Pioneer FH-X360UB is a 2 DIN radio model produced since 2014. It is one of the most budgetary 2 DIN radio tape recorders among its competitors. Most often, the word "cheap" is associated with China. But it is not so. Even for a small price, the Pioneer FH-X360UB radio has a lot of functionality that not every model can boast of.
Specifications
| Size | 2 DIN |
| Supported media | CD, CD-RW, CD-R |
| Supported formats | MP3, WMA, WAW |
| Power per channel, W | 50 |
| Number of channels | 4 |
| Equalizer | parametric |
| Radio frequency range | FM |
| Number of favorite radio stations | 30 |
| Display | monochrome |
| Display technology | LCD |
Overview
Review Pioneer FH-X360UB should start with the fact that its sound is not at the highest level. All because of the overlap of low frequencies high. Because of this, the bass is heard muffled, which spoils the whole sound picture.
But the design here is top notch. The radio looks modern thanks to its four touch buttons and a large, convenient encoder. The display is normal for 1 DIN radio, the symbol cells are visible, at an angle the screen loses its brightness. The radio functions include playing music from CDs, flash drives, FM radio and the ability to connect third-party devices to listen to music via an aux cable.
Installation Pioneer FH-X360UB will not require much effort. There is a power connector on the back.
According to professionals, the sound in the Pioneer FH-X360UB is not the best. The sound is pleasant to the ear, but the lack of low frequencies affects the sound quality quite noticeably.
There is a display on the front panel, on top of it there is a drive for CD, CD-RW and CD-R discs. On the left is the eject button. Below the display are buttons for favorite radio stations, the second function of which is: pause, stop, repeat the playing track or random playback order.
It's hard not to notice the large encoder at the bottom of the radio, which is responsible for adjusting the volume level. It is quite slippery, which makes it difficult to work with it. In top models of radio tape recorders, it is either rubberized or it has notches for more convenient use. To his rightthere are buttons for switching tracks. Around the encoder are 4 touch buttons responsible for search, connection mode, back one step and return to the main menu.
To the right of the encoder is a USB connector for connecting external devices. Below it is a mini-jack.
The touch button with the search icon is not in vain. Its main purpose is to search for files in the directory of the connected media. To use this function, press the search button, then use the buttons 1 and 2 located under the display to open folders, and select a track using the keys on the sides of the encoder. To return an action, the "Return one action" function is provided.
The Pioneer FH-X360UB radio has 7 equalizer modes, you can also adjust the value of all frequencies separately. To search for nearby radio stations, you need to switch the radio to FM radio mode, then press the track switch button - the radio station will be found automatically. For manual search, you need to hold the switch.
On the rear panel there is an antenna input, a power connector, an adapter for controlling the radio using the buttons on the steering wheel, connectors for connecting speakers.
Each compartment on the screen consists of 7 segments. When viewing the screen at an angle, the brightness drops slightly, as in most radios with this screen.
Also a good plus is the presence of such a supported format as WAV. Such files take up little space, so you can put everything you want on the media.information.
Reviews
Pioneer FH-X360UB reviews are mixed. All of the downvotes are similar in that they discuss sound quality, which is not the best here. But the radio is worth the money thanks to the following pluses:
- the presence of touch buttons looks modern and makes it more compact;
- big encoder;
- manual dimmer;
- price;
- great design for 2 DIN radio.
Cons:
- slippery encoder;
- small buttons of saved radio stations (perhaps this is such a design move);
- sound quality;
- Display is dim when tilted.
Conclusion
For a relatively low cost, which averages 100 dollars (7000 rubles), the Pioneer FH-X360UB radio has good functionality, but the sound quality leaves much to be desired. But you can not count on the fact that all the characteristics will be top-end. For comparison: the average cost of a 2 DIN radio is $300 (20,000 rubles). Therefore, for this price, this radio works out with a bang.
