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Your price for this item is $279.99
The comparable value price is $349.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1615 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the Apple CarPlay integration, sound quality, and ease of use of this 6.2" in-dash digital media receiver. Many also appreciate the inclusion of a volume knob and the functionality of the touchscreen. Positive feedback was also given for the backup camera and the fit of the unit. A common complaint, however, concerned the limited placement of USB ports.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr

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

    This an excellent purchase. I bought for my son’s car. He loves his new stereo. Excellent quality. Great for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded

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

    Finally upgraded the radio, great radio/sound for the price. Appleplay works great.

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

    Nice Upgrade

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

    Decided to upgrade the system in my truck and gave Best Buy a chance. Worked with Noah and Joel who made the install process a breeze. Awesome receiver and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EdwardM, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that the Sony XAV-AX1000 has been a great upgrade for your truck. Apple CarPlay really does make staying connected and in control so much easier on the road. It's also great to hear that the installation process was smooth and hassle-free. Enjoy your new setup, and thank you for choosing Sony to be part of your drive! Regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent head unit

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

    Excellent head unit, this was one of the cheapest but better looking radios available. I got it because it met my requirements of Apple CarPlay, a nob, touchscreen, name brand, backup camera ready, and a look that would be oem looking in my car. Overall very satisfied and it is much loader than my original unit

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    No issues! Works nicely, love the carplay, as long as you connect the wires correctly it should work perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pioneer Stereo

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

    Great sound and easy to use. Looks nice in my existing dashboard

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony car stereo et al with backup camera

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

    Sounds great and looks great installed w/ good solid backup camera! Pleased with this purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Very easy to use. I love that I have a choice of car play or Bluetooth to connect. Very simple to use.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    ELEMENTary replacement radio.

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

    This radio is a nice replacement for the stock radio in my 2005 Honda Element. The volume knob is a little small and the store didn’t have the part needed to activate my satellite radio function. Overall, recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Volume knob

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!

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

    Got this for my husband as a Christmas present and he LOVES it! Easy to use, love the knob for volume control! A must for non-factory stereo systems!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply the Best

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

    I purchased this item for my daughter’s car, and it is working beautifully. It’s the perfect thing for a new driver to not only have improved sound quality and more listening options but a screen to show what is behind her when a camera is installed, as we had done.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great valve, Easy to use!

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

    Stereo is great, easy to install and easy to use. Apple car play is a must THESE DAYS!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Radio

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

    Great radio very quick no lagging whatsoever with Apple car play and looks great. Can’t beat the deal for a Sony as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Miguel

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

    After I connect this stereo I find a great quality sound and touch screen very handy for cell iPhone connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Sony stereo

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

    Best stereo ever it does everything I need it n it was easy to install looks good n sounds loud.

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

    Radio

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

    Awesome with free installation I bought this as a gift for my grandma

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChandlerC,Thank you for your kind and heartfelt review! We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with the XAVAX1000 receiver and its installation. We hope your grandmother enjoys her new Sony receiver! Thanks for choosing Sony! -Maria Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    retrofit 2002 RV

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

    works great. retro fitted to a 2002 RV to be able to see Waze maps. blue tooth radio works well also

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Chunks! We're thrilled to hear you're satisfied with your XAVAX1000. Thank you for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm

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

    Bought it refurbished and works great. Free installation was a big money saver. The screen is a good size and Apple CarPlay is a huge perk.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Major major go

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

    Fantastic unit recommended by the Best Buy installers. I put this in my 06 Camry after a failed 9” boss that performed miserably. My sound improved considerably from my last unit and the stock receiver. My only complaints are, I wish it was bigger and the volume knob is really small but I do love the fact that it has one and the price was amazing for the quality you get.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Car stereo

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

    So happy with this system. It made my old car look brand new. It’s such a easy system to use and sounds great.

    I would recommend this to a friend