Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Sony's XAV-AX8500 touchscreen receiver mounts in a single-DIN opening in your car, and gives you fingertip access to your apps via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You'll enjoy the 10.1-inch screen, plus Sony's great sound quality.
*Sony XAV-AX8500*: crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc30M/p_158XAV8500/Sony-XAV-AX8500.html
Let Sony take over the infotainment in your car with the XAV-AX8500 — it's an over-10-inch capacitive touchscreen, with Sony's audio prowess behind it. You can install it into a single-DIN (2-inch) opening, so it'll fit in a lot more vehicles, and you can adjust the angle side-to-side, up & down, plus tilt & swivel for a perfect fit in your dash.
The best part is how well the XAV-AX8500 works with your phone. You can just leave it in your pocket — *wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto* connect automatically every time you turn on your car. You can access your apps right on the gorgeous screen.
Music sounds great, as you'd expect from Sony. Besides standard Bluetooth, you can stream with higher-quality *AAC and LDAC* codecs, if your phone supports them. You get pinpoint control over your sound, too, thanks to a *14-band EQ* and digital time alignment. *Time alignment* is a key to getting better sound in your car, because it adjusts the timing of your speakers to deliver beautiful, balanced sound to the driver's seat.
The XAV-AX8500 is a great starting point for building a more complex audio system. It's got preamp outputs for front, rear, and sub if you decide to add on. There are *three camera inputs* also, making this a great screen for when you're towing, driving an RV, or any vehicle in which you'd like to use backup and auxiliary cameras.
See what receivers and speakers fit your particular vehicle using our online tool: crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc30O/car/carselector.aspx
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Adjustable installation helps it fit more cars
0:56 Vertical & horizontal adjustments
1:16 Tilt & swivel adjustments
1:23 Fits single-DIN (2-inch) dash openings
1:34 Looks great in your dash!
1:54 Responsive touchscreen
2:04 Physical and voice controls
2:23 Connect up to three cameras
2:29 Great audio quality
2:42 Plays high-res music files
2:58 Fine-tune your sound
3:11 Ready for amps and subs
3:19 Bluetooth plus AAC and LDAC
3:33 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
3:44 recap and contact info
Sony's XAV-AX8500 touchscreen receiver mounts in a single-DIN opening in your car, and gives you fingertip access to your apps via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You'll enjoy the 10.1-inch screen, plus Sony's great sound quality.
*Sony XAV-AX8500*: crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc30M/p_158XAV8500/Sony-XAV-AX8500.html
Let Sony take over the infotainment in your car with the XAV-AX8500 — it's an over-10-inch capacitive touchscreen, with Sony's audio prowess behind it. You can install it into a single-DIN (2-inch) opening, so it'll fit in a lot more vehicles, and you can adjust the angle side-to-side, up & down, plus tilt & swivel for a perfect fit in your dash.
The best part is how well the XAV-AX8500 works with your phone. You can just leave it in your pocket — *wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto* connect automatically every time you turn on your car. You can access your apps right on the gorgeous screen.
Music sounds great, as you'd expect from Sony. Besides standard Bluetooth, you can stream with higher-quality *AAC and LDAC* codecs, if your phone supports them. You get pinpoint control over your sound, too, thanks to a *14-band EQ* and digital time alignment. *Time alignment* is a key to getting better sound in your car, because it adjusts the timing of your speakers to deliver beautiful, balanced sound to the driver's seat.
The XAV-AX8500 is a great starting point for building a more complex audio system. It's got preamp outputs for front, rear, and sub if you decide to add on. There are *three camera inputs* also, making this a great screen for when you're towing, driving an RV, or any vehicle in which you'd like to use backup and auxiliary cameras.
See what receivers and speakers fit your particular vehicle using our online tool: crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc30O/car/carselector.aspx
Crutchfield, America's trusted electronics specialist since 1974, has award-winning customer service, free lifetime tech support, and free shipping on most orders. Shop for all your audio and video needs at Crutchfield.com and sign up for the catalog and email newsletter at crutchfield.com
See more home and car electronics videos on our channel: youtube.com/user/crutchfieldtv
0:00 Intro
0:27 Adjustable installation helps it fit more cars
0:56 Vertical & horizontal adjustments
1:16 Tilt & swivel adjustments
1:23 Fits single-DIN (2-inch) dash openings
1:34 Looks great in your dash!
1:54 Responsive touchscreen
2:04 Physical and voice controls
2:23 Connect up to three cameras
2:29 Great audio quality
2:42 Plays high-res music files
2:58 Fine-tune your sound
3:11 Ready for amps and subs
3:19 Bluetooth plus AAC and LDAC
3:33 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
3:44 recap and contact info
