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Sony XAV-AX5000 6.95" Android Auto/Apple Carplay with Reversing Camera $468.93 + Postage @ BrandBeast eBay

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Sony XAV-AX5000 6.95" Android Auto/Apple Carplay with Reversing Camera $468.93 + Postage @ BrandBeast eBay
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Classical on 29/10/2018 - 10:55 ebay.com.au (1327 clicks)
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Think this is the cheapest since https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/407123.

PS: BrandBeast are authorised Sony dealers

Sony XAV-AX5000: The larger the screen, the better for music controls

With a larger screen which is around 17.6cm (6.95") fully responsive touchscreen display, you can enjoy listening to your favourite music with the best music controls on the Sony XAV-AX5000 as the attentiveness of the screen is 2 1/2 times as responsive as their predecessors with the feature of having two USB ports for more selection of songs using your files on your flash drive on the first one and using your phone's (whether it's Apple or Android phone using Apple Carplay and Android Auto) on the second slot while you are on the road.

Personalised sounds matters

On the Sony XAV-AX5000, you can have many options to customise your music and also the audio setup that you like. As it's built-in with the amplification of 4 x 55W, even a high volume will seem good to the ears with the 10-band graphic equaliser.

Dynamic Stage Organiser, one of the features of this AV unit that can adjust the signal even your speakers were under the dash or into your doors. It will be like affecting that the sound wave positioning was coming from the dashboard itself.

As for your likes, Sony XAV-AX5000 have three high-voltage pre-outs to put your favourite amps and subs.

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The best in reverse camera accessories for your vehicle comes in the shape of the RCAM2 - a rear camera input, this high-quality, reversing camera is designed to provide enhanced views and tools to aid in parking and has built-in guidance lines to assist with close proximity parking.

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  • pacificstorm on 29/10/2018 - 11:00

    Anyone in the know if this will fit in a 2016 Honda HRV?

  • ry34 on 29/10/2018 - 11:34

    how does sony compare to kenwood head units these days?

  • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 11:42

    This is one of Sony's new head units. Android Auto is wired only (usb), but nice big capacitive touch screen.

    • elitistphoenix on 29/10/2018 - 11:55
      +1

      Android Auto is wired only - wow in 2018. wth

      • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 12:07

        No, Sony's Android Auto is wired, others can do wireless. Android Auto Wireless currently needs Android 9.0 or Pixel devices.

        It's effectively high-bandwidth screen-casting, so WiFi needed, I think the issue is getting the silicon for the car audio manufacturers (and the price point).

      • Raynes on 29/10/2018 - 12:18
        +3

        Using it wirelessly would smash your battery and affect latency, may as well plug it in.

        • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 12:32

          Yes, but for someone like my wife, this can be pretty inconvenient as it's hard for her to reach if she's going in and out of the car for short trips.

        • MochiShopping4Treats on 29/10/2018 - 16:00

          Some cars have wireless charging pads in them as well.

  • Gil Gunderson on 29/10/2018 - 11:45

    Any one know if this will fit in an 2008 Holden sv6 ?

    • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 15:15

      You will need a facia kit to adapt the space left by the old radio. They are standard souble din apart from that. Supercheap had them nine years ago, but I doubt they still do.
      Online is probably your best bet. Thoough I think you could find much better value, with a better unit than this Sony.

    • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 15:33

      Another thing with the VZ is that in most models the radio is too far down the console to safely look at while driving. I was going to put a Windows CE or car computer in the spot originally but it would have been useless for navigation etc, and very hard to operate.

      I ended up with a Sony unit for $99 that had app remote and lets you control your bluetooth connected phone via the headunit's knob and button. The connected phone has a Sony frontend that comes up and you can then select apps to run - though you would generally just use voice direct to the phone today - maybe calling up Google Assistant from that menu. This also means you can have the car radio playing music etc, while the phone can run apps such as navigation standalone.

      I have a bluetooth connected external gps with a $20 ebay active antenna that is awesome for reception, compared to a phone's GPS, no matter the weather.

  • quilgy on 29/10/2018 - 11:58
    +2

    I got one of these during the last Brandbeast special and just had it installed in my wife's 2010 Merc ML over the weekend. It's an excellent unit, nice and bright, responsive touchscreen and a good size. Actually has a better amp in it than the stock unit so sounds better too. The one I got also came with a free reverse camera (looks like this one does too) which was a real bonus as that was going to cost extra for the installation.

    There are fascia's to fit most cars that can take a double DIN sized head unit. Check out this site where you can search by vehicle make: https://frankiesautoelectrics.com.au/fascia-kits/

    If anyone is interested, I had it done at Alberts Car Stereo in Perth (Cannington) and was happy with the job.

    • Gil Gunderson on 29/10/2018 - 12:04

      thanks for the link, how much did alberts charge ?

      • quilgy on 29/10/2018 - 12:39

        It was $720 but there was a big Mercedes tax for the steering wheel and dashboard integration - $400 just for that. Other cars will probably be less for that integration, so maybe $350-400 or something like that.

    • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 12:08

      And did they have any issues with installing a unit you supplied? I thought most of them would want to supply AND install, not just install.

      • quilgy on 29/10/2018 - 12:41

        We went back and forth for a bit as they don’t sell Sony there so they needed to work out what accessories would go with the Sony (like the fascia, wiring harnesses etc.) but they were happy to do both the supplied unit and reverse cam.

  • Ameowzon on 29/10/2018 - 12:56
    +1

    I was just quoted $180 for installing the unit + reverse camera in a Toyota Camry 2005. Any thoughts on the price?

    • quilgy on 29/10/2018 - 13:52

      I think that's very good. Does that include reverse camera?

    • toomuchdogfur on 29/10/2018 - 14:12

      Does your car have steering wheel controls? If so that's pretty good, cost of install parts is usually $100+ for that setup.

    • homersyd on 29/10/2018 - 16:50

      would you mind sharing the name of this place? thanks

      • Ameowzon on 29/10/2018 - 20:27

        It's in Clayton, VIC, sorry.

  • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 15:01
    -4

    Seems expensive for a "dumb" unit that simply miracasts and ties up your phone?

    You can get units that are standalone full Android that can take apps, with built in Wifi, gps(with external antenna - makes a huge difference), bluetooth phone connection, DVB TV tuner, USB, SD card etc, etc for cheaper?

    What am I missing?

    • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 15:22

      I think the point is that the phone apps are regularly updated, and your phone can be replaced too. But you're entirely correct to make the call for yourself, some would just buy 'cos technology.

    • Nom on 29/10/2018 - 17:49

      The reliance on the phone is the entire point - every time you get a new phone, new Android version, or Google Maps upgrade, you see the upgrade on your headunit too - and you'll still be getting those for the life of your car.

      Good luck finding updates for your unbranded Android headunit five years from now… Android Auto users will be running the 2023 version of Google Maps on their Galaxy S15 phones, via headunits like this Sony.

      • quilgy on 29/10/2018 - 18:12

        Yeah agreed. These units effectively remove the obsolescence from vehicle head units.

      • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 18:29

        What upgrade does the head unit need, that it won't get? The Android units get the apps updated. Even my 2012 phone can still run Google maps, or any other navigation app. My Android 4.4 phone had Google Assistant added last year. What would it miss that is important for a car radio to have, especially considering what you miss by relying completely on your phone? You can still connect the phones audio, and miracast whatever generation phone. I think some even offered HDMI in.

        You can also mount your phone in a location where you can see it without having an accident, if the car radio spot is in the console and not at the top of the dash.

        • Nom on 29/10/2018 - 19:28

          We don't know yet - but when Google add some awesome feature to Google Maps, that requires Android 9, and your Android headunit is stuck on Android 8, then you're never getting that feature.
          Every Android app needs a minimum OS version to install - and once that version overtakes your headunit then there ends your updates !

          Try booting an old Android 2.2 phone today, and see what you can install from the Play Store…

          • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 19:51
            -1

            @Nom: I run an Android 2.3 all day everyday, and have not found an essential app I can't find, and Maps is still there and updating. My main phone is a 4.4 and it gained Google Assistant, on top of it's existing voice recognition. What app in particular would I be missing with say Android 7 that would be important for a car radio, alongside a modern whatever version mobile phone?

            Your argument works against you as well. How do you know Sony will support this unit in a year or two? They certainly haven't in the past. How will your Android 10 version of Android Auto that is no longer compatible with early units be made compatible when Sony failed to ever support the units they have sold with updates?

            The biggest help I see is being able to use steering wheel controls, which is similar to the $99 Sony bluetooth unit with Appremote that I currently use, and I can mount my phone on the dash in my line of sight. If this Sony needs to go into a console, it can be dangerous to use as the only display.

    • tezza on 29/10/2018 - 18:49

      Having used some of these Ebay type headunits, the branded ones work so much better in terms of speed and updating.
      As others have said, linking the phone to Android auto or Apple Carplay is easy, rather than stuffing about downloading apps on the unit which may or may not work correctly as well as updating iGo maps and similar.

      It just works a lot easier.

      Sound quality from branded units are better as well.

      • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 19:52
        -1

        "linking the phone to Android auto or Apple Carplay is easy, rather than stuffing about downloading apps on the unit which may or may not work correctly as well as updating iGo maps and similar."

        Being simple makes a little sense, but you are paying a lot for the privilege. It wouldn't be very easy for me considering none of my Android devices are compatible with Android Auto. Why do you think non Google maps navigation apps are inferior? I have used Sygic for a while and have found it very good with updated maps etc. As far as I know the majority of the third parties and Google source the same data. I use Google maps as well, but Sygic being offline has been essential at times, and their speed limits have been more up to date at times. Are you perhaps referring to the older WindowsCE type car radios?

        "Sound quality from branded units are better as well."
        Perhaps, but I don't think you could make a blanket statement about that, and I doubt at this price you are actually paying for a higher quality output stage. High quality DACs are cheap these days and generally common to what ever audio devices, and we are talking about car audio. Speakers play a big part in the sound quality as well, and there have been name brand units that run on Android. What converters are used in this radio? How are the specs compared to some of the other units, brand name or not? Are they better than Sony's $99 bluetooth units?

        Anyway, if you have the dough and can mount the unit in your line of site the choice is the buyers. Being a value hunter, it would be good to hear an argument that isn't general and vague though. Again, having limited function probably makes it easier for my grandmother to get it going, but it seems to cost a lot.

        • norkle on 29/10/2018 - 20:35

          Hmm, Android Auto (USB) only requires Android 5.0+.

        • Dontreadthis on 30/10/2018 - 01:04

          What are you going on about? Branded kitchen sink units with GPS used to cost $2K+. These units are great value. It seems you know nothing about the new units so how would you know if the Sony is good value or not compared to other brands? It's not up to us to convince you buddy, if you're in love with your heavily outdated android devices and want to continue to live in the past then good luck to you.

          The rest of us will just enjoy the 7" capacitive touch screen, first class voice control, the latest apps and user experience, support for Apple and Android, steering wheel control learning, the sleek interface and bezel-less display - just to name a few things. The steering wheel control learning on its own is worth the price of admission because it means you don't have to spend $300 for some guy to install it and sit there soldering wires and programming an external control unit. All you need is 3 Aerpro looms (car connectors to ISO, ISO to Sony deck and steering wheel connector to jack) and possibly a fascia kit depending on the car and away you go.

          Besides this isn't about your opinion of the unit, or your strange theory that Android 4.4 is somehow just as good as 7, 8 or 9 (I'm preparing a memo for the rest of the world as we speak). It's about whether this is a good price for this unit, and its a great price. If you don't like it, don't buy it! It's no skin off our noses.

  • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 19:27

    Hit the wrong reply.

  • Major Mess on 29/10/2018 - 20:17

    For anyone contemplating this particular unit, there are customer reviews on this Sony product page.
    https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/in-car-receivers-players…

    Main issues seem to be value for money, laggy touch response, gets very slow navigating media and is poorly organised, the complete lack of any customisation(buttons, wallpaper, etc) which apparently the competition do offer, issues with USB drives over 32GB, and several users mention Android Auto frequently disconnecting(perhaps there are incompatibilities with certain phones as some don't mention this). A lot are asking for a firmware update for various bugs.

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