C6 Corvette Double DIN Install & Review - SONY XAV AX5600

[@dannydeleonardis5960]

Hey AJ, followed your guide to a T and went with the exact same set up. After watching this video about 100 times, I had the entire process done in less than 3 hours. I work with electronics as a day gig as well so that certainly helped the process, but all in all I think just about anyone could do this. Couldn’t be happier with how it came out and thanks for posting, your video helped tremendously! To anyone attempting- don’t fret if you have extra wires, my harness left the solid blue and pink out, I guess you just don’t need those!

[@AJLoDato22]

Glad the video helped!! It sounds like the install went great. Hopefully you love the new setup - it has been an absolute game changer!

[@newfie-dean5803]

I installed this same unit in a 2006 Mustang GT almost 2 years ago to modernize it! It’s been a great unit even though I don’t get to use it much as the car is an occasional summer cruiser. Paired with Infinity speakers I installed a few years prior, the sound is awesome. I chose this unit for the quality and for the fact that it gives an OEM look as Ford has used Sony stereos for a number of years. I felt that if I went with some other brand it would look tacky and not OEM. I don’t know why people complain about CarPlay not being wireless. It’s no big deal to plug it in and it’s better quality when plugged in anyways. I should installed a licence plate camera and wire it to the unit to complete the modernization. I put the microphone under the dash to the left of the center console so it’s basically out of sight and it works great there.

[@alopez2006]

Make sure to update the headunit. It usually comes with old pre-installed version. Looks like a new version was just released a week ago. Clean install!!

[@AJLoDato22]

Great insight, thank you!!

[@loopnerrad]

Great Video!!! I installed the exact same setup on my Daughter's Fiance's C6 and it sounds perfect. I just re-ordered the same package to put in my Son's C6. Now, I feel compelled to buy a C6 for myself and I'll do the same. You should get stock in Sony and Crutchfield!!! Thanks Brother!!!

[@AJLoDato22]

A C6 is in your future!! (Also really appreciate the support! Comments like this make the work to record and edit well worth it)

[@retiredbutnotdead9929]

I installed a Pioneer stereo this summer in my C6. I removed the OEM GPS stereo that came with the car. It was absolutely awful to use. I opted for rear camera and wireless CarPlay with the Pioneer. It wasn’t that much more and was quite easy to install. The difficult part was routing the reverse mounted camera and not run out of wire length. Once installed, the Bose system responded quite well, Crutchfield set me up with everything I needed for the install. Now to find a suitable cell phone mount that will stay in place.

[@AJLoDato22]

Crutchfield is by far the best. Sounds like they hooked you up!

[@Zippy_120]

Subscribed because of the quality of the work

[@AJLoDato22]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Rodskrrt]

Very well put video and all around awesome. Your car looks freaking sick!!!

[@AJLoDato22]

Reallly appreciate it!!

[@C6_Grandsport_Vette]

Love it, thank you...!! Great Info!

[@pinnacle55]

Nice upgrade, helpful video… I didn’t catch where you got the wired CarPlay adapter to replace the cigarette lighter?

[@AJLoDato22]

Thanks! Watch 3:15 and 6:15

[@pinnacle55]

Yes. I had to order a usb adapter to use in the cigarette lighter port which I didn’t see you post a link to and didn’t come with any of the other items… I’ve get everything working except my steering wheel controls. Any idea why they wouldn’t be working?

[@AJLoDato22]

@@pinnacle55 Shoot - I'll add my link now, thanks for the heads up. I believe it may be your pins on the PAC system. You have to set them to 1,2,3 (up) and 4 (down). This should align it with the SONY system.

[@NotTheFather69]

What's your thoughts on the audio quality difference/improvement on the Double Din bluetooth over the FM transmitter? Thanks for the quick and concise video with great info!

[@AJLoDato22]

The sounds quality is 1000x better than the FM transmitter. I bought a nicer one at the time, and it was horrible.

[@paulcondie2520]

Love your Vette. I'm soon to sell my 15 ATS premium performance and pull the plug on a C6 ZO6! My boss has a low mileage orange ZO6 but I've always had a black car! What year is yours? Thanks. Awesome radio upgrade my Silverado has apple car play android auto pretty awesome my Caddy doesn't, huge difference in tech in just a couple years

[@AJLoDato22]

Heck yeah! I had a 14’ ATS and loved it. My vette is a 2011 and has been the best car I’ve owned to date. If you get the opportunity to buy one, I wouldn’t hesitate 🙌🏼

[@isaiahmireles91]

Alright now that I know how to do this.... Gotta get me a vette

[@AJLoDato22]

😂😂 I hear ya!!

[@boy-wc1dj]

How you have your blue lights in the cluster? Hope you answer me🙏🏻

[@AJLoDato22]

Yes blue gauge overlays. Actually swapping them back to black (upcoming video)!

[@ordovicicosilurico6799]

nice video man !! really great installation , bro a question that interface PAC device its a most for corvettes ? i got an 08 base model without bose system, without audio controls on the steering wheel and no HUD , do i need it ? i dont ? thanks !! i want to get a sony or alpine head unit

[@AJLoDato22]

So I have read it’s a must for C6’s…but I just researched it and can’t find much stuff on your trim level. It may be better safe than sorry!

[@ordovicicosilurico6799]

@@AJLoDato22 true that , thanks man , and sweet ride man!! any more upgrades please share them to us

[@jasonmacneil2256]

A.J. first off, thanks for posting this great video to help us. I have a 2011 grand sport and have the same situation you do with the radio. May I ask for the complete cost to do this upgrade, please?

[@AJLoDato22]

Glad the video helped!! Unfortunately the touch screen is no longer available - I have linked the newer model in the description. It’s right at $600 for all (worth every penny in my opinion).

[@jasonmacneil2256]

@@AJLoDato22 Awesome A.J., thank you!!

[@MrBiggs-wu2kf]

Nice.

[@calise1628]

Bro where can I get that trim you have around the head unit / climate, shifter, cup holders? I need that!!!

[@AJLoDato22]

I think they come standard in 2011+ models. I’d check eBay!

[@calise1628]

@@AJLoDato22 done ordered haha thanks

[@oriemarino6600]

I had a Sony touch screen 4000 Install in my c6 corvette recently. My player on Spotify music Hesitates in skips! Have any ideas what can be going on! Dealer can't seem to figure it out! Thank you!

[@AJLoDato22]

Maybe a software update either on your phone or the unit itself would work

[@iangonzalez1583]

What shifter is that one ?! 🇺🇸🔥

[@AJLoDato22]

It’s a MGW race knob. Made a YT short on installing it!

[@chuckrosenfield5060]

My only disappointment with the Sony unit was sunlight glare

[@AJLoDato22]

I don’t disagree. I do like the matte finish over a glossy finish though, which I have on another head unit

[@ricardofuentes9813]

I have a question to ask you, but I don’t know if you’re gonna reply on here or not but if you do, what’s your Instagram because I got a couple ideas that I want to do to a truck that technically you gave me the ideas but I want to see how you manage to do the customizations in regards of the tundra so if you have an Instagram let me know so I can hit you up

[@AJLoDato22]

Sure thing, you can hit me up. Instagram is aj_lodato.