Sony - 6.95" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver - Black

This Somy XAV-3250 is amazing. Very easy to install and elevates your older car to make it feel newer. The regular sony interface moves swiftly however the carplay lags a bit behind. Its still usable though. The microphone that comes with this system sounds clear and doesnt make static noise on the other line. The sound is incredible on this. It can go up to 50 max. The buttons work properly and dont mess up even when pressed multiple times. Grab this item if its on sale because its absolutely worth it. When you turn on the car bluetooth automatically connects. You might need a flushmount adpater for carplay since the carplay usb is quite a bit short.It comes with a 1 year warranty and your serial number is lovated on the stereos metal part. Been using it for 2 weeks and i can say its very nice. I would definitely purchase it if you are thinking about it. Trustedbrand with good reviews.

I wanted something simple to use, not too may features (teenage driver distractions), that most professionals recommend. Sony was the repeated brand that is mentioned for obvious reasons. Its basic, like doesnt even show you the title or artist playing on fm stereo like mosts newer models do. It does when in carplay though. Connects to bluetooth for apple music/spotify so you dont always have to plug it in automatically when you pair your phone. But if you wanna see maps, or have it read a text message, it needs to be plugged into usb. All in all, cant really complain. I didnt want to break the bank on features, you can go down a rabbit hole if so, “for this much more it can be wireless, for this much more it can show car features” etc. adds up quick. I had wireless carplay before and I didnt like that it auto connected and required too much effort to disconnect. For me its easier to just plug in if you want it connected. Super simple and basic. Probably a little over priced when it comes to the features it has. But made an 2009 Camry modern and had a back up camera installed too.

Bought to replace the factory stereo in my 2004 Lexus ES330. Huge sound quality improvement. Self installed in an afternoon with the less expensive module harness than the one Best Buy suggests because I dont have steering wheel controls. Ask for it at the installation bay. They will have to order the dash replacement kit for our make and model so order ahead of time or call other car audio shops if you cant wait. The sound is excellent. Makes these 18 year old factory speakers and subwoofer thump and gives modern features like GPS, back up camera, bluetooth and the clearest handsfree calling microphone. The EQ gives enough range to tune each speaker for their optimal sound. Self Install was a learning experience. Wiring the module is as easy as matching the wire color the instructions tell you to on the Sony harness. White to White, Blue with White stripe to, you get it and all the wires were there and matched. Just strip a small bit of the wire end, twist and electrical tape it. For the mounting brackest, use the top long slits and the Nissan holes straight across under the Toyota holes. I fished the USB cable into the glove box with help through an upper right gap and into the gove box. For the mic I dropped it down the back of the dash and out by the pop out ashtray. I double sided tape mounted it right next to the Auto air control.