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text: Pioneer DEH-X6500BT CD receiver Zoom Front Back Remote Right Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item #: 130X6500BT Review Summary 255 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $139.99 Shop all All Car Stereos Shop all All Car Stereos x By buying this product you'll earn up to 140 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Pioneer DEH-X6500BT by Ken Nail Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Bluetooth® and bling Pioneer's DEH-X6500BT CD receiver will bring Bluetooth® convenience to your ride, plus a great-looking display jazzed up with the DJ-inspired MIXTRAX feature. This versatile receiver also offers iPod® controls and Pandora® Internet radio control with your iPhone®, giving you a great mix of style, form, and function. The Bluetooth advantage Bluetooth frees up your hands to let you concentrate on the drive. When your phone's paired with the receiver, you can answer a call with the push of a button on the receiver, and talk like your caller is sitting next to you. And this receiver supports Bluetooth audio streaming too — you can stream music wirelessly from compatible devices to the receiver, plus control basic functions like track up or down. MIXTRAX revs up the visuals Pioneer's MIXTRAX feature adds a lightshow to your favorite playlists, as the bright multi-colored display of the DEH-X6500BT pulses in time with your music. And MIXTRAX fades in and out of each song just like a DJ would, adding special effects and keeping the musical energy high. The legacy of great Pioneer sound Car audio enthusiasts have always counted on Pioneer for excellent sound quality. The DEH-X6500BT carries on the tradition with a powerful built-in amp that puts most stock radios to shame. Along with that extra power, you'll enjoy a 5-band equalizer to adjust your tone, Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever to perk up the sound quality of compressed music files, and a suite of other sophisticated sound controls. If you're looking to build a bigger system, you can connect amps and subs to the two pairs of preamp outputs to add some serious impact. Want to keep your steering wheel controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Pioneer stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Pioneer, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingMIXTRAX for a DJ-inspired audio/visual experience with compatible devices (see Details)plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA filesPandora control through iPhonevariable color illumination with separate control of display and buttonsremote controlAudio features:Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) for improved sound quality from compressed music files5-band equalizer with seven preset tone settings3-level loudnesslow-pass and high-pass filterssubwoofer level controlExpandability:built in iPod control no adapter necessary, but adding Pioneer's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at homeaccess to music files on Android devices through USB inputinputs: front panel auxiliary and USB inputsoutputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear/subwoofer)Other info:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliantwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Yes RMS Power Output 14 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs 4-channel Sub Preamp Outputs No Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs Yes Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 2 volts Display Color Variable Key Button Color Variable EQ Bands 5 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front USB Input Front Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Built-in Satellite Radio Ready No HD Radio No Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1/ Mini No iPhone 5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 9 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (with 10-amp ATM mini fuse inserted into chassis) Face (attached) Sleeve (installed) Trim ring (installed) Wiring harness Wireless remote control (QXE1044) CR2025 Lithium battery (installed) External microphone (with attached 13' cable terminated by a right-angle male 2.5mm connector) Sunvisor clip Two-sided tape 2 Extraction keys 4 Pan head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 8mm) 4 Flat-head ISO-mount screws (M5 x 9mm) Face fixing screw Owner's Manual (Eng/Fre/Spa) Limited Warranty Information (USA/Canada) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Built-in Bluetooth iPod/Aux Integration AM/FM + Pandora Internet Radio Disc & USB Playback Audio Section Display Features Remote Control Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The DEH-X6500BT is equipped with built-in Bluetooth ver. 3.0 (powered by Parrot), allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. Bluetooth Technology is a short-range wireless radio connectivity technology that was developed as a cable replacement for mobile phones and other electronic devices. Bluetooth operates in 2.4 GHz frequency range and transmits voice and data at speeds up to 1 megabit per second. Bluetooth Profiles: In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP (Hands Free Profile), HSP (Head Set Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAB (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Pioneer DEH-X6500BT. Secure Simple Pairing (SPP): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the DEH-X6500BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings (your phone must also support SSP). When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. Up to 3 Bluetooth-compatible devices can be registered to this head unit. Only one device can be used at a time. Hands-Free Communication: The DEH-X6500BT supports wireless hands-free communication (HFP/HSP/OPP/PBAB) for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You can manually answer an incoming call or have the unit automatically answer the call. The DEH-X6500BT allows you to carry on a phone conversation from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone using the head unit's external microphone and your car audio speakers. During a conversation you can adjust the volume, as well as switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Using the DEH-X6500BT, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways: Speed (Preset) Dialing: You can easily store up to six phone numbers as presets for speed dialing. Phone Book: The phone book in your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone will be transferred automatically when the phone is paired to this unit. After finding the number you want to call in the phone book from the head unit, you can select the entry and make the call. If a lot of numbers are registered in the phone book, you can search for a phone number by the contact person's name alphabetically (A-Z). Call Log: The most recent calls dialed, received, and missed are stored in memory. You can browse them and call numbers from these lists. External Microphone: During your wireless phone call, you can talk into the head unit's included external microphone, and listen to the other party through the vehicle's speaker system. The external microphone provides better performance in noisy environments than the integrated microphone found on the front-panel of many aftermarket or factory radios. The microphone features a 13' cord that plugs into the back of the radio, and comes with an adjustable visor-mount clip. The microphone measures 0.475" (diameter) x 1.445" (depth). The unit is not equipped with an integrated microphone. Wireless Audio Streaming: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The head unit can stream music stored on your Bluetooth enabled device or music apps you have downloaded on your device. The DEH-X6500BT will be able to control basic playback features; Play, Pause, & Skip Tracks (app must also support). The head unit will also display your music's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title (app must also support). When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Voice Recognition for iPhone: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT also supports voice recognition for a Bluetooth-connected iPhone. When in Bluetooth mode, simply press-and-hold the head unit's 3-way rotary dial to activate the voice recognition function. You can then talk into the head unit's external microphone to access music & phone voice commands of your iPhone. iPod/Aux Integration iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT's front-panel USB port can be used to connect your iPod/iPhone to the head unit, via Pioneer's dock connector-to-USB cable (130CDIU51, sold separately) or the dock connector-to-USB cable which comes with your iPod/iPhone. The DEH-X6500BT supports audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of your compatible iPod/iPhone. The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 94dB. The Pioneer head unit supports audio playback of music, podcasts, audiobooks, and music apps stored on your iPod or iPhone. The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's stored music file information, including - Track number, Folder number, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album title. The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position (if your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. You can choose to operate your iPod/iPhone through the head unit's front-panel controls, from its clickwheel/touchscreen, or via a streamed app from your iPhone. Head Unit: From the head unit, you can browse your iPod/iPhone's music library by Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Playlist, Composer, Podcast, or Audiobook (your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen will be locked). Once you have selected a category, you can search each category alphabetically. In addition, the head unit offers Link Search, which allows you to play songs related to the currently playing song. Link Search lets the head unit create an album list of the currently playing artist, a song list of the currently playing album, or an album list of the currently playing genre. You can also select Random & Repeat functions for a certain song or specific folder. iPod: In iPod mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen, while still viewing song/artist information on the head unit's LCD. App Mode: App mode lets you listen to your favorite music apps, such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Pioneer head unit and your vehicle's speakers. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode and App Mode will provide only limited (basic), if any, control over the app. Available controls may include; Play/Pause & Skip Previous/Next. There is no music information displayed when this unit is set to 'App Mode'. Instead, all music information will be displayed on your iPod/iPhone's LCD screen. The head unit's LCD will only display the text - 'App Mode'. Note: If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. iPod Compatibility Chart: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 9/25/2012): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Pandora app Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/iPhone App mode Artist/Song Text Track Info iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 4S 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 4th 6.0 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 5th 6.0 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N Y Y N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 6th 1.1 PC Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 7th 1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N Y Y N Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N Y Y N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 2 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N 3 6.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. MIXTRAX: Drawing from Pioneer's rich DJ heritage and passion for music, MIXTRAX delivers a unique DJ infused listening experience to listeners in the car. MIXTRAX is an innovative Pioneer technology that creates a non-stop mix of your music library complete with a range of DJ-inspired effects. MIXTRAX takes your typical music listening experience and creates a non-stop mix of your music with 9 random DJ effects and transitions, by removing the breaks and pauses normally introduced between tracks and replacing them with various beats. MIXTRAX is compatible with USB-connected iPhone, iPod, USB MSC device, and select Android devices. There is also a Short Playback option which limits the amount of time each track plays; select from 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, or 3 minutes. Note: The MIXTRAX function does not work in App mode or with the Pandora App for iPod/iPhone/iPad. Auxiliary Input: The DEH-X6500BT is equipped with a front-panel 3.5mm stereo minijack auxiliary input for connecting external components, such as a portable MP3 player. AM/FM + Pandora Internet Radio Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner: The Supertuner IIID features Feed Forward Control, which avoids multi-path interference. This pre-detection of interference enables quick filter control and results in less distortion. In addition, the Supertuner IIID creates enhanced stereo during multi-path interference, unlike conventional tuners that collapse to mono. Digital processing reduces distortion, and improves Signal-to-Noise Ratio and stereo separation. Advanced analog technology improves signal processing sensitivity. RDS: The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist, title, and album when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. BSM (Best Stations Memory): The BSM (Best Stations Memory) function lets you automatically store the six strongest stations under preset buttons 1-6 of the currently tuned band. The tuner has 3 FM banks and 1 AM bank. You can store 6 presets for each bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets. Local Tuning: Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. There are 4 levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM. The higher settings allow reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations. Pandora App: The free Pandora App lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Pioneer DEH-X6500BT using your connected Apple iPhone, via the Pioneer CD-IU51 iPod connector cable (sold separately) or the USB/iPod dock cable that came with your iPhone. To access Pandora you must have an Apple iPhone 2G/3G/3GS (iOS 3.0+), iPhone 4 (iOS 4.0+), iPhone 4S (iOS 5.0+), or iPhone 5 (iOS 6.0+) with the latest version of the Pandora Radio application from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a Pandora music service account. The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT will provide control over the Pandora music service and display Artist/Album/Song information. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly. You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the iPhone before connection. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song/artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada & only available in the United States. Disc & USB Playback Compatible Discs: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT supports playback of CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. This unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs Front-Panel USB Input: The unit's front-panel USB (type-A) port allows you to connect a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) compliant device; such as your Android smartphone, portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The USB ports enable audio playback & control of MP3, WMA, and WAV audio files stored on portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (1A) and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. MP3/WMA Playback: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT supports the following types of MP3/WMA files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 48-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WAV: bit rate of 8- or 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 16-48kHz or 22.05-44.1kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 99 folders/999 files 500 folders/15,000 files Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags File/Track Name List: The Name List feature displays a list of MP3/WMA folders and tracks on a loaded CD or connected USB device, so you can easily access your music. The Name List will also display the list of track titles on a CD Text disc. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Off Eject: When you eject a disc, the unit will automatically power off (unless you switch sources before ejecting the disc). Installation Angle: Optimum CD playback performance is obtained when the unit is installed at an angle of less than 60-degrees. Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Pioneer in-dash head unit utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The DEH-X6500BT is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power specifications for the DEH-X6500BT are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. CEA2006 Specs: 14 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N) Continuous Power Output: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 50Hz-15kHz, 5% THD) Maximum Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels Advanced Sound Retriever: The Advanced Sound Retriever automatically enhances compressed audio and restores the original richness of the recording. Hear the detail, warmth, and clarity, the way the artist intended it, from all of your highly compressed MP3 and WMA files stored on your USB device, iPod/iPhone, and portable media players. By restoring data (especially higher frequencies) that tends to get lost in the digital compression process, Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever technology enhances audio reproduction nearly all the way up to 20 kHz frequencies Equalizer: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT features a Preset & Custom EQ. The built-in equalizer offers 7 preset sound modes (Powerful, Dynamic, Vocal, Natural, Custom 1, Custom 2, and Flat) suitable for the music genre of your choice. The two Custom modes allow you to manually adjust the head unit's 5-band parametric EQ (80Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz, 2.5kHz, 8kHz) from +/-6dB. Custom 1 can be set separately for each source (except for USB/iPod/Pandora); while Custom 2 and the other 5 presets are shared settings used for all sources. Bass Boost The DEH-X6500BT features a bass boost function which can be used to enhance low-frequency bass sound. The bass boost function can be set between 0-6. Loudness: The Loudness feature compensates for deficiencies in the low and high sound ranges at low volume. You can set the Loudness feature to Low, Mid, High, or Off. Source Level Adjustment (SLA): This function lets you adjust the volume level of each source to prevent radical changes in volume when switching between sources. Settings are based on the volume level of the FM tuner, which remains unchanged. Each source can be independently adjusted from -4dB to +4dB. 4ch/2V Preamp Outputs: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT features two pair of 2.0-volt preamp outputs. The unit's rear preamp outputs can be configured as fading rear-channel outputs or a non-fading subwoofer outputs with a low-pass filter, phase adjustment, and output level control. Subwoofer Control: When the head unit's preamp output is configured as a subwoofer output, you can select the frequency of the low pass filter (50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 125 Hz), select the filter slope (-6/-12dB), select the subwoofer phase (normal/reverse), and the subwoofer gain (+6 to -24). High-Pass Crossover: When you don't want low-frequency sound to be heard through your front or rear speakers, you can simply active the head unit's HPF (high pass filter). By activating the HPF, only frequencies higher than those in the selected range are output from the front or rear speakers. The high pass filter crossover can be set to 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160hz, 200Hz or Off. The slope level of the HPF can also be adjusted to -6dB or 12dB. Switchable Rear Channel/Subwoofer Speaker Output: The rear speaker outputs can be set to provide full range output with full fading capability, or they can be set to provide non-fading subwoofer (low-pass) output. When the rear speaker outputs are set to subwoofer mode, the rear preamp outputs also switch from full range to subwoofer outputs. When set for subwoofer operation, you can connect the rear speaker leads directly to two small 4-ohm passive subwoofers or a dual voice coil sub with 4-ohm voice coils. If you prefer to use a single 2-ohm subwoofer, you can connect the woofer to one set of speaker leads, leaving the other set of rear leads disconnected. The maximum output provided when a 2-ohm load is connected to one set of leads is 70 watts. Display Features Detachable Face Security: The Pioneer DEH-X6500BT in-dash CD receiver features Detachable Face Security. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. No face case is included with this unit. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. Color Customization: Color Customization lets the user match their receiver illumination to their vehicle's interior lighting. Over 210,000 colors are available to match the illumination of almost any car. The button illumination and display illumination colors can be customized separately for an endless number of color combinations. You can select from 27 preset colors (White to Rose), customize an illumination color (by adjusting Red, Blue, and Green brightness levels), or scan through various color settings (All/Warm/Ambient/Calm/Custom). MIXTRAX Illumination: MIXTRAX features a club-style illumination that enhances the mood with a dynamic dance club-like lighting effect. As MIXTRAX begins, lights start pulsing to the beat of the music, adding an extra level of entertainment. You can choose among twelve patterns of lighting variations from sound pressure level or low-pass synchronization modes. The lighting effects work like a spectrum analyzer, reaching peak colors based on the intensity of the music. You can also choose which area's of the head unit's face illuminates; select Display, Keys, Both or Off. Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the Clock Display has been turned on, pressing and holding the "SRC" button turns off audio output, but the clock display and button illumination remains on (you can press the "DISP" button to turn off). When the Clock Display has been turned off, pressing and holding the "SRC" button turns the unit off completely. Even if you have turned the radio completely off you can view the clock display by pressing the "DISP" button. The clock will then remain On until you turn it back Off. When the unit is On, you can select between the clock display or the audio track/tuner display. Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On/Off within the menu. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The DEH-X6500BT comes with an IR wireless remote control. The remote allows you to control the volume, switch between sources, pause the CD, change the display, and adjust the audio. You can also mute the volume (function that cannot be performed from the front panel). In addition, you can answer/end calls from a Bluetooth connected smartphone. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Pioneer DEH-X6500BT Reviews Average Customer Review: 255 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Install was simple using the provided installation kit from Crutchfield. Sounds better than the factory radio, Bluetooth feature works great. Not as feature packed as I would like, but my wife loves the radio. Yesterday someone broke into her car and stole the radio, ripped it out of the dash. Now I'll be ordering the newer version 6600BT because this model is no longer available. Pros: Improves sound compared to factory head unit. Color customization. Bluetooth works flawlessly. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Review of Pioneer DEH X6500BT Written By AliceB, Roanoke, IL on Monday, September 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this product to replace the factory radio in a ten year old car. I really like the sound and the way the display changes colors. The controls are fairly easy to operate. I do not have a Bluetooth phone, so I cannot review that function. My only complaint is that the USB adapter sticks in the port, and is difficult to remove. You really have to hold the faceplate down, or it will come off. Pros: Great sound. Sporty display. Cons: Difficult to remove USB adapter. Some buttons are very small. It is hard to see the function imprinting on the buttons. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 great replacement Written By paul las vegas, henderson nv on Saturday, September 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) great unit so easy to install ... made the factory speakers sound a lot better . great service through crutch field as always . only place to buy for sure Pros: great sound easy to install and setup blu tooth works great Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Pioneer replacement for my 1998 Saturn Written By Bill in Chatt, Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday, September 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) THE VERY BEST Quality for a very CHEAP PRICE! Bought 4 new Kenwood speakers. Thanks Sparky! Your fine Company always has the answers! Great friendly personable expert advices & follow-thru way beyond any competetion! I saved almost $200.00 over another retalier! Pros: Affords Me everything & more for a GREAT PRICE! BEST PRICE ! Used the very reasonable (cheap) Crutchfield install service card! Saved almost $ 200. Cons: Buttons on bottom row are TOO SMALL for a man's fingers! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Good value repalcemtn receiver Written By John M, Southborough, MA on Tuesday, September 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Good receiver for the price. Bluetooth works great for music and sound. Buttons on unit are small, but remote helps. Manual could be better for instructions, but this was a great replacement for an original (2001) Acura MDX radio Pros: Features, price, display, sound Cons: Instructions, buttons Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 None better Written By EC, georgia on Monday, September 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A what a great stereo. Easy to install, easy to set up and use Pros: Great quality sound/display can be as simple as time and color if you desire Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Decent for the money Written By Missourileo, St. louis, Mo on Sunday, September 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This isn't a bad head unit for the money. I would prefer something a bit more user friendly and way more adjustment. But seeing as this was a gift for someone, it works fine. Pros: It works Cons: Buttons are too small and hard to see Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 The best I have installed to date Written By Adolfo T, Trumbull C.T. on Sunday, September 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) You won't be disappointed with this radio . Must have every bell and whistle under the sun . I gave it 4 stars on ease of use because it has more settings than I could actually use . Read the manual if your using it for 4 speakers, mine was per set for 2 and sub . Settings are when the radio is off to set it . I am using 2 amps , one for 4 speakers and a sub . The sound at max is better than my home system . A++++++ LOVE IT !!!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Worth Every Penny! Written By Jessee J, Hixson,TN on Friday, August 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) THis C D player is what pioneer is known for. Building quality products with killer sound. This thing is awesome! I really like the MIXXTRAX. Everyone should have one of these. Love it! Pros: Looks awesome, sounds great ,works perfect.no complaints from me. Cons: Have to buy special adapter for my vehicle chimes. They should integrate it in the radio. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great stereo Written By Linda, Wauseon, OH on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install & looks great! Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Glad I made this purchase Written By Jeff S, Foothill Ranch, Ca on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This stereo far exceeded my expectations, especially in this price range. I now have many more options available for listening to music than I did before. The Bluetooth feature is very handy for listening to music from my iPhone while also being able to send and receive calls hands free. Also, the color-changing feature is pretty cool! Pros: Everything about it is a "pro" as far as I'm concerned Cons: Would have been nice if they included a case of some kind for the detachable faceplate, but that is just nitpicking on my part. I doubt that I will remove the faceplate very often anyway. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great radio Written By DirtyDonkey, Lapeer, mi on Monday, August 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice radio for the price! All the features I wanted plus some! My kids dig the mixtrax light show, and I enjoy how much it brought my music to life. Cleaner crisper bass from sub, and hpf is nice so I don't destroy my components. Pros: Sub control, hpf cutoff. Blue tooth, easy as pie to navigate and use. Cons: Bluetooth doesn't always connect but simply open setting on my phone and resync in seconds. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Good choice Written By Aw, Gaithersburg on Saturday, August 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A good choice - easy to install. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Pioneer DEH-X6500BT Written By John w, Egg harbor city nj 08215 on Friday, August 23, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great, works perfectly in my 2000 mercury Pros: Colors are adjustable and USB mode aux mode, and Bluetooth mode all come in handy Cons: Could be a bit easier to use if it had larger buttons and easier to see lettering, the mix setting should finish the song before it mixes with another, and the pandora mode needs some work bc it won't let u change stations. One last thing is when u turn the key one click and the radio comes on but not the engine, then u start the car from that positioning it resets the radio to factory settings 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? 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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Supernova Redux
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Yea!!! I am so happy to see that Supernova done too!! It's beautiful!! :)ReplyDelete
Can't wait for tomorrow's anniversary link up!!
Congrats on the anniversary and big finish! The quilt is gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Have I really been watching in Blogland this long? Wow! It's wonderful all finished up :)ReplyDelete
Woo hoo! I'm so glad to see this one finished. I've been in love with this quilt since I first saw it, and my own Supernova is probably my favorite quilt. Hooray!ReplyDelete
Swiper no swiping! :)
Hurray!! I love that quilt, I am so glad to see it all finished, your did a wonderful job on it.ReplyDelete
WOW! Your quilt is spectacular!ReplyDelete
Very cool!! I loved the Supernova qa & still consider it some of the best quilty fun I've had all year. Your supernova is fantastic!! Love it.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your Supernova! Never tire of viewing Supernovas - they are without a doubt my favorite. :) PS I know I owe you an email reply!ReplyDelete
Way to go!! Nothing feels better than a longstanding WIP turning into a stunning finish!!ReplyDelete
what an AWESOME quilt, shame it can to wait a year to be completed :-)ReplyDelete
Oh I have SOME too that I want to finish.... now is a good a time as any I guess, oh wait I just got some NEW fabrics in the mail today!!
Yay!! So fun to see it all done. That is a sweet pillow.ReplyDelete
Thangles ROCK!
Supernova is stunning! Great job!ReplyDelete
Congratulations on finishing your SuperNova! it's wonderful!ReplyDelete
congrats on finishing a wip! That's such a satisfying feeling. And with two months left to go I'm sure you'll reach your crazy goal of 12 quilts! ;)ReplyDelete
This is just wonderful! Congrats on the finish. :)ReplyDelete
Yippee!! Gorgeous finish!ReplyDelete
Yay!! Congratulations on getting it finished AND a whole year of WIP Wednesdays! That quilt is one of my favorites and it must feel great to get to put a fat black line through it on the list!ReplyDelete
Absolutely flipping fantastic!!! Well done xReplyDelete
Yay, it looks fab, love those colours!ReplyDelete
Way to go! It's such a great feeling to finish something that has been sitting for far too long.ReplyDelete
Wonderful!! I absolutely love it :)ReplyDelete
what a stunner! Perfect time for the finish, I can't think of a better celebration for one year of WIP Wednesdays!! Great job Lee :-)ReplyDelete
Great finish! I looks wonderful!ReplyDelete
Fantastic. I love the fabrics you have used.ReplyDelete
It looks wonderful and I love the mini version!!ReplyDelete
So so beautiful! The hope valley was such a good choice- it looks like it has existed forever and been handed to you!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the shout out - I think!! I'm sure you'll be surpised to discover that I'm the Challenge Coordinator in my quilt guild too and have been referred to (affectionately I hope) as "The Hammer". Check us out... www.fvmodernquilt.comReplyDelete
Congratulations, Lee! I love this quilt so much that I put it on my bucket list. :) Fabulous job!ReplyDelete
Fantastic quilt. Truly .... fantastic. Congrats on the finish!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the shout out! heart you!ReplyDelete
It's gorgeous Lee, great to finally see it out of the UFO pile and definitely worth waiting for :-)ReplyDelete
That is a gorgeous quilt, and I love the pattern!ReplyDelete
Oh, yay!! I wasn't sure if you were kidding or not when you mentioned finishing this one up for Wednesday ;) It looks so fab, the Kona Stone works perfect with your DS prints. Yay for a finish!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous finish! I have this pattern on my "someday" list...just as soon as a whittle down the WIP pile a bit more... :)ReplyDelete
Brava! What a beautiful finish. This is a wonderful, wonderful pattern, Lee!ReplyDelete
You're funny. And fun!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to tomorrow and your anniversary celebration. This exploding star/fireworks is perfect for a party celebration! Congrats on getting it to the finish line.
Elizabeth E.
Really beautiful, I have to make my own !ReplyDelete
Yay for the finish!!! I looks beautiful. : )ReplyDelete
Oh... it just suberb! Congratulations and a big yay on getting it done all in time for your W.I.P anniversary.ReplyDelete
This is still my favourite quilt. My friend wanted me to make her a quilt, and when she saw this, she instantly wanted it. So I have just bought a full FQ set of Hope Valley (with her money) to make it - Hooray. And there might just be enough left over for one for me! I'm a bit late to the party but can't wait to get started.ReplyDelete
Congrats on the finish. It always feels nice to finish something that's been sitting there for what feels like forever. :)ReplyDelete
Lee, This quilt is FABulous. Oh, my - i think it might be my favorite Hope Valley quilt I've seen. Love it.ReplyDelete
Congratulation on finishing. I feel a little less guilty that my poor top sits unfinished and on the to do list still. This is an inspiration to dust if off and take it on. BYW: I like your new buddy icon.ReplyDelete


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William Grosky, professor and chair of the Department of Computer and Information Science, coordinates IEEE conference on digital information management
November 2, 2009
DEARBORN / Nov. 2, 2009---The Fourth International Conference on Digital Information Management, sponsored by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), will be held Nov. 2-4 at the Michigan League on the U-M Ann Arbor campus.
William Grosky, professor and chair of the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is coordinating the conference.
The aim of this conference is to bring together people in academia, research laboratories and industry and offer a collaborative platform to address the emerging issues and solutions in digital information science and technology, Grosky said.
The conference will feature two key-note speakers: Sethuraman Panchanathan, professor in the School of Computing and Informatics at Arizona State University and deputy vice president of Research and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs, and Amit Sheth, director of the Kno.e.sis Center in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State University. Attendees from 16 different countries will present 41 papers during the conference.
Late registration for the conference is available at www.icdim.org. For more information, contact Grosky at 313-583-6424.
About University of Michigan-Dearborn
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the 2009/2010 academic year. Founded in 1959 with a gift of just over 200 acres of land and $6.5 million from the Ford Motor Company, UM-Dearborn has been distinguished by its commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan. The university has 8,700 students pursuing undergraduate, masters, doctoral and professional degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, and public administration. With a faculty devoted to teaching, and students committed to achievement, UM-Dearborn has been shaped by its history of interaction with business, government and industry in southeastern Michigan, and is committed to responding to the needs of the region in the future.
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Improving energy concessions and hardship payments policies
Electricity prices have increased significantly in recent years, and lowering customers' energy bills is now a key policy focus, both for Federal and State and Territory Governments.
Increases in energy bills clearly have the greatest impact on the most vulnerable members of society. When coupled with an inability to pay to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and appliances, these increases leave more and more customers vulnerable and in need of government assistance.
Deloitte was engaged by the Energy Supply Association of Australia (ESAA) to conduct a high-level study on ways to improve assistance for vulnerable Australian customers faced with energy price changes. In particular, this analysis addressed ESAA's five key questions concerning:
- The range of measures currently in place in Australia
- An identification of vulnerable groups and how they might best be targeted
- The impact of deregulating energy markets on these groups
- How assistance is provided to vulnerable customers in international markets
- The optimal method(s) of targeting vulnerable customers in Australia.
Deloitte's review of energy concessions and hardship policies highlights that the broad policy architecture supporting vulnerable energy consumers is in need of review and renewal. This report represents an early step in an industry led initiative to focus on the key issues associated with energy vulnerability.


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Come work out in our "state of the art" environment. Jump into shape or stay fit with our top of the line cardio and strength training (dumbbells, circuit) equipment. Enjoy cardio theatre while you are exercising to a happier, healthier lifestyle. Staff will be available to assist with your health and fitness needs. Ages 14 and up may use this area freely, no exceptions. For children under 14 years of age, the Youth Training Room is available. The ARC also offers personal training services for those who desire extra motivation and help.


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Sugarscape's Hottest Lads feature is always the cause of much debate. Last year's winner Niall Horan left some people agog with disbelief and horror, and others jumping for pure JOY.
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21 May 2003: The Great American Music Hall - San Francisco
The marquee above the door of San Francisco's Great American Music Hall may have headlined Pedro the Lion, but there was a second and perhaps greater lure to the May 21 show: the Stratford 4, the moody hometown band who is enjoying favorable press and word-of-mouth across the nation. The gig served as not only the tour finale, but also a homecoming of sorts for the local quartet, who hadn't been back since embarking on its successful American tour this spring.
At first, the Stratford 4 seemed an odd fit, between the straightforward rock aesthetics of Pedro the Lion and Starflyer 59 -- two bands, coincidentally, who have toured together in the recent past and are considered in some circles to be the closest examples the indie/college rock scene has to Christian rock. The S4 isn't exactly eccentric, but its update of the British shoegazer genre, which thrived in the late '80s and early '90s, has enough of a psychedelic haze and retro feel to threaten bill cohesion.
However, the first opening act, Ester Drang, also embodies a forlorn-core sound that recalls S4's dreaminess. And, if S4 comes across like early- to mid-career Ride, Starflyer 59's live performance bears many sonic resemblances to that British band's last two, more throwback-oriented albums. The only thing binding the four bands was their embrace of melodic and emotional rock, dipping into American punk and emo, as well as British pop, from the last two decades.
Oh, and they all played passionately and masterfully. It's rare to attend a gig with more than three bands and not be bored by at least one of them. But each act on the bill at the Great American Music Hall put on a show as if they were all headliners. Fans seemed to pick over merchandise from every single artist, perhaps picking up a Pedro poster and Ester Drang's recently released CD.
And speaking of new albums, ironically, each band but Pedro the Lion had a new album to promote. The S4 has a minor CMJ hit in Love and Distortion, its sophomore effort and first release for Jetset Records. Ester Drang was showcasing its debut follow-up, Infinite Keys, the band's first for Jade Tree, and indie stalwart Starflyer 59 has just discharged the wryly titled Old for Tooth and Nail. Pedro, on the other hand, is still touring behind last year's not-so-slowcore Control, possibly the best -- and darkest -- album by the band's auteur, David Bazan.
When the Stratford 4 hit the stage, the crowd roared louder than it had for the other two acts, signaling a possible loyalty or familiarity with the Bay Area band. Ignoring its first album, XXX, completely, the S4 focused on the highlights of Love and Distortion, which has a surplus of them. It immediately recreated 1989 London with the opener, "Where the Ocean Meets the Eye", and kicked it up a few notches with the upbeat rocker, "She Married the Birds". The audience became so quiet, it was almost hard to tell whether it was hyperfocused on the band's atmospheric grandeur or being lulled to sleep.
The only thing boring about the S4 was the inter-song banter by singer Chris Streng, whose vocals sound like a cross between Spiritualized's Jason Pierce and Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst. At one point, he seemed to go on and on, until guitarist Jake Hosek drowned him out with the intro to "The Simple Things Are Taking Over" (a song whose wicked bass line -- courtesy of Sheetal Singh, who plays center stage -- strongly recalls another moody British band, the Cure). Streng would fill every natural silence with his wordy revelations. Where that works for more contemplative and soundbite-friendly artists like Michael Stipe or Morrissey, it fails for Streng, and you quickly realize his half-disaffected, half-yearning croon sounds cool in spite of his blathering tendencies once the music stops.
The social anxiety isn't so surprising, though. The S4 are a band very much in love with their craft, but you get the feeling they are unlikely pop heroes. "Everyone's talkin' about rock 'n' roll, but I just want to stay at home," Streng sang during "The Simple Things Are Taking Over", and his depression continued during "12 Months", when he sings about going to bed in September, only to finally venture outside in October.
But rock 'n' roll is the only Prozac he needs, as the band glorified its influences though the nostalgic, epic "Telephone", Streng belting out lines about going out, dancing every night, and listening to bands like Belle & Sebastian, Bob Dylan and the Stones, to name a few. Ending with a squall of guitar noise that recalled dive-bombing fighter jets, the S4 came down from its euphoric highs having played a near-flawless set.
Hopefully Streng was watching when Pedro the Lion walked on stage. Dave Bazan isn't the most charismatic or enthusiastic singer-songwriter -- most of his songs are sung in the same deadpanned octave -- but he can effortlessly engage a crowd with his own banter. His shtick relies on simply asking the audience if they have any questions, and answering them as affably and jocularly as possible. Some of the results are worth listing here:
Q: What record are you most artistically proud of?
A: The next one.
Q: Who was your favorite Transformer?
A: Well, Optimus Prime was the most bitchin'?but I think I was stuck with the Go-Bots.
Q: Is Pedro the Lion a thinly veiled Christian reference?
A: The first time I abbreviated it, I nearly shit myself. Then, I stopped taking myself so seriously, so I started putting PTL on buttons.
Q: What's with the guns on the T-shirts?
A: Guns just seem to be in again.
Bazan wasn't the only witty one in the house. When he explained how Winona Ryder met him after one of his recent gigs, a crowd member asked if she had stolen his wallet. Band and audience simultaneously burst into hysterics.
This levity offset some of the gravitas in Bazan's music, which can get quite heavy -- musically and lyrically speaking. "I could never divorce you without a good reason," he lets fall out in "Options", begging the question, who else would ever say that? Some of the scorned bitterness echoed that of Elvis Costello, though Bazan endeared himself through his articulate, humane and yet still smirk-worthy delivery; he neither assails nor whines, and his ruminations on murder and relationship bust-ups can be outright hilarious. Chris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional could stand to learn something from him in the thwarting-earnestness department.
Needless to say, toward the end of its hour-long set, Pedro the Lion had the gig-goers eating out of its hands. This may be the Stratford 4's town, but it was clearly Bazan's crowd inside the Music Hall.
His pal in Starflyer 59, singer/guitarist Jason Martin, wasn't bothering himself with a whole lot of small talk or vocal clarity. The music was first and foremost on he and his bandmates' minds, as the musicians charged through their direct and visceral set, infecting with dual-guitar-and-synthesizer-led melodies and charging with highway-drive rhythms. Keyboards wailed like Moog sirens; guitars chugged through staccato-riffed verses that recall your car's ignition when it's having trouble starting. Most of the tracks hailed from Old, and oddly enough, they felt more accessible than the act's previous material.
But, despite SF59's wall of sound, it never overpowered the audience. The band didn't seem to visibly move it, either, as it displayed nothing more affectionate than polite applause and the occasional, obligatory whoop. This may have been the result of a relatively groove-free set; the rhythms never seemed to warrant more than a rock-critic head-bob or steady foot-tap.
Ester Drang may have been the revelation here. It isn't big on physical exertion; like the S4, it seems to minimally move or even look up, caught up in its own vibe. But its synth haze, mellotron accentuations, geek-love sentimentalism and Urban Outfitter-approved melodicism did not go unnoticed by the early arrivals below the stage. It's not as dreamy and seratonin-addled as, say, fellow indie rock band Elliott, nor is it as self-conscious as the S4. Rather, it seemed to hit the happy medium with every song, with genuine affectation. If its showing May 21 was any indication, Pedro the Lion's labelmate is sure to become someone's favorite band real soon.
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The focus of research and teaching in the Department of Linguistics at McGill University is on theoretical and experimental linguistics, with special emphasis on the understanding of language diversity and how this diversity may be related to a universal underlying linguistic competence. This common interest is developed through: (a) study of formal grammars (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), including properties of lesser known languages; (b) acquisition of grammars (as first or second languages); (c) processing of language and speech (with particular reference to prosody); (d) representation of grammars in healthy and impaired brains (neurolinguistics); (e) variation in grammars (sociolinguistics and dialectology).
The interplay between theoretical and empirical considerations is central: research questions are informed by linguistic theory and there is a solid empirical underpinning to all work pursued in the department. The Department also has an interdisciplinary focus. It has strong ties to the Montreal Neurological Institute, and to the Centre for Research on Brain, Language and Music (CRBLM). PhD students specializing in language acquisition participate in the interdisciplinary Language Acquisition Program option.


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