Nozomu Matsumoto founded Pioneer as an audio products manufacturer in 1938, making speakers in his garage.

Today Pioneer is a world leader in electronics products for the car, home and business markets, respected for their role in introducing such innovations as the consumer laser disc (1979), the car CD player (1984), GPS car navigation (1990), the DVD-Video player (1996), high definition plasma displays (1997) and organic electroluminscent (OEL) displays (1997). To this day, Pioneer still develops and manufactures innovative and high-tech entertainment and electronic products.

Pioneer make the kind of car products that make driving more enjoyable by offering high quality audio and video, seamless connectivity and ease of use. Pioneer offer an extensive line of GPS Navigation, DVD audio/video receivers, CD receivers, amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers that take you well beyond the traditional car stereo.