Sony XAV AX1000

vq37818 · 12-25-2018, 02:00 AM

This is the newly released successor to the popular AX100 unit. Very similar units, but the new one is only Apple CarPlay compatible (No Android Auto), has a slightly smaller display (6.2" vs 6.4"), and has the USB and AUX input on the front to eliminate the worry of routing a cable into the center console. Also, this unit is $100 cheaper than the AX100. I've ordered this unit along with:

-Metra 40-NI12 Antenna adapter
-Metra 70-7553 wiring harness
-Axxess ASWC-1
-Scosche dash kit

If anyone has this stereo, or the AX100, let me know if there were any install complications, and if I need anything else to install this on my 2019 Z with BOSE (no navi). Also drop your feedback on the stereo itself! I should be installing this over the weekend so I will definitely update this thread with my thoughts.

vq37818 · 12-31-2018, 02:09 AM

Installed the AX1000 yesterday. So far I love it and I have no complaints. Apple CarPlay is amazing, and the highs sound loud and crisp. Got the steering wheel adapter to auto-program and the unit fit perfectly on the OEM Nissan mounting brackets. I DID NOT like the cheap Scosche dash kit and just ended up using the stock piece even though there is a tiny gap around the stereo.

I would certainly recommend this stereo to anyone. For less than $300 you can't really go wrong. Plus, it blends in really well with the interior of the Z... very nice finish and classy look

ZeeingAround · 01-02-2019, 02:44 PM

Is that face plate green APPLE CAR PLAY COMPATIBLE a sticker or screened onto the face? Because that crap has got to go.
Similar to when you buy a home receiver and there ten stickers on the face of it.

vq37818 · 01-03-2019, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Is that face plate green APPLE CAR PLAY COMPATIBLE a sticker or screened onto the face? Because that crap has got to go.
Similar to when you buy a home receiver and there ten stickers on the face of it.

LOL. It's a sticker that I've removed after I took those pictures.

ZeeingAround · 01-06-2019, 07:46 PM

Can you load your own background picture on the main screen"?

40oz · 01-07-2019, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vq37818

Installed the AX1000 yesterday. So far I love it and I have no complaints. Apple CarPlay is amazing, and the highs sound loud and crisp. Got the steering wheel adapter to auto-program and the unit fit perfectly on the OEM Nissan mounting brackets. I DID NOT like the cheap Scosche dash kit and just ended up using the stock piece even though there is a tiny gap around the stereo.

I would certainly recommend this stereo to anyone. For less than $300 you can't really go wrong. Plus, it blends in really well with the interior of the Z... very nice finish and classy look

Were you able to retain steering controls?

vq37818 · 01-08-2019, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 40oz

Were you able to retain steering controls?

Yup

kntrider · 01-21-2019, 05:49 PM

I just picked up the AX5000 today and ordered all the parts.

Any gotcha moments or challenges you had I should be aware of?

40oz · 01-22-2019, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vq37818

This is the newly released successor to the popular AX100 unit. Very similar units, but the new one is only Apple CarPlay compatible (No Android Auto), has a slightly smaller display (6.2" vs 6.4"), and has the USB and AUX input on the front to eliminate the worry of routing a cable into the center console. Also, this unit is $100 cheaper than the AX100. I've ordered this unit along with:

-Metra 40-NI12 Antenna adapter
-Metra 70-7553 wiring harness
-Axxess ASWC-1
-Scosche dash kit

If anyone has this stereo, or the AX100, let me know if there were any install complications, and if I need anything else to install this on my 2019 Z with BOSE (no navi). Also drop your feedback on the stereo itself! I should be installing this over the weekend so I will definitely update this thread with my thoughts.

Was this the same harness you used?

vq37818 · 01-23-2019, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 40oz

Was this the same harness you used?

Yessir

mini_cal · 02-07-2019, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vq37818

Yessir

I saw an older thread where someone was complaining that the pins didnt match from the Metra and their stock wiring.

I just ordered an android deck and the Metra harness. If I hate it I'll probably go with the Sony deck too. Noticed you have a 2019 Z as well. Did you Metra harness plug into the stock wiring no problem? Thanks!

vq37818 · 02-08-2019, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mini_cal

I saw an older thread where someone was complaining that the pins didnt match from the Metra and their stock wiring.

I just ordered an android deck and the Metra harness. If I hate it I'll probably go with the Sony deck too. Noticed you have a 2019 Z as well. Did you Metra harness plug into the stock wiring no problem? Thanks!

Yup. Plug n play

bigaudiofanat · 02-08-2019, 10:54 AM

I'm thinking long and hard on getting one of these for my miata

CRiZO · 02-08-2019, 01:49 PM

You'll likely need to run a wire back to the factory bluetooth unit if you want the steering wheel voice buttons to activate google assistant (or whatever). They'll both do the same thing though, but better than nothing.

NismoTing · 02-04-2020, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vq37818

This is the newly released successor to the popular AX100 unit. Very similar units, but the new one is only Apple CarPlay compatible (No Android Auto), has a slightly smaller display (6.2" vs 6.4"), and has the USB and AUX input on the front to eliminate the worry of routing a cable into the center console. Also, this unit is $100 cheaper than the AX100. I've ordered this unit along with:

-Metra 40-NI12 Antenna adapter
-Metra 70-7553 wiring harness
-Axxess ASWC-1
-Scosche dash kit

If anyone has this stereo, or the AX100, let me know if there were any install complications, and if I need anything else to install this on my 2019 Z with BOSE (no navi). Also drop your feedback on the stereo itself! I should be installing this over the weekend so I will definitely update this thread with my thoughts.

Did you have to get a new dash to fit the screen or did it fit the stock one?

12-25-2018, 02:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
vq37818 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Glendale Posts: 97 Drives: 19' 370z 6MT Rep Power: 9	Sony XAV AX1000 This is the newly released successor to the popular AX100 unit. Very similar units, but the new one is only Apple CarPlay compatible (No Android Auto), has a slightly smaller display (6.2" vs 6.4"), and has the USB and AUX input on the front to eliminate the worry of routing a cable into the center console. Also, this unit is $100 cheaper than the AX100. I've ordered this unit along with: -Metra 40-NI12 Antenna adapter -Metra 70-7553 wiring harness -Axxess ASWC-1 -Scosche dash kit If anyone has this stereo, or the AX100, let me know if there were any install complications, and if I need anything else to install this on my 2019 Z with BOSE (no navi). Also drop your feedback on the stereo itself! I should be installing this over the weekend so I will definitely update this thread with my thoughts. Pelemenii likes this. __________________ 2019 370z Sport 6MT \| Magnetic Black

12-31-2018, 02:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
vq37818 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Glendale Posts: 97 Drives: 19' 370z 6MT Rep Power: 9	Installed the AX1000 yesterday. So far I love it and I have no complaints. Apple CarPlay is amazing, and the highs sound loud and crisp. Got the steering wheel adapter to auto-program and the unit fit perfectly on the OEM Nissan mounting brackets. I DID NOT like the cheap Scosche dash kit and just ended up using the stock piece even though there is a tiny gap around the stereo. I would certainly recommend this stereo to anyone. For less than $300 you can't really go wrong. Plus, it blends in really well with the interior of the Z... very nice finish and classy look 2011 Nismo#91 and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ 2019 370z Sport 6MT \| Magnetic Black

01-02-2019, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Is that face plate green APPLE CAR PLAY COMPATIBLE a sticker or screened onto the face? Because that crap has got to go. Similar to when you buy a home receiver and there ten stickers on the face of it. madwi and wideglideleon like this. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

01-06-2019, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Can you load your own background picture on the main screen"? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

01-21-2019, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
kntrider Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 49 Drives: 14 370 S BLK M6 Rep Power: 12	I just picked up the AX5000 today and ordered all the parts. Any gotcha moments or challenges you had I should be aware of? vq37818 likes this.

02-08-2019, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I'm thinking long and hard on getting one of these for my miata __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-08-2019, 01:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	You'll likely need to run a wire back to the factory bluetooth unit if you want the steering wheel voice buttons to activate google assistant (or whatever). They'll both do the same thing though, but better than nothing.

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