Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great head unit! The other reviews I read about the display being a little dim in the daytime are correct though. It can be a little hard to see when it's light out. However, this is the only thing about this stereo that isn't great. It produces good sound and connects quickly to my phone. I also like that it has a wireless remote.

I originally ordered a panasonic that i really like but during the day it was IMPOSSIBLE to see the display. This receiver has MUCH BETTER display visibility during the day. I was surprised that so many people reviewing this unit said that the display brightness didn’t adjust. It definitely adjusts and though it may not be perfect its much better than most. You can tell when you check the receivers they have at the store. Also, when i had the panasonic I realized that i didnt need a cd player, plus it was so complicated with all these crazy equalizer settings. Not this sony though, very easy to understand, the app is basic and the options are few. Most importantly, it sounds amazing!!! You can see in my picture that it’s pretty easy to see the display during the day in sunshiny florida.

I recently visited Best Buy to purchase a Sony stereo for my car, and what could have been a frustrating experience turned out to be one of the best examples of customer service I’ve ever encountered. I initially ordered the Sony XAV-AX100 online after seeing it on display in the store. I was thrilled with the price of $139.99 and couldn’t wait to install it. However, when I picked up my order, I realized they had given me a completely different Sony model. At first, I was a bit disappointed, so I returned to the store to clarify the issue. That’s when I met the store manager, who explained that there had been an error. The wrong price tag had been placed on the display unit for the Sony XAV-AX100, and the system had applied the incorrect pricing to my order. Naturally, I thought this might result in a higher price or some back-and-forth discussions, but I was blown away by how they handled it. The manager quickly reassured me that they would honor the price I originally saw, even though it was an error. He explained that Best Buy values its customers and their satisfaction, and to make things right, they would provide me with the Sony XAV-AX100 at the same price I paid—$139.99. The team processed the return for the incorrect model with no hassle and gave me the correct stereo I had been looking for. They even apologized for the inconvenience and made sure I left the store happy. What stood out to me was how smooth the entire process was. I didn’t feel like I had to argue or plead my case—they genuinely cared about doing the right thing. The Sony XAV-AX100 is everything I wanted in a stereo. The sleek touchscreen interface, seamless Apple CarPlay integration, and excellent sound quality have transformed my driving experience. I couldn’t believe I got such a high-quality product for such an incredible price, thanks to the store’s price match policy and the manager’s commitment to excellent service. This experience left a lasting impression on me. It’s rare to find a company that values its customers enough to prioritize fairness and satisfaction over profit margins. Best Buy earned a lifelong customer in me that day, and I’ll definitely be coming back for future purchases. If you’re looking for a store with great products and even better customer service, I highly recommend Best Buy. Thanks to their team, I not only got the stereo I wanted but also left feeling truly valued as a customer. Thank you, Best Buy! Would definitely give 10 stars if I could!

For $120 you can't beat this stereo. Of course it cost me quite a bit more for all of the installation hardware (mounting kit, wiring harness, steering wheel control adapter, satellite tuner and a new bezel for my truck. Obviously everyone won't have all of these expenses. The sound is much improved over the factory stereo it replaced considering I didn't replace any speakers. All in all, I'm very happy with the choice and it looks awesome.

My daughter has a 2000 Honda Accord with a factory deck and speakers that sounded ok at best, plus no Bluetooth. She wanted to keep it under $250 for the deck and speakers and this Sony unit fit the job perfectly. Great power and sound for the price. No CD player, but I can't remember the last time I used a CD in any of my vehicles. The deck include a mic that I just mounted on the dash right above the clock, and it picks up hers voice perfectly. So now she can do hands free calls

Great purchase for teenage son's 2003 Grand Prix as a birthday gift. Got it professionally installed and he couldnt be happier. Even made the speakers sound louder.

Love this stereo! It sounds great on my honda speakers that came with my car. Works great with spotify too by using a 3rd party app on my iphone.

The new Sony radio looks and sounds amazing in my car.

Installed in a 2009 Ford escape looks good sound is awesome I already had aftermarket speakers in doors this stereo brought them to life

I had bought this radio for my 2014 Dodge Avenger and to go from a factory radio that I had replaced twice I had wished then I had done that then. Best Buy of Evansville was so great to work with and they were very good on the Install. This little radio has great options and sound for the price. I would very much recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an after market radio for their vehicle. I don't have a sound system in the car just the setup from the factory. I would highly recommend this to a friend. The nice thing is it fit into my dash just perfect. I was surprised to find out it was a little smaller than my factory radio but it offered more features than my factory radio did. Overall I give it a great review. Thanks Best Buy of Evansville, Indiana.

I actually bought 3 months ago to replace the Monsoon system in my Volkswagen Passat, took me this long to get the old one out and to get the accessories needed to install it. This stereo sounds incredible,and it linked up easily with my Sony NW-A45 Series MP3 player and my cellphone. There was almost no set up involved, radio stations came right in, just save your 6 favorites by pressing and holding the number button. The display has multiple colors to choose from, or you can just let it cycle through all of them. And I caught it on sale for $65.00, best money I've ever spent. If you're looking for a solid and quality aftermarket car stereo you can't beat this, just make sure you have the proper installation kit, wiring harness and removal tools if you're DIY.

Just upgraded my stock cd player / tape deck / radio in my 2001 Toyota Camry. I got tired of using a radio receiver to play songs from my phone. I don't have a backup camera, i don't really like touch screens, and I wanted a volume knob. Mostly I wanted a device that connects easily with Bluetooth since I have horrible luck with my usb ports on my phone breaking. This stereo delivers on everything that I want from it. Bluetooth was easy to set up and connects automatically within several seconds of turning on the car. The stereo sounds great, much better than the original. There are plenty of buttons that are intuitive to use. And the colors do make the stereo look really cool. The brightness can be adjusted for the display and I have no problem reading it in bright sunlight. I got this installed a week ago but wish I'd done it ages ago. 10/10, would totally recommend.

Excellent sound and build quality. The screen is bright enough to see on a sunny day with sunglasses on. Also the physical buttons make it easy to navigate safer when driving. I have used the USB playback feature to play .flac music files and saves the spot you were listening on the USB drive. Bluetooth works great and connects in seconds. Dimmer feature is perfect for night drives.

Just needed to upgrade the stereo in my 08 Jeep Liberty to have Bluetooth. This unit looks great and sounds awesome with the existing stick speakers. Bluetooth works great as well. Phone calls are clear. It is also simple to operate which was a big plus for me! Definitely recommend.

For the price this deck is definitely worth it. The various colors are super nice. Bluetooth works well, you can browse the decks features fairly quickly without going through the owners manual. Sound quality is good I personally like a little more treble in my music. That’s the only reason I don’t give it a 5 star rating.

This is a great head unit at a great price. I only replaced my old HU because it didn't have bluetooth. It was a shame because the old radio was excellent but I really needed the bluetooth. Finding this Sony was a stroke of luck. It was an easy installation. it looks great, sounds great and has blue tooth. The only negative is, you really do have to read the instruction book. Even with the book the controls are not very intuitive, so there is a definite learning curve. But for the price, you're getting a great deal because the sound is excellent.

Updating a 22 year old radio is great! Love the great features...hands free calling, bluetooth for my music, colorful dial, etc etc, BUT the best thing was BB's install tech Nick! 10 stars. So helpful before, during and after the install. Came to the car and explained all the features. And for my 2000 Lincoln, you have to remove pretty much half the dashboard to get to the radio. He took such great care, you would never know this wasn't original equipment. Great item and even better service!

It was a gift.. It sounds great and connects with no problem with my Galaxy S9 However, When I arrived for the install there were some surprises that my wife didn't know about when she bought it for me. Make sure you have any installation kits (mounting, wiring etc) that you may need. (It's likely you will) Also if you're buying this for Sirius XM radio. This is Sirius "Ready" Meaning you will either need service on your mobile phone, or purchase (if you don't already have) a Sirius Receiver

I wanted something that I can connect Bluetooth to easily, and easy controls like a volume knob and a bass button is nice too. Sound quality is great, much better than my old JVC and the Bluetooth is faster and easier too.

Great receiver! Fit perfectly in my car! Paired with my Galaxy S9+ and excellent quality when making calls! I added the Sirius tuner and sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend this receiver!