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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1119 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers find value in the 6.95" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver's sound quality, Apple CarPlay functionality, and ease of use. The backup camera integration, included installation, available features, and affordable price point are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the screen brightness and USB port functionality. Additionally, a few customers reported issues with connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's okay

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

    Maybe things just weren't explained properly to me. (I believed that I had intentionally purchased a system with a knob, and this unit does not have one.) I also thought I could make a wireless connection, and apparently this unit must be hard wired. It sounds good and is a good fit, but I'm slightly disappointed in some of the features. Also you cannot see the screen at all on sunny days.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome head unit

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

    The unit is an overall positive for me. It does everything a modern radio does and it does add the new feel to an aging car. The screen isn't as saturated but it allows for good visibility. The only gripes I have is that the USB cable has to stick out from the lower section of my center console, which is not a clean solution. And the molding for my specific car angles the unit downward slightly so the viewing angle is subpar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Wayne, Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad you like it. We also appreciate your comment regarding the USB cable. Rest assured this will be looked into. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great stereo

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

    Best car stereo I ever had. Foe me, the tactile buttons are a must. They are so much more reliable than the on screen buttons. And I got the stereo on sale which made the purchase that much more worth it.

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

      Thank you for the review, customerforyears!

      We’re thrilled the XAV-AX3250 is your favorite stereo yet. We agree—tactile buttons are a game-changer for reliability and ease of use on the road. It’s also great to hear you caught a good sale!

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,

      Gus, Sony Social Media Team sony-global

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    sonny Apple car play is great

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

    Great touch screen and easy to use. The new system actually allowed my speakers to somehow play plunder and they weren't replaced. Apple car play is awesome and the Bluetooth option. Able to connect back up screen also.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent option for the older cars

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

    Works great, easy to install, Apple CarPlay works great but keep in mind that you will need to use original apple cable, if you use third party cables does not open CarPlay every time. Sound is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lori's stereo

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

    All the fuctions i wanted nice size screen Great for for my BMW convertible. Sound is amazing, the installer did a great job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Harleygirl,

      That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled that the Sony XAV-AX3250 has all the functions you were looking for, and that you're enjoying its nice screen size. It's great to know that it's a perfect fit for your BMW convertible and that you're impressed with the amazing sound quality. We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to know our product is enhancing your driving experience.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Radio

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

    The sound is amazing, though becareful with how you have it placed. The angle we have this radio set does have so much glare. Its hard to see the screen in daylight.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good for the price

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

    Very nice sound quality output only issue would be carplay is a little laggy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RGR07,

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      We're glad to hear you're enjoying the sound quality of your XAV-AX3250 car stereo. We apologize for the lag you're experiencing with CarPlay. We recommend contacting our Sony sound support team directly for this issue. We're confident they can gather more details and help you find a solution.

      You can reach them at the following link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=car

      Best regards,
      -Fred Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING!!! High end at low end price.

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

    I was a little skeptical because of the $299 price tag, but OMG this radio is AMAZING. Apple CarPlay works amazing , sound quality is top notch, UI is fast and responsive and WebLink works as expected. I recommend this car stereo fully.

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

    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.

    One of the best radio's for v the price and ease of installation. It has a great sound and the touch screen operation is great

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Wonderful, NickF! We appreciate the positive feedback. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My wife loves it!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to replace my wife’s car stereo. Is an amazing piece of tech. Connects easily and sounds great. It actually shows the limitations of the car’s factory speakers, so those will be swapped out next.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    METLHRT

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

    Works great. Sounds good. Install was awesome. Iron Maiden sounds great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi METLHRT,

      We're beyond pleased to hear that the XAV-AX3250 is working well, sounds fantastic, and that the installation process was smooth. We're especially excited that the audio fidelity is bringing your favorite music—like Iron Maiden—to life!

      Thank you for the five-star review and for choosing Sony to power your vehicle's audio system!

      Best regards,
      Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony review

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

    Good product, not bright enough on screen display. Sound quality is good. Having an issue with microphone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Hershey, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new Digital Media Receiver. We'd love to troubleshoot the microphone issue and make this a better experience for you.

      May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected]
      Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.

      Full Name:
      Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quality product, but missing one thing

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After having the product in my '02 Camry for two years, I can confidently say it was a worthwhile purchase overall. I've never had any issues in functionality, but there's one thing I wish were present (especially if you're paying full price). Wireless Carplay and Android Auto: While you can play music and answer calls with Bluetooth, you need to plug your phone in via usb-a to take advantage of the full carplay functionalities. This isn't a dealbreaker for me but if you're someone who plays music off of a thumb drive and also needs to use a gps app, it's something to think about.

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

    I like it

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

    The installation process was an easy appointment. They showed me the basics and soon after I was enjoying this Media Receiver on a long trip with more capabilities than I have enjoyed before. Very satisfied.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing radio, Weblink depends on car

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

    Radio works great. Quick and easy install into my 2015 Wrangler Sport. The weblink feature (Cast phone screen to radio) only works for certain car brands and models. Despite my jeep recognizing the parking brake on the dash, The radio claims its not in use and is unable to launch weblink. Other than that, paired with an amp, sub and new speakers, top down summers never sounded so good!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Brightness

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Apple CarPlay works perfect! The only slight issue that the display is pretty bright and there’s only two brightness settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Screen brightness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice upgrade!

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

    This is a really nice upgrade from the stock head unit in my 2014 Subaru Forester. I’m generally pleased with the features and performance at the price point this unit is sold at. The only thing that I could consider a drawback is the screen could stand to be brighter. It washes out considerably if direct sunlight hits it. Not the end of the world, but a small annoyance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice for the money

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

    Still exploring all the features provided by this unit. Portable phone connection and sound quality excellent, external audio input excellent, operation of unit is intuitive/easy to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice sony bluetooth apple carplay stereo!

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

    great stereo to turn an older vehicle into a bluetooth vehicle. Good technology and sound.. modern features. Once I switched to this stereo I didn't want a new car anymore..

    I would recommend this to a friend
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