This is a really awesome stereo receiver. These are the pros:
1- The USB slot. I bought a 16GB microSD with elago USD adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HGFKR8/ref=oss_product and virtually, this little adapter goes into the receiver and integrate with it (you can only see 5mm or 0.2 inches of the adapter sticking out). If you do not know, you think the adapter is part of the receiver.
2- The USB slot cover. Unlike those slots that have a plastic cover which will hang around if you uncover the slot, the cover of the USB slot goes inside the reciever when you uncover the adapter slot. (The Kenwood receivers do not have cover, which I do not like and some other models of pioneer have plastic cover that is annoying)
3- Easy to search and find your favorite mp3 file even if you have 16GB of mp3. Basically you can go through folders and find the folder that you like.
4- Capable of reading AAC files (at least files with .m4a extension): AAC is going to replace mp3. So it is better that your receiver have this feature.
5- Very intuitive navigation of menus: There is only one multi purpose thing that can navigate you intuitively to mostly used functions such as finding files, changing the volume, finding the radio frequency that you want and so on.
6- Very easy to install.
7- Very loud: It is louder than my previus JVC receiver. To check the loudness, I could go up to 50% volume and was afraid of losing my ears so I did not go above 50%.
Until now, I could see two cons:
1- I cannot easily attach or detach the face. You should be careful not to break one end of the face. I guess after some use, I learn how to do it.
2- You cannot have play list.
About installation:
I suggest you to buy the following so that you can install the receiver immediately out of box:
1- wiring harness for your specific type of car (mine was toyota corolla)
2- wire connectors : bought 2$ from walmart
One note about installation: There is a blue wire that you might think whether you should connect it to another blue wire from wiring harness. That blue wire should be connected only if you have installed a sub or something similar that needs to be turned on when you turn on the receiver. So if you don't have such things, you should not connect those wires (just cover them with one wire connector to avoid loose wires). Pioneer DEH-3200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input
It's a nice radio, probably a bit better than the 2200UB, but still skimps on a couple of things.
Pros:
- very good sound
- supports latest iPods and USB sticks
Cons:
- doesn't support iPods from even a couple years back. I couldn't use my iPod mini and an older iPod shuffle, the "N/A USB" error shows up on display. That's difficult to understand, should be a minor software effort. Do these things have firmware upgrades? Not clear that they do.
- blue-white wire is used for both Amp turn-on, and Power antenna turn-on. There's no separate "blue wire" which is meant for Power antenna trigger. The documentation around this is very flaky. It says you can do one or the other. This means, a) that your antenna will be up even if you're listening to iPod, and b) if you splice the wire and route it to both functions you could be in trouble if it draws too much current. This was supposed to be easy to install.. how hard could it have been to provide a separate blue wire.
There's no illumination and dimmer wire connections (orange and orange-black), so close those off on the harness coming from the car. There are controls for adjusting those on the unit manually.
For the price its an excellent product from a sound quality point of view, and will make your stock speakers sound great without an expensive amplifier and/or subwoofer.
Awesome CD player. Has all the necessary inputs and outputs to play/control your mp3 player and subwoofers. After installing I noticed a huge difference in sound quality in just my factory installed speakers. Included a remote which comes in hand when controlling the player from outside the car or just changing the volume. Very clean looking receiver.
This stereo is well made and has great sound, but the major flaw is the button size and the volume knob. The buttons are so tiny that it is hard to find/push them. The writing on them is also very tiny and difficult to read. The volume knob is so flush to the unit, that it is extremely difficult to grip. If the edge of the knob wasn't so slick, it may be easier to grip. They should attempt to add a rubber edging to this knob. I would recommend this item simply due to the price, but it does need some improvements.
My older ipod will not work with this unit. It simply gives me a USB N/A when I plug it in. - Usb - Car Audio - Head Unit - Mp3 Player'
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