Might as well go all out!

Fantastic screen! And I love how you can extend it another inch to get it closer to you, makes it a lot safer than leaning over to try and touch it like other screens. It's very responsive and also improved the loudness of my speakers (got aftermarket).

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Great unit with good features. Sounds wonderful.

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Very happy!

I needed to upgrade the stock system in my Toyota tundra 2020, with JBL. This KENWOOD system improved the sound quality significantly, along with the appearance. The 5v pre outputs provide significantly better quality with the external amps that I installed. Crutchfield provided all the harnesses that were needed and I did not have to splice or cut any cables. Crutchfield is the only place, I found after a lot or research, where you can find everything needed for a DIY project like this. The end result is just superb, I am very happy with support provided and the product.

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Excellent with some suggestions...

So far, the unit is very good. The video/ display quality is outstanding. Navigating the menus isn't super intuitive but it's not too complicated. It would be nice to be able to edit the shortcut bar (I'd like to remove the Android Auto icon). Moving between apps is not very straight forward but is doable. I'd like to change the screen resolution while in Car Play mode; it seems very zoomed in. I love the actual volume control knob. Fit and finish are excellent. Overall, I'd buy it again.

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Like I'm driving a Dodge Tesla, huge screen, cool features.

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Love it!

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Nice and big

Nice and big screen. Screen for reverse camera big and clear. Easy to operate. Fits real nice in my 3rd gen Tacoma.

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Horrible

Defective stereo. Audio system will shut off and resets while playing music. Sent out to FTH Group company for repairs by Kenwood. Is been over 2 months and both kenwood and FTH Group have fail to repair unit. I have emailed and called for a status on the unit with service staff telling to continue checking in 2 more weeks. Horrible experience with kenwood and fth Group companies. Best advise is to purchase in a company where you have the option to be either reimbursed or exchange. Good luck

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Boogie ??

It's great

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Major Upgrade

Have only had it for 4 days now, but this stereo thumps. Tactile volume is a big deal- glad this is more than a touch screen. Phone integration breathes life into older vehicles too

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Avoid

You are most likely going to get a unit that has freezing and rebooting issues. I've had this for little over a week and it has only gotten worse as time goes on. Every morning this thing will freeze and reboot. It started at 3 times, then it was fine. Now it is at 7 times. It is very annoying when you are just trying to listen to music. It will lull you into a false sense of security and you will be listening to your music, then it will freeze and scare you by pausing at that last moment of noise, so now you are listening to this and all you can do is wait for it to die and come back to life. Then, you have to hope that it will work now and not freeze again. I'm a little disappointed with something that costs so much money still, hasn't had a firmware update in a year, and you are still getting a product which is defective. I'd spend my money elsewhere. I've read the Boss equivalent is better, though not sure what model exactly.

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Great Head Unit, Needs Better Quality Control

The best thing about this purchase has been working with Crutchfield. After my first unit turned out to be defective-more on that in a second-their tech guys were trusting, supportive, and solution-minded. This is an important point to consider, especially when you're spending this much for a head unit. Nobody wants to be stuck with a lemon. Which brings us to Kenwood and the DMX1057XR. You've probably already read plenty of other reviews by now. People love this head unit, and well they should. It's a beautiful thing. Or I should say, it's a beautiful thing if you happen to get a working unit right out of the box (and you probably will). Unfortunately, my first unit suffered from numerous, completely random restarts. Given all the great reviews, I naturally took the blame on myself. This meant wasting far too much of my recent holidays re-wiring and testing and just generally cursing the day I decided to install a new head unit. Also cursing Kenwood once I finally began to realize that these restarts might not be my fault after all. I'm now about a week into running my replacement unit, and so far it seems to be working like a champ. Not a single restart yet, no matter what I throw at it: wireless CarPlay, hands-free phone calls, Google navigation, and steering wheel controls, all running at the same time. I could give it a full five stars-I think it probably deserves it-but after my recent experiences with this very costly unit, I'm feeling generous just to cough up four.

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The best, but too expensive

The price is ridiculous, but this is my favorite headunit. I'm glad the companies are going back to rotary volume knobs. The screen resolution is great, and not just blocky text stretched out over a large display. Again, the price is atrocious. This is the same price as a very high end iPad or laptop but it does not have the functionality of those devices. Basically it is the same as any $300 KENWOOD double-din headunit but with CarPlay Wireless and a bigger/better screen. KENWOOD is making A LOT of money off these. Really modernizes the interior of my 95 Bronco. Thinking of getting 2 more to replace a standard size KENWOOD double-din in my C5 Corvette and WK1 SRT-8 Grand Cherokee.

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Great screen! Wish it had an extra USB input.

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DMX1057XR Rocks!

This head unit is everything it is advertised to provide. Its resolution and screen interference are very nice and easy to use. Sound quality is perfect and adjustable as desired. Worth every penny.

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Does fit my 2018 Ford F150, with a little effort.

Item is listed as not fitting my 2018 F150. Which isn't technically wrong. You have to remove a bracket where the stereo will mount. And getting at two of the four bolts is nothing short of a test if patience and will. Once that is done install works as any other double din would. Idatalink Maestro has a video and instructions on how to do this. Fit behind the radio is tight. So be careful when selecting RCA cables. The head unit itself is very nice. Screen, options, menus, controls all work very well. The Idatalink Maestro RR2 was a must for my install and well worth the effort and cost. The sound is far better that the factory head unit can produce. I had been using the stock radio wired to a dsp/amp. The sound was better, but never quite right. This sounded much better right out of the box with a basic tune.

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Great sound settings and Android connectivity

Got a scratch & dent that was in great shape and several hundred dollars cheaper. User friendly interface, good connectivity with my Android phone, and advanced sound settings that make the factory speakers on my 2002 Ford F-250 sound WAY better than with the stock radio. I paid a local shop to install since I also ordered a backup cam, and the installation instructions for that weren't very good.

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Awesome Screen and Sound

was conflicted about whether to install this myself or let the pros handle it, but Crutchfield made it easy. The new receiver replaced a Ford Sync Generation 2 with a 4.3" screen. Never have I been so happy to throw out a piece of tech as I when I finally rid my truck of the abomination that was Ford Sync Gen 2. Crutchfield provided everything I needed for the install. The Crutchfield ReadyHarness Service was a no-brainer for me. Between it and the Maestro RR, I didn't need to splice a single wire and retained all of my original OEM features (climate, backup cams, steering wheel controls, vehicle alerts, etc.) The instructions that Crutchfield sent for installing the Maestro RR unit contained two similar but different PDF files and they did not indicate which I should be using. Fortunately, as I went thru the Maestro RR software install, it guided me to the correct version online. Crutchfield listed my vehicle as compatible with the head-unit I purchased, but to make it work I had to shift the brackets back so that the display would fit closer to the dash; if I didn't do that it interfered with the gear shifter. In doing so, I had to forgo using some of the screws towards the front of the stereo because the stereo holes would not align with the bracket holes, but I just tightened it around the middle. The dash screws keep keep everything rock solid stable, no shaking whatsoever. Feels like a new car again! Best auto upgrade I've ever done!

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Awesome

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2015 Subaru Forester Harmon Kardon without Navigation

Installed KENWOOD DMX1057XR in 2015 Subaru Forester Touring with Harmon Kardon with base OEM Clarion head unit. Love Apple CarPlay wireless and customization of KENWOOD. Got the Maestro RR iDatalink module to retain steering wheel controls.

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This is perfect

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Software Troubles - Twice / More JVC than Kenwood

I ended up going through two of these that had the same issue. No matter which source (Radio, USB, Carplay,...) the screen would freeze, sound would skip/stutter, then the unit would reset. Ended up changing wiring harness, troubleshooting power issues, but problem would persist. Eventually pulled this on a bench and the problem would repeat. Rare that I got two defective units but it happened. Seems to be a software issue. Both units had the latest version already installed. Kenwood technical support wasn't helpful at all. Crutchfield was superb and eventually got me into a unit with no issue - The unit I went with is the same Kenwood hardware/footprint but with navigation and different software DNR1007XR. I've had a previous Kenwood DNX7100 in this same truck for almost 13years. Needed to upgrade to carplay and this nice screen. The JVCKW-Z1000W is the same hardware (no knob) if you haven't noticed. Startup was fast at about 7 seconds for this unit. The DNR1007 loads the navigation and takes about 15 seconds to load up. Both will immediately show your reverse video even during start up. Fit and finish are very good and live up the the Kenwood good will. Software is the killer. Some have had success with this but I spent hours trying to get this to work. You never expect a defective unit and with the nature of these being DIY installs you end up troubleshooting your installation first. I spoke with multiple Crutchfield representatives.

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Worth it

First Kenwood, I have to say this floating screen is gorgeous. I never seen anything quite as nice as it. This is installed in a 2013 RAV4 Limited. Wireless Apple CarPlay is great. The proper datalink Maestro T harness is the TO1 not the TO2 and firmware flashed to 2013 RAV4. I have my OEM vehicle settings still! Very nice unit

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You get what you pay for

What a difference this made in my 2015 Tundra. Fantastic unit, very smooth and snappy UI. Easy to use and the best part is the display is nice and bright and completely visible with polarized sunglasses on!

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Great Radio. Amazing screen

It's a great radio. Pretty easy to install if you you have a Toyota vehicle. The screen is amazing. It's like an IPad and super clear. The screen is also very responsive to the touch. The wireless car play is a game changer. Also, in my 2015 Toyota Highlander it didn't show the tire pressure. With this radio and plugged in I can now see it on the screen.

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Amazing quality, but a bit pricey

I love the user interface, the clarity/color of the display, and of course the sound quality! Was able to replace the factory stereo on my 2017 Sienna so we could have CarPlay. Didn't lose backup cam or factory USB port. Thrilled with this device.

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Big screen and lots of features

This is my 3rd Kenwood receiver in my 2015 Jeep JK. The install was pretty easy. Getting all the cables in and behind the unit with the iDatalink was the most difficult part. I installed using the slider in the forward position. I was thinking the standard would limit the screen tilting. I may take it out and reinstall in the standard position to see which one I prefer. Sound quality is great. The most annoying thing is the front camera that engages as you slow down. There does not appear to be a setting to turn that off. I could chose one of the other camera inputs and select the camera when I need it. I love the OEM integration but can't take advantage of all of the features because I removed the UConnect module when I got the first Kenwood HU. I ran the Kenwood USB directly to the center console (same with this unit)

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The best of the best. This is a beautiful unit

The best of the best. This is a beautiful unit, no lag, worth the price! Nice upgrade for my Tacoma!

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Outstanding

Big Beautiful display-no glare/direct sunlight not a problem- touch screen super quick. If your looking for a large screen this unit would be my first choice. Sound quality excellent. CarPlay 10 seconds and your on

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Unit is Good. Crutchfield not so much

After a few issues installing the unit and initially getting a defective unit, everything seems to be working fine and the unit is performing as advertised. The low star count is more for the quality of customer service I received from Crutchfield. They were helpful in facilitating a return/replacement of the defective unit(after paying an increased cost for a newer model). However, I was still having issues after replacing the unit and contacted support again. I spoke with a rep who was unable to help me with my issues. She told me that she would research the issue and get back to me within 48hrs by phone or email. Needless to say, it's been a week and I still haven't heard anything more from Crutchfield. Thankfully the internet came through for me after a few hours of research.

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We were sorry to hear about this customer's experience with our Tech Support team. We're forwarding this on to our Tech Support supervisors, so they can look into it. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. We hope he gives us another chance to prove we're the best in the business.

Fits perfectly in my 2007 fj cruiser

This is a great unit. Picture quality is fantastic and very easy to use. Crutchfield helped with the one issue I was having quickly and efficiently.

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Happy with the receiver. The volume knob is a plus.

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2003 mustang

Installed this on my 2003 mustang convertible and I must say this is definitely a high quality unit, not just from construction but the quality & sound along with apple car play and android auto. A must buy for my mustang brothers and sisters out there.

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Excellent quality and sound. I was hesitant to pay this much for a new head unit, but it actually saved me money by not having to buy another Land Rover specific wiring harness.

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Kenwood awsome !!

Easy to use and was easy to install in my 2022 4 runner. It fit perfect center. Did it my self with a maestro rr2.

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Installed in 2019 Tundra and very pleased overall. Unit really changes overall feel of the truck. No complaints overall with the unit. Some very minor weirdness at times when you do something like start to backup and camera turns on before the splash screen is complete. Very minor and radio performs very well. I ran an HDMI connection down to OEM USB charging port and replaced with HDMI connection. Streaming video works great assuming you have a good cellular connection. Like others, noticed improvement in overall sound. EQ adjustments are numerous and way more than I would typically venture into. Wireless Apple CarPlay is a game changer. Very convenient. Some apps will crash every once in a while and need to be restarted on the phone; not sure that is a Kenwood issue. GPS location is off briefly occasionally but seems to quickly correct itself (might be my install). Trim kit used for install is not great; all plastic and color/texture is not a perfect match with rest of Tundra trim. Trim kit also susceptible to mounting a little crooked if you dont pay attention to getting it aligned when attaching to radio. Love overall interface and main volume knob. Very pleased with radio itself and only minor complaints would be trim kit and some Apple app issues.

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Fits 2019 Tundra - Five stars except Kenwood Traffic Weather app Trash

I give Crutchfield five stars and I REALLY wanted to give this head unit five stars which it totally deserves EXCEPT for the weather widget that works (doesn't work) with the Kenwood Traffic Inrix app. It's absolute trash. Go read the reviews online. It constantly says "No Data Available" even though the app is open on my phone. I keep having to disconnect the app on my phone from the head unit and then reconnect it and then it works. Until I get out of my car and come back again..no data available. Even when it's working the weather is not reliable..the image shows an overcast cloudy sky when I am looking out my window at a bright blue sky with no clouds. Very disappointing for a head unit at this price. Fortunately, I can just change the widget to something else like the Clock or Compass or whatever. Again, just very disappointing and Kenwood has to know about it because so many of their customers have been complaining about it for a LONG time. Apart from this complaint, this head unit is fantastic. The display is beautiful, Android Auto works perfectly and wirelessly, wireless mirroring works perfectly, the sound and EQ are AMAZING, phone app is useful and call audio is great, SiriusXM looks fantastic and is feature-rich, HD Radio works great and is feature-rich. It fits great in my 2019 Toyota Tundra Platinum. It fits perfectly between the vents and I was able to adjust the height so that it doesn't block or even hinder my climate controls. Besides the app I'm happy.

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Nice receiver !

Great screen. Easily viewed in direct sunlight. Only downside is it has a hard time connection to Android screen mirroring at times. No clue why yet.. I have a Samsung phone.. connects instantly to my TV's . Seems I have to restart the receiver several times before I can get it to connect. Other than THAT.. the features and adjustability is just INSANE ! I only have this in a work truck with a simple system, but the available adjustments make it sound AWESOME !! I also have it hooked to the Kenwood dashcam as was as the 720p camera.. BOTH work awesome !

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Brownsville

I love it! No issues so far. Everyone loves it!!!! Took 7 months to get it. Well worth the wait ??

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Got this to replace the factory setup. First off sounds better then factory. Love the larger screen and wireless Android auto. Still learning about all the features.

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Outstanding Receiver but Overpriced vs the Competition

Let me just cut right to the chase: This would be a five star rating if the price hadn't been bumped up to $1,500. But with the 11" Apline iXL-F511 due out in February with HD screen and audio, this outstanding receiver is way overpriced. That being said, there are very few flaws in this high end receiver. The sound is impeccable, connectivity is rock solid, the UI is well-polished, and the screen is simply gorgeous. I absolutely love having a volume knob after six months of tolerating tiny volume buttons. My minor complaints include no horizontal tilt or lateral adjustment for the screen, the bezels seem a unnecessarily big (especially when compared to the Alpine and Sony receivers), and no speed-compensating volume adjustment. That's it. It's that good a receiver.

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The Kenwood blew away the OEM radio I had. The sound was much clearer and crisp.

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1057xr

So far I like my new Kenwood. I am always learning new choices available on the unit. I did have my pictures on it too but for this picture took them off. I love how the head unit integrates other components like my escort radar and dash cam.

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Nice product!!

Fantastic! Huge screen, easy to use

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Awesome unit, TERRIBLE design flaw!

This is really a great unit! This was the first stereo I have installed in almost 10 years and it's amazing how far the technology has come. Do yourself a favor and get the idatalink compatible with your vehicle, it's amazing how it integrates with the stereo. WARNING - I only gave this 4/5 stars because of one really STUPID design flaw. The final step of installation is to install a screw cover between the display and the stereo. You have to face the display all the way down to install it, but in my vehicle, the dash comes out, so that isn't possible. Simple enough, I just wouldn't install it, it's just a cover after all. I spent 3 hours troubleshooting my stereo trying to determine why it wouldn't power on. I used Crutchfield's readyharness service, so they did all the wiring, I questioned that. I questioned the fuse in the stereo. Finally I questioned if I just got a DOA stereo. In a last ditch effort, I googled "Kenwood DMX1057XR not powering on" and found a youtube video that explained that if you don't put that stupid screw cover on, the unit will not power on. Sure enough, there is a piece of plastic on that screw cover that compresses something on the connection to give it power! RIDICULOUS! I had to cut out screw holes in the cover, install the display with the cover already on it, and then screw the screen on to get it to work. Kenwood, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?!?!?!?

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DMX1057XR review.

This is an excellent unit. I highly recommend it.

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Exceptional stereo. Works great has a quick response time on the touch screen. The volume knob has nice feedback doesn't feel cheap.

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Expected Better From Kenwood

For this price you'd expect better from Kenwood. We were shocked to learn that the apple car play is very intermittent. The android auto play was good but we are an apple family and why we chose apple car play. The kenwood performs about what I would expect from a flea market radio on the apple car play. The menus are buggy and poorly laid out. It has a neurotic feel to the layout. If you're an apple an then you will not enjoy the chaotic layout of disabled functions that get in the way of the actual things the radio can do. Three quarters of the functions do not work and or are greyed out. <<-- They shouldn't even be available unless the option exists. Rear cam quality was shotty as well. We ran new wires, changed backup cams with even the kenwood cam but to no avail. However the same cams on a different radio were crystal clear. The bottom line is that this radio is a complete and utter disappointment from a company that our family used to be loyal to. <<--Key words "Used to"! Also there is no option for built in navigation. It depends solely on your cell phones connection. You lose connection you lose navigation. Also it is not compatible with onstar. Even with the maestro we have ZERO compatibility with onstar. This is contrary to kenwoods advertising. So clearly kenwood is taking the cheap road with this unit and I would recommend avoiding it unless you just like wasting your time with disappointment. It got two stars because this boat anchor does look impressive.

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Awesome!!!!

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Had The Features I Was Looking For

I purchased this unit for 2 reasons: I wanted wireless Android Auto and I wanted a true volume knob. This was literally the only one I could find that had those two features. Luckily it worked out that the rest of the features were pretty great, too. The only issue I had was the Android Auto. Regardless of if I was tethered via USB or wireless, it would just quit working. It turned out that I needed to go into my phone settings (Galaxy S20) and tell it not to put Android Auto to sleep. It was trying to conserve power and making the connection drop. After that the system has worked flawlessly. There is a delay after initial startup, but it's not bad. I have a diesel truck so I need to wait around anyway. I took away one star because of the price, the fact that the screen shows fingerprints terribly and there is no way to see the map and the current music being played at the same time.

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2010 Chevy Silverado

I didn't like how much the screen sticks out at first, but it's grown on me.

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Greay Radio

Works wonderfully in my Titan XD. Music and reception is very clear. The EQ is one of the most adjustable I have ever used.

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Complicated but worth it.

Started out with a Alpine iLX-F411 and could not get the phone volume loud enough or my iPhone contacts to download. I liked the screen and the features, but the volume was a deal breaker. I bought the Kenwood and installing it was fairly straight forward since I had learned the basics with the Alpine. The screen, although smaller, is actually a higher resolution and looks fantastic. The interface is more complicated, especially all the sound settings, but once you get through that, the sound quality is great. I thought I needed a volume knob, but I find I rarely use it. The volume is either on or off. The Apple CarPlay works flawlessly, both wired and wireless. The wiring harness is challenging with the Maestro RR interface, but Mike from Crutchfield was able to get me all the information I needed and I could not have done it without him. I recommend soldering all the wires instead of using mechanical connections. The connections and harnesses are a bit overwhelming at first, just take your time and use the color coded wiring diagrams to get it correct. Finding a HDMI cable that fits in the tiny recessed opening was a challenge, but another retailer had one and it works flawlessly. The Metro mounting system was a joke; the plastic mounts do not hold the radio and fortunately the metal Toyota original was a direct fit and it is locked in solid now. The only thing I used was the bezel, which works well. Great radio and am very happy I spend the extra $$ for it.

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100% This is the one you want!

Amazing better and bigger then a new car super easy install.

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Kenwood DMX1057XR

Just saying Crutchfield awesome customer service! DMX1057XR looks great in my 2019 Slingshot. Sound is Excellent!!!

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Great with Polarized Sunglasses

I have owned the DDX9906XR for over a year, which is the 6.8" version and it's by far the best head unit I've every owed. What I like the most about the DMX1057XR is just like the 9906XR, which is polarized sunglasses work with this display, no lifting my glasses to see the screen. Beautiful display, easy to read and using wireless connection to my iPhone spoils me. Great sound, makes for an excellent front sound stage in my wife's Toyota Sienna using factory speakers.

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Love it!!

Really great unit - fast boot up - install was smooth - definitely recommend!!

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Great head unit with the best display of any other

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Awesome, but.

What can I say? It's a beautiful HU and it sounds fantastic! This is my second Kenwood HU. I only gave it 4 stars because I have been getting random re-boots. I have yet to notice a pattern and it's infrequent. I have gone through the wiring harness twice, re-flashed my RR, and initialized the radio. Unfortunately, I am still getting the re-boots. There isn't much info on the web about it and Kenwood's website isn't much help. At this point I am hoping that a firmware update will fix the issue. Luckily this HU has a two year warranty so if I can't get this resolved I'll see about getting it swapped. The re-boots may seem minor, but at this price point I just can't accept it...

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The raido is great works flawlessly very responsive and might i add looks beautiful

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Almost a flawless machine.

Overall works excellent, only problem is when I use the idatalink maestro TO1 kit to install to my 2016 Toyota Yaris, the whole system will stays on even if you removed the key from ignition, and key fob will not function because the car is still on accessory mode, I have to cut the red wire from the 3p connector from the maestro module and problem was fixed. Another problem was the HDMI input hole was too small, and I can't use a HDMI function with a monster cable HDMI cable, I believe it only compatible with the kenwood one.

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Excellent

It's only been 2 weeks so far but the KENWOOD is truly amazing! Can't be happier with it and the screen resolution is crystal clear! Instaler it my self in my 2015 Toyota Tundra with a maestro kit and went flawlessly. All the functions work and the screen size is huge and still super clear! Great options for adjustments also, now I plan to ad speakers amp and sub.

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Want one in every car!

Wow! What else can I say. Installed this in my Toyota Sequoia and it looks amazing and sounds great. The maestro was super easy to hook up and the sounds quality and controls are wonderful.

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5 stars system

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Kenwood quality

I got it installed finally and wow it's so nice. Need to learn how to use all the features

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Great set.. 2nd Gen Tundra have to be fully retracted (the way it comes in the box) don't even remove the little caps in the front. This will save u at least a couple hours of installing and reinstalling. Wireless android auto and carplay is the sh#%t. Screen clarity 2nf to none. Screen mirroring was a bonus, YouTube and TV sweet. Watch 5star install video on YouTube b4 u install, some great tips. They have 3 videos + a bonus video. Watch them all. I found it easier to put everything together outside then bring the entire assembly into the car. This was a recommended by 5 star and it works.

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Best big screen radio on the market I have had alpine Halo and pioneer module not even close easy install easy-to-use lots of features

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Awesome car stereo

Highly recommend this screen for anyone. It has very great quality. Yes it is kind of pricy but totally worth it. Kenwood did very well and it has apple carplay and android auto.

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Awesome HD.

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I love it it takes my system to another level

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Amazing ??

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What a great head unit! I was concerned about how this would fit in my 2019 5th Gen 4Runner and if it would block the vents, but it fit great considering it size and only blocks about 10% of the vents and it centered perfectly using the OEM radio mounts. It has a fantastic HD screen with almost no glare and very intuitive controls. With apple car play, I got rid of the ipad I was using for Wase and the Gaia GPS app.Using the connection to the OBD2 port, I can read my tire pressure and even read and clear fault codes (my gas cap was loose and I threw a code the day after install so no scan tool needed). It's all around just a fantastic head unit, but for me, using my truck off-road all the time, having the ability to have 4 camera inputs is a game changer. I installed the Kenwood CMOS-720HD on the front of my rig to take advantage of the HD screen and the results are stunning. Thanks to the ability of the DMX1057XR to mirror the cameras the installation was a breeze. Side cameras are next, so I can keep an eye on my rock sliders and tire placement! Overall I love this head unit. From the factory Entune unit to the DMX1057RX is a giant leap. I'm sure that beyond the fantastic sound quality, the vibrant HD touch screen and all of the tools that Kenwood has built into this head unit that it will serve me well for years to come.

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This is the first aftermarket radio I had in a long time.... And the first I installed myself! The screen is fantastic. And the unit has no lag. I have it integrated with the maestro so I can get info from my toyota sequoia, like toms readings. If your are looking for a great radio and a super sized screen.... This is a great choice. Plus.... You get waze with Android auto!!!

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This was my first car stereo install. You're basically buying this unit for the large display and Carplay so it serves that purpose well, but for that the cost is too high and I expect pricing to drop dramatically once there are several other competitive options available. Unfortunately the native Kenwood UI is still super basic and frankly, archaic compared to Apple Carplay or other good modern phone apps. I really hope the quality/longevity of the hardware and subcomponents will justify the price. I also bought Maestro, Maestro T wiring harness, Kenwood 230 camera, Sirius SXVC300 tuner and recommended Metra mounting kit. This was my first install - recommend reading wiring instructions first and buy the Posi-connectors if you have to make connections between Maestro wiring harness and radio harness - I did :). All of this leads to a massive jumble of wires/modules that need to get stuffed into a very small space behind radio. For the high price and size of the radio, I think some of the 3rd party integration (Maestro module, Sirius tuner, etc.) should just be integrated as a software/firmware update and physical connections on the head unit to greatly simplify the complexity. The plastic Metra mounting kit recommended by Crutchfield is suspect for holding such a large, heavy unit. Noticeable, instant improvement in sound quality over OEM. Crutchfield tech support during the install was outstanding, called twice and spoke to actual experienced installers both times.

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best radio ever

The best radio I have ever bought! Buying another for my wife's car!

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I've had this unit for about a week upon writing this review. And I love it. I found installing into my 2012 Traverse a little different and slightly more challenging than past car stereos I've done myself over the years. But I figured it out. The sound is great and currently I still have the factory Bose sound system in my car. It's by far the best and most costly car stereo I've ever own. I give it 10 stars if I could.

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Added this unit to my vehicle today. Great product. Awesome screen and the sound is amazing!! Definitely recommend this unit if u like a bigger touch screen.

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I can finally read my maps!

Really like having a bigger screen! Two drawbacks so far - the bezel surround is pretty wide on all sides, making the display itself quite a bit larger than it needs to be. Also, the rendering of e.g. Android Auto is still the same, meaning larger navigation boxes and bottom menu. AA could stand to shrink the rendering of those items on larger screens so you get more field of view in maps. Installation was fairly straightforward, just a few more wires than my previous Kenwood unit so I had to install a new idatalink pigtail. The display sits a bit further from the dash than I'd like. I suppose I could change the mount, but then there'd be a large gap between the dash fascia and the main unit. Other than that - great sound settings, and the UI is pretty classic Kenwood - easy to navigate and find the settings you need. Wireless AA starts up within 10s of hitting the icon, usually about 20-25s after ignition until I have AA loaded on my screen. No AA autolaunch, unfortunately. Have not tried CarPlay yet.

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