What’s New For 2012 – Pioneer DEH-6400BT

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I believe the most common new feature of radios in 2012 is Bluetooth.  Not that Bluetooth is new, but it has become a lot less expensive and therefore, more common.  Previously, most brands had only one single din cd receiver with Bluetooth but several with the ability to add it.  That was a silly idea really because if someone really wanted Bluetooth they would buy the one that included it because adding Bluetooth was far more expensive.

This year, Pioneer alone has 3 single din cd receivers that include Bluetooth; the DEH-6400BT, DEH-P8400BH and the DEH-P9400BH.  None of their radios are Bluetooth capable.  The radios have it or they don’t.  It’s a have or have not feature now because it is so much less expensive than before and Pioneer’s radios will also include audio streaming with their Bluetooth.

Why does Bluetooth audio streaming matter?  If you are a die-hard Android user, you can listen to any of your music apps and music files and not be plugged into the radio or listen to it through AUX which often degrades the sound.  Of course, iPhone users who can’t seem to release their phones can use the audio streaming too if they aren’t trying to do it all from the receiver in App mode.

Besides Bluetooth and audio streaming, the DEH-6400BT also includes AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX.   It also has App Mode which allows you to have some control over music apps on your iPhone or iTouch when plugged into the USB port.   For those who want the interior to be as uniform as possible or if you’re just feeling purple, you can customize the color on the display.  This is actually a pretty big selling point for a lot of people.

All in all, this is a well-priced receiver with a lot more features for less money.  Come by and see it for yourselves.

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