Pioneer

Touchscreen receivers can do a lot of cool things. But I get frustrated with some of them when I have to jump from screen to screen to get to my favorite music and info sources. Pioneer's AVH-501EX DVD receiver puts you in charge of the experience with a customizable home screen. Use the receiver's interface to place your favorite sources on the home screen, where they're only a tap away. And you can choose from 5 still or 2 video backgrounds plus a slew of display and control colors to fine tune the look. No way would I ever buy a receiver without Bluetooth® — hands-free calling, easy wireless access to the media on my smartphone — what's not to love? And since I'm an IOS guy, I love how the AVH-501EX supports Siri Eyes Free when I'm in the car. Touch a button and I can listen to and send text messages, place calls, and ask questions, all without taking my eyes off the road. This receiver covers the bases with CD and DVD playback, an aux input, plus Android™ and iPhone® control via USB. Your inner audioph...