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David from El Paso, TX on 10/2/2022
It may not have a touch screen but it's got all the other bells and whistles. With the multiple audio settings it can get even not so great speakers sounding good. Now I'm waiting on my subs to finish the upgrade to hear it's true power.
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Mike from Santa Rosa, CA on 9/30/2022
Very nice unit. Lots to learn, but like the multiply sources of music. CD, Sat, Pandora, etc
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David from Lenhartsville, PA on 9/28/2022
2013 Ford F-150 STX
Easy install, good improvement ! Still have outside temp display. Ordered some upgraded speakers now . Don't think I have reception on certain stations like I did with factory radio, antenna jumper cable ? Maybe somebody could help me out that ! Other then that, happy !
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Bud from Townville, SC on 9/27/2022
2011 Ford E Series
After the stock radio cd player stopped...I looked around and found this system ! It fit perfectly into my 2011 Ford E series van and was easily installed as per directions supplied ! Adding the upgraded radio and the blue tooth made my van more enjoyable and versatile ! We love it !
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Robert from Thomasville, NC on 9/25/2022
2008 Nissan Frontier
Its a lot better than the factory unit that it is replacing.
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Great radio
Dick from Soap Lake, WA on 9/25/2022
2006 Ford F-550
Great unit!! Easy to program and get up and running.
Pros: Easy to program.
Cons: Was taller than old double din made for very hard installation
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Jerry from Anderson, SC on 9/23/2022
1998 Jeep Wrangler
I like this radio fairly well. It sounds good and is not terribly difficult to navigate. My kids love the different colors. It literally took less than 45 minutes to install in a Jeep TJ. The only dislike so far is that the tuner can only scan for channels. I'd prefer to have the option of tuning manually.
Pros: Good sound Relatively inexpensive
Cons: No Manual Tuning
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Matthew from Annapolis, MD on 9/22/2022
2000 Toyota Tundra
Easy install. Great sound. Looks like it came in my Tundra. Great service from Crutchfield as always.
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Russell from Racine, WI on 9/21/2022
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Robert from Kirksville, MO on 9/20/2022
Called and was help through the process of getting the radio that I needed. I have always been a kenwood fan so no disappointment there.
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Jeffrey from Laredo, TX on 9/15/2022
2002 Lexus SC430
Great sterio, easy to use and understand. Sounds great
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Way better than stock, lots of power
Tom from Lyman, WY on 9/14/2022
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
So far I love this deck. It has way more power than the factory Bose stereo. I was able to change the color to match the factory green gauges in my truck. Installation was crazy simple with the crux interface. All the steering wheel controls work like factory. The Bluetooth connection is the main reason I wanted to change out the factory stereo and this deck connects quickly and has perfect clarity. The instructions say you can't control apple products from the deck but with my iPhone 13 connected I can change songs and skip. So that's great. My only gripe is when searching for stations on FM it only has a "seek" function. This is annoying when your in an area without a perfect FM signal you can't just "tune" to the station you want. Overall I'm very happy with this stereo.
Pros: See description
Cons: No FM "tune".only "seek"
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Old man gripes
Crutchfield customer from Bostwick, FL on 9/13/2022
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
I have only had my Kenwood installed for a few days, so keep that in mind. As I like to bounce between AM and FM radio I noticed that there isn't a dedicated AM or FM button. You have to scroll past FM2 and FM3 to get to AM. Same with CD, Aux, Radio, Pandora and Spotify. You have to scroll past them all every time. Sound, power and EQ are quite sufficient for me. I'm coming from a stock car system from 20 years ago, so any improvement is huge! But other than my above gripes I'm happy.
Pros: Easy install, meets my needs
Cons: Not enough dedicated buttons (menu driven; as everything these days)
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Mike from Lafayette, TN on 9/9/2022
2010 Hyundai Tucson
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Kenwood Excellent
William from Byfield, MA on 9/6/2022
2004 Volvo XC70
After the stock receiver/changer failed in my Volvo XC70 I scanned replacement at Crutchfield and chose this unit. It appeared to have the best overall review and fewest negatives. I was originally going to have my mechanic install it but after receiving the unit I thought what the heck, I'm handy, I can do this. Purchasing the Ready Harness prewiring service was a big plus. The extra $24 for that service was well spent and sped up the installation considerably. Though I've never removed a radio before that task was pretty straight forward with a trim kit and torx driver. Careful not to drop the driver point and screw in to the wasteland of the center column. I managed to get the screw out with a magnetic tool but not so the driver. Everything came out pretty easily and connection went well, though slowly. I wired everything up, reattached the battery and the radio checked out successfully. Installation was smooth and everything fit well and the unit sounds great but here's the reason I'm giving the receiver 4 stars instead of 5, the controls are non-intuitive and menu dependent, like many things these days. It's taking a while for mind and muscle memory to find my way around, but I'm getting there. I do recommend this receiver, just expect a little steeper learning curve.
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Tim from Williamsburg, VA on 9/5/2022
2010 Toyota RAV4
works good and easy to setup
Pros: I like the slow color sequencing effect and the ease of setup
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E-350 Old School Install.
Vincent from Huntingtn Bch, CA on 9/1/2022
2003 Ford Econoline
Kenwood DPX594BT into 2003 Ford E-350. Photo 1: Removed nylon guide from old unit (shown). Installed it on new unit which has perfect threaded hole location at rear. Photo 2: Removed lip at deep top rear of dash opening using oscillator cutting tool for precision cut. Cut the two extra thick lips behind it at each end so ALL is a flush straight line. Cut bottom lip leaving 1/8" high. Test fit the unit for snug fit and trim lower lip as needed. Achieve nylon guide engagement to metal support rail. Photo 3: Remove locking tabs on mounting kit sides and install them. Photo 4: Antenna cable JUST makes it (release from support and route in straight line). Connect all items and test. Slide unit completely in for snug, deep fit and install tek screw (shown) through center metal support and into nylon guide for theft prevention. Photo 5: Side fillers shown slightly deeper than dash face. Install small plastic bottom trim from aftermarket package and it will fill small gap nicely. Removes easily after removing tek screw. This install allows old unit to be reinstalled if desired or other factory unit for this vehicle.
Pros: Absolutely everything I was looking for.
Cons: No cons. Just be really patient.
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Edward from Vacaville, CA on 9/1/2022
2012 Nissan Altima
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Great bluetooth stereo
Matthew from Hastings, NE on 8/31/2022
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
I love this stereo!! It sounds great. I will say the menus are slightly difficult to navigate
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good enough.
Zachary from Aurora, CO on 8/29/2022
2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
I was looking for a basic head unit that will just kind of blend in with the car and not stand out to enough to get stolen. You can choose any backlight color you want to so its able to look mostly stock. The menu is a bit difficult to navigate, but overall it seems to work pretty well and the sound quality is pretty good considering they are powering stock speakers from 2005.
Pros: Looks pretty basic, has all the features you look for in a new unit, low cost, sounds pretty good
Cons: Menu is a challenge to scroll through, it could be more simple and basic looking.
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Rodney from Kernersville, NC on 8/25/2022
2007 Ford F-150
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Great radio
Gary from Gainesville, GA on 8/24/2022
2004 Ford F-150
Works great in my 2005 F150 Super Crew pickup. Now I can legally talk on the phone while driving with the blue tooth. Plenty loud, easy to use, simple controls - preset buttons, volume button and easy to swap sources. And it has a CD player. Highly recomend.
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AM from Highlandville, MO on 8/21/2022
2012 Ram 3500
Easy to install with minimal cutting, looks and sounds way better than factory radio in 2012 Ram. Great value. I appreciate how the Crutchfield website tells you to exactly which kits and harnesses you need to install into your specific vehicle.
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Jefferson from Winston Salem, NC on 8/19/2022
2008 Kia Sorento
A perfect fit. This unit looks and sounds great. Fairly easy installation.
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Robert James from Montgomry Vlg, MD on 8/18/2022
1998 Dodge Durango
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Great product
Corey from Chickamauga, GA on 8/14/2022
2003 Toyota Tacoma
Great product looks great easy to install everything I was hoping for
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YOU CAN DO THIS!!
Blaine from Castle Rock on 8/12/2022
2006 Jeep Liberty
Looks and sounds great! Install was super easy, even for this first timer. Did a quick clarification chat with Crutchfield, which was both helpful and super easy. YOU CAN DO THIS!!
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Best head unit
Quentaz from REX, GA on 8/10/2022
2010 GMC Yukon XL
Great head unit. Very powerful. The best head unit you can have under 300.00 5 volt preamp with lot's of tuning options. It has all the bells just no touch screen in which I don't really need at all. I just care about the Numbers. A must have head unit. Will fit 2010 Yukon with bose.
Pros: Has the best numbers as any 1,000 dollar head has. Use your phone for the touch screen part.
Cons: No touch screen. Love the buttons
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Sam from Fredericksburg, TX on 8/9/2022
2003 Honda Element
I've only had it for a few days but it sounds great and the instructions to install were really easy to follow.
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Kevin from Lakeside, OR on 8/7/2022
2020 Honda CRV LX
The head unit does not have steering wheel components. It's rather inconvenient they the head unit control is further away and tapered for less than confident feel.
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Great choice
David from Lagrange, GA on 8/3/2022
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Loved the radio
Pros: Easy installation
Cons: Have no cons
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James from Biddeford, ME on 8/3/2022
2006 Mazda MX5
If it weren't for how incredibly good it sounds I would send it back - the controls and settings are clunky and not intuitive - but it sounds so damn good!
Pros: Sound quality and good rms power without external amp!
Cons: Menus and controls are complex
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Josiah from Patterson, NY on 7/27/2022
2000 Toyota Avalon
Great unit for the price. Install was easy on 2000 Toyota Avalon. Sounds great nice Bluetooth connection connected easily. Disappointed it did not support old classic iPod otherwise would have been a 5 star.
Pros: Fits and sounds great. Right amount of tech for older car
Cons: Interaction and interface to use controls is a little complicated when starting to use it.
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Jeff from Brainerd, MN on 7/27/2022
2001 Ford Mustang
Great stereo. Installation directions could be a little more clear per auto application. I had to figure out what to use from kit supplied.
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Very Happy
Edward from Lapeer, MI on 7/25/2022
2000 Jeep Wrangler
Works extremely well with great sound.
Pros: Great instructions
Cons: Required kit at additional cost for Jeep Wrangler
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John from Lorain, OH on 7/24/2022
2010 Nissan 370Z
Easy to install highly recommend the ready harness service we'll worth the money
Pros: Great service after the purchase
Cons: There are none crutchfield is always great
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Christopher from Jamestown, KY on 7/21/2022
1995 Suzuki Sidekick
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Harvey from Cheshire, CT on 7/21/2022
2008 Toyota Yaris
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Great stereo
Charles from Ada, OK on 7/12/2022
2002 Jeep Wrangler
I was impressed. Bluetooth sounds very good, even with the factory speakers. Will change upgrade speakers later. I also like the lighting and the face size of the stereo. I'm glad I choose this one.
Pros: Perfect
Cons: None yet
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Andy from Orting, WA on 7/12/2022
2003 Subaru Baja
I used it to replace a failed kenwood , I checked that the pin out was the same but was disappointed when the plug was just enough different that all wires had to be spliced. Otherwise all is good.
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Steven from Milton, FL on 7/12/2022
Combined with a Alpine amp and Polk speakers. Great sound for the price.
Pros: Easy install and performs as expected.
Cons: none
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James from Roseville, CA on 7/9/2022
2000 Toyota Sienna
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Andrew from New Johsonvle, TN on 7/9/2022
2010 Jeep Wrangler
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Go get it! You won't regret it. Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Allan from Queens, NY on 6/29/2022
2003 Volkswagen Passat
Two days and my head unit showed up at the door. Install went smoothly with no issues whatsoever. Controls are easy to navigate. Awesome head unit for the price. Thank you, Crutchfield!!
Pros: Easy to navigate. Easy to install.
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Christy from Dickson, TN on 6/28/2022
2014 Jeep Wrangler
Having issues with date & time staying correct but trying with Crutchfields help to get it corrected.
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Awesome, as expected.
Landon from Statesville, NC on 6/23/2022
2000 Nissan Maxima
It's amazing what upgrading just your head unit can accomplish, your factory speakers are capable of much more than what your cheap factory radio is giving them, my 23-year-old audio system has been completely transformed. I'm in no way an audio expert but just based on my experience of replacing the garbage factory unit on every car I've owned; it will make a world's difference especially in older or cheap base model cars with radios that starve your speakers of amps. It does exactly what I expected it to...improved the quality of the audio and has Bluetooth for when I take long drives and get tired of flipping through unfamiliar stations. The menu is fairly simple to navigate and the fact you can disable the color variation and have it set to one color (of your choice) is a bonus. I also like the fact it doesn't look too out of place like a giant touchscreen would in a Nissan that was built in 1999. I wanted something that looked stock, and this non-touchscreen radio with a simple design looks great. My only gripe is the tuning is done by buttons and not a knob, I've always preferred a knob. All in all great radio for the price especially if you want a fast and easy upgrade to modernize your car. Apologize for sideways picture...
Pros: Ready-harness and vehicle specific installation kit makes for easy upgrade. Menu is easy to navigate. Has Bluetooth, Aux and USB. Can disable multi-color change feature. Looks modern but subtle.
Cons: No tuning knob, but I've never seen an aftermarket radio with one. I'm just spoiled by my factory radio!
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Great buy.
Yadira from Raleigh, NC on 4/22/2022
Easy to install. Great features. Great sound and most of all GREAT ASSISTANCE.
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William from Granbury, TX on 4/15/2022
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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Joel from Tacoma, WA on 4/13/2022
1996 Geo Metro
This makes my 1996 Geo Metro even better. It looks factory enough to hopefully not get stolen; it has many excellent features and enough power to make the new aftermarket speakers thump.
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Good unit with some quirks
Robert from Houston, TX on 4/12/2022
2008 Ford F-150
This is a good head unit for the price, and it works as advertised. This unit sounds fine and gets the job done. However I have several complaints. First, the menu/configuration system is not super easy or intuitive for a beginner. You have to familiarize yourself with the menus using the printed manual, and then practice navigating the menus on the stereo itself. The difficultly is that when you get deep into some of the menu options, it can be difficult to know what you're actually setting. The paper printed manual only goes so deep at explaining what some of the settings do. Second, I chose this unit because it has a large volume knob that appears to easy to reach. While that is true, the knob does not protrude from the unit as far as the F-150 stock stereo knob, so it's a bit less easy to grab onto. This is not a deal breaker, but it's not ideal either. Third, when you change radio stations using the preset buttons, the display does not display the number/frequency of the station. Maybe this can be changed but I can't find it. Finally, when you change the display color settings, the unit doesn't actually change colors until you exit the settings menu. This is frustrating if you're expecting to see the color you've just selected. Sound-wise, this unit is fine. It's no audiophile hardware, but it works well enough for its price.
Pros: Features work as advertised
Cons: difficult menu system, doesn't display radio station frequency when using preset buttons
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Kenneth from North Bend, OR on 2/21/2022
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
GREAT UPGRADE ON 1999 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER WITH HK AMPLIFIED SYSTEM 4 SPEAKERS TWEETERS AND SUB ALL FACTORY. i WANTED THE PHONE, USB PORT ON FRONT ANS AUX ON FRONT FOR MY NANO IPOD WHICH HAS OVER 23000 SONGS ALL WORKS GREAT I AM IMPRESSED
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Looks great in the dash of a Trailblazer
Brian from Mastic, NY on 2/19/2022
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Loving it so far! Great sound, vast adjustability for both sound and display. Only wish it had automatic dimming to tie into the factory circuit. It does have a setting to come on based on time of day though. The accessories including the Sirius module and Axxess harness adapter work very well with it. Seamless install!
Pros: Sound, features, looks
Cons: Lack of automatic dimming
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Rick from Louisville, KY on 2/17/2022
2007 GMC Acadia
Sounds and works great and with the pre wired harness was a breeze to install.
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Liz from Woonsocket, RI on 2/13/2022
2006 Chevrolet Malibu
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Donald from Alabaster, AL on 2/10/2022
2003 Ford Ranger
Nice upgrade to the ol' 2003 Ford Ranger ????
Pros: Good fidelity and clear display.
Cons: You must remove some sub-dash material in Ford Ranger for proper fitment.
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Valen from Hemet, CA on 2/4/2022
2005 Toyota Camry
Nice radio, easy to install, simple to use
Pros: User friendly, overall nice radio
Cons: No remote
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Jim from Oviedo, FL on 2/1/2022
2006 Honda CRV LX
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Sean from Cape Girardeau, MO on 1/30/2022
2008 Ford Focus
straightforward panel. higher voltage preouts. Great crossover control from head unit. Strong work horse to build around.
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Tom from Rochelle, IL on 1/27/2022
1994 Cadillac Seville
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Great Receiver
Jake from Mc Cook, NE on 1/25/2022
2008 GMC Sierra
Good receiver for them money. Very happy with the features and performance. Easy to install and use.
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William from Athol, ID on 1/25/2022
2003 Ford Explorer
Exactly what I was looking for, a deck that still plays CD's and has an old school feel. And it sounds great!
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Travis from JACKSON, MI on 1/16/2022
2012 Ford F-150 XLT
Great looking radio. The radio sounds great. It is worth the price for the features that come with it. Easy install especially with the wire harness already connected from Crutchfield. The only down side it the Alexa function. Im not an Alexa user and don't really have need for it.
Pros: Great radio for the price. Looks good and easy to use.
Cons: Alexa
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Just ok
Crutchfield customer from Hamburg, NY on 12/10/2021
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Excellent head unit
Crutchfield customer from Jeffersonton, VA on 12/2/2021
1998 Pontiac Firebird
Really nice stereo, great sound, easy to set up, easy to use
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this unit overheats
Crutchfield customer from PALMERTON, PA on 10/26/2021
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
i wanted to love this head unit but only gave it 3 stars because it overheats on me . the heatsink is very small and does not dissipate enough heat to keep the transistors cool . i do play it loud but not loud enough for extended periods of time that this should be overheating . other then that (which is a pretty big let down)it works well
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Works amazing!!
Jimmy from PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC on 10/6/2021
1996 Volvo 850
was extremely easy to install and set up in my 96 volvo 850, of course had to file the side rails down in the head unit area but after i did that it slid in perfectly and looks amazing, the sound quality and volume improved as well. it was also super easy to setup bluetooth and get it working. i recommend this product
Pros: easy to use easy to setup very easy to understand instructions works very well great sound and volume even on stock speakers
Cons: no cons
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Crutchfield customer from Stevens Point, WI on 9/16/2021
1994 Pontiac Firebird
Numerous features at a great price! I wanted to upgrade my classic, but did not want/need video options. This has everything I wanted and more. Great output and easy to program.
Pros: Full of features
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Crutchfield customer from Lancaster, PA on 9/15/2021
2006 Lincoln LS
Stereo is great service is awesome the best. Only bad thing is your install kit sent a black one That told me to cut pins off of climate control. Found a silver one at another retailer that matches trim perfectly. But uses those pins so have to find a new control unit for hvac.
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Crutchfield customer from St Croix Fls, WI on 9/15/2021
2008 Toyota Corolla
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Crutchfield customer from San Pedro, CA on 9/9/2021
2004 Pontiac Vibe
First day its been installed and everything fit perfectly all parts included and recommended with purchase of stereo such as adapter, new wiring kit and framing fit as they should, Looks great and very happy with the system. Great job Crutchfield!
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Audio Bliss
Crutchfield customer from Lipan, TX on 9/2/2021
1999 Ford Ranger
it is exactly what I need for my truck!
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Crutchfield customer from Evanston, IL on 9/2/2021
2012 Toyota Sienna
Great stereo for the money. The stereo came in great shape along with the adapter hardware for my Toyota Sienna. Very helpful photos were provided to help with taking the dash apart. I paid to have Crutchfield make the wiring harness and it was money well spent!
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Crutchfield customer from Fergus Falls, MN on 8/5/2021
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
My stock 07 Pontiac Grand Prix Cd player was terrible. CDs would skip or not even play no matter how new the disk was. I finally upgraded to this Kenwood and it works like a dream! It even has a front AUX plug, USB, and Bluetooth! The color changing buttons are a nice perk too.
Pros: Simply works Bluetooth USB AUX plug
Cons: Slightly cumbersome with navigating the USB file menu, but not too terrible.
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Crutchfield customer from Chesterfield, VA on 7/31/2021
2006 Ford Ranger
Got the radio installed without any Problem at all, The Prefab wiring harness made installation very easy. Radio has Great sound and a lot of features specially the Bluetooth, was very easy to pair my cell phone, works great. I would Highly recommend this unit for any upgrade to Your Vehicle
Pros: Very easy to install in my 2006 Ford Ranger !!
Cons: NONE !!!!
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Good to go
Antonio from GAINESVILLE, TX on 7/29/2021
2004 Ford Explorer
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Crutchfield customer from Dumont, IA on 7/22/2021
In my case a teck.young lady that new she stuff .Made this Radio as my best choice.And was she ever right.
Pros: This purchase allowed a old man to once again enjoy some of the music I love.Before I am relegated maybe only hear the Harp of Gabriel allegedly.
Cons: none at this time
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Installed it in my Toy Hauler and love it!
Crutchfield customer from Layton, UT on 7/16/2021
2013 Mazda 3
5 Stars considering the price. The Good: 1. Price, Sound, Power, Aux sub line out and controls. The Bad: 1. A little confusing to use for a person who doesn't like to read a manual. The Ugly: 1. This unit is not ugly but I'd love a touch screen, or would I? LOL Bottom line is I trashed my Toy Hauler OEM unit, installed this one with a powered JBL Sub and it sounded awesome outside by the fire! Glad they offer options that don't play videos for less money!
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Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, CO on 7/11/2021
2002 Ford Excursion
Exactly what I wanted to update my 2002 Excursion. Took slight modification with a dremel to the dash due to Trim
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Great radio, love the features, bright display and excellent sound
David from Spencerport, NY on 7/9/2021
2008 Ford Ranger
2008 Ford Ranger standard cab and radio(no JVC). I bought a refurb unit and no regrets. Could not find anything wrong with is cosmetically or functionally. Rather simple install. I did not download the installation instructions - just used the abbreviated one that came with the unit. Wiring is a no brainer with the harness that is included in the package - color coding is identical so just connect gray to gray, red to red, etc. Had to remove the surround that comes attached to the Kenwood. Dremel the top and bottom of the Ranger plastic surround to accept the Kenwood larger chassis. Secure the new plastic side plates to the Kenwood and slide in truck bezel ( which I removed to make life easier). I added an extra screw with a washer to the side plates to keep the radio from shifting forward from the new surround. Had I used the download instructions - I might have been able to avoid this. Whatever, I'm a retired engineer and this is not rocket science. Attach microphone to steering column and plug it into Kenwood. I also bought a Sirius unit and installed that per their instructions - two simple connections to Kenwood. Regarding the Kenwood Amp - love it. The sound is amazing (even with stock speakers) compared to the Ranger stock radio. Mega bass and full control of mids and highs. Sirius interface is easy to understand as is the blue tooth etc. The display is bright and the overall fit looks good. I am very happy with the radio.
Pros: Excellent audio sound, bright display, simple controls
Cons: None
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REFERBED
Crutchfield customer from Lake Elsinore, CA on 6/16/2021
2013 Ford F-150 STX
Unit seems sound. sounds great! packaged correctly, BUT, there was a CD in the player. NOT A NEW UNIT
Pros: I love Kenwood!. unit sounds great!
Cons: Obviously a referb! A CD was in the player!
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Crutchfield customer from Pittsburgh, PA on 6/4/2021
Excellent head unit,sounds great and packed with functions,5volt preamp outs seal the deal.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Horn Lake, MS on 5/31/2021
Awesome radio. Best bang for the buck of all of them! Took all of 10 minutes to swap it out with the premade wiring harness. Best $ I ever spent.
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Crutchfield customer from Beverly, MA on 5/3/2021
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Excellent product!, Excellent Value!
Pros: The best for the money
Cons: I couldn't find one!
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Kenwood dpx594bt
Crutchfield customer from Warren, MI on 4/28/2021
Kenwood excelon dpx594bt is an excellent choice for those who want quality for their music.
Pros: Sound is excellent.the 5 volts is a major plus.
Cons: None
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Paris, KY on 4/17/2021
2013 Ford F-150 STX
Sounds great and was so easy to install thanks to Crutchfield
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Crutchfield customer from Sayre, PA on 4/17/2021
2011 Nissan Juke
Powerful and clean sounding head unit. Definitely would purchase again.
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Good Purchase
Crutchfield customer from Savoy, IL on 4/11/2021
Radio does exactly what it is advertised to do. Good Purcahse
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Mount Sinai, NY on 3/28/2021
2006 Hyundai Tucson
works great and easy to use. Got it for the bluetooth and my daughter being a new driver.
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App is terrible
Crutchfield customer from Port Deposit, MD on 3/28/2021
Great receiver; but I bought it specifically for the app.The app is terrible
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 3/27/2021
2004 Pontiac GTO
I put a new Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT radio in my 2004 GTO, and it is fantastic! I wish I had done it a year ago. But, I kept trying to get the stock radio to work. This new Kenwood is like a computer on steroids! Thank you again, Crutchfield, you have made my day!
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Tons of options, great sound, only one issue.
Nicholas from Toms River, NJ on 3/26/2021
2007 Hyundai Sonata
Sounds great, doesn't clip even when turned up to max volume. Nice clean signal 5v preouts. Face scuffs up ridiculously easy and when the sun hits it you can really see the swirls, that's my only gripe.
Pros: Highly configurable. DTA settings are a major plus. Capable of utilizing even the most advanced car audio setups.
Cons: Face scuffs very easily, seems to be too soft of plastic. Wish they used more of a high quality material.
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All good
Crutchfield customer from Novi, MI on 3/24/2021
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Relatively easy to use and good quality. So far all good!
Pros: Looks good and good quality
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Brawley, CA on 3/16/2021
2002 Toyota Tundra
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 3/15/2021
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Love the radio more than I thought I would. Easy to install
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Kenwood unit met all requirements
Crutchfield customer from Smithfield, VA on 3/9/2021
Had 3 requirements for replacing my stock unit in 2006 GMC: Must play cd, bluetooth for phone and steering wheel controls must work. Took Alex's recommendation, purchased all services to ensure unit was plug and play. When I received the unit I removed the old one and installed the new one in about 2 hours.
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Crutchfield customer from Livingston, MT on 3/8/2021
2008 Toyota Tundra
Greta value for the purchase. Fitment was fast and easy.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Joliet, IL on 2/28/2021
2012 Toyota 4Runner
I love this head unit. Purchased for my 5th gen 4Runner and it's a huge improvement over the stock. Being an audio engineer, I really like all the options and settings available for digital processing. My only complaint is you can't use the iOS app unless you're playing through bluetooth (i.e. you can't play files off a USB stick and use the app to adjust settings).
Pros: Lots of settings Great power output Excellent sound quality
Cons: iOS app can't be used while playing from sources other than the iOS device.
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Trusty 2002 4 runner
Crutchfield customer from New Port Richey, FL on 2/21/2021
2002 Toyota 4Runner
Installed this Kenwood DXP594BT unit in my trusty 2002 Toyota 4Runner ( Limited 4 WD). Transferred the 2 side mounting brackets from the factory radio. Screws matched up perfectly. (Note: this avoided using the metal box "cradle" that came with the new unit. following the "cradle" install method, you would have to bend tabs to try to make the unit fit well - transferring the 2 brackets, easily, made a perfect fit in the radio "hole" ). This is my 3 rd unit install (3 different cars) with Crutchfield, and the experience with the folks on the phone was, and is always, first class. They were patient, knowledgeable and understood the specifics of the unit I had bought. ps...I paid the extra few dolllars to get a custom "plug and play" harness. This made the final connections very simple - well worth it !
Pros: Perfect Fit. I estimate 35% better sound than factory radio ( kept original speakers)
Cons: Controls are a bit clumsy and not intuitive ( I am a legacy "old school" customer so that probably plays into it . Called Crutchfield for a bit of post install operating help.Colin was great - Thankyou !
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Crutchfield customer from Florence, MS on 2/20/2021
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Very happy with my DPX594. Looks and sounds amazing. Thanks again Crutchfield! Another seamless head unit install! Installed in: 2005 Chevy Silverado (great fit)
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Crutchfield customer from Pearland, TX on 2/18/2021
2006 Ford F-150
I loved the nice look and the great sound it has. My husband installed it and said it wasn't difficult to install. It blended well into my ford truck replacing my old one.
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Outstanding product
Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 2/16/2021
2009 Subaru Forester
Outstanding head unit, very reasonably priced. Crutchfield experts were extremely helpful in every step of the unit's installation.
Pros: Excellent quality and price
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Boynton Beach, FL on 2/14/2021
2006 Jeep Wrangler
Installed in my 2006 Wrangler TJ. Had to make some mods to the dash, but pretty easy to install with the detailed instructions provided. Radio sounds nice, controls are easy to figure out. The Metra 95-6541 Dash Kit fit perfectly.
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Crutchfield customer from Harrison, TN on 2/8/2021
2005 Ford F-150
Love it. Looks like it was stock. Never installed a radio before but the additional smart harness made it plug & play.
Pros: Quality, looks and features. Very good service.
Cons: Installation instructions could be a little better.
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Best stereo ive ever owned
Kevin from RANTOUL, IL on 2/6/2021
2006 Hyundai Sonata
This stereo is absolutely amazing... I haven't hooked it up to my new excelon speakers yet but, with the amount of sound personalization options and the ridiculous volume that it puts out, there's no possible way that I'm not going to be blown away (literally and figuratively). I've heard people say it can be slightly confusing... I found it to be surprisingly easy to use considering the amount of options. I'd also highly recommend the crutchfield ready harness... That thing is amazing. I'm definitely going to be a lifelong customer after this experience!
Pros: Best stereo I've ever owned and incredible service by crutchfield.
Cons: I didn't find it sooner.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Ware Shoals, SC on 2/4/2021
2003 Honda Element
Got to me faster than expected Great selection for any price rang Great look and sound Easy install with all the goodies
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Crutchfield customer from Fredericksbrg, VA on 1/10/2021
Looks and sounds great. installation was easy with the kit and instructions provided.
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Sounds great
Crutchfield customer from Royal Oak, MI on 12/28/2020
The radio sounds great. The installation was easy
Pros: Great sound
Cons: The Kenwood instruction manual is a little weak. Tom from Crutchfield emailed me a better version
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Crutchfield customer from Brewster, NY on 12/23/2020
2006 Toyota Tacoma
Its a great radio and easy to install, price was good and the online help was very helpful, the only thing is the manual doesn't help that much
Pros: Looks good, sounds good, easy installation
Cons: A bit confusing at first
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Sewell, NJ on 12/17/2020
2003 Nissan 350Z
Excellent product. Arrived very quickly all parts theres. Producers wrapped very well and protected.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from King Cove, AK on 12/16/2020
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Great CD player. Fit perfectly in my wife's 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Sounds good and looks even better.
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Good bluetooth/CD player
Crutchfield customer from Taylorsville, KY on 12/15/2020
1995 Ford Mustang
Sounds great, nice color options for lighting, and the phone works great. The Pandora mode works, but rarely reads the song or artist info on the display. Overall I am happy with the unit, just wish it worked more seamlessly with my iPhone 11ProMax.
Pros: Looks great, sounds great!
Cons: Glitchy on Pandora mode, no dimmer wire to connect to the instrument panel backlighting circuit.
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Just get it!
Crutchfield customer from Beaumont, CA on 12/14/2020
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Bought this to replace my grandmothers stock radio that quit on her. She loves it! She now can play all pf her CD's again and has bluetooth! Great sounding as well on her stock speakers!
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Nice replacement
Crutchfield customer from Tylertown, MS on 12/7/2020
I like it. Has a lot of features but is a little confusing for an older technology impaired person like myself.
Pros: Upgrade over OEM
Cons: Features can be confusing and a little overwhelming
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Awesome stereo
Crutchfield customer from Tiffin, OH on 12/6/2020
2011 Ram 1500
This stereo is awesome. Easy to install and wire up with the other crutchfield parts sounds great. I really like the color changes
Pros: Everything
Cons: Non
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Highly Recomend
Crutchfield customer from Thomasville , NC on 12/5/2020
looks good sounds good and is easy to operate
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Amazing radio.
Crutchfield customer from Lebanon Jct, KY on 12/1/2020
2002 Chevrolet S10
Great radio. Exactly what I needed as an upgrade. Sounds great and makes me wanna get new speakers now. I love the color changing options and having USB port on the front.
Pros: Sounds great. Easy to install and use.
Cons: I haven't found any yet.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Snohomish, WA on 11/30/2020
2006 Ford Expedition
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Made My Aunt Happy!
Crutchfield customer from Elk Grove, CA on 11/28/2020
2006 Volvo V70
Bought it for my aunt and she loves it! She needed an updated stereo that was Bluetooth, had an AUX, and a cd receiver. Now she can play her iPod! She was thrilled with the features and the color changing. Happy to have made her happy with her new stereo. Thank you! Instructions aren't too bad, just play around with it and you'll get the hang of it. Don't worry about the glare from the sun people mentioned in other reviews. All stereos will tend to get a glare from the sunlight. Doesn't take away from all the cool functions. I had also gotten myself a new stereo from here a few months back, a Sony and I LOVE it! Can't go wrong with these guys! :) Might get my sister one for her birthday.
Pros: The functions: AUX USB CD receiver Bluetooth Spotify BT Alexa voice command
Cons: Trying to think of some. Maybe the way you have to turn the knob to get to each function (but you'll remember how many functions you have to pass to get to the one you need).
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Imperial, MO on 11/26/2020
2009 Kia Sportage
I got this for my girlfriend as a birthday present and installed it for her. Working on cars has always been one of my hobbies but if you have had experience splicing wires you know that they can often be awful and time consuming. Save yourself the time and use the Crutchfield readyharness service. Great product. You don't always have to get the best of the line. Settling for the lower model is more than enough.
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Crutchfield customer from Utuado, PR on 11/26/2020
2006 Toyota Corolla
Just great the sound is amazing love the display and all the functions I recommend changing the factory radio and the speakers great improvement
Pros: Just a superior sound all the functions love it
Cons: None
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Salem, OR on 11/23/2020
2009 Hyundai Accent
This is a great product. Sound Quality is excellent and Display is really easy to read.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Fayetteville, AR on 11/23/2020
2005 Toyota 4Runner
Great head unit. Looks good. Does everything I need it to. I do wish it had an aux & usb in the rear for the option to run it from the back, but we can't have it all. Easy to use interface. So far so good.
Pros: Looks good, Lightweight, all the features I wanted
Cons: No rear audio connections
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Great deck for my 2003 Ford Ranger
Crutchfield customer from New Haven, IN on 11/23/2020
2003 Ford Ranger
Great deck, lots of options with great sound and station reception. Phone connection is phenomenal as it sounds like the person on the other end is sitting next to me. Install was fairly easy and looks great inside my 2003 Ford Ranger Standard Cab.
Pros: Lots of tuning options Station reception Phone connection Looks great and large buttons
Cons: Trimming of interior to get it to fit, just took time.
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Pretty good
Jason from Phoenix, AZ on 11/20/2020
2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty
For 160 bucks it's actually a really good radio. Once in a while it has issues playing music from my phone but other than that 99% of the time it works amazing and sounds great
Pros: Sounds good, fits really well
Cons: Has issues playing music from Bluetooth once in a while
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Nice
Crutchfield customer from Hutchinson, KS on 11/19/2020
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Good stereo with functionality. Menu takes time to get used to but overall the unit is remarkable for the price. Powers speaks well and have good sound reproduction.
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Crutchfield customer from Meadowview, VA on 11/18/2020
2013 Jeep Patriot
The Alexa feature doesn't work all of the time, which is frustrating because that the reason I bought this unit. It will work maybe 3 or 4 uses. Then it immediately flashes "call" as soon as you push it. Maybe it's because the unit isn't compatible to my phone, I can't use any of the phone features, which would have been nice to know before I ordered it. Sounds good, looks cool. I have the Google pixel 4, my boy has the 3, neither one of them work with the phone features.
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Outstanding Head Unit!
Crutchfield customer from Americus, GA on 11/16/2020
2009 Dodge Ram 3500
Outstanding upgrade head unit. I can't say enough good things about this head unit! Looks great. Menus and controls are intuitive and easy to navigate. Enormous control of all functions. Sound is brilliant! I installed this in a 2009 Ram 3500 as the first step in a complete stereo system. Even just adding the head unit to the stock system was an enormous upgrade and better than 90% of the car stereos I've ever heard. After installing a subwoofer, new speakers, and some sound insulation, my old diesel truck has a stereo better than most home systems. You can't go wrong with this unit.
Pros: Fantastic sound. Solid power. Intuitive menus and great control.
Cons: None
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Very featured pack unit
LouDawg from Ohio on 11/16/2020
I purchase my 3rd unit for our 3rd vehicle because of the sound quality and features. After install the first thing I did was firmware update. One of the best head units I've used with the Alexa feature. Works very well with my home automation. I do have a wish list for future firmware or future units, please allow startup volume option. Occasionally my teen may leave the volume turned up when he exit the vehicle. So when I remote start the car in the mornings it may be too loud and disturb the neighbors before I can get in the vehicle. It would be nice to have the radio turn on and be at volume 3 instead of where my kid leaves at 15. Again this is just a wish list for future unit or firmware updates but love the unit plus it works well with my XM radio module.
Pros: So many options, speaker size options, speaker distant from driver adjustment, subwoofer adjustments, 3 zone color option, sound quality and many more.
Cons: Wish there was an easier way to switch between mobile devices when both are connected to the head unit. Wish there was a auto volume preset on boots up. Sometimes a family member leaves it turned up too loud.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 11/16/2020
2003 Ford Focus
Great sound as you would expect from Kenwood.
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Money well spent
Crutchfield customer from Laurelton, NY on 11/15/2020
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
This unit pushes out a lot of power for the price. Also the sound quality is clean. The Manual color option is great, I was able to match my dashboard lights perfectly
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Easy Price..Great Features
Crutchfield customer from Livingston, TX on 11/15/2020
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Purchased the Kenwood DPX594BT as a replacement for my OEM 2015 Ford F-250 as my SYNC system failed and prevented my from playing USB files and I did not wish to invest in repairs. This Kenwood Excelon double din was the perfect choice. It has better sound then the OEM radio and features excellent front panel controls that allow easy selectivity. Front display colors are totally customizable and even allow different colors to be chosen for the LED display and buttons. The phone button is within easy reach and allows calls through the included visor mic and the system speakers. Phone calls come through loud and clear on both ends and sound excellent through the speakers. I have my music on a small Micro SD card and use USB adapter and plug right into front USB slot. Unit displays folder and file info. The Spotify, Alexa features are there but I don't use them. As a bonus, the included steering wheel control module was a snap to install and retains my Media, Volume and Seek on the wheel. The harness and install kit was a simple deal taking all of about 30 mins. All in all, this Kenwood seems to fit the bill nicely and is a definite improvement. If you need a reasonably priced Double Din look no further.
Pros: Color customizable display, front panel USB and AUX and great stereo and BT phone sound.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
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Crutchfield customer from Phillipsburg, NJ on 11/14/2020
Good product I would definitely recommend it for anyone
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Love my new radio!!
Crutchfield customer from Westminster, MD on 11/12/2020
Outstanding radio!! This makes my old radio sound like junk, I had it prewired and it installed so smoothly, now I have BT for phone and so many features I haven't caught up with them yet. I did need a tiny bit of tech support but they came through on a Sunday morning and I was on the road by lunch!! As always Crutchfield always goes the extra mile
Pros: Easy install Wicked good sound
Cons: None
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Not bad for price.
Crutchfield customer from Afton, MI on 11/10/2020
1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Nice unit for the price, love that you can match the color to the dash color so it looks factory. The owners manual that comes with it is lacking a lot of info, like what exactly all the sound settings do so you are left with doing a lot of experimentation to get the right sound. And then when you change to a different source you are doing it again. The power seems to drop off as well, there is a lot of change in volume from say level 3 to 20 then after that very little.
Pros: Adjustment of color and sound.
Cons: No real direction provided on all the sound options.
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My old truck sounds like a new one.
Crutchfield customer from Huntington, WV on 11/10/2020
2003 Ford Ranger
Great way to revitalize the sound system in my old truck. Plugged it in and it just worked (with the ReadyHarness). Had to file down the lip at the top and bottom of the dashboard opening but I knew that going in thanks to Crutchfield's excellent vehicle knowledge. I haven't figured out the Alexa thing but I didn't buy it for that anyway.
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Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 11/7/2020
2005 Toyota Tacoma
sounds great, eq very good, can't see it if the sun's out
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DPX594BT Review
Crutchfield customer from Alexandria, VA on 11/5/2020
2005 Toyota 4Runner
Nice replacement unit for stock radio (2005 Toyota 4-Runner). I appreciate the available installation instructions for my particular vehicle. Two drawbacks - depending on the lighting colors chosen, glare makes the display unreadable; I wish it would play more music formats. Posi-Twist connectors are used, which are great! I'd change that to Mini Posi-Locks so the joined wires are in line.
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Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 11/3/2020
2008 Toyota Tundra
This unit has a lot of cool features and the design is really cool too
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Palatine, IL on 11/1/2020
Enjoying it, great update from the old one.
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Scot from PITTSFIELD, MA on 10/31/2020
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
Pretty good unit. Sounds good so far. Cant wait to get everything installed and really test it out
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THE Source
Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 10/31/2020
2008 Ford F-150
It has been quite a few years since I last purchased from Crutchfield, as I have not had a need for any new audio equipment. However, when I purchased a new vehicle I knew straight away where to go, to get the best options, prices and service. These folks do an awesome job all the way around, from their most helpful decision making information for each product to the excellent customer service and expedient order processing. We have been customers for almost 30yrs. Thank You... R
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Amarillo, TX on 10/28/2020
Awesome radio alot of options on radio for your personal taste
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Riverside, NJ on 10/25/2020
2006 GMC Sierra 2500/3500
works well. did not loose the temp and direction display in the rear view mirror nor did I have to cut the inside of the dash. both were pleasant surprises.
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Crutchfield customer from Parkesburg, PA on 10/25/2020
2007 Toyota Tacoma
Great radio, but a little tricky to program stations.
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Highly reccomend
Crutchfield customer from Mc Caysville, GA on 10/25/2020
wonderful system. So good I bought 2 of them
Pros: covers all media phone works terrific
Cons: none
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Sonic Bliss
SJ soundjunkie Jim from Webberville, MI on 10/24/2020
2008 Ford Mustang
OMG! After pestering several Crutchfield audio specialists, I finally chose this Kenwood for a replacement of my stock Shaker 500 receiver/CD. First, hats off to Crutchfield employees who are all so great and helpful and nice! Makes me want to move to Virginia! This unit is incredible! Beautiful display options to match both my grabber orange Mustang GT and the dash display colors! This Kenwood makes my stock speakers come alive and there are infinite tone shaping and sub woofer settings to satisfy your preferences. The controls are simple once you have gotten through the learning curve. The install on my Mustang was straightforward with the master sheet instructions and just a little help from tech support. Having never done an install, it took me a little more time, but in the end the install is beautiful and looks stock in my car. 10 stars to Crutchfield and thanks to everyone that helped me find such a great car system.
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Oklahoma City, OK on 10/21/2020
2011 Ram 2500
easy setup - good powerful sound for the money
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Eagle Mountain, UT on 10/15/2020
2000 Nissan Pathfinder
Overall very clean. The colors are amazing and the set up is pretty simple. Great head unit!
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from Pittsboro, NC on 10/4/2020
2000 Toyota Camry
Great stereo. All you need at a great price! Picked up a 2000 Camry with low miles and threw this in with some new speakers. Awesome sound!
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Crutchfield customer from Franklin, OH on 10/3/2020
2006 Ford Ranger
Perfect for my truck ...was just what I was looking fof... great looks and super sound
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Crutchfield customer from Garland, TX on 10/1/2020
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS
Great sound. All radio features work great. I love the usb feature. If you are listening to a track on usb and switch sources or remove the usb and plug it back in, the track starts back right were you left off. No need to start from your first track.
Pros: Great sound and features for the price. The usb feature is awesome. Three preamp outputs is a plus.
Cons: There is an echo when using the phone call option on the radio. Not too bad but a little annoying sometimes.
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Nice head unit
Kirk from Farmington, NM on 9/19/2020
2011 Toyota Camry
Very nice head unit. Great that it can play WAV files via the USB. Plays CD's without excessive skipping (rarely use though). Excellent sound tuning options for the money with Spodify, crossovers, 11 band equalizer, time delay & basic DSP features. Obviously not as good as a stand alone DSP costing quadruple this deck. However, it is light years ahead of my old deck. Improved performance of my system in my truck (2 amps, quality 6.5" components & 10" sub) with the EQ, crossover & time delay. Recently sound deadened my doors so it added icing to the experience. Has a few quirks with the bluetooth. I downloaded the Kenwood app on my Android but unit didn't hold correct time & a lot of sound functions. Had to shut off the Sync function & it works much better. Annoying issue is it's sporadic turn on when I start my truck. Does great with in Accessory. Rechecked the harness & wiring but I believe it's the new wiring scheme from Kenwood. Overall a great unit that I enjoy using & in my opinion can't be beat for the money.
Pros: Value! Great DAC & amazing DSP Tuning capabilities for a head unit.
Cons: Bluetooth & turn on when starting vehicle quirks.
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The first Kenwood that has let me down
William from Charleston, SC on 8/22/2020
The first Kenwood product that has let me down. The sound quality is very good and head unit performance is great BUT this unit has an issue with the Bluetooth phone connection. I installed this unit (brand new out of the box) in a 2009 Nissan Frontier pickup in May 2020. I've had an ongoing issue where when using the phone to make or receive a call. I can hear the other party but they can NOT hear me. To fix the problem when it occurs which is about once a week now it requires pressing the re-set button on the front of the radio by the USB port. Everything works great until the Bluetooth messes up a few days later where I have to re-set it again. The problem is definitely with this unit and not the phone. I had a Samsung J7 Pop when I installed this unit and about a month ago got a new Motorola Moto G Stylus (128gb) and this unit has acted up with BOTH phones. I'm curious if anyone else is having a similar Bluetooth issue with this Kenwood model.
Pros: Looks good performance great other than Bluetooth
Cons: Bluetooth has a gremlin when making or receiving a call
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Just What The Pony Needed!
Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 7/29/2020
2007 Ford Mustang
Bought this unit to replace the Sony I had installed years back. It is the perfect fit for my needs. It has all the features I was looking for and then some. Love the 3 zone color on the face of the unit. This unit is much easier to navigate than my Sony. The sound is great and I like the way even in Arizona sunlight I can still read the display. I would recommend this unit to anyone that is looking for more features but doesn't want to pay more than a few bills. For those that are looking for just a few setting this might be a little much. I have always purchased my auto stereos from Cruthfields and have never been disappointed.
Pros: A lot of features, looks great in the dash, performs as expected and was able to keep a CD player for those time when I wait to listen to a album until I can get it on a USB.
Cons: None for me personally
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Kenwood Excelon DPX594BT
Crutchfield customer from St Thomas, VI on 7/22/2020
Excellent! I bought it for my wife , as a birthday present,after the factory radio stop working. She really likes, how there are so many options, when it comes to listening to her favorite songs. She is so happy with it. Thank you so much. Joe
Pros: Everything is positive
Cons: No cons
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Good Value
Crutchfield customer from Louisville, CO on 7/17/2020
2011 Toyota RAV4