Excellent review, covered all the features that differenctiate it from others, which is really what we're here to see. We don't need to see what every head unit does the same, we need to see what they do differently. Thanks for this.

This video showed the av input feature. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for showing it with a video source.

this is the only review that shows how quick the backup camera shows up after we switch to Reverse gear right after we power on our engine! i have an old pioneer double din headunit that only shows backup camera after 15 seconds engine power on. Very very good review! thanks!!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this Sony android head unit to someone who is new to car stereos. I've been working on my project 2008 Honda Civic for some time now getting ready for summer I have everything done just the head unit left😉 I think this Sony would be a great upgrade👍🏽Thanks again love your channel ❤️ 🇨🇦 ✈️

Very in depth review, thank you!

Very well-done vid. Thanks man!

Are you able to move the "apps" around on the homescreen? For instance, I'll never have SiriusXM functionality. Would I be able to move that icon to another page and move something else up?

Excellent review

Excellent! Really nice. Thank you for helping me out here….

Remember the XAZ-XA5500 and up are a few more dollars but not only do they have more features they have 3 year warranty as apposed to the lower model have a 1 year warranty.

Going in a 2015 Camaro this weekend. Can’t wait.

Very good review! Did you have a chance to test the screen in sunlight? I just had this unit installed in my 2011 Tacoma and any sunlight washing over the screen makes it nearly impossible to see! Would love to hear your take on this problem. Thanks!

Hey thanks fot this review. On the A/V input, do you think one can use an external DAP using the aux cable (3.5mm jack)? Will it still relay just the audio?

Hi, and thanks for the great review. Do you know if i can plug an AHD backup camera? is supported? thanks

Touching on the custom wallpaper. Does it also have the ability to load a custom start up graphic, as well?

Great review! I love Sony’s AX head units, but some of them don’t have customizable wallpapers and everybody skips the visual settings thank you for that

Perfect video

Is there a way to raise the brightness. It seems even when the dimmer is off its very dark on my unit.

What single din unit like this would you recommend that has more customizable features?

Can you recommend a head unit with wireless android auto and carplay with 2 video input for back and front camera? Thanks

what is the converter for iPhone lightening to radio? I don't see that link

I’m having trouble finding the cable to plug the head unit to the HDMI converter, what is the name of the port on the back of the head unit for the HDMI hack? Your links don’t work for me

How is the screen responsiveness when using google maps on car play? How is the pinch and zoom on the maps?

Great full Demo.. Is there a way to turn the unit ON/OFF ? Thanks

Great review, I just bought this unit and the sound is awesome. Can you make a zoom on the wiring to watch video during the drive ? How do you connect de switch that you explain on the video ? Thanks !!!

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

The wiring is very simple. The easiest way to do this is to ground the parking brake wire (light green) to the ground wire (black). You don't necessarily need a switch.

Thanks for the review, very nice. Is there a way to rearrange the icons between the two tabs? I would like to move unused items to tab 2, like Sirius radio and rear camera (wired to only come on in reverse) which I will never use and move settings and phone to the primary tab, etc.

@dgregory4178

Жыл бұрын

Great question. Wondering the same thing.

Hi, question please, this system will work for 2008 BMW 328i coupe? Please let me know. Thanks!

Is there a mmb or device compatible with this radio so I could use KZread , Netflix etc?

Are there any wireless car play adapters that work on this unit ?

How do you hook this up to your test bench to demo?

Can you move the screen up an down on these head units?

How can I know if the video was installed so I can use the USB option?

good video very thorough, I just purchased this unit from crutchfield and plan to install it myself I have the factory radio, and an audiocontrol dm-608 with a 5 channel amp, gonna switch out the factory radio and still use the dm-608 do you think it's better to use all pre-amp outputs or do I only need 2 channels?

@TheJBeck1

Жыл бұрын

I just got charged $250.00 to install it at Rollin Sound in Jacksonville Florida and it was a ripoff. It only took him 15 minutes. Make sure you get the remote and a backup camera. The license plate backup cameras are cheap. He didn't even ask me if I wanted him to install the backup camera and now I don't have one. I am so pissed off. Be careful and do it yourself. There are great tutorials on KZread on Installing these.

Thanks for the thorough review. I have an Apple phone but prefer Google Maps to Apple Maps. Can I do that w/ this stereo? If so, what are the different ways to do that? Thanks again!

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. As long as you have Google Maps on your device, you can use it on this stereo. It should appear in the apps screen.

Does the usb socket comes with the box?

What resolution can play from reverse camera? Can show full hd?

Also can video be played via bluetooth?

Thank you for this video. Just had it installed on 2013 CTS. Pros and Cons. But, for price of everything, fairly satisfied. My biggest complaint is the ability for the radio to play regular stations. It's range is lil short. But, all I have to do is connect Android to radio, and viola!, there ya go. I connected Web Cast, meh!! take or leave it. The neat thing you taught me, is the ability to change screen saver! Loved that option! As for sound, no complaints at all!. CTS came with Bose, but, thinking this Sony sounds a tad bit better!

How is the sound/power?

Does the video from the USB drive have to be a very specific format and resolution, or can it downscale it from 4k or 1080 down to the native screen resolution?

@briant6669

Жыл бұрын

I have this unit and it has played every format and resolution I have thrown at it.

Idk what Sony system I have but when I plug my phone into the usb I don’t get the CarPlay icon

What the difference between this and the 3250?

Hey anyone know why the head unit doesn’t save all the settings when you first install it, mine keeps resetting everything back to how it was

Im not getting the import or plus icon when i plug in usb for adding a new wall paper ..they are jpeg format and under the size requirements....anybodys help would appreciated

Thanks for the review. My Bluetooth works fine but the mic inop. Do you know the wrong ? Thx

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

I'd check the wiring first. The mic uses a mini headphone jack that plugs into the back of the unit and it can easy become unplugged during an install. If it's not working at all, it's likely that it came unplugged or the wire is severed somewhere.

Can I install it on Impreza 2003

Whoever is coming here from America. The wallpaper feature is not available to the US/CA model of this radio just an FYI

Just ordered this exact unit last Friday. Going into a 2010 Mazda3. Overall do you recommend this unit to replace a stock unit?

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. You’ll have a ton of great new features with this unit over your 2010 oem unit.

@ygbodybuilder3023

2 жыл бұрын

Does it get loud

What's ur fav Sony unit?

Hello: Watched several videos and couldn't figure out how to reset the clock to the right time and date after the battery was replaced in car... Here are the exact instructions for any of your viewers who may run into the same issue. From Sony website: The clock set automatically is not accurate. The clock data on radio waves is not accurate. Press HOME, select [Settings] [General] [Date/Time] [Set Date/Time], then set to [Manual]. After that, touch (register/setup) and adjust the clock manually.

Thanks for the video. Do you know if it is possible to move the single din body to the bottom of the screen and have the “space” behind at the top? I have space for a double din, but need the body to be at the bottom. It seems only the Alpine iLX-705D offers the 2 options. I’m just not a fan of the look of the Alpine unit.

@russmurdoch8547

9 ай бұрын

Did you get this figured out by any chance? I’m looking at the same unit and wondering the same

@MrAlexRitchie

9 ай бұрын

@@russmurdoch8547 Im afraid not. I went down a different route in the end using a 9” Android headunit.

Does it get loud

Great review but man... Sony UI aspect looks so dated, I wish they made the effort to make it more appealing.

Once we will connect to IPhone then how to avoid iPhone charging while using it, because when it is connected to Sony Player it get charging continuously untill we will not remove our iPhone from USB and if our iPhone fully charged then it might possible that our iPhone battery get drain for charging after 100% so in order to avoid this how can we prevent IPhone charging while connecting to Sony player.

Why would apps want to block video its odd.

I can’t play KZread and/or any other video from my phone on this radio can you please answer me

@ZachAsaD

Жыл бұрын

I would like to know this too

Do you know of the volume buttons beep every time.e you use them?

@mikep8097

Жыл бұрын

You can turn the beep off

Como puedo poner netflix desde el teléfono móvil iPhone a través de la entrada AV in

Compare to pioneer dmh - z5290 bt

Hello, does this radio have a video output to connect another screen? Thank you.

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

No, this unit doesn’t have any video outputs

@patriciosepulvedaolivos6162

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioNow Thank you very much friend, you have information that a radio model similar to this one from sony can have output for a second screen, thanks.

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciosepulvedaolivos6162 I don't believe any of the newer Sony units have an A/V output at this time.

@MurugananthamVadivel

Ай бұрын

DRM Radio is available

Is wireless android is available?

@CarAudioNow

Жыл бұрын

No this unit does not have wireless CarPlay or android auto. I would look into the AX4000

Does the car play work through Bluetooth

@CarAudioNow

2 жыл бұрын

No, CarPlay is wired on this unit. I put a link to our recommended wireless CarPlay adapters in the description if you're looking to add wireless CarPlay to this unit though.

Can you please tell me about the touch is it capacitive or resistive

@CarAudioNow

Жыл бұрын

Resistive

Which wire I use to turn on/off my amplifier please?

@bodeymiller7730

Жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out?

@kennymccormick8295

Жыл бұрын

Remote.

Can you connect a front camera to the A/V in?

@CarAudioNow

Жыл бұрын

Technically, yes, you can. But if you're looking to add multiple cameras to this Sony I'd recommend something like the PAC VS41 Camera Switcher so that it all goes into a single feed and into the head unit's 'backup camera' input

33 minutes and you didn’t even scroll to the next page on CarPlay, I came here to see how this head unit handles CarPlay.

Underpowered, get the AX 5500

@chumpkins9070

2 жыл бұрын

They have the same power output