AVH-X2500BT or AVH-X5500BHS
 

like the title says, I'm planning on putting one into my wife's crv for when we take long trips. Which would you choose any why?

What the fuck is a avh&)/):&(@ And a avh$;8;'fu?

Pioneer Stereo, Audio Video Headunit (I assume that's what AVH stands for)

Correct, I can get either one free through work, which is why I was asking. I'm not very big into car audio, but from what I see, the differences are not that great.

The higher model has a motorized face that is a little larger, 4v RCA preouts and HD radio. I just wanted to see if anyone had experience with either of these models.

I have the 8500 which is a removable face version of the 5500. I love the head unit. iPhone integration needs an adapter. iPhone 5 adapter also requires the lightning av adapter from apple to split off HDMI for video support. Great head unit.

Get the 5500 and call it a day. It does more than the 2500 and since you are getting it for free, I would go with more features and the larger screen on the 5500 especially for trips.

thanks guys! If teh wife doesn't want it, I may put it up for sale on here, or just install it in the frs (although I like the simplicity of my current setup)

I have the 5500. Its a great little unit. The AppRadio is gimmicky though. Extremely slow and really just an all around pain in the ass. The rest of the unit is awesome though. Do youself a favour and pick up an e-brake bypass for $20 (or if you are feeling adventurous wire one up your self using a $5 relay) so your passenger can watch movies on the road.

thanks that was the plan. I think what I will do is buy the radio and will wire up a relay (used to work at best buy in the install bay, as embarassed as I am to say that haha). Which dash kit are you guys using? I have been waiting on one that would incorporate touch climate control buttons, but I do not see one out yet.

sorry last question would be best for the CRV forums haha