Pioneer FH-X700BT Review - Skoda fabia- tight fit but works brilliantly

Procured this just after remaining fed up of the manufacturing unit equipped stereo in my suzuki swift (06). I viewed a number of set up movies on youtube and did the installation myself. I needed to purchase a pair extra cables on line but it was less costly than getting it fitted by halfords. This stereo works completely. I have utilised the parrot element and i connect my ipod to it for audio. I enjoy the lights and do not obtain it as well brilliant. I travel on the motorway a whole lot (working day & night driving) and the lights have not been an difficulty, i actually like them. You can normally dim them if you uncover them much too shiny.

This stereo was so excellent, i designed my mate invest in one and mounted it in her automobile as well (vw polo 02). Excellent stereo for the selling price and i question there is certainly a greater one particular out there for the value.

Excellent radio and superb bluetooth with external mic. The lights are a little bit bright even with the dimmer on.

Pros Great head unit. Excellent Stereo Brilliant piece of kit If you want an excellent in car audio with hands free bluetooth for you Does all it,s build for Great device, works seamlessly and international delivery

Questions & Answers

• Will this fit into a 2004 skoda fabia vrs? Thanks
  As far as I'm aware it's a standard 2 din fit. although I did have to take the cover off the center console on my diahatsu for the cage, but apart from that perfect fit
• will this fit into a vauxhall astra and if so do I need to buy anything else to fit the system
  If its a double din size slot in your dash in will go stright in no probs.solid looks great.good luck
• will this fit a 2006 cmax ? will i need any cables to make it work with the steering controls ? thanks
  You will have to get more cables, so you best speak to a ford dealer to find out. I hade to get a new from and cables to fit this to my Vauxhall vectra. It will not work with your steering controls.
• Does this connect to the steering wheel controls in a Corsa C
  It will but you need a "patch lead" for Vauxhall corsa to Pioneer, about £40 on ebay
• Does the face come off to avoid it getting stolen? If not, does anyone know of a cover that could possibly clip on or something to hide item?
  No the front doesn't come of like on a single din and I took the locking pins off of mine so I can just slip the radio out when I want
• hi , is this a built in mic or seperate mic plugged into the back ?
  Separate mic. I've attached mine to the lip of the instrument panel and all the wires are hidden out of sight.
• Hi, do you know if you can connect more than one Bluetooth device? I have an old Iphone 3GS which I use as an ipod and then my Iphone 5S as a phone
  Sorry do not know. Try asking the manufacturer. The Bluetooth works 100% for my phone giving clearer reception than through the phone.
• Will this fit in a Volkswagen Polo 2009 ?
  Yes :)
• does anyone know if it fits properly into a 58 reg Vectra?
  If the hole size is right it will fit! If in any doubt ask pioneer.
• I have a Kia sportage 2006, will it fit?
  It comes with a fitting bracket so it should be able to fit if you have a big gapping hole in your dash because it is rather large. Not sure about your model of vehicle.

Features of Pioneer 2-DIN RDS Tuner with Bluetooth, Mixtrax, USB and Aux-In

• Front Aux and USB
• Full iPod/iPhone Control and Charge
• Built in Bluetooth
• Multi Colour Illumination
• MixTrax

The FH-X700BT's built-in amplifiers develop pristine sound sent at 4 x 50W of pure, confirmed MOSFET power. If that just isn't adequate, you can normally use the two RCA pre-outs to hook up yet another stereo ingredient, like an extra amplifier for the entrance and rear speakers or a subwoofer, for example.
This automobile stereo is precisely intended to enjoy tunes stored on your portable device. The front panel's illuminated USB and Aux-in give your iPod, Iphone, Android smartphone or USB stick a immediate connection to your motor vehicle speakers by means of the FH-X700BT's audio system.
The additional iPod Immediate element allows you handle your iPod or Iphone from the dashboard of your vehicle the Voice Recognition function activates specified capabilities on your Apple iphone by using the Bluetooth aspect. Completely Bluetooth-enabled, you can also make hands-totally free calls and stream audio from suitable products.
The multi-color RGB display screen can be customised to match the lights in your motor vehicle or to increase results employing the MIXTRAX EZ function. MIXTRAX EZ generates non-end, club-model mixes from your music, illuminating your dashboard with colour consequences based on the defeat and mood of each tune.

Box Is made up of
FH-X700BTrelease keyswiring harnessproduct cagequick setup instructionsinstruction handbook (disc)Microphone Package

Pleasant unit but could never get it also perform suitable.

It's actually wonderful, i like how you can connect your phone. Acquired this for my partner, it's truly good, i like how you can hook up your mobile phone to it and your phone calls occur by means of,it took us a even though to understand how to get our heads close to all the capabilities, but really worth it in the close.

Product Info

• Item Weight: 2 Kg
• Boxed-product Weight: 2 Kg
• Item model number: FH-X700BT
• ASIN: B009KZ95QQ

Does exactly what it advertises. I like that you can control the mp3 player or cell phone linked (by way of usb or bluetooth) via the stereo by itself. Much much easier and safer although driving.

Outstanding sound excellent much too.

I obtained the shipping and delivery inside of 24hrs. This player not only seems fantastic but sounds fantastic way too.

I acquired pioneer ts-a6913i speakers at the back again and pioneer ts-g1022i on the entrance. Presents out a pretty pleasing output. I can response my cellular phone calls though driving and hear to the tunes now many thanks to the inbuilt bluetooth technology.

Conclusion of Pioneer 2-DIN RDS Tuner

I got the shipping and delivery within 24hrs. This participant not only seems to be terrific but seems excellent as well. I obtained pioneer ts-a6913i speakers at the again and pioneer ts-g1022i on the entrance.

Presents out a pretty pleasing output. I can answer my cellphone calls even though driving and listen to the tunes now many thanks to the inbuilt bluetooth engineering. Will work very well but acquire experienced advise about the leads wanted to connect the device up.

The vendor does provide the proper adapters but they are absolutely nothing like most outlined on the web - most will not switch the radio off when you eliminate the important. Does accurately what it advertises. I like that you can handle the mp3 player or mobile phone connected (through usb or bluetooth) through the stereo itself. Significantly easier and safer although driving.

Superb seem top quality as well. Bluetooth functions great for both of those songs and palms absolutely free calling. The sound is terrific and the display is amazing. Really pleased. I purchased this from a very well recognised large avenue outlet (begins with a h) and mounted it myself quickly plenty of in my wifes suzuki swift. I received an immediately after industry fascia and it seems brill, the audio high quality is astounding.

I haven't replaced the eight year aged speakers however, but this unit has offered them worn out speakers a new lease of lifetime. Fantastic head unit does all what i expected and far more. Good illumination and capabilities. The only downside of it is that the entrance going through panel is not removable. Normally it is a have to have stereo unit. If you want an outstanding in auto audio with palms cost-free bluetooth for you cell phone, then this matches the invoice. I positioned mine in an aged celica gt and introduced the functionality into the 21st century with simplicity.

Joyful with this, anything you require- the bluetooth, aux made for ipod, usb, pre outs for amplifier and colourful. Higher energy, that plenty of for custom speakers. Really good peas of machines performs excellentit instantly finds bluetooth units and ones u pare them with it without the need of problemsbest everthanks. This was brought as a birthday present for my partner it was an exceptional acquire as he enjoys it and search attractive in the motor vehicle ***** score :-). Great radio and fantastic bluetooth with external mic. The lights are a little bit shiny even with the dimmer on.

Great system, works seamlessly and intercontinental supply. Purchased this for my 1998 honda prelude which has a double din radio house. Nonetheless, the mounting cage for the pioneer will not suit as it is about 3-4mm far too substantial. I ended up eradicating parts of the dashboard facia and mounting the radio by way of self taping screws on the metallic framework in the honda.

Wonderful sounding unit, and wonderful bluetooth link, enabling telephone phone calls via the auto speakers. Quite satisfied with the acquire, very effortless to put in (with the right products) lights on the stereo are extremely good and shiny they look the greatest at night time it virtually lights the entire of the inside. If anyone was wanting for a low-priced stereo i would go with this. Energy intelligent you won't be able to fault it plenty of electric power to be delighted and the further settings this will come with managing bass is amazing. This is one of the very best detail i have acquired for several years.

I just regret it why i have not acquired it prior to. I have a samsung 4s and paired it with no prob. You can regulate the telephone with the stereo. Talking on the cellphone working with bluetooth is also outstanding. I would definately endorse this item.

I bought this three months in the past for my skoda fabia (fifty six reg). It was a very restricted in good shape, and it took a very little little bit of sanding to squeeze it in. Once the metallic cage was in nonetheless, the wiring was quite straight forwards (bear in mind to set crimson on yellow and yellow on purple to guarantee the system won't reset every time the motor is switched off). The illumination seems to be excellent and it quickly connects by using bluetooth to my ipod whenever j turn the engine off. When linked by using bluetooth, the audio performs automatically from where ever it was very last played, so i will not have to reopen spotify each and every time.

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