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bakerr6 · 08-22-2013, 12:25 AM

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?

CBR600RR · 08-22-2013, 12:30 AM

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

SixSpeed · 08-22-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CBR600RR

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

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

bakerr6 · 08-22-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeed

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.

Zippy · 08-22-2013, 10:18 AM

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.

UnOvertime · 08-22-2013, 11:10 AM

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.

bakerr6 · 08-22-2013, 11:14 AM

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)

RandomHero · 08-22-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bakerr6

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.

bakerr6 · 08-22-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomHero

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.

bakerr6 · 08-23-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bakerr6

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

08-22-2013, 12:25 AM	#1
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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?

08-22-2013, 11:10 AM	#6
UnOvertime Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S AT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 302 Thanks: 12 Thanked 144 Times in 91 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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. __________________

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CBR600RR Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Black Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 451 Thanked 563 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What the fuck is a avh&)/):&(@ And a avh$;8;'fu?

08-22-2013, 10:18 AM	#5
Zippy Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB AT Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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)

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