Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- XAVAX1000
- SKU:
- 6283607
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Working as expect
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It seems to be operating as expected and making my driving hands free more safe.
I would recommend this to a friendNo complaints here
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Super nice radio. Installation was a pain but it’s worth the wait
I would recommend this to a friendGreat head unit
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had it in my car for almost a year now and it works great!
I would recommend this to a friendSony 6.2
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic radio. Operates on iphone as well as android!
I would recommend this to a friendRadio
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Seems to be a very good product. only in use for 3 weeks now. We will see.
I would recommend this to a friendGood features
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s kind of pricey, but you get some good features.
I would recommend this to a friendgreat product
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great product, I would highly recommend this to anyone
I would recommend this to a friendGreat stereo
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This stereo is great however it does have problems with Apple car play from time to time
I would recommend this to a friendChristmas present
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We're giving this radio to my daughter for Christmas.
I would recommend this to a friendAmazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Make a big upgrade o my old toyota camry 1998 like a lot
I would recommend this to a friendnice upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.nice unit for the money! awesome upgrade to older vehicles.
I would recommend this to a friendMislead but fixed by Geek Squad
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sold to me by someone who knows nothing about car stereos. I was fooled. Next time I know. Geek Squad came though though and worked it all out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRecommend
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great value product. Highly recommend. Installed in Toyota Camry.
I would recommend this to a friendNot bad!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Still haven’t installed yet, but I wasn’t expecting it to be so small in the back. It feels very small for a double din head unit.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat job
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Job went quickly was very satisfied! Technician did a great job!
I would recommend this to a friendTechnicians were great and informative. Very nice
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It was a very good experience and I’m very satisfied with the installment and efficiency.
I would recommend this to a friendMine in particular doesn’t seem worth the money.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After having this installed about 2 months ago I came to the conclusion I probably wouldn’t buy it again. For one, the screen always seems to have a bad glare on it and makes it difficult to see even with the brightness all the way up. My Apple CarPlay no longer works either which I’m sure BestBuy would fix, but is still annoying that I have to come in and have it fixed after spending $280 and only have had for 2 months. And one last thing, this doesn’t have anything to do with the product itself but with the Best Buy install, they do give you a free install but won’t connect it to your steering wheel controls unless you pay for it, and they don’t ask you if you want it either which I think is kinda weird...
No, I would not recommend this to a friendStereo, speakers, subwoofer and backup camera inst
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent work and professional technicians. I will continue to recommend your services.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Trash
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.When I plug it in, CarPlay doesn’t even come up anymore.. it’s in a corvette, I’ve used it like 5 times.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Grmiman, thank you for sharing your experience with the XAVAX1000 and Apple CarPlay not activating when plugged in. Based on information from Sony’s community, this issue has affected other users and is often related to USB connection problems or firmware-related compatibility.
Here are some community-recommended steps that might help:
Double-check the USB connection: The XAVAX1000 connects to CarPlay via a USB cable that sometimes uses an extension behind the dashboard. Several users have found that a loose or faulty USB extension or connection at the rear of the head unit caused CarPlay to stop activating completely. Ensuring the cable is firmly connected or replacing a suspect extension can often resolve the issue.
Try a different USB cable: Use an original Apple Lightning cable, as third-party or older cables may not reliably work with CarPlay.
Update your iPhone: Make sure your phone’s software is fully updated, as compatibility issues between iOS and head unit firmware can sometimes disrupt CarPlay functionality.
Restart the head unit and iPhone: Power cycling both devices has helped some community members restore CarPlay connectivity.
Firmware Confirmation: The correct firmware for the XAVAX1000 should be version 1.01 for updates, although some units ship with 1.20 from the factory. There is no newer user-available update that improves CarPlay functionality, but ensuring that the unit is not flashed with the incorrect firmware is important.
If the issue persists after these steps, it may indicate a hardware failure, and contacting Sony support or returning to the installer for further diagnosis is recommended.
Thank you for considering Sony products. We hope these steps resolve the issue. If not, please don't hesitate to contact Sony's technical support for further assistance!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Like it!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For the price and what not it is simple to use and you can see the it in the bright sun.
I would recommend this to a friend