Reviews for Sony XAV-AX5500 Media Receiver
It’s great! Just added a backup camera too. I feel like I’m driving in the future with this receiver.
The head unit is awesome, but the real value is with the Wrangler specific CFE wiring harness. Super easy install that was completely plug and play. Steering wheel controls work great, and the mic is easy to locate out of the way on panel just below the steering wheel. Customer service was outstanding (I had questions about installing a backup camera with a 6-speed manual).
Good value
Only what I've read on reviews and I know from past history that Sony has a good name.
I rarely write reviews but I need to on this one:
Sony unit: A+, ordered a different Sony from unit almost a year ago, but with chip shortage it was always on backorder. When I saw this unit in stock, I jumped at it.
Quadratec: A++, shipping was super fast, the bundle is great, installed it over the weekend.
Bob (the wire harness guy): A+++, I called him after hours with a question I had and he was happy to explain everything as well as give me several pointers which all resulted in a super smooth install. Bob is a true asset to Quadratec!
Now have piece of mind that daughter is driving with hands free phone, carplay and back up camera.
This install was kind of ridiculous it was so easy.
One tip, no need to remove the twisting AC vents. If you remove the screw under the power windows, the dash comes right off.
I have a 2013 JK Moab, with the top end (at the time) radio with CD, XM, etc. There were many cords out the back of this radio, however the plug-and-play connectors from Quadratec meant that you only need to connect two points - the big grey connector and the antenna. For those with this radio, this means that you will have 3-4 cords left in the dash not connected to anything. However, everything works as it should - bravo Quadratec!
One thing that was not in the instructions is how to route the two USB connectors - 1 for Android Auto / Apple Car Play and the other to plug in a thumb drive for stored music. I routed the Android Auto cable behind the gasket at the windshield, so that I can easily place my phone in the storage area above the radio. The other cable I coiled behind the dash.
Would highly recommend this program. It is good value, was an easy install (I am okay with these things but by no means an expert and it was done in 45 min), and the sound is impressive with 10 presets for equalizers. Bluetooth locked in immediately and Android Auto is a great upgrade for an older Jeep, especially when you have this built into your other cars and are used to it.
Love this radio. I was able to install it with the included kit in around 30 minutes. Having the install kit with pre-wired plug and play saved me hours of time. Thanks!
I don't normally submit reviews, however, I was extremely impressed with this kit. The custom wiring harness worked perfect and the installation was completely plug and play - about 2 hours including the back up camera. Love the Sony receiver, a great upgrade.
Great update to the stock non-touch screen radio. Watched videos about installing the radio so installation wasn't too bad and I only cursed a few time. Purchased the wiring kit and backup camera and installed it all at once. So far the radio and camera work great and the Apple Car play is a definite plus. Would recommend this to anyone that wants a touch screen radio with Apple Car play or Android Auto. Get the backup camera too as it makes backing up so much better. Installed in a 2017 2-door Jeep Wrangler.
Probably one of the best radio options for my sister’s 2010 Jeep Wrangler JK. Make sure you use the OEM Lightning cable for the iPhones or else the Apple car play won’t work too well. Took about 2 hours to install and we did not have to cut off the metal tabs behind the radio. Damn thing makes the original speakers sound amazing and pretty much blasting loud around 15/30 volume clicks. So if you have a soft top, you will definitely hear this radio with the volume half way up the register. Apple Car play works well and I love the navigational input it has to offer. We used one of the cigarette lighter spots down below where the shifter is as the usb mount option so you can plug the phone in. So far, it works great and she loves it. Perfect Christmas perfect for any JK owner!