Kenwood eXcelon DNX9140 In-Dash DVD receiver with GPS
by Sze | Filed under GPS, MultiMedia
Kenwood announced four new eXcelon in-dash DVD receivers with integrated GPS navigation capability from Garmin. These new DVD receivers/GPS navigators are eXcelon DNX9140, DNX7140, DNX6140 and DNX5140.
The eXcelon DNX9140 is a double-DIN DVD receiver with a 6.95-inch touchscreen display. It uilt-in Bluetooth by Parrot for connectinf cellphones and smartphones. It has on-board DSP processor offering 5.1 surround soud and you can also find voice control system. Of course, the DNX9140 comes with Garmin’s GPS navigation software and GUI.
The eXcelon DNX7140 has the same advanced Garmin navigation platform and Parrot Bluetooth as the DNX9140. Other than hands-free calling, the DNX7140 does also SMS texting and wireless audio streaming via built-in Parrot Bluetooth. It has a 6.95-inch touchscreen.
eXcelon DNX6140 and DNX5140 both have a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen, Parrot Bluetooth, DVD/MP3/WMA compact disc, playback, iPod/iPhone support, external mass storage devices, satellite radio and HD Radio.
Pricing and availability:
DNX9140 $2,000.00 May, 2009
DNX7140 $1,700.00 March, 2009
DNX6140 $1,250.00 January, 2009
DNX5140 $1,150.00 January, 2009
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My review is based on a first time experience with the Kenwood Excelon Series and Limited use since I just got the Unit.
First let me thank IAR (International Auto Radio) in North Hollywood for such a great price and install of this unit
Tell them Greg sent you and get your DNX9140 at a great price!
Now The Review:
1. This unit has a boot time of around 25 seconds after starting your vehicle, I’ve heard the older Models have much longer boot times
2. The voice Command for this unit is awesome, the only glitch
if I can call it that is when the unit starts and it is on tuner
you must hit the “NAV” button on the front of the unit then the “Tuner” button on the Touchscreen to get the Tuner Channel Presets to work in Voice.
3. The Parrot Bluetooth is super fast and responsive, easy to setup with your phone and phone book, I have my front 6X9’s speakers setup for Audio for my phone and the audio is nice and clear.
4. The Navigation is Garmin and that alone speaks for itself
but my testing of the navigation is limited since I just got the unit, but the voice commands for Navigation work flawless.
5. The Sound System is of course Kenwood, and let me just say
I’m never disappointed With Kenwood when it comes to there sound, this thing sounds great even with my Stock Toyota Tacoma Speakers, I did add 2 10″ subs so now it BUMPS!
Overall this unit is impressive but so is the price,
I suggest you find an Authorized Kenwood Dealer and Haggle
on the price, and Don’t forget order before 8/31/2009
and a $150.00 Rebate http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Prom....._A_Rebate/
I hope my Review helps at least one person make a decision
on whether to purchase this unit or not.
I say go for it!
PAC will let you keep steering wheel controls
If you’re going to post a review, you might at least spend some time on grammar.
Robert,
Yes, each new NAV system comes with it’s own steering wheel controls. google DNX9140 and you’ll see many websites that will give you all the details. also checkout crutchfield.com, that’s the one i personally like a lot.
I have a BMW M3 2006, I have a factory stock NAV system built in with my radio, it also has a factory installed IPOD connector but it will only reconize my MP3’s and not MP4’s on my factoey NAV radio. will the DNX9140 receiver work with my steering wheel controls if not does some one sell a inline kit so I will still be able to have steering wheel controls with this DNX9140 receiver.
Please HELP!!!
Thanks,
Robert M.
If you’re going to post a review, you might at least spend some time on grammar.