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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1638 reviews

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Customers frequently mention the 6.2" - Apple CarPlay - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver is a great radio, especially praising its Apple CarPlay integration, sound quality, and ease of use. The inclusion of a volume knob and a responsive touch screen are also appreciated. However, some customers have noted the absence of a rear USB port and occasional connectivity issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great stereo to upgrade your ride

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a really solid stereo for someone looking to upgrade your car. Apple CarPlay is such a useful feature and really updates any cars. Sounds great with good volume levels, coming from an audiophile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume knob

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hands free phone and Apple care play.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted Apple Carplay, I also wanted a front face USB connection and a round volume control . I also wanted to have a back-up camera. This have "hands-free" calling and this works excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great for CarPlay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We’ve had this radio installed for a few weeks in our 2013 Toyota Prius. Definitely works very well and we were happy with Geek Squad at Best Buy installing it. They recommended all the additional parts we’d need - except for a SiriusXM tuner, so unfortunately that won’t work for us and we’d have to get it installed separately. Otherwise it works very well, we primarily use Apple CarPlay.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with the purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great apple play head unit, works perfectly in my son's car.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi TomC,

      It's a true pleasure to hear that the XAV-AX1000 is working perfectly in your son's car! We know how important a seamless Apple CarPlay experience is for staying connected and entertained while on the road, so it’s fantastic to know the interface is providing that smooth performance you were looking for. We hope it makes every one of his drives much more enjoyable.

      Thank you for trusting Sony to be a part of your son's driving experience.

      Regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The wrecked radio

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this radio. So easy to use and connects with my iphone. When vehicle was hit/totaled during an auto accident, radio flew out onto the floor but still worked when it was reinstalled.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Apple carplay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony carplay works and sounds great. Excellent functions, equalizers controls for subwoofer addition is nice to turn on/off and the installation was easy. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for factory radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a replacement for the factory in dash unit for my truck and this fit perfectly with the additional install kit and wire harness. With a little dash modification install was fairly straight forward and easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the money this is great. Fit right in. Connects fast to bluetooth.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great radio!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great touch screen radio! Pushes the speakers good and is really loud. Would recommend to anyone needing a new radio!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty nice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and is clear for the price. Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Has everything

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed in 1999 2dr Tahoe and now it has everything, backup camera, apple play, XM, etc. I did not have to modify the dash.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Device but be sure Dash lights are all off

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this in my Honda Civic for about a month now and it’s been great. CarPlay functionality has been easy to use and the added microphone has made it easy to make calls and use Siri. My only issue was that I had to schedule two appointments for the installation and the first was only changed because I was not told in advance that the airbag light being on would prevent installation, so it was a wasted trip to a Best Buy which is not very local and another trip for the dealership before I could get it installed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice for a car stereo

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Installed in a 2010 Jetta. The install was super fast at Best Buy and the stereo is awesome! Great sound and functionality. Made my daughters car instantly cooler.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Radio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Affordable and reliable car stereo with Apple/android play and Bluetooth. Recommended if you’re looking for a budget friendly stereo.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely in love with the stereo!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This stereo is absolutely awesome! The touchscreen is fast and very responsive. It’s wonderful to have all of my iPhone options right there at my fingertips without having to mess with the actual phone. It’s sound output is wonderful, especially considering we got a new kicker speakers. My only complaint is the microphone. Despite having it installed right by the drivers head, it still wouldn’t pick up my voice. The only way I could get Siri to work is through my iPhone and not the stereo. It’s possible it could be an issue with the microphone itself, or perhaps it came loose during installation. I’d have to reinstall it to know for sure. Overall however, I’m extremely satisfied and would definitely buy this again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great car audio system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great car audio system. My wife loves it. I installed it myself, wire prep 1 hour, I dash install 1 hour. Looks and sounds great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Apple Car Play AND Bluetooth Music glitchy

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have this in my 2004 Toyota Matrix and it constantly has issues connecting to CarPlay. Sometimes when you connect your phone via USB, it stays on the "Pair phone" screen instead of going to carplay. Additionally, just connecting via bluetooth for music, sometimes the audio will cut in and out for a minute before playing music as normal. Sound quality is good though and after the initial cutting in and out, the device has never lost Bluetooth connection from my experience. However, the 2 main issues are too big not to ignore so get a better quality radio. My other car has the pioneer DMH-1500NEX and so far I have not had any issues after over a year of ownership. I recommend that one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wanted a knob. Got much more.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Added a backup camera to my truck and needed a new head unit. Way better than the price suggests and it has a knob!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy camper!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pleased with customer service and free install. Super simple to use. Love the apple car play feature. Looks just like my phone display on my dash. Happy customer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very satisfied with it. Easy to use, works great with subwoofers. Has a remote with it. Multiple tuning options. Bluetooth,USB, and aux on it. Can dim the screen light on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend