Popping in the speaker

After install, I noticed a "popping" noise coming from the right front speaker. After troubleshooting every other component in the stereo equipment, I have found that the speaker output is what is creating the noise.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Love it great price great folks

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Did lots of comparisons before choosing the AX7000 and was not disappointed. Paired up with four Infinity Reference 6 1/2" speakers the sound is excellent. More than enough power and the soundstage options with the equalizer gets it right. Works perfectly with both iphones and Samsung. It does take a heartbeat or two to boot, but that's what processors do. No complaints. Crutchfield rounded out the order nicely with its installation extras and shipping was fast. The only thing extra I would recommend is a parking brake microbypass to make setup easier and an additional usb as recommended in other reviews. Make sure to update the unit OS as well after installing.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Really clean sound and I like the features that enhance the sound for low mounted speakers.

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Great Unit-love it more every day

I have been driving around with this unit in my 1997 Tacoma base model for a week now and after some initial reservations have fallen for this powerhouse receiver. I replaces a great sounding Alpine head unit that was a little long in the tooth and have it wired to an Infinity powered amp under the seat and after a day of tweaking the settings, I can tell you that this thing rocks. I am experiencing a lot less ear fatigue and can hear all the music over the sound of the road with the volume just turned about halfway up. The controls are pretty intuitive and I have been able to recreate the great sound I had before, now with Apple Car Play and a back up camera. (Boyo VTL425TJ) Installation was a breeze. The head unit looks great, the camera works great, and the sound is stunning. A few small gripes-I think that it would be better if you could further tweak the factory sound settings, instead you have to back out to the custom control to create your own...also, no saving of custom soundscape. Daytime illumination could be brighter. I love the non glare screen but took some getting used to during the day. I also think this price point should allow BOTH the USB outputs to be able to be used for a phone-the second is for a flash drive only. Perhaps it is the price of the small chassis that allows more space for the wiring behind the dash. Advice-Buy! small note-I didn't back up over my dog-the truck was parked with the engine off when I took the pic....

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Awesome radio!

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Awesome.

Awesome. Perfect sound at "Extra Bass 2" setting. Radio reception is right on. (Almost to many stations)

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Great Unit!

Very pleased with the installation and sound from this receiver. Installation instructions for my RAM1500 were spot on. Sounds great. The screen is well lit and responds great to my touch. I paid the extra 24.99 for Crutchfield to preassemble my wiring for my application and it was well worth it. Apple CarPlay links up with my iPhone every time so there are no issues there either.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Awsome. Really helpfull wiring diagrams instructions, and the installation kit I got from them(per their suggestion) was everything I needed. Sounds great, even with the doors off. Great upgrade, great product,great sevice.

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Best purchase!

Works great! We love it very easy to use and navigate through. Crutchfield support was awesome they were there to help with any question we had.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Much better than stock

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Awesome unit. Car play is pretty slick and navigation through the non-car play menus is extremely easy. Definitely adds a current car vibe to your older vehicle. Fits nice and is pretty flush in my 05 F-350

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Sony SAV-AX700 multi media automotive receiver

The AX7000 is simply a fantastic sounding receiver. It has more than enough power for near-field listening in the car. The internal amp has enough headroom to not get overworked or clip at reasonable sound levels. The touchscreen, and steering wheel control option is very simple and easy to use, so there is minimal distraction while driving. Even FM sounds great on this receiver. Play FLAC file, or minimally compressed mp3's, and it's really good, even through my stock Volvo speakers (which aren't a slouch!) Pairing with Android was a breeze. It does take a few seconds to power up and to connect to Android blutooth after starting, but that's not really a problem. Android Auto works fine as well, but has to have a USB cable connection. Wireless Android Auto would be nice. Perhaps it does have wireless Android Auto, and I just haven't discovered it yet.

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Just what my old truck needed

Was so excited when these arrived back in stock. This unit provided a total technology and audio update for my '98 Tacoma. Provides CarPlay, an integrated backup camera, hands free calling, and superb audio. This high powered unit provides the headroom to drive clean, crisp sound no matter the volume level. Touchscreen is very responsive, and image quality is very good. Features and settings are very intuitive and easy to figure out. The install, with all new speakers, an under seat powered sub, power direct from the battery, and routing video all the way from the rear bumper was pretty involved, but the Crutchfield MasterSheet and wiring diagram very very helpful, and everything went smoothly, and no hiccups at all. And it looks fantastic in the dash. Couldn't be happier.

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Glitchy ans slow

For the money this radio cost it is way too glitchy and slow. For some reason apple CarPlay on works with cable connected one way, when scrolling thru car play apps feels very slow. Unfortunately had much better experience in the past with a boss system that cost a third of this one Also on Crutchfield site was listed as wireless CarPlay which is not true

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Solid purchase.

System sounds great. Solid features. Good value for money. Like the controls and the uncluttered interface.

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Overpriced

Nice looking unit, but just not impressive technology. 1990's UI. Not worth full retail.. discounted "scratch and dent" units are the way to go.

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Sony head unit

Easy to install. Understandable programming. Buy the recommended crutchfield harnesses, its even easier.

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F-150 2012

I bought the Sony AX7000 along with two sets of JL C1 570X speakers and a back up camera with all the mounting hardware for my 2012 F-150. I did the install in three parts 1st I installed the head unit and back up camera this took about four hours total with about half the time spent running the cable for the camera to the rear bumper. weekend two I installed the front door speakers took about 1.5 hours. at this time i tested the Jl speakers in the front against the factory speakers in the rear by playing with the fader, WOW the rears sound as if they are buried under a foot of mud compared to the JLs in front. if I were to do it again I would buy some extra screws for the radio and bezel mount as my dashboard ate a couple during install( Or make sure to use a magnetic screw driver). I also tilted my head unit to face the driver to reduce glare this is done when mounting head unit into the mounting brackets.

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Great unit

Exactly what I wanted to upgrade my 2018 JKU Golden Eagle stock unit too.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Everything is as promised. Power without extra amps what a concept.

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Great radio with one little issue so far

Excellent interface touchscreen with all the features and power I wanted. It would have a 5 star but it shuts off once in awhile with high volume heavy bass songs. It may be that I have factory speakers still in the rear and cant handle the power. Sony also says may need to hook power up directly to battery to correct the problem. All in all 99% of the time it works without issue and I'm very happy with it. Sound quality, features like backup camera and steering wheel controls work well.

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Not worth the pricetag

Nice looking radio, sounds decent, not worth the price. This radio supposedly has 45 watts x 4 channels rms. It doesn't sound like it. I have JL component speakers in the doors and my stock Toyota radio seemed to give them more power.(I do not have the Jbl stock system) The radio tuner actually puts out a lot of sound, however the Bluetooth, which is what I mostly use, has about half the volume gain as the tuner. For example, having the fm tuner at the volume in the thirties is plenty loud for most music , but with the Bluetooth , I am able to turn the volume to 50(which is the max) with my Bluetooth device turned up as loud as it can go. Pretty disappointing for a stereo at this price. Debating about return, but after hooking up the steering wheel control module and all the other wires, not sure if I want to deal with the hassle..I gave three stars because the radio does have a lot of other features, just nothing I personally need.

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Great radio, terrible instructions.

The radio, is awesome. The setup directions/instructions WERE the worst I've seen in my life.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very nice head unit that has a well laid out interface and easy to use operating system. Additional power from the built in amplifier is also great if you're looking to upgrade door speakers and don't want an external amplifier.

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Powerful Unit.

Very Powerful Unit The Carplay Works Flawlessly And Just With The Head Unit Alone All My Speakers And Subs Sound Twice As Good. Definitely Recommend.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Powerful receiver easy to use and install

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Love it so far albeit lacking some features that other users may find convenient. There is no aux port nor HD Radio, however, I use mainly my phone in order to get the entertainment I need. Android Auto works great and the head unit is fast and responsive. If you have a 4th Gen RAV4, then the backup camera lines from the OEM screen will still remain and there is no need to use the backup lines supplemented with the camera. I mainly got this head unit because I have aftermarket 4 channel speakers that need to be brought up another notch.

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Save your money

Mediocre quality and I cant wait to replace it with a quality double din. Sony use to be a quality headunit. Save your money and buy something better.

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Great sound, easy to operate

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Sony XAV-AX7000

I installed this unit myself. It was pretty straightforward and the setup was fairly simple, with some help from tech I got the steering wheel controls to work properly. This would be a 5 star but I feel like for this price the image on the screen would be a little crisper for the wallpaper image I installed. The bluetooth works flawlessly. I was a little put off by the need to download an app for getting the USB cable connection for the phone to mirror on the screen and still haven't messed with that to see if it works correctly.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

The receiver itself runs great. Very smooth and has a sleek design. The touch screen is responsive and works good. Android Auto works like a charm. I have a Nissan so some of the steering controls don't work which is kind of a bummer but that's more on the Nissan side of things than the receiver itself. Great product!

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Love it!

Love this unit! High power amp sound without the amps.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very impressed with this head unit. On board power is enough for most people. I replaced all 6 speakers in my truck, and added a sub under the seat. Was really nice to not need to run wires to a separate 4 channel amp for the speakers. The android auto link works great, Bluetooth calling works great.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Great low resolution sound but tremendous stereo

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Great unit

User friendly , right size screen works great

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SWEET!

very nice head unit with everything you could want with plenty of power! great looks with tons of features and great sound! what else could you want?

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Definitely recomment.

This unit is the shiznet!! Great sound quality compared to most units. Looks great when you play Apple car play. Quadratech wants to sell you installation parts separately while crutchfield knows what's up!! Highly recommend!!!

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Easy to install radio. I installed it on my 2013 Wrangler Rubicon. No issues.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

I am very happy with this unit. Great power and clarity. Install was much easier with Crutchfield's advisors.

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Jeep 2006 TJ Stereo Upgrade

I bought the 7000 because, although it cost more, I didn't need a 5 channel amp to drive my 4 new speakers. Instead, I bought a mono amp for my new 8" subwoofer which saved me money & space. This combination worked perfect for my 2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler. Thanks Crutchfield (Ray)for your recommendations guidance.

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Big power, easy install.

So much easier than installing a separate amp! This thing has all the power needed to crank up the Infinity Primus speakers we went with to levels that make us feel concussed. I chose this deck for the internal amp and the Apple Car Play. Both have exceeded my expectations. It cost only a bit more than an Apple Car Play deck and separate amp would have anyway, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Not disappointed in the least! And so much time saved wiring in an amplifier. Very pleased!

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Pretty Good

First off my stars ratings description, 1=mad, 2=crap product, 3=as expected based on specs, 4 =as expected based on marketing, 5=exceeds expectations. I am quite happy with this deck. I mostly wanted something that I could utilize Android Auto. Most vehicle GPS map systems leave a lot to be desired and almost everyone I knew with shiny new cars didn't use their onboard GPS since Maps and Waze are far superior. The reason I chose this deck over others with AA was the extra wattage. With modern cars just changing a deck and/or speakers don't really offer much of a noticeable difference, but I didn't feel like doing an all out build this time including rewiring, amps, and subs. I hopped I could get closeish to an all out build with this deck and some decent speakers. I paired this unit with JBL GTO629 speakers front and back, and it turned out really well. Component speakers would have been better, but again I was trying to be lazy. The sound is the clearest I have ever heard from lows to highs without a separate amp. Still needs a sub to truly thump. On a side note, I installed the head unit first and when I turned it on there was a clear difference. Clearly my stock speakers were cheap. So I could definitely see disappointment if not paired with speakers worthy of its capabilities. Also I had read some reviews that had claims of overheating and as a precaution I used the area they left available by only being a single din to install a PC fan which I ran to a speed controller.

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Nice Head unit

I installed this unit on a 2017 Subaru Wrx STi. Installation was straightforward although instructions could be a little more detailed. Replacing the factory head unit on a modern vehicle seems like rocket science (I'm a jack of all trades, master of none). Has everything as described and the built in amplifier gave some extra juice to the kicker door speakers I have installed. Could not get all the features enabled due to the abundance of wires but that's a different story. Very happy with the purchase.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very easy to use, lots of power to my new 4 Kicker 4x6's in 2005 F250. Only reason for the 4 stars (which if I could I would give 4.5) is the screen isn't the most impressive from a color perspective.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

I really liked the Sony XAV7000 head unit but was a bit apprehensive to pay the premium for the Sony product. However, a little help from a Crutchfield sale and I couldn't pass the opportunity. I compared and reviewed several other products and found the clean menu and simple navigation meant there was no other option for me. I also appreciate the ability to upload an image for the background/wallpaper on the screen that is not available on other models. The phone pairing was simple with the Sony unit and operation is super easy with multiple means of operation (blue tooth or connection via Android Audo). The phone sound quality and functionality through the unit is excellent and convenient...especially since my state has hands free driving laws regarding phone use. The music sound quality is excellent as well but I must admit that I expect that at this point from the known product brands like Sony. The installation was straight forward with the mounting kit, wiring harness adapter for my vehicle, and the customized instructions specific to my vehicle (all from Crutchfield). The hard part was determining the best locations to mount the two USB ports (phone connect for Android Auto and USB stick for media). I mounted the media stick in the center console and modified a panel on the dash for the phone connection. I'm very pleased with the end result and definitely recommend this product.

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Easy to use

Simple and easy to use. Menus are easy to navigate. Carplay works well, like it's supposed to. Plenty of power for high listening volume. Bright screen, very responsive to touch.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very simple to use. No nonsense. This unit sounds ten times better than my kenwood, and is half the pain in the neck

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Sony XAV-AX7000

I'm impressed with this unit. After a lot of research I chose this unit for a few reasons...the built in amp which powers my after market door speakers...the very fast boot up which is really exceptionally fast in comparison with other units at this price point and the capacitive touch screen which I found to be very responsive and look great. Apple CarPlay worked seamlessly for me. I understand the complaint about it not having wireless CarPlay but if you look around you will find that you will need to spend another $300-400 for any reputable brand that has that feature. One side note, I had LED lights that are causing interference with the camera, this is not an issue with the unit. A noise filter is needed for my set up that I didn't have when installed, a minor inconvenience but if you have aftermarket LeD lights you will want to grab the video noise reducer as well.

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Almost prefect.

The power is great and makes my upgraded door speakers rock with just the factory wiring. Trick is to go with speakers with a 100w RMS or slightly less so they are not way too under powered and benefit from the head units amp. My only problem is there is no mute button or ATT on the receiver (there is one on the remote) so you have mash the volume button over and over at the drive thru etc. or find the remote. Only other issue is it would have been nice to have Bluetooth tethered Android Auto and not be forced to plug your phone into usb every time.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Love the sound of the Sony AX7000 with out any amplifier. The only improvements could be in the software, such as the EQ. You can not adjust the EQ while on a preset such as "Rock". If you wanted to make adjustments you have to go to the custom selection which it starts from flat. Also when on the phone there is no keypad on the head unit screen so if you needed to press a phone digit during a phone call you need to use your screen on the actual phone

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Big bang for the buck!

Great power output for a stand-alone unit. No separate amp required. Easy to use User Interface. Nice USB interfaces and goof Android Auto integration. This is a great deck that we've used with Samsung Galaxy S6s and S20+s. Installed in a 1998 Toyota T100 SR5 4WD and 2003 Honda CR-V EX AWD. We added USB ports to dashes and cubbies/glove boxes of both vehicles.

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Great Deck

I own both Kenwood (Car) and Pioneer (Truck) receivers, and not cheap ones either, but the sound of this deck is by far better than both of my other receivers. It has two USB ports, but I can only get the left one to work so that's a downer, but not a show stopper. Display is smooth operating, but could be a little brighter and clearer. So far I love this deck, and I'm thinking about buying one to replace the Pioneer in my other truck.

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Dud

Went back and forth between this, Pioneer and Alpine. Ultimately decided that since this was to be a very simple install, that the larger on-board amp on the Sony would be helpful. The screen is decent, touchscreen is responsive, but the menu is kind of clunky (2 pages of source options means extra steps to switch between car play and usb). USB is VERY slow to load, and the limitations on size mean you cannot always access every artist folder (32G thumb drive and I can't access artists that start with A through H. Car play is hit and miss. Sometimes you need to plug/unplug/plug in your phone 3 or 4 times before the head unit recognizes the phone. Have tried multiple lightning cables (currently using a brand new one from Apple) across multiple iPhones (8, SE, XS and 11) with the same results. Have a cheap Pioneer NEX in our other car and have zero issues with that, wishing that I went that route here as well

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Almost 5 Stars

I mostly love this head unit. It has good power and woke up the stock speakers in my 2006 Pontiac GTO. I can't wait to install some quality aftermarket speakers. The screen is flawless and the interface is more than adequate, although it would be nice to be able to rearrange the icons. Android Auto works great with my Pixel 3. I have the XAV-AX7000 connected to the SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner to listen to satellite radio. My biggest complaint about the XAV-AX7000 is that it doesn't take advantage of the features available on the SiriusXM SXV300V1, like TuneMix, SportsFlash, pause, rewind, and replay. It doesn't even show the station icons and album art for the songs when listening to SiriusXM. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a good mid-priced head unit if you don't plan on installing SiriusXM. If I had known the limitations of it's SiriusXM interface, I would have gone another route. Hopefully Sony will see this and make the features available with the SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner in future firmware updates.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very user friendly. Very happy with this unit.

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Really nice but for the price feel it lacks in some areas

Giving this 4 stars, it to me is very expensive for what you get. In some ways it's worth it, in others I feel for the price it really should have more features. The things that are worth it, and one of the main reasons I bought this over just about all other brands of stereos today, is the built in, high power amp. I was really leaning towards getting a seperate 4 channel amp, and for what this costs, you can easily get a lower cost stereo with Apple Car Play/Android Auto, and a seperate amp for the same, if not even a little less. So my thinking was with this having the built in amp, 45 watts each, plenty of power for some quality aftermarket speakers, and saves me time and effort hooking up an additional amp. In my case, which helped my decision to get this, I got it here on a scratch and dent sale, saving me a solid $125 bucks, so I jumped on it. It arrived looking brand new, the box was beat up a little but the actual unit was still wrapped up and looks great. Kudos to Crutchfield again on their shipping and their deals. Android Auto, this was my 2nd more important option, whichever stereo I ended up with I wanted Android Auto, which this does work with. It does NOT work as far as I know, with Wireless android auto, which again for the price, seems like it should have. Sound quality wise it's very good. It does get plenty loud, I usually keep it around 20 to 25 out of 50 and it's more than enough. Overall I like it alot, just a few things

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Recently purchased and installed the Sony XAV-AX7000 and I'm pleased with the purchase. I had intended to get an Android based HU from Amazon and run an external amp. I then found the Alpine bundle with the small amp tied to the back of the headunit in a compact package before finally running across the Sony. The big selling point for me was the amplifier and the single DIN chassis behind the screens. Modern adaptors make wiring up a stereo easy, but the amount of space available can often be a problem. With the single DIN chassis, all of the adapters tucked neatly underneath in the dash. The performance is great, the screen starts up quickly, the unit sounds good, bluetooth pairing is easy. Apple Carplay works without a hitch. I always prefer a rotary knob for a volume control, but there aren't many options out there that offer it and the rest of the features superseded it. The screen is easy to see from any position and light level, the screen is responsive to touch. Very happy with the purchase and the head unit.

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Sony XAV-AX7000

Very nice, functional infotainment system. Has lots of great features. A bit time-consuming to install in my truck, but not hard, and well worth it.

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Apple carplay little problem

Everything is perfect with it EXCEPT the apple carplay. It's not like plug n play. I should plug and unplug a couple of times to get it working. I don't know what's the problem. It's not bothering me that much though because I usually use bluetooth while I'm in town and don't need maps.

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Awesome head unit

I almost went with a cheaper Kenwood unit. Very happy I went with the Sony

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Powerful simple upgrade

I spent considerable time looking for a head unit that put out enough power to drive a decent set of component speakers, this definitely does the job. The mids are much fuller and overall sound quality is excellent considering I didn't have to wire anything beyond a simple head unit. Misses a star for eq control and lack of time alignment, that would make it a 5/5 for me, even with the dated simple screen layout.

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Great sound and value

Great upgrade in My 2015 Toyota Tacoma - 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! 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 music and using maps pretty easy. Car play connection is another story- 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. Web Link is 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. Display dimming function is limited. On 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 and the limited display dimming. A solid 4 stars. G

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Better sound for stock speakers

Outside of having CarPlay and Android Auto, my stock speakers sound a lot better. I'm ultimately going to replace my stock speakers but I was surprised how much better everything sounded from just swapping out my stock stereo (Honda HRV 16')

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Ok..

It has great sound & my husband loves it...But, I think for the price it's Ok. It's all about the speakers too, so If You don't have Great Speakers, it really doesn't matter. So...We had to get..Better...Speakers..See how this works?

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Sony 7000

I would say this unit made my stock speakers loader then the OEM. I've been using it for a week now. I'm in love with the functions quick response. I've would've gave it a five but the only down fall is the screen is not anti glare. Although I did install it on a road glide

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Great unit, excellent touch display, Easy install, LOVE CarPlay

Excellent receiver, Sony quality and design. Been waiting to replace the head unit in my 2013 GMC Acadia for years (Factory unit was nice and modern, but lacked sound quality), and waited for this unit to come out since announced in Jan '19. Worth the wait for upgrades of high power amp, less reflective screen and 3 year warranty! Replaced factory speakers with Infinity all around, added a JBL BassPro Micro sub and it makes for a great system. Mainly use music from my iPhone, so I'm in CarPlay always. Love that interface, and love how it makes a background color wash from the album art (see pics below) and CarPlay runs from your phone os, so when Apple updates it, it's also updated on your car receiver as well. Only issue I've had so far, is if you crank it too loud, it usually causes the unit (or CarPlay) to crash (can't discern which) and reboot the unit, but only takes a few seconds - and my ears are probably thankful, lol! Not sure if this is an amp protection "feature" or not... but the extra wattage amp makes less of a need for an external one, which is ideal in most installations. Now if it only had wireless CarPlay, that would make it perfect! I ran the usb1 cable out to the side of my console, so then I can easily replace the lightning cable if it goes bad. I've had Sony car stereos for 35 years, and this is only my 4th unit! Previous ones, although now technologically outdated, have always been great!

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Great sounds unfortunately it overheat to sudden and it mutes or lowers down the volume other them that its a very good unit

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Sony xav7000

Would not fit my Tahoe ! Way to deep ... put in a friends car and within 2 days it locked up and will it turn on. Sony has no answer. I am a professional installer and have installed for 30 years . No wiring issue. Just a BAD product. I have 5000 series and no issue . Don't buy the 7000!!!!!

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Great deck to modernize your 90s Toytota

Single DIN body with double DIN display, installation could not have been more straight-forward or easier. Included harness and hardware made coupling with OEM wiring harness a snap. Start-up and configuration with Android is very easy and intuitive, and the unit operates as if it were an OEM head. Sound is incredible with ample power to drive your speakers, achieving balance and tone is simple. Fantastic value considering functions and features coupled with an incredible amplifier.

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Simply Fantastic

This unit far exceeded expectations. The write ups really do not do justice for this receiver as the power, sound and features are exceptional. First the sound is incredible with this and I'm happy I previously upgraded all of the stock speakers in my 2014 Ram 1500 prior to putting in this unit. The built in amp provides power well above and beyond the stock unit in the vehicle and the equalizer has presets and can be customized for any type of sound. The interface is simple and responsive. Hands-free calling with bluetooth works very well. I coupled this unit with a dash mount dual USB extension that works flawlessly with Android Auto. The dual USB connections allow for both to be used simultaneously - I had a USB flash drive in one for music and the other connected to my phone with Android Auto while using navigation from Google Maps. Overall one of the best purchases I've made and could not be happier with the performance of this unit

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Lots of short-comings

I'm giving this three stars because it does sound great. The unit does have some short-comings, some of which are mentioned here. Right now, I'm considering returning the unit. Pros: 1. Big difference in sound 2. Much better radio reception than my GM system Cons: 1. This one really grips me. I updated album art on about 6000 MP3s. I can't figure out how to get that album art to display on this unit. The Pioneer, JVC & even my cheap GM system displayed album art. That should be a given. If anyone has seen this and knows how to fix it, please let me know. 2. Screen is very dim even compared to my GM system. 3. You need to connect BOTH USBs in order to perform a firmware upgrade. Only one cable in the box. So frustrating. Aargh! 4. Video display is just so-so. My GM system had crisper display but lousy sound. Crutchfield service is great. They continue to earn my business.

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stereo channels paralleled, with subwoofer on rear channel...

Head unit is connected with front/rear in parallel on the front channels, and a 4 ohm subwoofer on the left rear channel, speakers set to 2ohms and subwoofer direct enabled. Subwoofer level control is not functional in this mode; use the fader to set the relative level of the speakers and sub. Unit boots quickly and functions beautifully with Tidal/Carplay from an iPhoneXr. Very loud for a head unit, and at least on par with factory "premium" amp. Installed the firmware update according to the simple instructions at sony.com. Worked without a problem in a matter of a few minutes, and now I can import images from USB for custom wallpaper.

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