Pioneer is easily one of the most well-respected car audio brands around. So, if you’re looking for a new head unit, check out the Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB.
Simple usability and an intuitive interface are the key markers of a quality product, and when it comes to in-car multimedia units, familiarity is paramount. We live in an age when smartphone functionality is second nature, we have a deep-seated feel for how things should work when we touch screens, and this type of thing needs to be baked into our in-car devices so that they can be simple and not distracting. Pioneer understands this, so their range of display audio products employ an intuitive touch and voice UI, similar to that which we’re all used to.
Take the SPH-EVO950DAB, for example: this is their latest in-dash receiver featuring an advanced 9” large-screen display and compatibility with several automotive connectivity solutions, including Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and WebLink. The screen (which features light and dark modes) supports multiple advanced display modes, including a handy split-screen function. Most importantly, though, the unit’s got the sound quality to back up the snazzy interface too.
Audio Specs
Using audiophile-grade capacitors and other components optimized for sound quality, the Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB features a custom high-performance 48-bit dual-core DSP that enables advanced sound quality tuning and adjustability. Pioneer-developed audio enhancements, such as Time Alignment and Network Mode, can provide adjustment of each speaker to create an optimal sound field – specific to the user’s listening position, while the 13-band graphic equalizer allows for fine-tuning across the audible frequency spectrum.
What’s more, you don’t even need a double-DIN aperture to fit the chassis into your dash either! The unique design of the Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB greatly increases installation flexibility due to its single-DIN size. If you’ve got a double-DIN setup already, you can mount it flush in the cavity where the old radio sat, or if you’re dealing with tight single-DIN packaging, the 9” display can operate as a floating-type instead. With a USB 2.0 port, AV input, rear camera input and more, this is an extremely versatile unit that’s a piece of cake to operate.
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