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Sony - 6.95" - Android Auto/Apple CarPlay - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Average customer rating
3.4
(30 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 30 reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Star
2
72%of customers recommend this product.
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21 out of
29)
Customer Reviews for Sony - 6.95" - Android Auto/Apple CarPlay - Built-in Bluetooth - In-Dash Digital Media Receiver - Black
Customer Rating
3
Had this unit since orderable
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: TheDawgOfWar
Gender:Male
Overall I like this unit and the sound is good. The CarPlay is very glitchy. I have to repeatedly disconnect the USB and reconnect to get it to recognize CarPlay. I have it disconnect and will not recognize CP
Until the unit is rebooted.
Until the unit is rebooted.
As others have said the fact we are in 2020 and do not have Wireless CarPlay is disappointing. Icons for XM as an example should be able to be reordered or removed. Also limited brightness/contrast controls.
I thought that there would be more rapid firmware faster to make the interface better. only web link which is not useful since I bought.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Upgrade to my Ultra Limited
on September 11, 2020
Posted by: Flucker
Gender:Male
This unit exceeded all my expectations. It is so easy to use and navigate. The ability to fine tune the frequencies with the EQ to your exact preferences to me, is worth the price alone. the radio amp ran my Rockford's flawlessly my my Rockford amp went out. on the radio only, the music was crystal clear at 65 plus MPH. I highly recommend this system.
I've since removed the Rockford gear and replaced it with the Wild Boar Audio WBA Ultra Kit. Add this to your list of upgrades, blows the RF out of the water!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Great upgrade in My Toyota Tacoma
on October 7, 2020
Posted by: G3150
Gender:Male
Upgraded the stock radio in my 2015 Toyota Tacoma. My Assessment
Pros
- Extra power is great. Wasn't looking to install amps and this gets me closer to where I want to be without a huge expense. Installed aftermarket speakers with the unit and the sound is leaps and bounds over what I had before. The extra power really cleans up my music. I did wire power direct to the battery to get the most out of the unit. A little over $1000.00 spent with speakers and installation gear; well worth it!
- Simple Interface - many aftermarket radios have some pretty sophisticated interfaces. I particularly enjoy the simple software interface on this unit. I don't have to spend a lot of time staring at the unit trying to figure out what I want to do.
- Apple Car play - makes listening to music and using google maps/Maps/Waze pretty easy.
Cons
- Web Link - I have messed around with it and find it limited especially when it comes to video. Often times I get the audio from the video and no video. As a result, I rarely use it.
- Apple Car play connection - one would think a wired connection would link right up; one would be wrong. It's about 50/50 right now. Sometimes it connects right up; others I have to disconnect the cable and reconnect in order to get it to recognize my phone. I've tried different cables and I even bypassed the extension I installed and went direct to the input on the back of the unit - same thing. Apple products can definitely be finicky sometimes when connecting; more so with a non apple product.
- Dimming function is very limited. On very dark roads I cannot dim the unit enough and have to shut the display off.
Pros
- Extra power is great. Wasn't looking to install amps and this gets me closer to where I want to be without a huge expense. Installed aftermarket speakers with the unit and the sound is leaps and bounds over what I had before. The extra power really cleans up my music. I did wire power direct to the battery to get the most out of the unit. A little over $1000.00 spent with speakers and installation gear; well worth it!
- Simple Interface - many aftermarket radios have some pretty sophisticated interfaces. I particularly enjoy the simple software interface on this unit. I don't have to spend a lot of time staring at the unit trying to figure out what I want to do.
- Apple Car play - makes listening to music and using google maps/Maps/Waze pretty easy.
Cons
- Web Link - I have messed around with it and find it limited especially when it comes to video. Often times I get the audio from the video and no video. As a result, I rarely use it.
- Apple Car play connection - one would think a wired connection would link right up; one would be wrong. It's about 50/50 right now. Sometimes it connects right up; others I have to disconnect the cable and reconnect in order to get it to recognize my phone. I've tried different cables and I even bypassed the extension I installed and went direct to the input on the back of the unit - same thing. Apple products can definitely be finicky sometimes when connecting; more so with a non apple product.
- Dimming function is very limited. On very dark roads I cannot dim the unit enough and have to shut the display off.
For the price, superior sound and features the radio would be a 5 except for the Apple connectivity being a little clunky and the display dimming being limited. That's why I gave it a four.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Sounds awesome in my crew cab truck.
on March 7, 2021
Posted by: Art111
Gender:Male
I picked this unit because of the power. It sounds loud and clear in my large crew cab truck. You must run a positive wire directly to the battery otherwise the unit cuts out at high volume.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: Keoki
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super simple to navigate. No learning curve to use this stereo. It has been years since I have installed an aftermarket stereo in any of my vehicles. I am glad I waited until the XAV-7000. The glare free screen, the built on amplifier option. Quality of the picture when watching video and the ease of the platform is ideal for a mid 40's guy like myself. I did a ton of research before I committed to a head unit and glad I did. I feel I certainly made the right decision!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Posted by: Jimmy79
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for my 2015 Harley Davison street glide and you can’t turn it up past 40 because of overheating issues so if you buy this get it with a amp because it doesn’t enjoy being loud. Other than that it has good features but how good is it actually when you can’t crank it up loud, set back and listen to music while you ride?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
3
Great images
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Carmelo96
Gender:Male
Bought this like 2 months ágonas it professional installed and can have my volume up cus it will just start cutting off
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
POWER
on January 11, 2021
Posted by: CarlosH92
Gender:Male
This is my third Sony unit. AX5500 in my weekend car, AX5000 in the wife’s car and decided to try something a little different for the daily. The factory Toyota radio was pretty boring, and had no volume. I really like the 5500 and 5000 but decided that since this truck was barebones, I would benefit from having the extra power in the head unit. I’m beyond impressed with the sound, has all the great features that my 5500 does, if my other car wasn’t factory amplified this definitely would of been the unit I would of went with. Hard to believe this unit is packing all that power, I definitely will be upgrading my speakers in the near future to really see what this unit can do. I do prefer the screen on the 5500 however this still looks very sleek and it does better in the sun light. Overall very impressed and will continue to purchase/ recommend these Sony units to everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com