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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1584 reviews

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the Apple CarPlay integration, sound quality, ease of installation, and affordability of this in-dash digital media receiver. They also appreciate the inclusion of a volume knob and the ability to connect a backup camera. However, some customers have mentioned that the glare on the touch screen can be an issue.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Volume knob

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good basic upgrade to older OEM stereo

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

    Overall I’m happy with the stereo for the price paid. That said, you shouldn’t need to spend $1000 to get slightly better functionality. Pros Price was good Fit perfectly in Jeep Wrangler dash Has volume knob Satellite radio ready Supports Apple CarPlay 3 levels of channel presets Simple operation Comes with remote (not sure how useful this really is) Cons Bluetooth sometimes slow to connect for phone Screen is not as bright as it needs to be during the day time. It can be hard to see the screen in bright sunlight. Brightness is fine at night. Attached pic are at night time. Font size is rather small. Would like to be able to make it bigger Volume knob could be larger and add a light or glow strip to it. Since it’s black it blends in with rest of radio and dashboard. Not all steering controls worked, but that could be an issue with the vehicle Suggestions for design improvement: Make screen brightness level a user option Allow switch from radio/satellite/CarPlay without having to hit home screen first Add light/glow line to volume knob

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony rocks

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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.

    Great unit and great price. Very easy to use and fit perfectly in my daughters Jeep. She loves it. CarPlay works great and mirrors her iPhone. Gives a map of her location which is very useful. Sound is amazing and the extra bass and eEQ let’s you dial I. To your personal liking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit & price

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

    Great unit for a great price. I’m very satisfied

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Way better than any stock GM radio

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

    Amazing radio for the price, touch screen very responsive, apple car play works well, straight forward install and looks great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best CarPlay deal available

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

    I installed in a 2002 Porsche Boxster and the no CD meant it wasn’t as deep and MUCH easier to install. I wanted this because Sony has always given me great results and this is an exceptional price for CarPlay. I also liked the fact it had a small volume knob and remote so I’m not fumbling on the touch screen with the top down on a sunny day

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Car Stereo

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

    I was skeptical at first because this is a Sony audio product which I’ve stayed away from. I prefer audio specific brands, but it came down to me trying out Sony and let me say I am IMPRESSED! The build is great, the sounds is great, and the software is amazing. I also like how they stuck with a physical volume knob rather than buttons, it’s such a minor detail that makes a huge difference! If you’re looking for something affordable and more than gets the job done, look no further! This is it!!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not To Bad

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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.

    Just installed this over the weekend. It fit well in my 2006 GMC Sierra 3500. I didn't really need the car-play part of it, I picked this one because of the volume knob, and the USB port in the front. Sounds pretty good, but not fantastic. The stock radio had more bass then this one does. I turned the loudness on and set the EQ which is easy to do. It seemed to pair with my phone easily iphone 12 mini. I just mainly needed it to stream music from my phone and handsfree phone calls, which it seems to do fine. Seems like it was on the top end price wise of the lower featured double din touch screens. But I went with it because normally Sony is pretty reliable. It doesn't do anything that outstanding, but there are no glaring faults that I have found in it so far either. So all in all, not to bad.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple double din with all the basic needs

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

    I loved the knob for volume instead of the button options to control volume, easy to set up, great price for the item.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony Xavax1000

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

    Never had a single issue with this radio. I own 2 of them now for both of my cars and they are extremely easy to hook up especially for subwoofer systems. Really good for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AndrewAshlin, We're glad that you are enjoying your car stereo. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great receiver for the money

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

    This is a great receiver for the money, I added it to a 2013 Jetta to replace the factory radio, then added a backup camera and an amplifier with a subwoofer. Wish it also had Android Auto, but that's the only downside I can find.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best install and Apple car play for any car

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

    The installer was the best! I absolutely love the Apple car play on my 2000 corvette. This is the best unit for the money! Don’t hesitate, hurry and get one

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WilliamW, awesome! We're thrilled to know that you're well-pleased with the amazing performance of your XAVAX1000 and superb installation service of Best Buy. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW!

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

    An awesome product by Sony. Clean clear thunderous bass rocking my vehicle now. Easy to navigate and all the nice features that I need at a great price.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony stereo

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

    Relatively simple to install, wiring harness makes the job easier for sure. Good interface and audio customization options. Touch screen is a little laggy but it’s an excellent device with Apple CarPlay for the price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Radio

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

    Bought this for my wife’s van. Fits perfectly and sounds amazing. Love the Apple CarPlay features. Feels like I have a super expensive radio for not an expensive price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Joe15022,

      We’re glad you like the product! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      Regards,
      Zac Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Apple carplay, Volume knob

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this unit

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

    Great fairly affordable head unit. Was everything I wanted (touch screen, volume knob, apple carplay). Highly recommended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One less reason to buy a new car…

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

    My 2007 VW just had a radio and CD player, but this SONY made my car more like a car in 2010s or 2020s. Easy to use and inexpensive price! I just own for less than a month but cannot imagine the days without it. The only thing is that I should have bought it earlier!! Also, installing it was just a breeze. I just brought my car to Geeksquad and within an hour, they installed it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume knob

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It'll Do...

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

    This radio is so-so. I wish I had gotten a larger screen that was more vivid. The resolution is pretty dull, but it still plays my music and connects quickly. The volume knob & price is honestly what persuaded me to get it. I mean heck it's better than the basic CD player I had at first, but there are definitely better options available!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect upgrade from the OEM

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

    This radio is simple to use and has everything needed. It’s the perfect affordable upgrade. I looked at more expensive radios but decided this was a major upgrade from the original factory radio. I couldn’t be more pleased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Excellent sound and great display. Easy to use and affordable

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty nice

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

    Works well and is clear for the price. Definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend