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Search Results for: sony test drive review

21st Feb 2025Test Drive Review: Sony XS-690GS

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: GS, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Tweeters, Woofers

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-690GS

When it comes to aftermarket car audio upgrades, there are two groups of speakers to consider. The first are designed to handle significant power and play at high volume levels. The second is designed to be as efficient as possible with moderate amounts of power. The Sony XS-690GS 6x9 speakers are designed to provide exceptional performance and value in that second group. These Read more

11th Nov 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX3700

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Apple CarPlay, Audible, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Pandora, Radios, Sony, Spotify, Subwoofers, Tidal, USB C, YouTube music

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX3700

Phy When searching for a new multimedia receiver for your car or truck, you’ll quickly realize that features go hand in hand with price. Want a 10-inch display? That’s not going to be at the $399 price point. If you want reference-quality sonic clarity, you’re looking at double or even triple that amount. Sony has taken the feedback from its car audio retail team to create a Read more

28th Oct 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W124GS

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: ANSI/CTA-2015 Mobile Electronics Cabling Standard, Mobile ES, Sony, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, T-Yoke, UV Light

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W124GS

ten It’s hard to imagine anyone thinking that having a high-quality subwoofer in their car or truck wouldn’t enhance the overall driving experience. There’s something undeniably fun about adding some serious bass to your music. Sony has steadily released new car audio products over the past few years. Among those exciting introductions is the Sony XS-W124GS 12-inch car audio Read more

9th Sep 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Satellite Radio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: HD Screens, HDMI, iDatalink Maestro, PAC, QuantAsylum, SiriusXM, Sony, USB

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX8500

As time goes on, everything seems to get bigger and better, doesn't it? Back in the '80s, I remember thinking that having a car with 15-inch wheels was pretty cool. Now, trucks and SUVs roll off the lot every day with 21- and 22-inch wheels. Having a 25-inch console TV in your living room used to be cool. Now, we’ve got screens over 100 inches available from discount stores. Read more

24th Jun 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W104GS 10-inch Subwoofer

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: BassBox Pro, Sony, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, UV Exposure

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W104GS 10-inch Subwoofer

As we’ve mentioned many times, subwoofers are easily one of the best upgrades you can make to a car stereo system. We’ve had the chance to check out the 10- and 12-inch ES-Series subwoofers from Sony over the last few years. Their new GS-Series subwoofers are just hitting the streets, so it’s time to see what these more affordable solutions offer and, more importantly, how they Read more

27th May 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Backup Safety, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Driver Safety, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Analog Devices, ESS Sabre Series, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Mobile ES, Pandora, Radios, SigmaDSP, SiriusXM, Sony, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube music

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-9000ES

The landscape of car audio head units has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. The era of double-DIN source units has given way to the dominance of large floating-face radios. Sony, a leader in audio technology, introduced the groundbreaking 10.1-inch floating face XAV-9500ES a few years ago, which left us in awe of its features and performance. To Read more

3rd Apr 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XS-162GS & XS-160GS

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: ANSI/CEA-2031 Mobile Loudspeaker Standard, Coaxial Speakers, Component Speakers, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-162GS & XS-160GS

There’s no doubt that auditioning high-end speakers, amplifiers and source units is one of the best parts of my job. That said, most of the business conducted by mobile electronics retailers is done at the opposite end of the price spectrum. Affordable audio upgrades or replacement products are the bread and butter that keeps the doors open and the lights on. The Sony car audio Read more

30th Jan 2024Test Drive Review: Sony XM-8ES Eight-Channel Amplifier

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, ANSI/CTA-2006-D, Hi-Res Audio, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Sony XM-8ES Eight-Channel Amplifier

We had the opportunity to check out Sony’s Mobile ES monoblock XM-1ES, four-channel XM-4ES and five-channel XM-5ES amplifiers in 2022. All three amps performed well on the test bench and in our listening room. For 2023, Sony has introduced two new amplifiers: the eight-channel XM-8ES and the six-channel XM-6ES. Let’s dive into the XM-8ES in this BestCarAudio.com Test Drive Read more

24th Mar 2023Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W122ES Mobile ES 12-inch Subwoofer

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car Audio, Sponsored PostTags: Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofer Enclosures, Subwoofers, Thiele/Small Parameters

Test Drive Review: Sony XS-W122ES Mobile ES 12-inch Subwoofer

As you may know, the product development team at Sony has been busy over the last few years creating an entirely new line of premium car audio products. Their efforts have rewarded the industry with the amazing XAV-9500ES multimedia receiver, as well as six speaker solutions, three amplifiers and three subwoofer offerings. In this Test Drive Review, we’ll inspect and evaluate Read more

6th Mar 2023Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX6000 Multimedia Receiver

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone Integration, Sponsored PostTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Deezer, iDatalink Maestro, LDAC, Pandora, Sony, Spotify, Tidal

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX6000 Multimedia Receiver

A few months ago, I had the privilege of reviewing the Sony XAV-AX4000 multimedia receiver. I was impressed by the incredibly intuitive and responsive interface, complete feature set and snappy performance. However, Sony has a big brother to this radio called the XAV-AX6000. The basic platform is the same as the previous model, but Sony has included several sought-after Read more

4th Jan 2023Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX4000 6.95” Multimedia Receiver

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Bluetooth, Car Audio, Smartphone IntegrationTags: Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, iDatalink Maestro, iHeartRadio, LDAC, Pandora, Radios, SiriusXM, Sony, Spotify, Tidal, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Test Drive Review: Sony XAV-AX4000 6.95” Multimedia Receiver

When it comes to choosing a radio upgrade for your car or truck, you’ll find hundreds of options. At the bottom of the market are inexpensive radios of dubious reliability, with difficult-to-see displays and questionable performance. Then there are the name-brand products that go through years of design and months of testing to ensure that they do what you want, how you want Read more

19th Dec 2022Test Drive Review: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Car Audio Amp

Categories: TEST DRIVE PRODUCT REVIEWS, Car AudioTags: Amplifiers, Mobile ES, Sony, Speakers, Subwoofers

Test Drive Review: Sony XM-5ES Five-Channel Car Audio Amp

When it to comes to value, five-channel car audio amplifiers are a great solution for upgrading the stereo system in your vehicle. Aside from reducing the time it takes to install, five-channel amplifiers minimize installation complexity and the cost associated with signal, power and ground connections compared to running multiple amplifiers. Sony’s Mobile ES Series XM-5ES Read more

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