The multimedia receiver you're looking for

I've been writing about car stereos for years, and I can tell you that a well-designed touchscreen receiver is about the coolest thing you can put in your car. But don't settle for any old touchscreen. With Pioneer's AVH-X7800BT DVD receiver, you'll get a touchscreen receiver that fits into a single-DIN dash opening no less — and you'll get Bluetooth®, probably the second coolest thing you can put into your car. Best of all? It's from a company that has a track record of building gear that sounds great, incorporates cutting edge technology, and is easy to use to boot.

Don't miss out on Bluetooth

I'm an avid Bluetooth fan, and I can tell you that you don't want to miss out on all it offers. You'll enjoy hands-free calling with your compatible phone, plus the ability to wirelessly stream and control music from compatible phones and other Bluetooth devices. And this Pioneer supports two paired phones at once, so other drivers in your family can enjoy the advantages too. Plus, with your compatible iPhone® you can take advantage of Siri Eyes Free functionality, using your voice to to place calls, select music, hear notifications, add reminders — even compose and listen to text messages.

State of the art touchscreen technology

Pioneer's Touch Slide technology and NEX interface add new dimensions to fingertip control. Want a new EQ curve? Just draw it on the screen with your finger and you've got it. And you can browse video files through thumbnail images — just touch them to check out a sneak preview. With Pioneer's AppRadio One app, you can plug your phone in and take charge of a variety of apps for navigation, music, and more. You can also change the receiver's appearance to match your dash by choosing from five display colours and 112 key panel illumination options. And when you're ready to get the party rolling, MIXTRAX creates a DJ-like experience with content stored on your iPod®, iPhone®, USB device, or Android phone, adding special effects between songs and variable-colour lighting that pulses with the beat of your music

Rock with your mobile device's music

When you connect your iPhone to the rear USB input cable, you'll be able to use the receiver's controls to access your playlists. Handy tools like Alphabet Search and Link Search make it easy to find the song you want fast. And with most Android phones, you'll be able to browse and play back the music that's stored on your device, no extra app required.

Spotify and Pandora® control

If you're a fan of streaming content, you'll love how you can control your Pandora and Spotify accounts from the receiver. Just connect your iPhone via USB or pair up your Android with Bluetooth and you're all set. Is your music on CDs and DVDs full of MP3, AAC, or WMA music, or USB storage devices loaded with files? Got that covered too — it even plays CD-quality FLAC files via USB.

Powerful sound and crisp video

This receiver's powerful built-in amplifier delivers the volume you're looking for, while the 13-band equalizer offers plenty of ways to tweak the sound to your liking. And Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever perks up the flat sound of compressed music by restoring high-frequency information. For those looking to build a system, three pairs of preamp outputs make it easier to connect external amps, and this receiver offers an auto-equalization feature to tune your system (microphone required, not included). The receiver's 7" LCD screen plays DVDs and other video content in bright, clear detail when you're parked. You can keep your passengers entertained by sending video from the receiver to a rear-seat screen — that sure helps to minimize back seat strife. You'll be able to view video content from your iPod or IPhone with the addition of optional cables. And you can play it safe when you throw it into reverse by plugging in a rear-view camera.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?

In most cars, you'll need an adapter to retain those controls with this car stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and radio, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. You'll see the adapters that work with your vehicle when you add this receiver to your cart. Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.