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Installed in 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE (Non-JBL) - First-Time Success

**Installed in 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE (Non-JBL) - First-Time Success** This was my first-ever head unit install, and while it was intimidating at first, the **Kenwood DMX1057XR** ended up being a fantastic upgrade. I took the time to carefully study the installation materials, review a few videos, and go slow-**it worked perfectly on the first try**. The 10.1" screen is incredible-bright, responsive, and a massive improvement over the stock system. It makes CarPlay a joy to use. For anyone installing this in a 2017 Sienna XLE without JBL, I used: * Metra 95-8250 Dash Kit * Metra AX-TOYUSB USB Port Adapter * iDatalink Maestro RR2 Interface * iDatalink HRN-HRR-TO2 Harness Important install note: To avoid interference with the shifter and keep all climate controls accessible, I recommend using the Back slider position (page 85 of the Kenwood manual) and setting the screen height to position 4 (page 87 of the Kenwood manual). This worked beautifully in my Sienna and kept everything clear and functional. Highly recommend this head unit-especially for those ready to take on a DIY challenge. The result is well worth it.

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10" display.!

Awesome head unit.has all the features you need and want. Relatively straightforward install. Thank you Maestro RR2. Only complaint, Kenwood no longer supports the weather widget so no matter what you do, you can't get the weather to display on the homescreen. Bummer.otherwise I'd recommend..!

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2013 Ford F150 Installation

Overall a nice unit, crisp clear screen; yet with a bit dated interface and some significant short comings. The Climate Controls do not show up on the radio screen while on a phone call; so it becomes a guessing game in making climate adjustments. The same issue happens with Boss brand large head units. I find this to be an extremely disappointing shortcoming for a $1500.00+ installation without speakers. I believe Crutchfield should have big red wording appear on the sales team screen when an owner of a F150 inquirers about the radio = letting us know this significant shortcoming. After flashing the iDatalink Maestro RR Interface Module, you are directed to a link to an outdated "Wiring Diagram" so expect to call tech support. EQ shows a moving pattern over the top of installed custom wallpaper while listening to music = looks pretty silly and is a bit annoying, with no resolve. The Kenwood has a very clear screen; many new radios have what is considered an "anti-glare screen" which I've come to see means 'We made the screen look like it has glare, and is very fuzzy.' The extremely long User Manual which lacks details on refining and removing wallpaper images, their app. to do so, is terrible. Kenwood tech support was a bit abrupt, then offered to follow up within 24 hours = they did not.

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Chevy SSR install

Hi I love the radio so far . The wiring harness and module worked out very well . Everything works as it is supposed to and the sound is great . For anyone doing an install on a Chevy SSR you will need to move the internal radio mounting bracket to the outer most position (factory default is inner position) And raise the screen up in order for the screen to fit onto the dashboard .

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Bigger is Better!

Fantastic functionality - CarPlay and Equalization. Installation in my 2016 Sprinter van was easy with the provided dash disassembly and harness wiring instructions. My one call to Crutchfield Customer Service was answered promptly with professional expertise. I'm not an audiophile or sound engineer but I do think this head unit is incredible. I would highly recommend it.

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Amazing radio. I tried a vehicle specific designed FJ Cruiser radio and it did not work properly despite being made for my car. Stick with a known and established brand. I am not an audiophile, but love the CarPlay aspect and reliable it is. Sounds great, looks great, and is reliable. Can't go wrong with this radio

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Sounds so much better than the Toyota JBL factory crap that removed features with every update. This is my second vehicle upgrade to Kenwood with Android Auto and the sound and functionality are amazing!

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This unit exceeds my expectations and so many ways! it's unbelievable! i can now monitor my engine in real time, watch movies, hands free calling with car play, adjust the music via equalizer as well as where in my truck. I am still unlocking more as I go, but highly recommend this unit. it's hooked to an Arc 2,400 watt amp powering 2 12" Alpine HDZ W12 and it ROCKS!!!

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

This unit rocks. Hooked up a kenwood 720i rear view camera which looks amazing. The unit auto dims when lights are on which is nice. Apple car play works seamlessly with bluetooth connection. Set up microphone for handsfree calling and sound is perfect. Going to work is much more enjoyable with my tunes playing and sounding awesome

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Works great lot better than the factory unit and it adds car play.

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Excellent radio!

Love the radio and even more importantly, my wife loves it. So naturally I will be ordering a second one to put into her car! It has most features and paired with the Maestro install kit I kept almost all of the functionality from the factory Sync3 system. The screen is gorgeous and very responsive. I absolutely love this radio and very very happy with my purchase!

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great sound, pounding bass

I use crutchfield all the time for my car stereo needs. This Kenwood looks and sounds awesome. Had it prewired so it was plug and play. Saved alot of money installing radio myself

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Probably too big for a Mustang

It looks and works great. The fit of the unit in not agreeing with my set up. 07 Mustang GT- Auto, the shifter touches the center button. It's not enough for me to go with something else but I would have liked to see a "Yes it fits BUT". I don't mind it sorta blocking the ac controls

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Think I will love it . if I ever get it to play.

Installation issues have exhausted my patience & preference for this product. Meticulously followed instructions (which weren't current). Identified an inconsistency between the instructions & the equipment. Almost every one of the installation specialists I have talked to have been very considerate and conscientious but in the end I am being told, "Contact Kenwood." So the saga continues .

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DMX1057XR

Beautiful screen, easy and natural flow of the option screens, buttons are intuitive and moving through the options in quick and easy so you can keep your eyes on the road.

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Awesome Receiver with large display

Installed in 2019 Tacoma and it fits nicely. I love it!

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Gets the essentials right!

I installed this radio after two separate attempts to get a Sony XAV- 9500ES to cooperate with an audio control amplifier in my 2017 Subaru Impreza. You'll see comparisons to the Sony in this review. Application: Subaru Impreza 2017 with Harmon Kardon stock amplifier + Audio Control D-5.1300 amp. HK runs the stock speakers and AC amp runs the sub but eventually all speakers. Install: Standard for a modern head unit. It's a double DIN, so cable management in a smaller space got interesting. The screen can be raised or lowered by moving screws and screen can be easily tilted even after install. This allowed for a better fit than the Sony. Interface: The interface looks a bit dated and takes longer to start up than the Sony unit I had previously installed, but all features work flawlessly once they are running. I actually like the Android Auto layout better on the Kenwood than Sony. I cannot understate how nice it is to have the knob. The button colors can be customized to match your interior. Audio Quality: Audio quality through the HK amp and sub is very good. I could not say the same for the Sony where I experienced distortion most noticeable in calls and voice and gaps in audio when using android auto. Has all the basic adjustments that you could want though not as sophisticated as the AC DSP. Summary: It's a solidly built, premium unit that works right the first time though could be modernized. Crutchfield support is amazing.

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Kenwood DMX1057 for the win

Kenwood DMX1057xr is absolutely an amazing audio/video receiver. And Crutchfield makes a perfect install kit that is a must. LOVE this upgrade in my Tundra, 5 stars ?? ???????? Apple Play, HDMI, USB outputs, 4 Camera supports. Phenomenal product and service.

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Worth the money $

I absolutely love this unit gave me the sound I was looking for a well as all the other features this unit offers. I'm still playing with it but I love it so far

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Nice unit with lots of bells and whistles

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Nice Unit - Need more concise installation instructions

Head unit looks and sounds awesome. Camera images are crisp and clear. Installation instructions are lacking however.

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Wirelessly Apple Carplay!

Great stereo, easy installation with Crutchfield detailed instructions. Wireless Apple Carplay connects and works flawlessly.

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Lots of great features, big bright display, excellent sound. 1 thing I don't like is the dimming. My sample will not auto dim. It's hooked up, but I have to manually adjust the brightness at night. That sucks. Everything else is great.

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Super Nice Stereo !

Very nice unit that I installed in my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The unit is a great fit for the truck

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Significant upgrade from stock Toyota. Wireless CarPlay and steering wheel control works flawlessly.so far. The kit contains everything you need but beware that the wiring diagram does take some careful studying prior to starting. Others have complained that the steering wheel function doesn't change the FM radio, but the Kenwood receiver has default that needs to be adjusted to Auto 2. Also, HD audio and Apple CarPlay will need their own equalizer settings. The gauges are also a nice touch, just be prepared to spend a fair amount of effort after install to perfect the GUI and sound. Overall, an impressive upgrade to sound and function

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

love the way this receiver sounds my bluetooth music sound awesome with ldac so many features

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Solid Interface and Sound

A very solid, versatile stereo that incorporates very well into existing setup. I really like how customizable the audio is. It takes some research and testing to see what works best with your setup, but once you get it, it sounds great. Wireless CarPlay is flawless and uninterrupted. My only complaint is the organization of the USB files. I wish there was an option to play/randomize all files/folders.

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GREAT with a little room for improvement

Great receiver screen Installs Clean. Starts up fast and instantly turns on backup camera before it fully starts up so you can quickly get going. (faster than my Sienna with it build in from factory) Only complaint is that there are not enough settings for the cameras and button function customization.

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Impressive head unit, superb sound quality!

I will not go into every feature this unit provides as the overview portion does that. What I will say is that every feature works flawlessly IF it's set up correctly: - Wireless Mirroring for Android: make sure your phone is Miracast compatible, otherwise this feature will not work. The "Mirroring" app from Kenwood does not work. -Wired Mirroring for iPhone: HDMI adapter from Apple only must be used. Any other 3rd party vendors will restrict what can be played through the HMDI adapter. -Wired Mirroring for Android: Again, verify your device is HDMI compatible. Not all Android phones are! -Wireless Apple CarPlay: GPS antenna must be plugged in to head unit for this to work, either the one provided with the head unit or an adapter can be purchased separately to use factory vehicle antenna (if available). Lastly, the most important feature in my opinion: superb sound quality. Before purchasing, I was running the JBL stock radio paired with the Rockford Fosgate DSR1 on my 2017 Tundra. I upgraded the speakers and added two subs, and it sounded pretty good. However, after swapping the stock head unit with this beast, it took the sound quality to the next level. Stronger, clearer, more defined sound. I could not be happier with the purchase. I've had the unit for about a month, and so far I've had no issues. I will provide an update if that changes in the following few months.

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2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

Great unit, works great! Put it in a 2017 Toyota Tundra.

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My new stereo

Great unit , kind of complicated to put together but the Crutchfield team were there to help, thank you guys

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Exactly what I needed for my Chevy Traverse

I bought this radio after returning the Alpine ilx509. The Kenwood fits my Chevy Traverse 2015LTZ perfectly. The screen nice and bright, and looks beautiful. The volume knob adds a punch to the looks. My wife loves this radio. It sounds fantastic. The screen is customizable, I like the widgets. Apple carplay is easy to use. Kenwood is the only brand that support dynamic parking gridlines overlay. My factory radio had this feature and Alpine didnt support dynamic gridlines. Kenwood supports it with Maestro. The screen looks very crisp and bright. Mounting is very easy and mounts very flush. Adjusting the height after mounting is easy, you don't have to remove the whole screen, just loosen a few screws. Alpine was a pain, you had to remove the whole screen. Best of all Crutchfield support rock. They made my exchange process from Alpine to Kenwood so easy and painless. They are the best!!

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

I upgraded to this unit from another Kenwood head unit. I already had the Maestro unit installed I just had to program it for the new head unit. I swapped the GPS and microphone accessory. After that it was really easy to add the new head unit. I also purchased the iDatalink ACC-HU-KEN1 which made connecting the head unit to the Maestro harness basically plug and play. Once it was installed I adjusted some settings and it is working perfectly now. I did run into an issue where the radio would not turn off after turning off the ignition and opening the door. I narrowed this issue down to the Maestro unit. In the head unit settings I reset the Maestro unit which solved this problem.

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Don't wait, just buy it.

I have had this fully installed for a little over 6 days and I'm still finding out how to properly work everything. There is so much to learn on this radio and the features are beyond phenomenal. When paired with a MaestroRR, it makes factory hands free integration almost flawless. I say almost just because the wiring sheet can be a little tricky when adding to your system since it doesn't always take into account bypassing some factory items, but that's for the MaestroRR review. I did a complete rebuild of my stereo system in my 2015 Nissan Titan and having this at the heart of everything makes the vehicle feel brand new. I can now see tire pressures and other vehicle related diagnostics with the MaestroRR integration. Paired with the JBL Stadium speakers and Alpine amp is almost too much sound for me but I'm still working on that perfect level. Android Auto was a little spotty at first but once I figured out what needed to be done it has worked flawlessly. If you are going to drop this kind of money on a headunit do not cheap out by leaving in your factory speakers. Just buy a little over time and you will not be disappointed. Also, big shout out to Crutchfield support as I had a few minor things that I didn't read in the manual. RTFM! It will save you some embarrassment from having to call tech support but they where absolutely wonderful.

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Awesome

Installed in a 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro X and deleted the entire Fender system. Used a Metra dash kit Crutchfield doesn't have yet and pac interface to retain steering controls. Lost 360 cams butt installed Kenwood HD cams that are better anyway. Running JBL 3 way Stadium componets up front with stadium coaxils in the rear powered by JL HD 4 way amp. Have custom ported sub box with JL w6 12 down firing with JL HD mono amp and truck hits low. All soundproofing throughout and zero rattles and no distortion. Could not be happier.

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Subi HK Upgrade. Dont need speakers

Massive upgrade to my poor sounding Subaru Harman Kardon system. Finally has full, rich sound.

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Kenwood for the win

Very pleased with the options it has love it in my 2019 Tundra it's a big screen but very nice. I'd you don't choose this one choose something and upgrade now. I'm so glad I did.

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Instant new car! Kinda.

I installed this in my 1997 Honda Accord EX. I drive about 1,200 a week and was getting sick of the cigarette lighter adapter and phone holder. I added a backup camera and Audio Frog speakers. No amp but this unit cranks! The wireless Apple CarPlay is a game changer and with the screen it feels like a modern car. Kinda. For those who experienced crashes, make sure you install the firmware update from the Kenwood website. After doing that it has been solid for a year with no issues. I've included before and after photos.

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Great Unit, Huge Issue

The screen is large and great, very responsive software, and the volume knob is phenomenal. Awesome car connection features via the Maestro unit. However, after months of troubleshooting both with Crutchfield and KENWOOD, my wireless Apple CarPlay disconnects at times while driving. We have isolated it to a problem with the head unit as my phone and the same locations of drop-off do not experience this issue with other wireless CarPlay vehicles. For the astronomical expense that this head unit is, I just don't feel like that's acceptable. It is very annoying and defeats the whole purpose of having wireless CarPlay-no one wants to have their phone disconnect a lot while driving. In other words, I want to love this because it is amazing, but I cannot recommend it because it is ridiculously expensive to just have your phone disconnect a lot. Again, I have troubleshot this with Crutchfield and with KENWOOD and they both have ended with telling me something to the effect of "that's just what happens sometimes," and "this unit probably just isn't as sophisticated as the other ones." This is NOT a negative review of Crutchfield, as I highly recommend using them. Great company, superb support. This is only a review of this product. Summary: It isn't worth spending this much money to experience constant issues with wireless CarPlay.

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Excellent Head Unit

Best sounding head unit I've ever had. 10" screen is great for rear view camera. The picture quality is amazing as is the sound quality. The only problem was the instructions were not very clear on where to connect the speed sensor, parking switch, and reverse light but I called Crutchfield and they told me exactly what wires to tap into.

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2018 Ram 1500

I've had the radio for a few months and I really enjoy the radio. I do understand some of the features will not work on my vehicle and I am ok with that but I think I need to redo the Maestro Rr2 as I feel like the shop that installed it left some of the features off that I know are compatible. My only issue at the moment is I connect via Android Auto and sometimes it connects right away and other times it takes several minutes to connect. I keep getting the "there is no bluetooth connection error" that pops up often on the radio. It's like the radio is trying to determine if it wants to connect to android auto 1st or bluetooth 1st. My phone is updated and the software on the radio is updated. There seems to be no issue when it's connected via Car Play. This is the only reason I can't give 5 stars bc for a radio of this price I feel there shouldn't be a connection issue plus I seen it went on sale not too long after I purchased it.

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Fits a 2019 Tubdra well

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Fantastic aftermarket head unit

Kenwood DMX1057XR is an incredible unit with a responsive display and high-quality sound. It's simply fantastic-I'm loving it!

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So Far, So Good

Added this Head unit to my 2016 Tundra. So far I love it. I will update it after a couple months.

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

Worked well

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DMX1057XR - Duramax

Great stereo. Ordered online and spoke to JP. JP ran through the specifics on what I should order for my Duramax and got it going. Great customer service. Also ordered the Brandmotion backup camera and Maestro Rr2, HRGM5, Ken1. Received box on a Friday afternoon. Programmed the Maestro Rr2 Friday night. Ran connections on the bench with the Maestro harnesses. Watched a few 5 guys youtube videos and read the Kenwood manual. The Maestro diagram for the connections is key. Saturday called and spoke to Josh on the tech line to confirm a few things about the Brandmotion tailgate handle camera (not the best install directions). Got on it first thing Saturday morning and both the Deck and camera were in by dinner. Mostly plug and play besides the camera connections. The Brandmotion handle appears to be an OEM handle which is a quality handle. The Kenwood has some awesome features with the OBDII connections. Speedo, Torque, RPM, Fuel gauge. CarPlay is good to go. Sounds great. Just wish the floating screen sunk in towards the dash a bit more but not a big deal. If you want to rock the screen angled up or down you need the 13/16"inch of play out from the dash, so I see why it is designed that way. All in all, really happy with the purchase and with Crutchfield. Thx guys.

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Highly Recommended!

The Kenwood DMX1057XR is one of the best head units out there. The sound quality is so clear especially when streaming Qobuz. If you're an audiophile you'll appreciate the audio settings this unit has. The UI is user friendly and the beautiful 10.1" screen makes text easy to read. The volume knob makes it a breeze to adjust sound instead of having to press up and down on the steering wheel. Super responsive and there is no lag when navigating the menus. I had the unit installed in a 2017 Honda Civic EX-T. This was a nice upgrade over my Pioneer DMH-WT3800NEX. I had nothing against that head unit, but wanted something bigger and better. This was a smart purchase. Get it while it's on sale.

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Great addition to my Sprinter!

Excellent large screen. Easy interface. Touchscreen very responsive. Would definitely recommend.

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Recommended

This review is for DMX1057XR radio. The install was a breeze, the quality of the built and the functionality are great. So far everything works as it should be, although I cannot comment on the reliability, only time will tell. The Crutchfield research on the components is of a great help and saves a lot of time in trying to identify the right equipment.

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Perfect for Audiophiles

Purchased this to replace my 7 year old Pioneer x4901. While both my old HU and the 1057 produce similar sound quality, as I have an audio control 8 channel amp with DSP, JL sub amp, 10" JL sub, and CDT Euro speakers, it's the functionality of this unit that really stands out. First, having wireless android auto is fantastic and the ability to control the home screen UI makes driving easy. I was able to put the weather, most used audio controls, and my ECU reader on it. Secondly, we take my 4runner camping and the trails in North Georgia can get narrow and dicey. While I had a back up cam installed, the 1057 also has side and front camera inputs. Now I can see if I'm too close to a tree or a ledge when overlanding. I also bought Kenwood's dashcam that integrates with the HU. It will play back any recordings on the 10" display. Lastly, the 1057 can support LDAC Bluetooth codecs which is a huge plus for me. Without it, any lossless or flac file has to be played via USB. My phone is a Motorola Edge+, which is one of the few Android phones still on the market that has the ability to stream lossless with its Qualcomm codecs. As a sound engineer, I routinely listen to recordings and masterings to make sure the little details are accurately represented from the artist and that the sound is balanced. Not having to plug in their files and just press play on my phone makes life so much easier for me after spending 15 hours in a studio. This is a phenomenal piece of engineering.

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Fits the 2015 F150 with Sony

Set my heart on this head unit but was disappointed to find the site stated it would not fit my F150. However, a quick look through the feedback found a person who stated it could be installed through the removal of the brace inside the dash. As it turns out, the iDatalink instructions I got with the install information described exactly how to manage that removal. Additionally, there is a great video on the Maestro website for the RR & RR2 that shows this. The install went well and I was glad for the purchase of the RR2, MFT1 Kit, and Kenwood adapter as they made the install much easier. Following the install, however, I noted that my subwoofer did not seem to function as before. Some troubleshooting found I needed to configure the internal crossover controls for pass through as the head unit was clipping the low frequency out and not sending it to the Sony amp. Great to have the full sound back.

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

I made a mistake on my credit card payment. I wanted to pay it all at once not monthly payments. So I called back the next day and the customer service was Great. They looked up the purchase order and fixed it right away the lady on the phone was super nice and went out her to help. She sounded super Hot also !!!! Lol have a Blessed day and thanks again !!!!

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High security!

There is a small plastic trim piece that goes between the in dash unit and the screen... if not in place the until will not turn on! Hope that helps someone. Otherwise, it's another solid unit from Kenwood with large screen and volume knob!

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Great system with beautiful screen!!

Great system. Sounds great in my SUV love the big screen and the way the operating system looks.

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Not 100% Satisfied Yet

Bought this receiver to replace an aging DNX994S. Wanted the wireless CarPlay capabilities and SiriusXM. I have had good experiences with Kenwood in the past, and decided on another Kenwood. I like the 10" screen size, but it would be great if Kenwood engineered more ability to custom fit. The unit sits ok in the opening, but does protrude more than I like. Another thing that is somewhat aggravating is there was no plates or brackets to anchor the radio in place. The cost to include those brackets are inconsequential to the cost of including them with a $1500+ receiver. Why were these not included? The installation instructions are showing these brackets, but there is no mention of where to get them on either Kenwood or Crutchfield's website. The manual is written as if they are included. I have been a Crutchfield customer since back in the dark ages of paper catalogs when you had to call in your order. Now for the technical issue. The first day of install everything was great. The second day CarPlay would not connect. I checked phone and receiver settings and everything looked correct. I had to reboot the phone to get CarPlay to be recognized. That worked, but the worrying thing is that the product description on Crutchfield shows compatibility with all of the new iPhones. However, when you check the Kenwood website it does not. What is the deal? Who writes the descriptions? Hopefully this doesn't continue to be a problem.

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Great system

I have only had it in a couple of days but so far I am very impressed with it!!

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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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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

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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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

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

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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

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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This customer contacted our Customer Support team and exchanged for another receiver. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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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Crutchfield response on 8/17/2022

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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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

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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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR

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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Kenwood DMX1057XR

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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Andrew, we're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. If you purchased this product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Awesome!!!!

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