Description
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Full Plug-and-Play Kit
Upgrade your 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra with Prolific Audio’s custom-fit radio kit for the Sony XAV-9500ES flagship radio.
Experience the ultimate in engineered mounting solutions for your vehicle with our unparalleled design. We maximize the use of every factory mounting screw, providing the most secure and precise fit available. Our kit does not require any sub dash modifications that every other kit requires – making our kit the best option for anyone who is worried about theft or retaining stock dash structural components.
Fits: 2014-2019 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra
- ES XAV-9500ES Sony head unit
- Custom OEM-look flush mount & bezel
- Complete plug-and-play wiring harness
- Steering wheel control integration
- 3 year complete warranty
- Lifetime install support
▶ Watch the Installation Video
The Prolific Audio Difference
Not all car radios are created equally.
Cheap Chinese units dominate search results but consistently fail on fit, sound, and long-term reliability. Here’s how our premium kit stacks up on every point that matters.
| What matters | Prolific Audio Kit | Generic Chinese Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dash fit quality | ✓ Custom OEM-look flush mount, no gaps | ✗ Universal bracket – gaps, flex, rattles |
| Sound quality | ✓ Sony DSP, 55W × 4 MOSFET amp | ✗ Thin output, no DSP, muddy low-end |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | ✓ True wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 | ⚠ Wired only or unreliable wireless clone |
| Satellite radio | ✓ Real over-the-air SiriusXM, works with no cell signal | ✗ Streaming only, cuts out in dead zones |
| Wiring / harness | ✓ OEM plug-and-play harness included | ✗ Splicing required, steering wheel controls lost |
| Steering wheel controls | ✓ Full integration, plug-in | ✗ Requires separate adapter, often incompatible |
| Customer support | ✓ Lifetime install support, US-based | ✗ No support, or overseas email only |
| Long-term reliability | ✓ Sony hardware warranty, known quality | ✗ Dead in 12–18 months is common |
| Install time (DIY) | ✓ 1–2 hours, no cutting, no guessing | ⚠ 4–8 hours of troubleshooting typical |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did you make a kit?
Floating radios just don’t look right from the sides. Our kits complement the OEM styling of your vehicle – making the Sony unit look like it came from the factory.
Will I get SiriusXM satellite radio?
Yes. Add the SiriusXM tuner option and you get real over-the-air satellite radio that works even with no cell service. Cheap Android tablet radios can only stream SiriusXM, so it drops out in dead zones.
Does this kit retain the factory backup camera?
Yes — this kit retains your OEM sensor and camera system with no modification needed.
Does it retain steering wheel controls?
Yes — compatible with most steering wheel audio control setups.
Does it retain my vehicle settings?
Yes — this kit retains all needed vehicle settings adjustments.
Does it retain my Stock USB?
No — the stock USB has data throughput problems, and we do not recommend using it. Our kit comes with a new USB-C input to use for the new media center.
Erv Strumbah –
Love this radio! Install was fairly easy glad I didn’t have to cut my dash up. I had the factory 8″ screen. I must say they did a great job with the kit looks like the radio that should of been in my Sierra stock. Thank you Joe for answering my endless emails!
Steve Miller (verified owner) –
I absolutely LOVE this! The fit and finish is exactly what I was looking for. Everything about this is so much better than the oem system. There are cheaper options out there, but none of them look as good as this does. Also, the customer service I received has been excellent! I did have a few issues, but they were handled instantly. Just can’t say enough about this entire experience. Thank you! You have a very satisfied customer.
lozjuan (verified owner) –
Juan Lozoya
I began by emailing Joe a couple of questions which were answered quickly. I had already looked around for an updated system to install in my truck. I even looked at the video demonstrating the installation of the Sony system with Prolific Audios flush mount. I purchased it and just installed it yesterday. It looks absolutely awesome! Like it came with my 2015 Sierra. The sound response is just as awesome. It’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.