Enjoy immersive, multi-dimensional sound that surrounds you—making every drive feel like a live concert. No extra speakers needed.
Pioneer’s exclusive autotuning technology analyzes your car’s interior and intelligently calibrates timing, volume, and frequency response, to place you at the center of the experience.
Control your soundstage with a single tap. Select your exact seating position, instantly re-optimizing the spatial audio calibration so that any passenger can become the focal point of the music.
Pioneer’s exclusive Luminous Bar provides clear navigation cues and syncs lighting effects to your music, making every drive more intuitive and engaging.
A brilliant 10.1” HD floating display, designed to be adjusted for a perfect fit in almost any vehicle.
Navigate menus with intuitive swipe gestures or use tactile top buttons for instant access to volume and mute.
The receiver automatically switches between light and dark modes for optimal visibility, whether it’s day or night.
Keep your eyes on the road while managing calls, music, and navigation hands-free.
Add cameras, sensors, and more to make your system as advanced as you want.
Access more music and crystal-clear stations with HD Radio™ and SiriusXM™ integration for a static-free soundtrack on every journey.
The PxLink App lets you personalize your receiver with custom backgrounds, quick shortcuts, and split-screen mode. Stay informed with notifications, tips, and seamless firmware updates.
Unlock exclusive screens for vehicle data, parking assist, and climate controls, while keeping your favorite factory features with iDatalink® Maestro™ and Metra Axxess®.
Connect front and rear cameras and use built-in guides to maneuver with confidence.
Enjoy studio-quality Hi-Res Audio playback for exceptional clarity and detail in every track.
Pioneer’s advanced Stereo Spatial Sound upmixing creates an immersive, multi-dimensional soundstage from any audio source.
| PRODUCT PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
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Continuous Power Output
22 W x 4-Channel
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Load Impedence Allowance
4 Ohm (4 Ohm to 8 Ohm Allowable)
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Max Power Output
50 W x 4-ch 4 ohm , 50 W x 2-ch 4 ohm 70 W X 1-ch (subwoofer) 2 Ohm
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Rca Preamp Outputs
6-ch
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Rca Preout Voltage
4V
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Rms Power Output (Cta-2006)
14 W RMS x 4-ch 4 ohm
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| PRODUCT PERFORMANCE |
|---|
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Continuous Power Output
22 W x 4-Channel
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Load Impedence Allowance
4 Ohm (4 Ohm to 8 Ohm Allowable)
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Max Power Output
50 W x 4-ch 4 ohm , 50 W x 2-ch 4 ohm 70 W X 1-ch (subwoofer) 2 Ohm
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Rca Preamp Outputs
6-ch
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Rca Preout Voltage
4V
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Rms Power Output (Cta-2006)
14 W RMS x 4-ch 4 ohm
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| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
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Detachable Face Security
Fixed
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Multi-Language Display
English, French, Spanish Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified)
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Remote Control
Wireless control with PxLink
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Steering Wheel Control Ready (Adapter Sold Separately)
Yes
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| GENERAL |
|---|
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Detachable Face Security
Fixed
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Multi-Language Display
English, French, Spanish Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified)
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Remote Control
Wireless control with PxLink
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Steering Wheel Control Ready (Adapter Sold Separately)
Yes
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| DISPLAY | |
|---|---|
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Back Light
LED
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Brightness Control
Yes
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Color Customization
5 display colors, 112 key colors
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Device (Non-DIN/Modular Unit)
1-DIN, Floating
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Dimmer
Automatic with vehicle illumination, Timer Controlled, Manual
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Display Off Mode
Yes
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Home Screen Customization
Yes
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Monitor Mechanism
Adjustable, Floating
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Resolution
HD (1280 x 720)
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Screen Size/Aspect Ratio
10.1"/16:9
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Touch Screen
Capacitive
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| DISPLAY |
|---|
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Back Light
LED
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Brightness Control
Yes
|
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Color Customization
5 display colors, 112 key colors
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|
Device (Non-DIN/Modular Unit)
1-DIN, Floating
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Dimmer
Automatic with vehicle illumination, Timer Controlled, Manual
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Display Off Mode
Yes
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Home Screen Customization
Yes
|
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Monitor Mechanism
Adjustable, Floating
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Resolution
HD (1280 x 720)
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Screen Size/Aspect Ratio
10.1"/16:9
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Touch Screen
Capacitive
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| BLUETOOTH | |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Yes
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AVRCP
1.6
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Built-in Bluetooth®
Yes
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Dual Phone Connection
Yes
|
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Hands-Free
Yes
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Microphone Included
Included
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Phone Registation
5-phone
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Secure Simple Pairing (SSP)
Yes
|
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Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Yes
| |
| BLUETOOTH |
|---|
|
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Yes
|
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AVRCP
1.6
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Built-in Bluetooth®
Yes
|
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Dual Phone Connection
Yes
|
|
Hands-Free
Yes
|
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Microphone Included
Included
|
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Phone Registation
5-phone
|
|
Secure Simple Pairing (SSP)
Yes
|
|
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Yes
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| TUNER | |
|---|---|
|
Best Station Memory
Yes
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HD Radio™
Built In, Artist Experience, Multicasting
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Hybrid Radio
Yes
|
Local Seek tuning
Yes
|
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Presets
18 FM, 6 AM
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RDS
Yes
|
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SiriusXM-Ready™ (Tuner Sold Separately)
Yes
| |
| TUNER |
|---|
|
Best Station Memory
Yes
|
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HD Radio™
Built In, Artist Experience, Multicasting
|
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Hybrid Radio
Yes
|
|
Local Seek tuning
Yes
|
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Presets
18 FM, 6 AM
|
|
RDS
Yes
|
|
SiriusXM-Ready™ (Tuner Sold Separately)
Yes
|
| INTEGRATION | |
|---|---|
|
Amazon Alexa
Paired with Pioneer Vozsis on Weblink
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Android Auto™
Wireless Connection or Wired USB Connection
|
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Apple® CarPlay
Wireless Connection or Wired USB Connection
|
Mobile Operating System
Android - Wired/Wireless, Apple iOS - Wired/Wireless
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Pandora®
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
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Pioneer App Compatibility
PxLink
|
|
Siri® Eyes Free (VR) (Internet Required)
iPhone Only
|
Spotify
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
|
|
Voice Control
Yes
|
Weblink
3.0
|
|
Wi-Fi
Yes (for wireless Apple CarPlay / wireless Android Auto / PxLink connection)
| |
| INTEGRATION |
|---|
|
Amazon Alexa
Paired with Pioneer Vozsis on Weblink
|
|
Android Auto™
Wireless Connection or Wired USB Connection
|
|
Apple® CarPlay
Wireless Connection or Wired USB Connection
|
|
Mobile Operating System
Android - Wired/Wireless, Apple iOS - Wired/Wireless
|
|
Pandora®
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
|
|
Pioneer App Compatibility
PxLink
|
|
Siri® Eyes Free (VR) (Internet Required)
iPhone Only
|
|
Spotify
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
|
|
Voice Control
Yes
|
|
Weblink
3.0
|
|
Wi-Fi
Yes (for wireless Apple CarPlay / wireless Android Auto / PxLink connection)
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| DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYBACK | |
|---|---|
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Audio Playback via USB
MP3 Audio Playback, WMA Audio Playback, WAV Audio Playback (Hi Res files playable with downsampling), AAC Audio Playback, FLAC Audio Playback (Hi Res files playable with downsampling)
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Audio Video Playback via USB
.avi, .mpg/mpeg, .mp4, .3gp, .mkv, .flv, .wmv/.asf, .m4v, H.263, H.264, .ts/.m2ts/.mts
|
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Image Display Via USB
BMP, JPEG, PNG
| |
| DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYBACK |
|---|
|
Audio Playback via USB
MP3 Audio Playback, WMA Audio Playback, WAV Audio Playback (Hi Res files playable with downsampling), AAC Audio Playback, FLAC Audio Playback (Hi Res files playable with downsampling)
|
|
Audio Video Playback via USB
.avi, .mpg/mpeg, .mp4, .3gp, .mkv, .flv, .wmv/.asf, .m4v, H.263, H.264, .ts/.m2ts/.mts
|
|
Image Display Via USB
BMP, JPEG, PNG
|
| AUDIO | |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Sound Retriever
Mode-1/Mode-2/Off
|
Audio Bass Boost
Yes
|
|
Auto Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Yes
|
Balance
Yes
|
|
Built-in Amplifier
MOSFET 50 W x 4
|
Crossover Network Mode
HPF/Band Pass/LPF
|
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Crossover Standard Mode
HPF/LPF
|
Customizable Graphic Equalizer
13 Band
|
|
DA Converter
Pioneer Dual-Core 48-Bit DSP/DAC
|
Digital Signal Processor
Built-in Pioneer Dual-Core 48-Bit DSP/DAC
|
|
Dolby Atmos
Yes (via Apple CarPlay)
|
Easy EQ (EEQ) Preset Equalizer
Yes
|
|
Listening Position Selector
Yes
|
Loudness
High/Mid/Low/Off
|
|
Speaker Output
4-ch
|
Spectrum Analyzer
Yes (Luminous Bar & Background image)
|
|
Stereo Spatial Sound
Yes
|
Subwoofer Control
Yes
|
|
Time Alignment
Auto, Manual
| |
| AUDIO |
|---|
|
Advanced Sound Retriever
Mode-1/Mode-2/Off
|
|
Audio Bass Boost
Yes
|
|
Auto Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Yes
|
|
Balance
Yes
|
|
Built-in Amplifier
MOSFET 50 W x 4
|
|
Crossover Network Mode
HPF/Band Pass/LPF
|
|
Crossover Standard Mode
HPF/LPF
|
|
Customizable Graphic Equalizer
13 Band
|
|
DA Converter
Pioneer Dual-Core 48-Bit DSP/DAC
|
|
Digital Signal Processor
Built-in Pioneer Dual-Core 48-Bit DSP/DAC
|
|
Dolby Atmos
Yes (via Apple CarPlay)
|
|
Easy EQ (EEQ) Preset Equalizer
Yes
|
|
Listening Position Selector
Yes
|
|
Loudness
High/Mid/Low/Off
|
|
Speaker Output
4-ch
|
|
Spectrum Analyzer
Yes (Luminous Bar & Background image)
|
|
Stereo Spatial Sound
Yes
|
|
Subwoofer Control
Yes
|
|
Time Alignment
Auto, Manual
|
| EXPANDABILITY | |
|---|---|
|
Audio Video Inputs
Input 1 - Backup Camera Dedicated, Input 2 - AUX (Minijack), Input 3 - 2nd Camera
|
OEM Integration
iDatalink Maestro RR, iDatalink Maestro RR2, Metra Axxess
|
|
OTA Update Compatabile
Yes
|
Parking Assist Lines
Yes
|
|
USB
Single Rear Type-A (5 V, 1.5 A)
| |
| EXPANDABILITY |
|---|
|
Audio Video Inputs
Input 1 - Backup Camera Dedicated, Input 2 - AUX (Minijack), Input 3 - 2nd Camera
|
|
OEM Integration
iDatalink Maestro RR, iDatalink Maestro RR2, Metra Axxess
|
|
OTA Update Compatabile
Yes
|
|
Parking Assist Lines
Yes
|
|
USB
Single Rear Type-A (5 V, 1.5 A)
|
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Purchase a Pioneer SPHERA (DMH-WT8000NEX) receiver from the Pioneer Store on usa.pioneer and receive a $100 Apple Gift Card while supplies last. See additional terms and conditions.
Pioneer SPHERA is the first aftermarket car stereo to bring Dolby Atmos® spatial audio into your vehicle. Whether you are upgrading your daily driver or exploring immersive sound for the first time, these FAQs explain how SPHERA delivers a premium listening experience using your existing speakers.
SPHERA is the world’s first aftermarket in-dash receiver to feature Dolby Atmos playback via Apple CarPlay. It brings a premium, immersive spatial audio experience to the car you already drive—simply by swapping your head unit to SPHERA while keeping your existing 4-channel (front + rear) speaker system.
Unlike standard stereo, Dolby Atmos is object-based audio. It places sounds in a 3D space around and above you, transforming your car cabin into a multi-dimensional soundstage with incredible clarity and depth.
No! SPHERA is designed to work with your vehicle's existing speakers. You don't need to install speakers in your headliner or headrests to enjoy the immersive effect. However, we do recommend speaker upgrades to further elevate your listening experience!
You need a 4-channel system as a minimum, including Front and Rear speakers. SPHERA uses these four channels to "place" sound objects throughout your cabin.
Vehicles equipped with a premium factory amplifier may require additional installation steps. We recommend consulting your installation specialist or contacting our customer support team for guidance.
Full Dolby Atmos decoding is currently available exclusively via Apple CarPlay (requires iOS 18+). To use it, connect your iPhone and launch CarPlay on the SPHERA head unit, then play Dolby Atmos content from a supported app.
Android users can still enjoy an enhanced audio experience! While native Dolby Atmos decoding is exclusive to Apple CarPlay, SPHERA allows Android Auto users to experience Pioneer’s Stereo Spatial Sound.
This technology intelligently upscales stereo music streamed through the Android Auto interface into a wider, more immersive soundstage. Please note that Stereo Spatial Sound is unavailable for legacy sources (e.g., Tuner, SiriusXM, Aux, USB) or standard Bluetooth Audio connections.
No problem. SPHERA intelligently processes non-Atmos tracks using Pioneer’s Stereo Spatial Sound. This technology transforms standard stereo content into a wider, more multi-dimensional soundstage, providing an immersive experience for all your favorite music.
Every car interior reflects sound differently. SPHERA uses Pioneer’s exclusive Autotuning technology to analyze your cabin’s unique acoustics. With a one-time calibration that takes about 6 minutes using the included microphone, the system automatically adjusts timing and balance for every speaker, ensuring you are always at the center of a perfectly optimized soundstage—no manual tweaking required.
No. Pioneer’s Autotuning simply applies optimal sound settings for your vehicle as a starting point. You can still manually adjust all sound settings afterward to suit your personal preferences.
To hear the difference, you’ll need a compatible iPhone (iOS 18+), the SPHERA unit, and a subscription to a service that supports Dolby Atmos. SPHERA works with supported music, audiobooks, and podcasts on Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Audible, and Wondery. A paid subscription to these services may be required.
As of March 2026, Dolby Atmos content via Apple CarPlay on iPhone is supported in Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Audible, and Wondery.
In general, SPHERA can be installed if your vehicle’s IVI system uses a DIN-type opening and can be replaced with an aftermarket head unit. If not, SPHERA may not be installable. For details, please ask a professional installation shop.
Pair the DMH-WT8000NEX with Pioneer amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers to create a powerful, fully integrated audio experience tailored to your drive.
Pioneer's speakers are engineered to deliver rich, dynamic audio with exceptional clarity and deep bass, enhancing every journey. Whether you're upgrading your factory system or building a custom setup, our diverse range of speakers ensures the perfect fit for your vehicle and listening preferences.
Pioneer's subwoofers deliver deep, powerful bass that transforms your in-car audio experience, combining advanced materials and innovative design for precise low-frequency performance.
Whether you're enhancing your factory system or building a custom setup, Pioneer amplifiers offer the clarity and depth needed to elevate your in-car audio experience. Our amplifiers are engineered to deliver powerful, high-fidelity sound.
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