PatTraynor
CarAudio.com Newbie
Several months ago, I had a local shop replace the stock radio in my '05 Toyota Sienna with a double din stereo with modern conveniences (most importantly, android auto). Their suggestion was the Sony XAV-AX3200. $400 for the stereo plus $450 for installation (including back-up camera). For $850, I have to admit that I was a bit underwhelmed by this radio. I don't want to go into the reasons, but I was thinking I might replace it once I knew a little more about what was available.
I'm a member of Amazon Vine, so I occasionally get stuff to review for very cheap. There have been several Chinese double din stereos that I've been installing in my other car ('09 Rav4), and one of them I rather like. I like it enough that I'm thinking of buying another one at full price ($99 - gasp!) and replacing the Sony in the Sienna.
All of these Chinese double din stereo units have the same hookup. There are two side-by-side 8-pin plugs. But looking through various audio authorities online, I haven't been able to see one to determine what it's called.
The best solution would be if I could get a ready-made adapter to go from the plug currently in use by the Sony and convert it into these double 8-pin plugs. I have my doubts that this exists, but since I don't know what these are called, I can't search. So I was hoping that someone here knows and can tell me.
Thanks for any help.
I'm a member of Amazon Vine, so I occasionally get stuff to review for very cheap. There have been several Chinese double din stereos that I've been installing in my other car ('09 Rav4), and one of them I rather like. I like it enough that I'm thinking of buying another one at full price ($99 - gasp!) and replacing the Sony in the Sienna.
All of these Chinese double din stereo units have the same hookup. There are two side-by-side 8-pin plugs. But looking through various audio authorities online, I haven't been able to see one to determine what it's called.
The best solution would be if I could get a ready-made adapter to go from the plug currently in use by the Sony and convert it into these double 8-pin plugs. I have my doubts that this exists, but since I don't know what these are called, I can't search. So I was hoping that someone here knows and can tell me.
Thanks for any help.