Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB

Product information

Key specs

Display size (DIN)

2-DIN

Bluetooth

DAB radio

Controls for Android

Controls for Apple

Display size (DIN)	2-DIN
Bluetooth
DAB radio
Controls for Android
Controls for Apple
Integrated Bluetooth car kit
Navigation possible
Plays from USB memory

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Pros and cons

According to our car radio expert

• With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, you can use handy apps from your phone on the car radio.
• The car radio wirelessly streams music from your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.
• Thanks to the DAB+ tuner, you can enjoy noise-free radio quality.
• A remote is not included.

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Description

The Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB guarantees safe navigation in the car. Connect an Apple or Android device to the usb input and get access to Apple Carplay or Android Auto. This allows you to request route descriptions or select music via voice control. Due to the Bluetooth function, you use the radio as a car kit. The digital DAB + tuner provides a noise-free radio signal. This way you listen to the radio in high quality. An external microphone is supplied with which you can make hands-free conversations.

The Pioneer SPH-DA230DAB guarantees safe navigation in the car. Connect an Apple or Android device to the usb input and get access to Apple Carplay or Android Auto. This allows you to request route descriptions or select music via voice control. Due to the Bluetooth function, you use the radio as a car kit. The digital DAB + tuner provides a noise-free radio signal. This way you listen to the radio in high quality. An external microphone is supplied with which you can make hands-free conversations.

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Tips for using this product

Tips for using this product

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Included by default

• Manual (3.33 MB)
• DAB+ antenna
• Microphone
• Power cord (Molex to ISO)
• Decorative frame
• ISO connection cables
• Phone mount
• Installation sleeve
• Release pins

Included by default

• Manual (3.33 MB)
• DAB+ antenna
• Microphone
• Power cord (Molex to ISO)
• Decorative frame
• ISO connection cables
• Phone mount
• Installation sleeve
• Release pins

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Key specs

Display size (DIN)

2-DIN

Bluetooth

DAB radio

Controls for Android

Controls for Apple

Display size (DIN)	2-DIN
Bluetooth
DAB radio
Controls for Android
Controls for Apple
Integrated Bluetooth car kit
Navigation possible
Plays from USB memory

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Reviews

172 reviews

9,1/10 (172 reviews)

Rating

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66 reviews with 4 stars

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5 reviews with 3 stars

3 stars 0 reviews

1 reviews with 2 stars

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0 reviews with 1 star

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Rating per section

Sound quality

10,0

User friendliness

10,0

Design

10,0

Options

10,0

Customer images

Most helpful reviews

9,6/10

Very nice radio with excellent sound!

• Very good sound
• Lots of setting options
• 6 presets is somewhat limited, especially for DAB+

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• Jgs
• 13 March 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Top display

• Easy to install using youtube video from CB
• Dab+ works great

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• Lesley leenheer
• 17 March 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Absolutely great!

• car play
• DAB
• Only 1 USB input

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• Kj los
• 10 March 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,6/10

Great value for money

• Great device for its money
• Why still order navigation? Google Maps is always up to date.
• Prefer wireless android car

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• A.o. feenstra
• 23 October 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Nice device

• DAB+
• User-friendly
• DAB+ antenna construction

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• John van leeuwen
• 7 November 2018
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,0/10

Great car audio

• Apple carplay works well and quite smoothly. Main reason to buy it
• Beautiful equalizer and other audio settings
• Back to the main menu, he does an image movement, which has a somewhat slowing effect. You are not allowed to press a key yet.

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• Peter
• 5 May 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

good buy

• Touch screen
• Apple CarPlay
• Does not support wireless CarPlay

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• Max
• 2 December 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

Nice affordable radio with DAB+ and Android Auto

• sound quality
• Android Auto
• AppRadio (but it isn't necessary either)

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• Perry
• 17 October 2021
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

A top product, but with a price tag.

• Apple Car Play
• Quality
• Official Apple cable

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• Danny bovenkerk
• 13 June 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

7,6/10

Great device for a lot of driving pleasure

• Easy to use
• Flash master while driving

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• Tim van den broek
• 17 May 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,6/10

Very nice radio with excellent sound!

• Very good sound
• Lots of setting options
• Good scope of delivery, everything you need is included
• 6 presets is somewhat limited, especially for DAB+

I replaced the stock radio of our 2006 Subaru Forester with this Pioneer. Installation was easy, and I put an ISO adapter with steering wheel control in between so that I can control the volume from the steering wheel with the original buttons. Functions perfectly.
Tip: Secure the cables for the microphone and the steering wheel controls with a piece of adhesive tape to prevent them from coming loose during installation. The standard 3.5 mm plugs are not very tight.
Also turn off safe mode, or connect the handbrake cable to GND, so that the co-driver can operate the radio at all times (especially useful when navigating via smartphone)
We have an iPhone and an Android, both work immediately and always allow up-to-date navigation.
I was planning to save up for other speakers in the car, but this radio makes the original speakers sound so good that it's no longer necessary.
Everything you need is included, DAB+ antenna, USB cable, Microphone. All you may need is a conversion of your car to ISO.

Requirements regarding functionality:
The radio can display a background image, but only from an external USB device. Would be nice if you could load that image into the radio.
When using a reversing camera, the camera must display the image in mirror image. This should be adjustable in the menu of the radio (no problem with my camera)
Connection with an OBDII dongle would be nice, you see this with many cheap Chinese models.

All wishes are nice to have, the radio has no real problems. We are very happy with it, and especially the sound quality is above expectations!

• Jgs
• 13 March 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

8,8/10

Top display

• Easy to install using youtube video from CB
• Dab+ works great
• Nice upgrade for your car

Have a suzuki swift myself, am very satisfied I regret that I have not done it much sooner, use friendly and works really great, do not forget to buy a radio panel (cover) so that it fits 100% in your car.

• Lesley leenheer
• 17 March 2019
• Automatically translated from Dutch

9,2/10

Absolutely great!

• car play
• DAB
• Sound
• Only 1 USB input

Needed a replacement in my new car. The car was equipped with a china trash thing. After much research and consideration, this Pioneer was chosen, more than 300 euros, still a lot of money. But, what a fantastic device, I don't regret my purchase for a second.

Personally, I like that the screen can be turned off completely. Not 'on' with no image, but the full backlight is turned off. Completely black so no distractions at all when driving on dark roads. The buttons can also be set in terms of color and intensity, so that it matches well with your interior.

Video/audio inputs, outputs, it's all in abundance. There are plenty of options to adjust your sound per speaker by means of extensive EQs and time alignment. I see myself as a prosumer and am very satisfied.

The radio starts quickly, the screen is responsive, DAB works perfectly, smooth and problem-free connection via bluetooth and carplay, it all works the way you want in a well-arranged way without too much fuss.

Don't hesitate, just buy. Best investment I've made in the car!! Just take the time to get it all right :)

• Kj los
• 10 March 2020
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

795727

Manufacturer code

SPH-DA230DABAN-PH/EU

Brand

Pioneer

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Old product returned for free

Screen

Display size (DIN)

2-DIN

Backlit screen

Display

Removable display

Tiltable

Dimmable display

Tap screen

Display backlight

Backlight color

Variable

Programmable buttons

Steering wheel control support

Physical properties

Height

10 cm

Width

17,8 cm

Depth

16,4 cm

Playback options

Plays from USB memory

Plays from Apple devices via USB

Plays from Android devices via USB

DAB radio

Number of DAB preset stations

24

DAB + antenna included

FM radio

Number of FM preset stations

24

USB port

Plays music

Plays videos

Audio file format

MP3, WAV, WMA, aac, flac

Audio channels

Number of audio channels

4

Number of subwoofer channels

1

Number of pre-out audio channels

3

Number of stereo RCA outputs (back)

3

Equalizer

Equalizer

Number of equalizer bands

13

Number of equalizer presets

7

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

4.1

NFC

Multipoint pairing

Number of devices that can be paired

2

Controls

Controls for Android

Controls for Apple

Android car

Android apps in head unit

Apple Carplay

Siri Eyes Free

Navigation

Navigation possible

Navigation through a separate navigation module

Integrated navigation software

Input for backup camera

Car kit

Integrated Bluetooth car kit

External microphone included

Contacts

Microphone noise suppression

Built-in microphone

Ports

Microphone connector

USB port