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Anyone installed Sony XAV-9500ES?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by talkin73, Mar 24, 2024.

  1. talkin73

    talkin73 Junior Member

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    Have been looking at a 10” Kenwood for a long time and just saw this sony model.

    I like the glare free screen which still looked very sharp overall.

    Also like the right-left adjustability whereas most brands can only do up-down, I believe. Gains me almost an inch additional clearance on left side to reduce blocking push button.

    Sony has 3 year warranty whereas Kenwood and alpine have 2. Also a bonus. Similar price to their top end models as well.

    One issue is that I’m thinking of an aftermarket backup camera and don’t think Sony makes one so only option is a generic model, I assume?

    Anyone install this model? Thoughts on the experience?
     
    #1 talkin73, Mar 24, 2024
  2. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    I installed a much older Sony XAV-AX100 in our then-new Prius 6 years ago, and it still functions flawlessly. So I'm mostly here to offer moral support.

    Sony decks are set up to work with generic aftermarket 12 volt rear vision cameras. I had to go out of my way to adapt ours with a voltage regulator so that it could work with the Toyota 6 volt camera that came on our car.
     
    #2 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Mar 24, 2024
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