Sony XAV-9500ES

Mobile ES quality with a beautiful touchscreen

One look at Sony’s flagship XAV-9500ES digital multimedia receiver, and I was cooking up ways to make it part of my daily drive. My car’s factory radio can’t be replaced, but… maybe it’s time for a new car? Okay, okay… buying a car just to add a new radio might be taking things too far, but there’s no denying this stereo churns up serious fanboy energy within me. Doubtless, it’ll do the same for other Sony fans. The Mobile ES Series is legendary in the industry for its commitment to sound quality, and Sony has incorporated that pedigree into a high-performance stereo with a 10.1″ touchscreen and onboard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Not your average touchscreen

Sony designed this digital multimedia receiver with tablet users in mind, providing a super-sized HD capacitive display that doesn’t disappoint. Unlike most displays, the LCD is bonded directly to the protective glass touch layer with a transparent adhesive, so you’ll get a precise touch experience as well as enhanced contrast and visual performance.