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good unit but not so good fm reception

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to be a good unit except the radio doesn’t receive a good signal at all. I’m wondering if the kit didn’t hook up the correct antenna.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Audio system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice unit to add to my work truck.Best buy made it easy to shop online and received my products at a very fast pace.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Basic

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Way overpriced for a very basic looking car stereo that has few features.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok unit but nothing outstanding.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Price is ok but controles are very hard to use, especialy while driving

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Product is Great Best Buy’s Service Sucks

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Product is great! Best Buy ordered wrong parts, had to set up an appointment 2 weeks in advance. Scheduled time 1:15pm, car didn’t go in the garage until 2:15pm and didn’t get completed until almost 4pm. I showed up at 12:50pm to be on time. You wonder why people shop online, you have zero service so what’s the point at the brick and mortar?! That is Your product- Service!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    CAN'T REVIEW YET BECAUSE INSTALLATION IS SHUT DOWN

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    REALLY WANT TO SEE HOW THIS OPERATES BUT BEST BUY HASN'T GOTTEN INSTALLATION BACK UP AND RUNNING YET. HOPE TO SEE HOW IT DOES SOON.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer AVH-521EX

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No plugs were in the box. Had to purchase plugs from another vendor. No microphone plug either so bluetooth is useless.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Help!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have not installed, having difficulty reaching store. As i write this have been on hild for 20 minutes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Had to return

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I could not install due to the angle of my dash I suggest doing your homework prepurchase. Had to return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bad radio

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit had a faulty screen. Thought the screen needed to be recalibrated tried it 5 times and during the process of trying to calibrate it the screen was still not responding in certain areas

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer Electronics bummer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not compatible for use with Android smartphones. We returned it and had to pay $250 more for basically the same unit with Android capability. We would have changed to Kenwood or something else but the wiring was already installed and it was more cost effective to stay with Pioneer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PioneerCustomerSupport
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      Hello there,

      I am so sorry to hear that your experience with our 6.8" - Amazon Alexa when Paired with Pioneer Vozsis App, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM-Ready - Multimedia DVD Receiver - Black has not meet your expectations. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and I am truly sorry that wasn't demonstrated to you. While we'd love the opportunity to regain your trust, we understand how frustrated you must be. We are continuously working to improve our products and their designs, so we definitely appreciate your feedback. But, if you have any more questions or concerns, please, use the link below to reach us.

      Pioneer Support
      Louise
      https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Support BBY-ExBrand_Best_Buy_Pioneer

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    crap

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Radio will only pair with my phone part of the time. Sometimes you have to turn the blue tooth on and off multiple times just for the radio to see my phone. Also will randomly drop my phone when playing spotify.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but still effective

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ok for the price if you have 800 to spend dont get this

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Open-box item buyers beware

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This review is regarding Best Buy rather than the pioneer head unit, as we have yet to have it installed. A buyer should think twice before purchasing any BestBuy “open-box” item, regardless of the condition rating. My purchase of this pioneer head unit was categorized as “excellent” condition, and although it arrived in the original box with the accessories and manual, ALL of the protective packaging had been removed. The radio, remote, etc. was loose inside the box. This resulted in the radio shipping without anything keeping it safe or secure inside the box. It was clear upon arrival, from the condition of the inside of the box, that the radio had been repeatedly slammed around during shipping. We can only hope that once installed, it functions as it should.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    dissapointing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    if i could give no stars i would. asked them to please hook this stereo the way i wanted it to where i could use my phone bluetoothed like the stock radio was and they placed their own microphone for me to speak into when i specifically told them i dont want it. and now the radio goes out on random occasions. took it back in and asked them to fix it and due to my husband looking inside the dashboard they said we broke their warranty and they refuse to fix what they had messed up. i refuse to bring any of our vehicles to this place not after they messed up our truck. i will be going to power plant from now on and i strongly suggest others do the same. they said they can fix the mess up with no problem and have it set up the way i want it to be.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend