Great unit, superior quality, rapid install

This is a GREAT head unit! I have a 2009 Saab 9-7x (aka Chevy TrailBlazer with some Swedish touches). The Unit - FANTASTIC! Installation was quick, efficient, and just as outlined in the instructions sent from Crutchfield and Kenwood. It has multiple features, many of which I will likely not use. I won't use the INRIX traffic app, nor the weather feature as those are so poorly rated in the Google Play Store that I can't justify wasting my time with it. But the balance of the features are superior. Garmin maps are solid and easily updated using Garmin Express. All Bluetooth connections are great! (FYI, if you have a SiriusXM subscription, you can Bluetooth that into this device. I used to have five subscriptions, one for each of my cars. Now, I have one and Bluetooth into all of them -- a $400/yr savings.) AM/FM/HD work great. CD works great. Phone works great. Backup cam works great. It's just a superior unit and has made a world of difference. Crutchfield Support - They have been fantastic. I had one question because everything else was so well laid out. Crutchfield Accessories - I did buy the SmartHarness package and it works like a dream! There is FULL steering wheel control compatibility with the way that Crutchfield's SmartHarness package was integrated into the package. This install went so fast that I was SURE I missed something...but I didn't. It all worked like a charm. Can you TELL I AM THRILLED?!?!?

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Great, but BEWARE !

Love this radio so far, BUT a huge heads up warning for some: It only works with certain later ipod and itouch models -check the instructions beforehand (my old click wheel that was used to store music and i left in the glovebox will not communicate anymore) ALSO for the 2017 HR-V CRUTCHFIELD DOES NOT TELL YOU that even with the Maestro idatalink you lose any factory Sirius radio - you cannot retain it. So now i have to get another Sirirus XM module and figure out how to either connect the Honda XM antenna to it, or how to run and use the XM antenna (that I now have to buy) that is in the sharkfin - UGH ! the 'complete kits' they sell are not so complete, and they are not 100% upfront and warn you about this. Great radio so far - just some more stuff to work out until i am 100% complete with install. Kenwood Navigation is 100X more friendly than HONDA's, the sound staging really blows away the OEM radio ( i finally get real use out of my aftermarket speakers !), and the interface is quicker and less infuriating than the Honda system. I may update this review soon.

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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

Great screen quality. Very sensitive screen. Great sound reproduction

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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

I'll give this a solid 4 because it is a good upgrade from the stock MyLink that came in my Camaro. I notice a clarity in sound that I hadn't had with the stock radio. The functions on it are great. Seamless integration using the Maestro module. I did lose my console USB, but I gained two that are easier to use with the dual USB connections and the iDatalink dash kit. Having Android Auto functionality has been a welcome change. I installed the SiriusXM tuner as well, and with the SAT 1 connector was able to use my OEM antenna with no issue. I also installed the DRV n520 dash cam and it works so well with the whole package. Be sure to read carefully about the Kenwood traffic app. It gets poor ratings and I think it's the weakest part of the whole package. However, there's a tidbit in the radio manual about a certain setting you need to enable. Once I figured it out, the traffic function has worked quite well. Problem is you need the smart phone. Overall, a good investment that has made my Camaro even more enjoyable on the road.

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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

Best of the best... top of the line. Easy install and features above and beyond all the rest.

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Solid unit

This is a fantastic unit that is easy to navigate and offers a bunch of features. Be aware that it does not do apple car play via wireless.

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DNX697S

a great unit easy to install has great features glad I bought it

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Great expandability!

I chose this DNX model after reviewing several units with Navigation. I did want the option with an optical drive. With the ability to add vehicle metrics using Maestro, SiriusXM, multiple cameras, and customizing what is displayed, this model leaves little to want for. I have had it in for a few weeks before reviewing and do not really have any negative comments to add. You will need to add a separate app to get the weather widget to work but that is not an issue since that just adds more features to this.

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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

This system is full of features and works great. Couldn't be happier.

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Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

Just put it in it's working great

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Lovin' Kenwood

My first DNX crashed at 7 years old, and I could not live without. these are awesome tools for my vehicle. easy to input and follow the garmin maps. bluetooth is easy, just a few steps to set up, Cd and DVD plays simply and it looks great.

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Best decision I made

Great unit. So much better than my old Entunes system in my 2016 Avalon.

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awesome

Buying this head unit from Crutchfield could not have been a better decision! First they provide you with step by step instructions on how to do the installation. Second they provide you with awesome phone support when you are too brain dead to follow the instructions Third this unit is AMAZING, it does everything you can imagine, at least 2 different ways. The sound through the stock speakers is amazing. Finally, cry me a river that you can't wait the 30 seconds it takes to boot up so that the rear cam is active. What did you do prior to 2000? Either wait or turn your head like we used to I planti buy the exact unit now for my winter vehicle, I love this unit so much and the installation went so smooth

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