Sony - 10.1" Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Digital Media Receiver Maestro Compatible - Black
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Specifications
Bluetooth EnabledYesCD PlayerNoScreen Size10.1 inches
Key Specs
Bluetooth EnabledYesCD PlayerNoScreen Size10.1 inches
General
Product Name10.1" Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Digital Media Receiver Maestro CompatibleBrandSonyModel NumberXAVAX8500ColorBlack
Compatibility
Mount StyleSingle DINMobile Operating System CompatibilityApple iOSBluetooth EnabledYes
Players
CD PlayerNo
Display
Screen Size10.1 inchesScreen TypeLCDTouch ScreenYesDisplay ColorVariableFaceplate StyleFixed
Dimensions
Product Height12.9 inchesProduct Width10.3 inchesProduct Depth12.9 inchesProduct Weight12.9 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 YearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 Years
Other
UPC027242927674
The XAV-AX8500 digital multimedia receiver features a 25.7 cm (10.1 inch) capacitive HD touchscreen with an updated display joint featuring a new tilt and swivel mechanism. Together with both wireless and wired connectivity to your smartphone and various devices, and sound customisation, it offers a safe and enjoyable driving experience.
Big screen with updated flexibility
The XAV-AX8500 digital multimedia receiver features a 25.7 cm (10.1 inch) capacitive HD touchscreen with an updated display joint featuring a new tilt and swivel mechanism. Together with both wireless and wired connectivity to your smartphone and various devices, and sound customisation, it offers a safe and enjoyable driving experience.
Easily adjustable tilt and swivel
The newly designed tilt and swivel mechanism lets you manually adjust the oversized high-definition display's viewing angles. The display joint's screw-less structure gives you a range of ±15 degrees, both horizontally and vertically, with no tools required – even after installation.
Fully wireless smartphone connectivity
Thanks to a Wi-Fi® connection to your smartphone, together with the supplied GPS antenna, you can use voice control to navigate, communicate and play music on the road even with your device in your pocket.
Sound customization
The built-in DSP offers sound processing and time alignment—down to a remarkable 1 cm for each of the five addressable channels (four speakers and subwoofer via pre-out). A 14-band EQ lets you adjust the overall sound to your music or taste, and with the three-zone crossover, you can arrange the perfect match of front, rear and subwoofers.
HDMI Input
HDMI connectivity allows you to hook up an external audio and visual source device or a compatible smartphone, so you can view your favorite content when your car is parked.
High-definition capacitive touchscreen
A large floating 25.7 cm (10.1 inch) capacitive touchscreen with 1280 x 720-pixel high resolution offers crisp detail, higher brightness and contrast for superior in-car experience.
Gapless Anti-glare Display
Unlike a conventional display, the LCD is bonded directly to the protective glass touch layer with a transparent adhesive. The result is an extremely precise touch experience along with enhanced contrast and visual performance. The internal anti-glare filter hugely improves touchscreen visibility by reducing sunlight reflections, ensuring easier and safer driving.
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- A: AnswerIt features wireless CarPlay only (not wired). It does support both wired and wireless Android Auto.
Answered by Russ
Q: QuestionWhen installed, can the screen be moved vertically without the use of tools?(1 answer)
A: AnswerYou can adjust the angle of the the screen up/down or side to side without tools, but if you want to adjust height or left/right position you will need tools.Answered by Russ
Reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
4.2Rating by feature
- 4.4Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving this Sony!
I have been a Pioneer only radio giy since high school, I am 43 now. This is my first Sony and the reason for picking it was my features vs budget allotment i absolutely love this head unit compared to my old 2017 Pioneer. The screen is amazing, sound is amazing, backup camera looks perfect after updating the software. Sound is amazing from the in unit amp but I now added a 4 channel amp and two 12s, this thing is so clean, way cleaner than the pioneer ever wanted to be. I highly recommend this head unit and if you nab jt on sale, consider it even more strongly.
Posted by ElectronicJunkie
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Carplay for 2014 Highlander
I aimed to get CarPlay for my 2014 Highlander, complete with a large screen, ample power for the JBL speakers, and all the functions that come with CarPlay. This Sony deck truly delivers. The perfectly large screen doesn’t block the A/C vents, it swivels for optimal viewing, and is as intuitive to operate as my iPhone 15. Even after two months, I'm still learning the ins and outs and will probably discover new features along the way. BestBuy installed it for free, which is fantastic, and it comes with a lifetime installation guarantee—awesome! I highly recommend having the installer connect an HDMI cable for A/V and a USB-C for charging to keep your options open for the future.
Posted by KMBU
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Almost….
There’s a lot to like about this head unit, but it does falls short in some areas…. It sounds great,! If you’re like me and exclusively listen to broadcast radio, streaming music services, podcasts, etc… you’ll be more than satisfied with the sound quality. If your that person who has a hard drive loaded with high-res audio files, you’ll want one of the “ES” models. The overall quality of the hardware is above average and the simplicity and intuitiveness of the user interface is elegant and refreshing. Having the large display in my older vehicle is awesome, and I appreciate it’s matte finish. That said, CarPlay text to speach doesn’t work. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with the latest IOS and/or iPhone, or if it’s this head unit, but its a serious issue. Also, there’s no reason this unit shouldn’t have wired CarPlay (in addition to wireless). I’m Hopefull, Sony and/or Apple will correct the text to speech issue with a software/firmware update.
Posted by Russ