Sony XAV-AX8100 9-inch Floating Multi Media Receiver with Apple Carplay/Android Auto and HDMI Video Input

Amazing headunit. No bugs since it's wired. And puts put decent sounds to the Kicker DS 6.5" in my 2006 CRV.Very fast interface since it's wired. But the system settings need alittle updating.

I am really enjoying this head unit.i replaced the stock HU in my 2008 Ford Explorer, with this. The size is perfect in the dash; not too big, not too small. It over laps the factory opening without looking out of place. The mounting system is very sturdy and locked in place, as it should as it has four screws attaching it to the chassis mounted in the dash.the screen is resistive touch, but i don't see that as a negative as i can work the screen with gloves on that don't have the capacitive touch pad in the finger tips. Additionally, the screen is appropriately sensitive and responsive, even in 28 degree morning weather.i like the simple menus and layout of the screen. i like the "hard" buttons which have a nice tactile response to them. a drawback is that there is only one camera input, however, if an HDMI camera could be procured, then that may be an option.The sound quality is far above the OEM HU. I don't feel like i need to constantly try to tweek the settings.

Works as intended. Connectivity was a pain. Installation guide was not helpful thankfully YouTube exists. Image quality is so-so. Audio quality is so so and lacks punch that stock radio had.

This is a good radio

Update: I’m very disappointed in this stereo. It has a horrid glare where you can’t even see the screen in the daytime. On top of which unless you get a top-of-the-line USB connector and a USB cable this has issues connecting to CarPlay and still has issues even with all of that. ln many reviews i’ve read it can even damage the newer USB-C based iPhones. I’ve had a lot of luck with the Sonys in the past, so I did not think to read any reviews on this one and I wish I had. Save your money and look for either a Kenwood or JVC as much of my research has pointed that their screens are built differently and do not have the glare issue. Most newer ones are also wireless. I plan to upgrade as soon as I can. The lesson I learned from all of this is to do your research.Awesome stereo fit in my 2018 Titan perfectly.One thing… it did seem a little glitchy when I first got it in. After you get it installed look up the model number plus firmware update. It should take you to Sonys website where they’ll show you how to download the update firmware onto a jump drive and install it to the head unit. After doing this all of the issues went away and it works perfectly