pioneer vs panasonic

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by mokinbird87, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,154
    Likes Received:
    0
    hey guys, i just want a double-din, touchscreen headunit that plays music from ipod and cd-r, dvd, div-x etc.. (nothing fancy like navi, bluetooth, back-up camera) that will also give me good sound quality (even though i dont expect much upgrade from stock bugeye hardware). which one would you get between the pioneer avh-p4000, or the panasonic cqvw100u? i`ll also take suggestions because i am a noob at this. thanks


    i also need the price to be UNDER $300 and prefer to keep the 6-CD changer. (both the pioneer and pana can be had for under $300).
     
    #1 mokinbird87, Jan 31, 2009
  2. Ben@TTR

    Ben@TTR Member

    Joined:
    May 21, 2007
    Messages:
    703
    Likes Received:
    0
    I wouldn't buy panasonic just because they are getting out of car audio all together this year...just not a good chance of warranty
     
    #2 Ben@TTR, Feb 1, 2009
  3. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2005
    Messages:
    2,726
    Likes Received:
    0
    theer was a deal on the pioneer f700bt for 398 :) if you want AND its got all the fancy navi and stuff
     
    #3 nsvwrx, Feb 1, 2009
  4. Hazzard

    Hazzard Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2005
    Messages:
    424
    Likes Received:
    0
    from my experience, the pioneer headunits that i have owned in the past have far out lasted the panasonic ones. my current pioneer has been in 3 different cars and has worked flawlessly for the past 6 years, whereas the panasonic i had before that only lasted for 1 year.
     
    #4 Hazzard, Feb 1, 2009
  5. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,154
    Likes Received:
    0
    found a place to get a NEW pioneer for $280 shipped :naughty:
     
    #5 mokinbird87, Feb 1, 2009
  6. blaster

    blaster my other ride is your mom
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    581
    Likes Received:
    0
    Can't speak for the Panasonic, but I put the Pioneer in my car over the holidays and I'm loving it. Couple iPod connection errors here or there that are remedied by reconnecting the iPod are all I've run into as far as trouble.
     
    #6 blaster, Feb 1, 2009
  7. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2005
    Messages:
    2,726
    Likes Received:
    0
    Well, the the f700bt will get you navi/ipod/divx and stuff

    you got that for 280 ?
     
    #7 nsvwrx, Feb 1, 2009
  8. Mike@TTR

    Mike@TTR Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 12, 2009
    Messages:
    1,329
    Likes Received:
    0
    Always loved panasonic parts. Head units and such have always performed flawlessly. Never had any issues. Not sure about nav systems, but all their stuff I have owned (mobile and home) has always been great!
     
    #8 Mike@TTR, Feb 1, 2009
  9. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,154
    Likes Received:
    0
    well, the nav is nice but i dont need it that much really.. the avh-p4000 plays divx and allows direct control to your ipod also.. i think i`m leaning towards the pioneer for the sheer sound quality and brand name over the panasonic's bigger screen and better picture quality.

    and i dont really wanna spend over $300 on a headunit.
     
    #9 mokinbird87, Feb 1, 2009
  10. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2005
    Messages:
    2,726
    Likes Received:
    0
    True, 800*480 of the 700bt blows me away
     
    #10 nsvwrx, Feb 1, 2009
  11. josh booth

    josh booth Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2006
    Messages:
    1,549
    Likes Received:
    0
    I just put the pioneer p4000 in my car and I love it. Good luck with the find.
     
    #11 josh booth, Feb 1, 2009
  12. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,154
    Likes Received:
    0
    arghh i hate how u have the stuff i want on your car first haha. glad u like it bro u should show it to me sometimes
     
    #12 mokinbird87, Feb 1, 2009
  13. josh booth

    josh booth Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2006
    Messages:
    1,549
    Likes Received:
    0
    Any time let me know when you would like to see it.
     
    #13 josh booth, Feb 2, 2009
  14. integroid

    integroid
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,084
    Likes Received:
    0
    After being in the Car Audio industry for over a decade, I would get a Pioneer anyday over a Panasonic product.
     
    #14 integroid, Feb 2, 2009
  15. Mad Mallard

    Mad Mallard the mad mallard

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2005
    Messages:
    1,571
    Likes Received:
    4
    Is Panasonic still made in Japan with the rest of Matsushita stuff?
     
    #15 Mad Mallard, Feb 2, 2009
  16. integroid

    integroid
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,084
    Likes Received:
    0
    The last few pieces I saw was not made in Japan. Then again, neither was some of the Pioneer, Alpine, Clarion, etc....
     
    #16 integroid, Feb 2, 2009
  17. Mad Mallard

    Mad Mallard the mad mallard

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2005
    Messages:
    1,571
    Likes Received:
    4
    back in my sales days, Matsushita was the ONLY game still making stuff in Japan. (technics, panasonic, etc)
     
    #17 Mad Mallard, Feb 2, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page