Customer Ratings & Reviews

Good camera / easy to install

I have bought 2 of these - one for a Wrangler and the other a Honda Fit. It’s a 3 piece harness/cable, which makes installation much easier. Both units were connected to Pioneer NEX and the included parking lines were good enough to leave Pioneers turned off. The parking lines also curve with the direction of your steering wheel angle, which is a nice feature. I’m going to buy a third one.

By Derek on May 24, 2020 Verified purchase

Great value

This is an excellent camera for the cost. It isn't too bulky & works great.

By Paul on May 2, 2020 Verified purchase

This little camera is a great value so far. We'll see in the long wrong but it feels like quality material and appears to be well sealed to keep out weather. It has a more than adequate field of view for me. Only thing to note is I installed this on a 2002 Tundra which is more of midsize truck and the cable was not long enough to reach the taillight so take note of the length of the supplied cable compared to your cable run needs and be prepared with an appropriate patch to reach the desired location. Also, I recommend a wire loom if you route under the vehicle as I did. I went out through the engine firewall then down and back.

By Mickey on October 28, 2022 Verified purchase

Solid Hardware!

This backup camera was included with a Sony stereo (5500) I purchased for my father's Nissan Frontier 2011. The camera itself is solid and well built. The metal casing and hinges were designed with notches to accept hardware and be fastened in multiple orientations so you can install the camera where you want it and it won't move. Also, double-sided tape was already attached to the mounting surface of the hinge so it will stay in place when you are installing it, making it much easier to get that first fastener in.

By Stewart on December 2, 2022 Verified purchase

works perfectly

I like it so much I bought 2 of them so far. Super easy to hook up and everything.

By david on August 31, 2023 Verified purchase

More than I expected

Fixing up a 20-year-old Oldsmobile Intrigue my son handed down to my 15-year-old daughter; the car pre-dates many tech convenience features we have come to appreciate every day. I wanted her to be able to connect her phone for hands-free calling and Apple Car Play / Android Auto for maps to help her find her way around. I also wanted to be able to add a backup camera. Given the venerable age of this car, I was also budget-minded...music/sound quality was actually the last priority on my list of needs. I had never heard of this brand, it was priced lower than most similarly featured head units made under brand names I was familiar with, I thought I would probably get a lower quality sound, thinking of the old adage "you get what you pay for". However, since this model fit my budget and fulfilled all my feature priorities, I ordered it without high sound quality expectations in mind. I appreciated the Sonic Electronix assistance with choosing the correct wire harness, antenna adapter, and trim kit for my specific application. The discount on these bundled accessories was substantial when I priced all items out individually on the big online marketplace named after a rainforest... Anyway, all the components were delivered in two days. Though there were "instructions" they were not precisely explicit, they seem to assume the installer is somewhat experienced with automotive audio equipment. After watching a few YouTube videos, my son and I installed everything, including a license plate frame backup camera, within a couple of hours. This is including the time it took to remove and reinstall the necessary car dashboard and center console trim pieces. Neither of us had any previous car audio installation experience of any kind, though my son is handy with soldering. The unit powered up and we tested the functions, which were all working as advertised. Right away I was surprised, shocked even, by the sound quality. This stereo sounds awesome! We had pulled out a GM factory Bose sound system (featuring a cassette player!) so it does have an amplifier and decent quality speakers to work with, but wow, this inexpensive Power Acoustik stereo sounds 10x better than the one we removed. It sounds super crisp and clear in low, mid and high tones even with the volume turned way, way up. My daughter was able to pair her phone and get everything set to her preferences easily with the included user manual. The stereo far exceeded my expectations, I'm thinking of ordering another for my husband's old Silverado pick-up that is also lacking a backup camera and has a basic, lackluster GM factory stereo. This Power Acoustik stereo has only been installed one day so I can't comment to longevity, which is why I only checked three stars in the durability category, figuring this would be "average", but straight out of the box, I do recommend this stereo.

By Lisa on May 28, 2022 Verified purchase

Pleasantly surprised, great value!

I gotta be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from this unit for the price. I’m a bit of an audio snob and in most cases, would be installing source units 3-4 times the cost of this one. However, I decided to upgrade the head unit in my beater (2004 Camry) and wanted the cheapest double din option with Apple Car play and with Sonic’s awesome pricing, this one fit the bill.
I must say, I am impressed. It’s feature packed, easy to use, has a great visual appearance and sounds fantastic.
For the money, if you’re looking for a budget build, this is a great place to start.
I’m giving durability a 3 star because I’ve only had it for a little over a month now, so I can’t really rate that above average but I honestly have no reason to believe it won’t last.

By Bill on April 22, 2022 Verified purchase

Great Bang for Your Buck!

Put this in my 2002 Dakota absolutely love it. I also installed brand new kicker speakers all the way around. With no amp just the head unit they sound amazing. Head unit works great. I’ve had it for about two months now haven’t had any problems at all. Love the apple CarPlay turns the unit into a $800 unit just have to have your phone plugged in but doesn’t anyone do that anyway? Great unit for the money don’t hesitate to get it. Thinking about buying another one for my other vehicle.

By Tom on March 22, 2022 Verified purchase