New at this, help me decide! Pioneer FH-P8000BT VS JVC KW-XR810

[Coppatop85]

I am looking for an audio deck that has a good Ipod interface, and good sound quality. I doubt I will add too much more to my sound system, I MIGHT upgrade the speakers, but most likely not. Budget is around $300, and I have a cupon to this online store.

Here is the pioneer:

SPECS:

Chassis Size Code DD

CEA-2006 Compliant Yes

RMS Power Output 14 watts

Peak Output 50 watts

RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz

Preamp Outputs 6-channel

Sub Preamp Outputs Yes

Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No

Preamp Voltage 4 volts

Display Color Organic EL

Key Button Color Blue

EQ Bands 7

Sound Shaping Type Easy EQ

Wireless Remote Yes

Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes

Security None

Flip-Down Face No

Parts Warranty 1 Year

Labor Warranty 1 Year

Expandability

iPod Connection/Control Built-in audio

AUX Input Rear and Optional Rear

USB Input Rear

Memory Card Slot USB Memory

A/V Inputs No

Bluetooth Compatible Built-in

Satellite Radio Ready Both

HD Radio Optional

Navigation No

Changer Control Yes

iPod Compatibility

Full size Classic/5Gen

Nano Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/

Touch Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1

Mini No

iPhone No

Tuner

Tuner Type SuperTuner III-D

FM Sensitivity 8 dBf

FM Presets 18

AM Presets 6

European Tuning No

Seek/Scan Seek

Radio Data System No

Playback

CD Frequency Response Not Given

CD Signal-to-Noise 94 dB

MP3 Disc Playback Yes

WMA Disc Playback Yes

AAC Disc Playback Yes

DVD Playback No

JVC specs:

Chassis Size Code DD

CEA-2006 Compliant Yes

RMS Power Output 20 watts

Peak Output 50 watts

RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz

Preamp Outputs 6-channel

Sub Preamp Outputs Yes

Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No

Preamp Voltage 2.5 volts

Display Color VarioColor

Key Button Color VarioColor

EQ Bands 3

Sound Shaping Type Pro EQ

Wireless Remote Yes

Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes

Security None

Flip-Down Face No

Parts Warranty 1 Year

Labor Warranty 1 Year

Expandability

iPod Connection/Control Built-in audio

AUX Input Front and Optional Rear

USB Input Front and Rear

Memory Card Slot USB memory

A/V Inputs No

Bluetooth Compatible Included

Satellite Radio Ready Sirius

HD Radio Optional

Navigation No

Changer Control No

iPod Compatibility

Full size Classic/5Gen

Nano Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/

Touch Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1

Mini No

iPhone Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4

Tuner

Tuner Type HS-iV

FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf

FM Presets 18

AM Presets 6

European Tuning Yes

Seek/Scan Seek

Radio Data System No

Playback

CD Frequency Response 5-20kHz

CD Signal-to-Noise 98 dB

MP3 Disc Playback Yes

WMA Disc Playback Yes

AAC Disc Playback No

DVD Playback --- no

Any insight would be wonderful -- I have no idea what most of this stuff means. Leaning towards the JVC for now. Thanks for your help!

Wont let me post links, so I posted the specs here. Leaning towards the JVC due to the reviews saying the display/navigation is easier.

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[Coppatop85]

Can anyone speak to the technical aspects of these units?

 

[d77543020 10+ year member]

as much as i like pioneer that pico fuse problem keeps me away,so i would go with the jvc

 

[retrojordans 10+ year member]

$300 = Craigslist...Take the seller to a local speaker shop and have them put power to it BEFORE you buy it. Some really nice deals to be had.

 

[tobey 10+ year member]

I went with the JVC when faced with this decision last year. The fact that it's newer, faster, has front AUX /USB ports and the ability to change the backlighting to ANY COLOR you want and not be stuck with that god-awful bright blue is what won me over. And it's just a better unit from an interface standpoint, JVC got a lot of things right here. From an SQ standpoint, I'd be willing to bet the Pioneer has the edge. Is it noticeable to the average Joe? Probably not. You can always add an external amp later if you need a little more juice...