Sony XAV-AX8100 - Review & Power Testing

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

The display is not Capacitive. Sorry for the confusion!

[@prakashth]

I connected Apple TV 4K via hdmi to this Sony device. This gives it a whole lot of value additions. I can now keep my phone in my pocket and it acts as wireless screen mirror too! Much faster than weblink. Passengers get to watch youtube, Netflix, Amazon prime, apple music and other apps

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Nice! 👌😎

[@toritosilva]

I’ve being a fan of Sony headunits for a while but damn no wireless CarPlay for 600+, damn shame.

[@Pieteros21]

yeah , resistive screen with low resolution and no wireless car play for that price = fuck sony ,

[@AcesMR6]

I got the Sony XAV-AX5600 for $300...includes all the features from the 8100 plus it has a capacitive display in a regular 7" DDIN size

[@AcesMR6]

@Jedii Kniight I educated myself unlike u apparently and paid closed attention to which model to get for one hell of a price...

[@nchia]

What a shame about the screen resolution and no capacitive touch. Otherwise, love the mounting options.

[@ulyssessait]

not even wireless carplay at such price range.. really dissapointing

[@neilt4168]

They put a 4k screen on a cell phone but a 800x480 screen on their car stereo.🙄

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

For real, they don't care about car audio

[@tomc8157]

Unless your living in your car, I don't think you need a 4k screen on your dash radio.

[@Idontanswerquestionz]

@@tomc8157 .... But you need it on your tiny ass phone??? You don't need to spend $750 on a car stereo either, (or a phone for that matter) but if you're going to, might as well get what you want.

[@MrEntTv]

@@tomc8157 Fuck yeah I do.

[@sj7624]

@@Idontanswerquestionzstay in your lane and mind your business

[@TheWarKeeper]

The best review for this radio! Thank you very much!

[@jimkotz1291]

Great videos! Could you tell exactly the differences between the 8000 and 8100 please? Is it only the HDMI?

[@jondonnelly3]

I really don't care about wireless android auto. I care about the using my usb stick with flac files. No reviewer really shows the interface for this and how navigation is sadly. The quick start up time and very clean and strong 5v pre outs has got my attention though.

[@ashokp9260]

This channel is so underrated.,. Love all your videos

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@buaid]

@@Qualitymobilevideo hello sir.. is there any car multimedia with sim card or wifi option?

[@1020fattest]

I bought it and have it in my titan just awesome

[@jackvang87]

Massive shoutout for the screen dimensions!!!

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheretrix]

I have the 8000 and my only gripe is ypu can't swivel the screen like the pos Boss elite I had, but this is a much better unit. The android auto used to always disconnecr on the Boss. Never had that issue with the 8000. Thinking of the 8100 for my wofes sequoia. With the price of new vehicles I'd rather just update the head unit, and my wife doesnt wamt to give up her sequoia anyway.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Awesome unit!

[@leoanibali]

How could be installed in a BMW 2001 328-330 models? The car have the radio just in the middle next to climate controls

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

This kis will work for 2001 3 series: www.qualitymobilevideo.com/95-9310b.html

[@robertsergio3678]

I bought that hdmi to usb c wire and some screen pops up that says samsung dex not supported and phone mirroring doesnt work.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Samsung DEX is their desktop computer type app, select screen mirror. You should be given an option.

[@robertsergio3678]

@@Qualitymobilevideo on where my phone. I was playing with it and trying to click whatever i could i dont remember seeing anything that said screen mirroring.

[@rino.z]

any other good single din carplay enabled HUs ? i'm looking at either this or the pioneer motorized one

[@Bxtskul1l]

I had to upgrade to this unit due to the microchip shortage. Cant wait to install it.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

👌

[@tinotheteamster1998]

I'm trying to play videos easy with no problems but have good sound as well. I stupidly bought the alpine ilx509 and I can't get it to play videos via hdmi even with the converter apple brand and high quality HDMI cord. I did the whole parking brake thing but doesn't play just audio. This really sucks. I gotta return it looks like to get this easy goin ax8100

[@nathanbennett9025]

The price needs to come down for what it is

[@Grof2000]

Question why I can't connect my Iphone 14 through a HDMI cable , it displays a message video is disabled for your safety .... ?

[@lorkub001]

People complaining about how it's not 4k resolution. I rather have one that runs at 800 but has a faster processor for smoother operation.

[@TheDanantya]

does it have multi touch for zooming maps?

[@bryanCLXT]

Love this channel I fw u

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Thanks bro!

[@jonathonjuarez3640]

I want to get this for my 08 Scion tC but idk if it will fit because of the lid

[@VALAREZ]

@ 0:37 you refer to the display as capacitive and at 4:57 you say it isn't a capacitive screen...

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Whoops! Sorry, it's not capaciti

[@ABEERDWIVEDI]

Hi I recently purchased the xav-8100 but it seems to have a lower brightness than the previous xav which I was using (xav-5000) it seems to have a matte kind of display which in sunlight is barely visible I didn't find any videos related to this on KZbin please help is it a fault in my unit or am I missing something?

[@jimoneill4348]

Okay so I have a 17 Jeep Wrangler that I go off-road with. Would you think that the screen bracketing would hold up to that kind of abuse?

[@mariateofilarojasdenique8764]

Sony XAV 9500ES. Sony mobile ES will be released in November brings all the functions HD screen Wireless car play connection etc etc

[@williamm4554]

$1300😞 for 9500 I am just going to get this one thanks for the info

[@Knight_Glider]

I went from the Sony XAV-AX7000 to the Pioneer dmh-wt8600nex and from what I'm reading I'll probably be going to the Sony XAV 9500ES in Nov

[@theuncanspan]

Nothing will come close to the XAV-712BT if you have that headunit never get rid of it.

[@ikjadoon]

Damn. What a flop. I love the speedy Sony UI on a 9" screen, but I'm not giving up a capacitive screen, wireless CP/AA (I use wired, but love the bundled GPS receiver), and HD Radio, AND HD screen. Like, this should've been $550 tops. I'll suffer Pioneer's UI on a 7" screen, lmao, and get the 5700NEX whenever that comes out.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Same. I have wireless AC android headunit, I'm never downgrading from that feature

[@adrianusthemcpeguy17]

Also the Absence of the VTR Input A.K.A. AV-IN But hey, this got HDMI

[@worldgoyimunite7290]

Agree. Sony dropped two massive balls.

[@papat.6479]

In HDMI Mode What are the +and -Folders used for

[@cartertufts0401]

Other than the non-capacitive screen, the complaints about non wireless AA/ACP and the non HD screen seem kind of irrelevant as looking on crutchfield, literally no head units have both of those options for less than $1000, and with a floating 7in+ screen, less than $1200. Like this isn't a complaint about the video or review, imo if I can buy a Google pixel 5a for $300, I should be able to get an HD screen in a piece of equipment that's larger and doesn't need to spend as much money on smaller parts. But compared to the competition, there doesn't seem to be any real downsides other than no headphone jack input, as non capacitive screens are useful for people who might be wearing gloves, ie anyone that works in construction and is putting this in their truck, or anyone that lives in a snowy area.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

It's an excellent headunit!

[@jasonmendez2960]

Anything to get andriod auto to work I plug my phone in and don't get the option for android auto

[@jon_G75]

Nice review!

[@pedroprada4822]

If I want to add an subwoofer, do I have to install an amplifier? Or the build in would be enough?

[@crish02]

Add an amplifier

[@darrylconner6730]

Great video! Just to confirm, max volume pre clip is 35? Did you test it any higher, say 41? Thanks

[@2fast4all]

It actually clips at 30. The sweet spot is about 25.

[@GrandmaKeith]

How do you update the firmware on this model?!

[@sherlockholmes9234]

Can this product connect to the internet by inserting a sim card, without the need for a phone?

[@jayman9388]

I thought it does work with idata link mastero. Seen with my own eyes on Crutchfield

[@quincysinette9592]

Can you add a apple or Android auto wireless connector?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

No, that feature must be built in.

[@MrOBJECTIVEOBSERVER]

for anyone reading this now you can by just purchasing a Motorola MA1 adapter piece and putting it in your usb port

[@akshaykdesai]

Very informative video.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

👌

[@HarithAhmadDaud]

Hey man, for the price, what are other better alternatives? Preferably 1-din media player.

[@D3arkWizard]

Can you review the new sony xav-9500es and do a comparison between both of them.

[@maddoxinc1642]

At $650, this head unit leaves a lot to desire. Mainly the lack of a high deff screen and how slow it is.

[@sreejithtechfoodtravel1146]

I can't find weblink in my sony xav ax8100 can any one help

[@ChuckThree]

Seriously, still no wireless CarPlay from Sony? I was actually waiting for their updated models assuming they would add it, you know… because every other brand has. So after waiting 6 months, I guess I’m going with Pioneer.

[@ikjadoon]

Feels like nobody has released anything this year, maybe due to the pandemic. Pioneer said a major fire (AKM) pushed back a lot of launches, >Originally the DMH-WC5700NEX was expected to ship this month (January 2021). However, parts shortages and the fire at the AKM chip factory delayed the launch. “It’s a combination of the AKM situation but also…I think globally, COVID-19 definitely put a compression on parts overall,” said Pioneer VP Marketing Ted Cardenas.

[@JohnnyBouldin]

Coming soon…. Very soon.

[@ikjadoon]

@@JohnnyBouldin That’s great to hear. Will be curious how it gets priced w/ all the supply issues. Hopefully it’s still reasonable haha

[@JohnnyBouldin]

@@ikjadoon it will compete with the Kenwood 10” at $1299

[@ikjadoon]

@@JohnnyBouldin ah, no way?! A 7" panel for $1300; that's the WC5700NEX? I always thought the 5xxx series was cheaper than the 6xxxx/7xxx/8xxxx series. Some news reports claimed the 5700NEX would be $600-$700, so like a C5500NEX replacement. At $1300, a 7" DIN would cost more than the 10" WT8600NEX. Is this the supply constraints? I don't think a 7" will sell well at all for a kilobucks.

[@louisfredgagnon]

Hi there, if the radio ain't compatible with maestro rr, should I rely on Sony's harness to retain my steering wheel controls? I'll loose voice assistant tho, thanks in advance:) or is it possible to install it alongside maestro rr even if it's not fully compatible?

[@2fast4all]

For steering wheel controls you can use the PAC SWI-CP2 Steering Wheel Control Adapter. I have it in my car and works great. Along with the AX3250 radio.

[@sandors7218]

Can I listen radio or BT music and Android auto navigation in the same time?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yea, but same as would happen on bluetooth streaming where the navigation app will be heard over the music

[@Vancityboy60433]

hey there i need some help here my cousin has the unit just got it yesterday i bought him a hdmi to lighting cable so he can watch what ever internet stuff like that but it says not supported i them bought a hdmi to type c it connected then it said i need to download dex Samsung or something can you tell me how to figure this out please...

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Swipe down from the top on Android and turn DEX off. If you purchased the true Apple connector you should have no issues.

[@Vancityboy60433]

Hey there yes it is off if I click it it's asking me to connect it I called apple and apple said as long as it's HDMI to lightning or HDMI to type c whatever is on my phone it's fine he says he has six Apple products and not one of them is an apple cable I'm going to go to the car stereo place contested on their display unit ​@@Qualitymobilevideo

[@allowa5220]

So What is the new thing ?

[@MDROBIULISLAM-sr3oh]

I bought it and can’t play video while driving even HDMI hasn’t supported properly. Any solution plz

[@2fast4all]

The lime green parking brake wire needs to be grounded to the chassis of the car.

[@jessieszostak843]

Serious question can you take the screen off that one and put it on the ax8000? Video idea🤷‍♂️ test it on camera and see if it works maybe people can upgrade their 8000 to have HDMI inputs and the phone cast thing

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

I mean they have the same plus and size, but I can't confirm whether it's possible

[@Avader13]

Hey, great video! Love your content! I'm planning to pick up a HU with a biggish screen. But I've got no interest in the HDMI. Can I just pick up the 8000 instead? Are there any performance differences? Thanks!

[@dabackdaboot9504]

Talked to Sony tech dept. The only difference is the HDMI.

[@freemind9188]

It's possible for connected phone without wire?

[@rcathegreat4358]

Yes. Amazon has stuff to do that

[@drewy4952]

Does Netflix work on it if I mirror my phone thru the hdmi??

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Yup!

[@DCDAWG]

Do I need a bypass to play video from hdmi for kids in the rear of car?

[@fabiannunez6285]

Can I use my fire stick ??

[@santanaelpreacher1366]

Would this fit a 2015 challenger

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

I could not find a dash keep to replace your headunit with a single din, so likely not

[@freemind9188]

It's have screen mirroring?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

unfortunately no

[@loganhanson4516]

Does it allow media play off USB?

[@JeepDude24]

I'm also interested to know this, wondering if I can plug in an external hard drive with usb and play movies

[@MS7.7]

Pretty sure 90%+ of headunits allow that. To be sure check their website specs.

[@hotwheelcollector16]

Does it have wireless android auto

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Nope :(

[@vectorsss]

What single din Display would you recommend that's on the market today for similar price?

[@nigelbassett3791]

Why would you buy this when the mobile ES version comes out soon with way better features?

[@_moonstxrs_2425]

I just got this in my car but my old audio sounded way better. Everyone I asked and the people who Input it said it would sound the same if not better. I’m really angry. Makes me not even want this screen

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

You have some other issue. Check the EQ.

[@papat.6479]

The HDMI Question Is Wrong. The Mode For AV 8100 the -and + folders show up in BLUETOOTH mode What are the Folders for What do they Do. No one seams to know Help

[@sansantos75]

Thanks for pointing out the possible pitfalls on Sonys crapppppp

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

You bet!

[@2SSLOW5TH]

Idatalink maestro?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Nope

[@janetoss]

I'll wait. Tks

[@bl584]

I dig Sony headunits, but why do companies still try to use Weblink? It sucks balls harder than my mom does on a Friday night. She says Hi, by the way! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@1paulwang1]

Sony ES deck will have wireless car play. But it’s a 10”

[@JohnnyBouldin]

Yes sir and a much better capacitive touch screen

[@Pittsburgh-412]

At max volume, it's sending a very clipped signal to the speakers. So never do that

[@nazmulislamfarhad]

bezels are huge..

[@allowa5220]

Why it is so expensive

[@ikjadoon]

It's gotta be the screen. 9" on any name-brand head-unit is always $900+.

[@allowa5220]

@@ikjadoon 9 inch screen is it android tablet or something for this price 🤣

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Brand name, the mounting is actually really great engineering.

[@Gabriel2.0]

but but but, at 0:37 you say it's capacitive, then at 4:58 you say it's not. huuuh????

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Whoops! Sorry, it's not capacitive

[@WINTERMUTE_AI]

Where the fuck is it $649, amazon sells it for $749

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

All of the prices have gone up significantly since this video was made.

[@wind7027]

can't play Netflix on android auto...that's very bad .. only full android can..

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Or screen mirroring

[@mattltech]

Is it just me, or is screen mirroring kinda stupid?

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Wireless screen mirroring is cool. Having to use adapter is getting so outdated

[@prakhar.29december]

Display is still pathetic. If anyone from Sony is reading the comments.. why can’t you guys install AMOLED Screen with high refresh rate in you XAVs ?? You are charging that kind of money man!

[@juanja30]

be careful this stereo is not compatible with iphone 12 and newer

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

This is news to us, what problem do you have?

[@DanielRodriguez-vz5bk]

@@Qualitymobilevideo same as the person who commented. The only app available is apple music and youtube through the weblink app. Cant do anything

[@jrroman3404]

GLAD I DON'T FUCK WITH SONY 😂😂😂😂

[@3l_Pinxhe_JoE]

Seriously? No HD .... wow

[@zefriedsouza7403]

Sony should come with Android OS

[@rrios283s73]

Strange to see a unit that doesn't retract

[@bobspamail]

Beginning music is awful! 🤢🤮 Gets much better at 7:20.

[@BigDaddy66292]

You said 650 and I'm leaving the video

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

lolol

[@AlejandroSanchez-hs3fu]

I got a better hack then the weblink

[@user-xv4he4mt4x]

Such a lazy business move. What a joke.

[@Qualitymobilevideo]

Disappointing for sure

[@juliosandoval8244]

Honestly looks so cheap

[@TechnoFreak-IN]

480p display? garbage