Installed Pioneer AVH-8400BH Today...

[Denali0229]

Thx Nathan. I plan to go back to an iPhone when the iPhone 5 or whatever the new version will be, comes out. It was a bad decision to get an EVO but it was free and I've had every iPhone up to that point so I wanted something different. I'm leaning towards the 8400 though. I guess I could go without nav until I get a new phone. I've always been a fan of Pioneer HU. Plus I don't want to spend a grand on a Kenwood.

 

[NathanJax]

Thx Nathan. I plan to go back to an iPhone when the iPhone 5 or whatever the new version will be, comes out. It was a bad decision to get an EVO but it was free and I've had every iPhone up to that point so I wanted something different. I'm leaning towards the 8400 though. I guess I could go without nav until I get a new phone. I've always been a fan of Pioneer HU. Plus I don't want to spend a grand on a Kenwood.

If it wasn't for the iPhone or the easy chance to upgrade, I would have just stayed with the 4400BH. IMO it's not really worth the difference in price for the little you get.

 

[Denali0229]

Any particular reason why? I like the ability to use the apps on the monitor. Or does it not work like that? I've read really good reviews on the 8400. Actually all the reviews I've read on all the pioneer HU's were very good.

 

[NathanJax]

The 4400 has app mode as well. The only real difference is with the 8400, you can control the apps with the radio. With the 4400, you have to control them with the phone.

I've never removed the faceplate or used the Mixtrax

 

[Denali0229]

Gotcha. I think I'm pretty set on the 8400. I want the removable face plate b/c I have a lot of money in my stereo and while its not going to stop anyone from breaking in my truck, I just like the idea that an expensive HU isn't out in the open. The price difference is only like $75-100. That feature to me is worth it. I think I'm just going to get a garmin and stick it to my windshield. I know its kinda cheesy but I don't use nav everyday so no big deal but I do need it for work. I read the nav add on for Pioneer units are terrible and they're like $350. I can get a garmin for like $150 with lifetime map updates. I wonder if you can use the cable to plug the garmin into the HU to read like a flash drive and have it display on the HU monitor? I'm so tired of researching and reading reviews LOL. I'm just ready to buy something and enjoy it at this point. Thanks again Nathan. You've been a tremendous help. Oh one last thing, you recommended the gmos-011. The installer I talked to suggested the gmos-04. Do you know if either are okay? I know both work with Bose and onstar so I wasn't sure of the difference except price.

 

[Denali0229]

Oops, I meant Gmos-12, not 11.

 

[Sinister1]

You can tell just by the looks and functionality that this head unit is much better than previous. Nicely done and love the creativity. Wish you had a writeup for this.

 

[chevyboy23]

Does that bypass work the same way like the one for the 4400 minus all that switch and disengaging stuff.

 

[NathanJax]

You can tell just by the looks and functionality that this head unit is much better than previous. Nicely done and love the creativity. Wish you had a writeup for this.

Thanks. I might try to do one here sometime soon...

Does that bypass work the same way like the one for the 4400 minus all that switch and disengaging stuff.

Well, the 4400 I had uses the old style relay bypass. this 8400 and all the newer models are using the double tap bypass, the has to be grounded, then ungrounded, then re-grounded.

 

[chevyboy23]

Right.....so I can hook it up like the 4400. I have the same bypass but for the 4400. With the one that you mentioned. Is the double tapping of the PB needed.

 

[NathanJax]

Right.....so I can hook it up like the 4400. I have the same bypass but for the 4400. With the one that you mentioned. Is the double tapping of the PB needed.

No. the last 2 4400's I've installed is still the same relay as before.

 

[chevyboy23]

Hmmmm....Ive been on the fence about the 8400

 

[NathanJax]

Hmmmm....Ive been on the fence about the 8400

The only thing good about the 8400 is the iPod/iPhone interface. However, it no longer works with my iPhone 5 because of the connector. It still works fine with my iPad and iTouch though. To be honest, I would have been fine just sticking with my 4400.

 

[chevyboy23]

That makes sense. Just thinking about the sharper resolution, Extra USB port. I still have the 3G and iPhone 4 which I use for my music. It's cool though.

 

[Fearz]

Are the 4400 and 8400 the same plug? As in since i already wired up my 4400 with xm and onstar. I really like the idea of being able to play movies in the back and listen to my tunes.

 

[07Burb]

The only thing good about the 8400 is the iPod/iPhone interface. However, it no longer works with my iPhone 5 because of the connector. It still works fine with my iPad and iTouch though. To be honest, I would have been fine just sticking with my 4400.

I'm assuming they make a wire now that will be compatible with the iPhone 5 just like they have that is compatible with the previous iPhones (and current iPad, iTouch,...)?

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Looks great Nathan

 

[NathanJax]

That makes sense. Just thinking about the sharper resolution, Extra USB port. I still have the 3G and iPhone 4 which I use for my music. It's cool though.

Never notice the resolution difference. It's a 7in screen driving 80mph... lol

Extra USB port is nice. I've only used it once or twice, and one of those times was to do a write up here http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41972

Are the 4400 and 8400 the same plug? As in since i already wired up my 4400 with xm and onstar. I really like the idea of being able to play movies in the back and listen to my tunes.

Yes. However, the Ipod cable is difference since it incorporates the iPod functions more.

I'm assuming they make a wire now that will be compatible with the iPhone 5 just like they have that is compatible with the previous iPhones (and current iPad, iTouch,...)?

Hopefully they will soon though. I can still do music of Bluetooth though.

 

[chevyboy23]

Never notice the resolution difference. It's a 7in screen driving 80mph... lol

Extra USB port is nice. I've only used it once or twice, and one of those times was to do a write up here http://tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41972

Hmmm...point taken. I guess it's just to say I got it. Until then....I'm sticking with the 4400.

 

[NathanJax]

Hmmm...point taken. I guess it's just to say I got it. Until then....I'm sticking with the 4400.

Yup. I had the 4400 for 1 week and then had a chance to sell it for exactly what i bought it for and got a deal on the 8400 so I jumped. A week later I was thinking what else I could have done with that money...