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A similar video for a 2016+ MX5 would be awesome!

How does it sound? Apparently it has class A/B internal amps

How does it compare to the Alpine ilx 507?

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Technology is pretty crazy thee days! You mentioning pixel options, I'm thinking back to when our choices were Alpine green, Kenwood blue, or Pioneer orange lol. I chuckled when you said you're updating your radio because its 'already 7 years old'... I just burned 2 more playlists on to cd's last night :) That 9000ES looks like a really nice unit. I'm looking forward to the install video. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing the details on this one, good stuff!

If I could change my head unit in my car(A4, b9 platform) I'd try this unit too. ( Instead, I use the newer mosconi aero8/12 dsp) It will be interesting to hear your thoughts after some use?

I have the 9500ES paired with 93 db 6.5 speakers. It’s very clean but it’s also somewhat underpowered to my ears. Nonetheless, I still have this one bookmarked b/c it’s in dash 👍🏽

I was in the market for a new head unit and was also deciding between this and the Kenwood 958XR. I just ordered the Sony a few days ago. I was also worried about the wireless-only Apple CarPlay. I have had a Kenwood 957XR for a few years in another vehicle and rarely have issues with wireless Apple CarPlay. I never thought I would buy a Sony head unit. I wasn’t even considering them when I started looking. Here’s to hoping I am not disappointed!

Very informative video

Can you review Sony Xav8500 it just came out i want to see it! Looks the same to the Sony xav9500.

Great video! Excited to see more tests! Also was it updated to firmware 2.00.01 prior to these tests? Thanks!

Can you do this test on the xav ax6000?

Thank goodness a non floating display ES came out, and thanks for testing it. Think I'll go with this.

Also with the pairing issue maybe because when you flip the switch its shutting off constant power to the unit instead of just accessory which would mimic what its doing in a vehicle? I dont know, just a thought. We dont sell Sony or Pioneer any more.

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After ten years with my sierra my pioneer is dieing and im searching for the best but cost effective unit for replacement, im torn between 670 and the ilx507, 670 still a viable option with still modern features but a couple dollars 💸 gives you the new more advantages of stereo elegance 😂 without breaking the bank, My truck is a plain Jane daily driver, but i drive 45 minutes each way to work, Ive already purchased 2 sets of JBL 625SQ and the matching JBL Amp not sure if it matches. Thoughts???

How did you remove the head unit to connect the high low converter?

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Hi My media receiver is Sony XAV AX4000 55X4 rms Speaker are Audison, prima apk 6.5 70 rms and apk 165 100w Or Hertz, dieci dcx 165.3 60 rms dpk 165.3 80 rms Should I use amplifier ? if necessary which one is better? Pioneer, DEQ-S1000A Sony, XMS400D Vibe, powerbox 65.4

For these headunit can you use the microphone already in the car?

I’ve been thinking about getting this unit but idk about the screen cuz I heard from some other video that when it’s like rlly sunny outside they can kinda see the screen just wanted to know if that’s true or not.

I have a menace audio 3 way speaker, do I use Kenwood 3 way crossover or stay on the 2 way crossover from head unit.

I appreciate this video. I'm just wondering how musically literate you are. Using an iPhone to play through a hi-res LDAC unit when I pretty certain the only way to experience hi-res audio on Apple is with a Mac/book OR the Vision Pro Quest. But for sure, the Sony sounds fantastic. I've got my S24 Ultra playing FLAC files wirelessly to this unit and out a JBL setup. I also did the update to the 2.0 firmware through the phone. It was extremely easy once I figured out that the wifi connection AND Android Auto may have been messing the tethering. I don't think either of the updates did a whole lot. I completely missed out on 1.13. But 2.0 appears to be mostly cosmetic. Better photo & video quality, cleaned up the look of the UI, supposedly better clocks. And 2.0 is supposed to have better connection with Carplay.

I wish they offered the volume control knob in the higher end of the lineup even at the cost of a bit less screen size.

For a bass head with subs would you say the "Bass Ext" setting is a bust have? Is the JVC KW-M785BW the same sound quality as the DMX709S Excelon? Is the Sony XAV-AX7000 worth it over those? Id prefer carplay and android auto wireless but is using carlik a pain or is it more seamless conection with it built in?

Would the morel sw9 fit in the door? Of the audi? Reason why I am asking is i have a b9 q5

This was such a well done review I was blown away. The time you took to cover everything is exactly what I was looking for. Amazing! Thank you

Bought the 4000 today. A few weeks to install. A novice to all this. Seems to have good reviews. I'm def not the audiophile type.

Good Evening. Incredible work, apart from the center console knob and steering wheel controls retained, what about the original headunit functions such as the maintenance alerts, warning guidance and other features? Were they retained on this new headunit as well?

Lat and longs are spot on. I’ve been across country numerous time and they have always been correct within the second

I tried this hard reset when my phone stopped connecting. It turned back on and says “usb no dev” and now none of the buttons work. Any advice?

Alpine R2 vs Hertz mille pro 2 way component speaker.. which one is the best overall?

so with 4 volts and a added amp will sound better than a line converter because you can set the gain lower on amplifier. Will allow you to go full volume more likely?

Stupid question, sorry. How did you remove the front seat like that? I haven't quite looked fully yet but am wondering if it's too tightly put onto the car chasis and if I need a tool to remove it with enough torque

Hey i was wondering is there a way to turn down the preamp outputs on the front and rear outputs for attenuation purposes? I have a 4 channel amp that cant take 5 volts it can only take up to 4 volts so it would drive my amp into clipping if st full volume. Maybe like some kind of speaker level input adjustment festure?

holy shit just tell me how to install

A USB thumb drive I have no idea what that is is that included in the ax 4000

So I don't need a dsp with this head unit?

Impressive video thank you. i already had new JL Amps, Subs and speakers installed and still have the 8.4 screen because i was budgeting for the i509 WRA JL which will be soon, i was wondering if i need the Alpine KCX-F200INT Adapter as i have no idea how all this new equipment got wired to my 8.4 screen. I am assuming its all still plug and play even if i have all new custom amps, speakers and sub etc?

Is there a way to get video to play while the car is in drive so passengers can watch?

@carstereochick I have the same car and noticed the front door speakers look small. Do you know the cutout holes for the front doors? I plan on putting 6.5s but looks like I will have to get some custom door pods for the front doors.

I have an iPhone 15 and it’s not listed in manual ! Will it work with xr? Thanks

What about STAGE EQ on the kenwood excelon head unit? Does it create distortion when tuning with a 4 channel amp or should i leave it off 🤨

Does STAGE EQ on low/medium or high cause any distortion even if everything else is set to flat?

Is there a digital interface to connect toslink to the Audison Voce 5.1k amp and Bit One dsp for Harmon Kardon audio system for my 2023 M340i?

Good morning Just saw your video and was very much interested in doing the same set up to my recently purchased cx5, it is also a 2016 . I reside in New York City and I am looking to have it done locally . Do you know of any installer in my area or are you near my area for me to get this done ? Also what would be the final cost I should be looking for the installation? Thank you for your time and any information provided would be greatly appreciated.

I’m trying to install a subwoofer in a Mazda 3 non Bose and I was wondering which cables to tap into the factory amp to get signal to use for the sub?

with a UTE-200BT, these instructions work - and though only one of the two slots can be used for audio at a given time as per the vid, you can choose which slot has the ability to play audio using the AUDIO DEVICE option in the BLUETOOTH setup menu. (the BT on this stereo is a huge amount of hassle compared to every other bluetooth device ive ever used)

I have purchsed this model yesterday and will have it installed later this morning. I will be back with a review. Thank you for the informative video.

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