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01-03-2009, 05:52 AM | #1 |
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Kenwood DNX5120 HU?
Anyone have any experience with the Kenwood DNX5120 HU? I’ve ordered one but now have second thoughts…. I like the fact it uses garmin gps maps but not the fact I can only plug one of the following options into the HU expansion port, satellite radio or HD radio or blue tooth.
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01-04-2009, 08:48 PM | #2 |
I heard the BT sound quality is pretty bad. I know of at least one unit where the GPS functionality has failed.
It takes about 30 seconds to boot up. |
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01-26-2009, 03:46 AM | #3 |
Caw?
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From my experience the unit overall is pretty reliable and the BT is parrot so you could always update it, the Garmin maps is a plus but uses a pretty old interace. If your gonna end up paying retail I would recommend looking into the Pioneer F series instead, cheaper and get more for the price.
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02-06-2009, 03:06 PM | #4 |
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Got a discount and went with 5120
I took a look at the other units and then found the Kenwood on sale. I just finished installing the HU, XM module, backup camera, and Bluetooth. I also changed out both sets of speakers with blaupunkt's. I also ran the USB cable to the driver side dash box along with the audio and video jacks. I can plug in a thumb drive, USB hard drive, or my Ipod touch. It's great watching videos from the touch on the screen and the quality is as good as DVDs.
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02-07-2009, 11:36 AM | #5 |
Y4R1Z
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Looks nice man :) is that Iron Man?
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02-07-2009, 11:43 AM | #6 |
Caw?
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What dash kit did you use?
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02-07-2009, 07:02 PM | #7 |
But it's a bright blue...
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Dash kit from Cruchfield
The dash kit came from cruchfield. It's a good fit and was cheap. I also picked up the XM kit and Ipod cable from them. I see they have the price of the HU down to $599 Maybe I should have waited a couple of weeks.
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02-07-2009, 07:08 PM | #8 |
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Yep, Iron Man fed from an Ipod Touch
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02-08-2009, 09:25 AM | #9 |
How much did you pay for it? I saw it in $499 on Amazon. It looks pretty nice. The screen is 6.1" kind of little.
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02-08-2009, 10:12 PM | #10 |
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Cost....
$700.00 for the HU, but that’s just the start. I added the XM module, bluetooth module, Ipod cable, and rear camera. I spend a lot of time in the car and wanted plenty of entertainment. I should have waited a Month. With the new models announced the price has dropped considerably. I think they will be out about May. Yes, another ½ or ¾ inch would have been nice, but the display size looks fine in the dash.
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02-10-2009, 09:44 PM | #11 |
if you need a mounting kit for your double din try at your local best buy store they have the metras kit for toyota for 23.99
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