Video: Pioneer FH-P8000BT
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Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.Crutchfield experts, Zak and Deb, take a look at the Pioneer FH-P8000BT in-dash stereo.
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Zak: Hi, I'm Zak.
Deb: Hi, I'm Deb.
Zak: And we're here today in the Crutchfield video studio with the Pioneer FH-P8000BT CD receiver. And Deb, I really like this one, because for one thing, it's very good-looking. And it's also a double-size receiver, and more and more cars now have these double-size openings. And it makes everything big and easy to read — these buttons are big and easy to find when I'm changing options
Deb: I like the bright blue display; the illumination actually matches my car, and it's easy to read as you said; plus, it's got this centrally located Rotary Commander, which makes control easy. Comes with a 10-key remote control as well.
Zak: And, it's got built-in Bluetooth for safer hands-free calls when you're out there on the road. No matter what you've got your music stored on, you can connect it to this unit. It's got an auxiliary input, it's got a USB input, you can even — it's even got built-in iPod control.
Deb: I could even hook up my old portable MiniDisc player to this.
Zak: You could, if you wanted to.
Deb: Pioneer also has what they call Sound Retriever. What that does is puts life back into your MP3s and your compressed music, things that might have gotten dropped out. Or, if you're really into tweaking it, it's got a seven-band equalizer for fine-tuning. You can get your music just the way you like it.
Zak: And there it is, the Pioneer FH-P8000BT CD receiver.
Meet Deb Gilbert
Meet Zak Billmeier
I'll do my best to make videos that are helpful and interesting.
I've been a camera nut since I was a kid. I got really into it around age 12, when I got hold of a Pentax K1000 35mm camera. My father is a photo nut also, and we had access to a darkroom. Ever since then I have delighted in trying out new cameras, lenses, and photo techniques. Working here at Crutchfield, I get to handle all the new and cool camera gear I can get my hands on.
I'm also into audio, from car audio to home audio to headphones. I'm a music lover, and an eye-opening moment for me was discovering just how much more there is to musical recordings when you listen using high-quality gear. It's an experience I try to pass along to others as often as possible. I truly believe that having good quality gear in your car or home can really enrich your life.
I started getting into the video side of things early on in my Crutchfield career while I was a copywriter for car audio products. In those days our video program was just getting started, and many of us pitched in when our writing and editing duties allowed. Today, we have a dedicated team that makes hundreds of videos a year, including spotlights on products and product lines, how-to videos, videos that shine a light on our company, end everything in between. I am proud to be a part of that team and of the work we do.
My job is a lot of fun because I get to play around with all the cool stuff you see on our website while I'm making videos. Getting hands-on with the gear helps me see what I should show you about a product, and I look at our videos as a way of having a conversation with you when you are considering a purchase. If I do my job well, you should come away from a Crutchfield video understanding why you do — or don't — want that product. In the end, it's gotta be something you enjoy.
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