Pioneer has been making car stereos since the 1970s and it shows: the units are well built, sensibly priced and reliable in a way that many newer brands aren't. For a first CarPlay or Android Auto head unit, a Pioneer is often the right call, and every one we fit comes with the manufacturer's warranty.
Pioneer SPH-DA77DAB
A 6.8" touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ and Bluetooth, in a chassis that fits most standard double-DIN openings. The menus are quick, the radio section is strong and it does exactly what most people want from a modern stereo without any fuss.
Key illumination can be matched to the dash lighting, and the unit takes a reversing camera and steering-wheel controls with the right interface.
- 6.8" capacitive touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Bluetooth hands-free and streaming
- 4 × 50 W, three preouts
- USB playback and charging
If you'd like wireless CarPlay from a Pioneer, ask us about the SPH-DA250DAB; if your car has a single-DIN slot, the SPH-DA160DAB has a floating screen that solves the problem neatly.