Buy it and stop hesitating!!!

I Definitely love this Stereo !! It sounds great and looks very nice. It also has tons of equalizer options and loads more.. I definitely don't regret buying this baby...

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New tunes for 2014 Honda Civic Si

I just installed this Kenwood head unit in my daughter's 2014 Civic Si, and I am mostly happy with it. I think that most of the problems that I have are tied to other components that were required for the installation, and not the head unit itself. It was fairly complicated because I wanted to maintain as many OEM vehicle features/functions as possible, so I needed to pair this with an iDatalink Maestro module, for which the instructions were a bit incomplete/confusing. Also, the Metra installation kit for this vehicle is not great and has some definite problems, but that's another review.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Overall, a great radio with amazing sound! Love the adjustments available to time the sound to the drivers seat

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Easy to install ,did get the recommended harness . Display is nice , connectivity seems easy enough with apple . Waiting to get a backup camera to see how that aspect works.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Does not fit correctly as directed.

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Once we saw this review, our Tech Support team reached out to Michael to help him with his receiver installation. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Sound Processing Could Be Better

Ok so currently I have been running this HU for a little over a week. The only issue I have seen is when using the "Sound Effects" it causes like a static crack. I turned off all sound effects and it went away. Im guessing the DSP needs an update. Going to contact Kenwood in the AM.

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Great headunit

Great Headunit! Love everything about it from the customizability of the screen and colors to the potential of future sound system add ons. Highly recommend just research what wiring harnesses you'll actually need before purchasing

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2006 Mustang install.

Great Sound. Fit could be better! I cannot get the screen to dim at night. It's bright. Has to be a way just haven't found it and not working with factory dimmer. So far happy with the unit. Just completed a 9 hour drive.

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My installation experience

I don't install something like this every day--in fact, per my Crutchfield purchase history, I do it once every 14 years. But I'm not an idiot, and I'd say I have average mechanical ability for an American male and an average number of tools. Installing this product in my 2015 Honda Civic took 8-9 hours. That includes 2 hours studying the installation instructions indoors and pre-mating whatever connectors could be joined in advance. This step is recommended in the Crutchfield installation videos and is important--do not skip it. I then had 2 sessions of about 3-4 hours each in the car. I imagine an experienced installer could do the whole thing n 2-3 hours but if you are not an experienced installer, this will not be your timing. There will probably be some frustrations--I had one frozen nut and 2 very difficult to reach screws in my first hour working in the car. Crutchfield installation support was excellent--I called them twice during the install and got a quick answer each time. And in the end the install was perfect. iDatalink or the Crutchfield ReadyHarness service is a must in my opinion--you do not want to hand mate all of the wires in a modern radio installation. I'm pleased with the DMX709S. Retaining the backup and lanewatch cameras was among my highest priorities for the install and they work well with this radio--maybe just a fraction of a second slower than the factory unit. HD Radio and Apple Car Play are quick and work flawlessly for me.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Awesome very nice deck

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Frustration with factory Sirrius XM connection

This is a very nice stereo & the install was easy since the Crutchfield harness wiring service did the hard work and all I had to do was plug in the connections. It would have been nice to have some instructions as to the plug ins. The instructions on the stereo itself could have been much clearer about how to access the factory Sirius XM radio. After installing the radio I pressed the Sirius XM button and nothing happened. No service, no signal, nothing. So I took the dash back apart and installed a new Sirius XM tuner which I wasn't supposed to need, but had ordered anyway and hoped to return. After getting Sirrius XM $15 to activate the new radio I was dissappointed that the stereo hadn't worked with my factory Sirrius XM as advertised but happy to have the service back. Later when scrolling through the various functions of the stereo I came across a button that showed information about my vehicle. Buried within that button was another Sirrius XM button. Seriously, a second Sirrius XM radio button. This second button didn't have the Sirrius XM big blue logo, but it pointed to my original factory Sirrius XM service. A better set of instructions from the Kenwood people might have avoided my issue. I found later was a vague statement on page 10 under source/option keys called OEM Features which says "Switches to the source connected via ADS adapter". Perhaps if the ADS adapter or if Crutchfield had mentioned it. But no... silence and frustration ruled. Come on man, do better

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Great product! Caught it on sale just when I decided to change the outdated FJ Cruiser head unit.

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Great so far

So far it's great. Highly recommended getting the harness pre wired because there's a million wires and I would have been completely lost. I had to make a few phone calls to technical help and they were awesome help. Definitely more complicated than I thought but so worth it. Very responsive screen.

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Good product

Good product for the price, it has everything you need, fast startup, the touch screen works pretty good

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DMX709S REALLY GREAT

I am very pleased with the DMX709S appearance, display and countless number of options it offers. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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good stereo, but BRIGHT

Only things preventing a 5-star is that the screen is BRIGHT. I have at lowest setting and it still too bright at night. It can go down to -15, which is still irritating at night and makes it a lil harder to see the road ahead. Why not just make it go almost dark? Like your cars gauges on the dimmer? Like make -30 the lowest or something. Would cost just a couple lines of code? arg.

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Awesome head unit!

Awesome head unit with many of the features of more expensive models! Easy installation and fantastic customer support! Speakers and subs for our RV next!

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Cannonball

Great head unit with a lot of features. Improvement over factory unit. Still learning how to use.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Decent stereo. Sounds good. Comes with a GPS antenna, but no GPS/Nav app. You have to use android auto or Apple car play, which i do, but would be nice to have it function without having my phone hooked up all the time. USB Mirroring didn't work for my LG V60. Tried a few apps without success.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Excellent and easy to find features.

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Buggy firmware in the head unit causes resets.

When I get an EAS message it bugs the unit and causes continuous resets. Other reviewers have reported the same issue so I think it's a bug in the radio. I would not recommend buying this one until they can confirm this problem is fixed.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Quick and easy install. User friendly setup. Dramatic 8mprovement over factory sound system.

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Kenwood Excelon swap

We replaced a Kenwood excelon unit with this model because we wanted Apple carplay. Well we also wanted to keep the 5v pre outs for a simple swap over. Anyway the new unit is quite hot and required going to the amps to re-adjust inputs gain settings. Wow this system is on fire. After a thorough dyon-run, crossover settings eq and fine tune this system sounds excellent. Happy with the touch screen and versatility of settings.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Flawless. Simple. Thank you

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Works and looks great. It has a lot of options. I haven't had a chance to figure them all out yet.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

The kenwood stereo that I purchased works perfectly and fit perfectly as well the wiring that you provided was plug and play w/ no fuss installing everything crutchfield sent with the unit worked and installed flawlessly now all I need to do is figure out all the control features it has.thank you crutchfield.

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Overall great unit

Great head unit. Fairly easy to navigate through. The unit is responsive to the touch and has all the features you can ask for. Love the fact that it reads obd2 information. Sound quality is on par with all the other head unit in its price range. For price and features this really is a quality head unit for the money.

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Outstanding choice Kenwood DMX709S

So far it's only been installed for few days and I need to learn it's operation more thoroughly but, I have zero complaints. Easy to install. I called crutchfield before purchase to get there take and was pleased with there knowledge and guidance.

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Rodney Bailey

I'm not happy with this radio. Findits very difficult to navigate. It does not have an a/c icon like it was supposed to. Volume & station on steering wheel not 100%compatible like i was told. Not thrilled at all either the unit but paid 219.00 to have professional installation done so I'm pretty much stuck with it.????

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Maybe it is just me, but.

I was looking for a capacitive touchscreen head unit to pair with an aftermarket rear view camera. I have had Kenwood Excelon head units that I really liked in two previous vehicles, so I expected that I would really dig this one as well. The DMX709S works well enough-most of the time. However, I have experienced some annoying glitches. The main example is an issue with EAS messages that pop-up on the screen. This occurs 3-4 times per month. The message will display, and then all system settings are reset. This was especially frustrating until I figured out how to save/store my preferred AV settings. I have also experienced a few instances of the head unit restarting over and over until I disconnect my iPhone. That being said, the audio performance alone is 5 star. In my view, the aforementioned issues and dated UI cost it a couple of stars.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

excellent options. More than I need.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very nice easy to use would definitely buy again

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Good unit for the price. Have not fine tuned it yet but the sound from downloaded music, from HD radio and mfrom Spotify is very very different! I need to figure this out.

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Not As Good As I Hoped

The Radio Screen is horrible. It is over crowded and not well laid out. With the small volume buttons, it is not easy to change while moving down the road with the deep inset. If it wasn't for the sound and reception so far, I might have returned this. Home screen has a weird icon that can't be changed without changing the entire look.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

This thing does more than I ever thought it did. It sounds awesome

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Good sound a lot of good features

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Replaced my 8" factory stereo in 2020 Ranger, paired with a small Alpine amp. It is a pretty sweet unit.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Took me a few to get use to all the features & the touch screen, but pretty easy to navigate. This is my first touch & multi media non disc player & im super happy with it.

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Great unit

Had to replace a dead Kenwood that crash on the firmware update. It was a refurbished unit, not too hard to swallow. Anyway, this unit is great! Sounds amazing, quick connection to iPhone, good HD Radio. Forgot how good that sounds. Easy connections, display is crisp, the sun doesn't wash it out too bad with direct light

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Great product, Great service

This is an excellent head unit. . The DMX709S is crisp, very responsive, and sound quality is good. The real reason I took the time to write this review however is for Crutchfield's customer service. Everyone is super helpful and I was impressed with how quickly they can find a solution for you. Only thing I would add to this unit is wireless CarPlay or android auto. This model is more budget friendly so wired is acceptable.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very satisfied. Married it with the Maestro RR, HrNI 1, and Ken2. When using the Maestro RR be sure to connect the black 4 pin connector to the back of the Kenwood or the Maestro won't communicate with the radio.

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Great unit, Good price.

I just installed this unit in my 2006 Chrysler 300C, so this is a first impression review. First impressions are, this is a great car stereo for the money, It was simple to set up with Crutchfield's help. I would definitely recommend this unit. Along with the iDatalink Maestro I was able to get the steering wheel controls working without a problem. I was also able to use my OEM satellite radio antenna with an adapter (into the SiriusXM SXV300V1 Tuner) , and the OEM GPS Antenna plugged right into the back of the Stereo. Both work great. Very pleased that I didn't need to mount another antenna. It is a nice clean looking stereo . Screen is bright enough in daylight and has enough adjustment to personalize. My personal opinion is the interface and screen are nicer than the other stereos I saw in this price range. The interface could use some minor improvements, but I am being picky. Controls are easy to use and program. Though I keep reaching for the volume knob of my old stereo (old habits..) Sound is great, even out of the OEM speakers and OEM amplifier. A lot of sound option controls, including the 13 band equalizer. Back up camera system works well and the backup lines are easily adjustable to fit your camera and vehicle. Android Auto (this unit is not wireless), and bluetooth music work well. I am giving this 5 stars for a great stereo in its price range, with great features and lots of options.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very impressive so far

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Installed in 2011 Camaro convertible that has a JL Audio 5 channel amp, new speakers and sub. I replaced the Pioneer head unit (from 2019) where no matter what I did I couldn't get good sound. After replacing with this Kenwood the entire system sounded soooo much better straight out of the box. Haven't changed too many of the sound settings yet but I'm extremely happy. I have a wireless CarPlay dongle so I didn't go for the unit that has wireless built in else I would recommend going for that unit.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

This kenwood has great features. Including phone mirroring. The sound is 100% better then stock. I added the backup camera and it turned my old civic into a new car. This is my first time buying from crutchfield and the install instructions are amazing. They make the job much easier. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

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Great unit!

I just installed this radio, and I am very happy with it. I have very little experience in installing car audio, the closest I did was install a remote starter a few months ago. The instructions were helpful, but not great. The instructions for the various harnesses/adapters that were needed for the install were basically useless, but I managed to figure it out, so maybe they weren't that useless. I installed this radio in a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. I added on the SIRIUS/XM adapter and installed the HDMI cable as well (available separately). I installed this mainly to be able to use Apple Carplay and for the GPS apps. I kept the factory speakers. I figured out all the wiring and adapters, etc and plugged everything in. I was happily surprised that everything worked! I had fully expected to be spending hours with the Crutchfield experts, but the install went very smooth. I was VERY impressed with the sound quality. I wasn't expecting much due to having the factory speakers, but I was mistaken. The stereo was powerful and sounds great. I am no audiophile, but I do plan on installing aftermarket speakers in the near future. I am thrilled with this unit and would highly recommend it, and Crutchfield as well!

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Excellent

Super nice stereo, sounds great with the mach 460 speakers

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Easy Install & Lots of features

I've been very happy with the product. The installation was easy and well put together. The unit has a lot of really cool features especially if you enjoy lots of data and audio settings to work with.

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No Vheicle Specific Instructions

Followup after installation. Radio is an improvement over OEM. Crutchfield provided no vehicle specific instructions or photos for my 2016 Subaru Forester Premium.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Great radio. Does much more then I thought it did. Installation was straight forward.

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Works good

Works good screen is nice and crisp sound is good still need to upgrade my speakers

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Super unit at a great price

Very nice head unit with nice features. It made a night and day difference over the factory unit in my Yukon. Installation was easy thanks to crutchfields ready harness and suggested accessories for the install.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Love my new stereo. Install was very easy and the instructions were good. I would definitely recommend this unit to anyone looking to replace there stock stereo.

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very good radio

This radio work very well. It has all of the functionality I wanted. I would recommend this radio to anyone.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

I would highly recommend. Value per price for this unit is great. Was a very easy installation.

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Kenwood excelon 709s

Very nice radio, I opted to exchange for the 809s tho solely because I didn't like how the wired connection for CarPlay is, needs to have a way to mount the plug instead of just hanging thru the trim pieces . Radio is a big upgrade over stock- even with stock speakers you can hear new tones , not heard before. Clear, quick reacting touchscreen.

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Great stereo

Great sound, easy to install. Smooth interface and pleased with how apple car play works.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

great features except TERRIBLE FM reception

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Julie, we're sorry you're having issues with your FM reception. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please 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.

What we needed all around

So far everything works as advertised.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

excellent features and quality especially for the money

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Excellent touch screen, audio configuration setup and screen setup. Can configure more than one Bluetooth device. Overall, I am pleased with the unit.

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Great head unit in this price range

Really like the fact that it does not have the warning message that comes on every time you turn it on. Using AA with it for the most part. Got the moto wireless adapter and it works great so far. Loaded with settings and options.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

kenwood product was excellent as expected, however the interface iDatalink Maestro was ridiculous to navigate both upload and download. Also to wiring harness instruction provided were vague in details. However, the support technician, Leroy could not have been more knowledgeable and patient in helping me walk through the processes. Even with Elroy's excellent support, trying to navigate the upload/download and vague wiring instruction for two days was exhausting and had not made any progress i have moved in another direction. Wish the process would have been easier for me to follow and implement

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Excellent Radio

I replaced the stock radio in my 2008 FJ Cruiser. The fit of this in the FJ is excellent. The sound vastly improved. The interface with Android auto works well as does everything else. There are plenty of options for tuning to make this sound just the way you want it to.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Product works perfect. Installation was simple with right hardware. Shipping was fast. Would recommend and buy from again.

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Better than expected

Better than expected. The sound quality is obviously beyond stock. Absolutely plug and play. Super easy install with Crutchfields wiring service.

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Make sure your Maetro is all green and good to go!

So far I love my Kenwood head unit with idatalink Maestro. Good sound and I like the GUI and all it's custom stuff you can do with OEM controls. I only wish it had wireless Apple CarPlay. Install was OK BUT, if your Maestro is flashing red DO NOT leave it plugged into the system. It will kill your battery big time! Make sure it's all green. Also it would have be good to know I had to modify the mounting bracket before I had it all wired up and in the car.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very happy with the unit so far. Lots of options and great sound.

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Great Head Unit

Great head unit with amazing SQ. In this price point I'm not sure there is a better unit to be had. Advanced EQ settings with time delay and crossover points. Bright and clear display

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Crutchfield made the process of installing this radio easy. This receiver has many great features, too many to list in the limited space. What I can say is wow. The price on this receiver is what makes this affordable. I installed this receiver in a 2006 dodge ram 1500 with four speaker system.

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Great quality

Upgraded from single din to double din.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

This head unit is awesome! I love it!

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Lots of audio settings, sounds good. Slow to automatically connect to phone like most head units.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Easy install.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Decent features, quick touch response.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very nice unit, works great with my 2015 Rav4. Very user friendly, great responsiveness on the touch screen, and looks fantastic. It took a little bit to get the settings I wanted, and I wish it didn't default to Demo Mode when first turned on.

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Archaic menu system

Was very excited to get this Kenwood setup and although the unit looks nice and has plenty of features I ended up returning the unit due to the archaic menu system. It felt very outdated, like something from the 90's or early 00's.

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Entry-Level Unit with iDatalink Maestro port

Installed this unit into a 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited with JBL and parking sensors using an iDatalink Maestro RR Interface Module. The reason I chose this product was the price and the iDatalink port, which retains most vehicle settings and information that are then accessible/readable through the radio when using the above said module utilizing the vehicles OBD2/CAN bus connection. Overall, the unit is not bad, but unfortunately some of the OEM features only worked intermittently (parking sensors) or not at all (system beeps). Additionally, some of the information was incorrect, such as the location of tires and pressure. The unit started randomly to reset itself to its factory settings, which required a whole new setup (time, equalizer, etc.) each instance. As there is a high-level of screen glare when it is bright out, the pictures I provided were taken at night. Ultimately, I have decided to return the unit and replace it with Alpine's ILX-507. Throughout the whole process, everyone at Crutchfield was very helpful and knowledgeable and made the return/exchange very easy and fast, which is the primary reason to purchase from Crutchfield.

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Kenwood

I am very pleased with this stereo. I upgraded a previous KENWOOD stereo head to add Apple CarPlay and a reverse camera. I installed the radio myself. It did take a while because of the reverse camera. One does not understand that you have to take the car apart to get the camera installed. Basically, follow the instructions to install the radio. A good radio at a decent price point.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Upgrading the stereo in our 2007 Audi S4 Cabriolet. We wanted great reception and CarPlay. Our Crutchfield advisor JP pointed us towards this Kenwood unit. It is awesome, with the HD radio capability, all our local stations come in strong. And CarPlay connects flawlessly. I was surprised at how quickly the unit comes on and the overall responsiveness. Very happy.

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USB Mirror Issue

Install was easy and straight forward. Shipping was expensive via USPS vs. UPS. UPS was cheaper and would've arrived exactly the same time. As for the unit, NICE. USB mirroring has been grayed out since installation. Made 2 calls to support and their solutions has not solved the issues. Was told that the issue was with my USB cable and bought some expensive cables with the results being the same. Used the correct Android App, and followed all directions and results remain the same.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

So far so good, install was easy. Sounds great!

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Replaced my wife's head unit in her 2016 Chevy Malibu so she can have Apple CarPlay. She loves the quick response and boot up time. The view for the back up camera improved and she still has the function of the steering wheel controls. Great product.

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Kenwood DMX709S in 2nd Gen Tacoma

Overall I am very pleased with my Kenwood head unit. It does everything I need and more.

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All good

A strongly-featured and reasonably-priced head unit. But that doesn't mean you'll miss out on anything here. Kenwood's Excelon DMX709S has everything you need and want; CarPlay (Android Auto if you lean that way) Bluetooth and HD radio. Didn't apply to me, but also has support for two (three, with extra accessories) camera inputs too. Installed in my 2008 Audi TT roadster

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

View is great. Installation a breeze. My vehicle was the bigger pain. After everything was set up, worked as planned. Love the customization. Screen is very responsive. I did have an issue in the beginning where adroid auto kept cutting out, but that was because of the cable I had, make sure you have a good usb cable. I was able to install my gps cable under the dash behind the radio and it has been working just fine for me.

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Exceptional System with easy install.

This system exceeded my expectations with sound and the ease of use. It is easy to following and sounds fantastic. The installation was very easy. I would buy it again.

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Cost for Value unbalanced...in a good way!

All I can say is WOW!. This Headunit is amazing. For the cost it's packed with features. Add a back-up camera to unlock it to its fullest. You will not be disappointed.

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Kenwood DMX709S & Accessories

Let me preface this review by saying I am not a "car audio guy". I haven't installed a car stereo in 20+ years. And I would have been fine letting that streak continue, but the radio in my 2012 Camry opted for early retirement, and I'm not so old I don't still need to rock. The purchasing process through Crutchfield was great. They made it easy -- told me what options would fit in my car, and what accessories I needed to ensure everything worked the way I wanted it to. Very much the easy button for car audio shopping. The install process was not as smooth. Again, this isn't something I do often, and having fat fingers didn't seem to help. After some youtube video tutorials, and a LOT of trial and error, I finally got most of it working. What didn't work was the reverse camera interrupt when the car was put in reverse. Crutchfield tech support to the rescue! Ended up having to splice a wire from the car harness directly into one of the wires from the radio. Never would have figured that out myself, but Zeke knew exactly what to do, and now all is working great! Questions: Where is Kenwood telling us to mount the microphone? I have no idea what the picture in the manual is trying to tell me. Does the GPS antenna do anything besides 'assist' with setting the time? Don't understand why it can't account for DST either. So, yeah, aside from a few nitpicky things, I'm very happy with my purchase and Crutchfield experience.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Super easy install! Fit perfectly!

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Good sounding unit

Sound is pretty good and it looks pretty good installed. It's also easy to use. Overall I am happy with it and would recommend despite the cobs listed below. Cons: don't understand why an external GPS antenna is required. As near as i can tell its only to pull time. The unit should pull it from the phone or leave it manual (which you have the option for) Second thing, it uses an external mic for phone conversation. Other units have a mic built in. The sound has been reported as good. Third, the front camera requires an external power source. So to use it I have to select it on the unit then activate a separate switch. I don't know why kenwood couldn't add in a power wire so the user can turn the canera on by selecting it on the radio.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Super sleek design with amazing performance. I have always loved Kenwood and this new model does not disappoint! Love the shorter design of the radio which allowed all the installation harnesses to fit much easier behind the radio.

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Great Features, Nightmare Installation

I was really excited for this unit, as it combines all the best features into a compact multimedia-only chassis. This is about where it ended for me. The issue with this deck, in particular, lies with the installation. Traditionally, the screens/faceplates on decks protrude about a cm to 1/2" from the chassis. Whether that be to accommodate for a removable feature or motor, that's just how they've always been. Because of this, dash kit manufacturers design their kits with that in mind. So, on a previous model screen, if you want to flush mount it, all you need to do is adjust the mounting points by recessing the deck until it sits flush. THIS unit's screen only protrudes a few millimeters. While that SEEMS like a good idea, when you fit it to a double-din dash kit or OEM cutout, it will sit recessed in the dash, unless the trim piece or dash is also only a few mm thick. Unfortunately, most are much thicker, so you have so modify extensively if you want to flush mount this, potentially risking damaging the dash/trim. Furthermore, because of this screen design, the unit's shallow chassis also works against it. As mentioned above, screens that are thicker often require you to recess it to mount flush. This one potentially requires you to push it farther out, especially on angled dashes. Due to few threaded holes on the side of the chassis, you may not be able to mount it as far out as you need. Tl;Dr - Great features. Consider your install before purchasing.

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Crutchfield response on 9/6/2022

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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I bought the Kenwood Excelon DMX709S in order to update my Sienna van. Toyotas will keep running for a long time, but the factory sound system was starting to seem pitifully quaint. This unit had almost all the features I was looking for at a reasonable price. After using this for about a month I can say that it works really well. The Android Auto works smoothly and reliably. It took a little while to get set up, but that was not due to the Kenwood but due to my phone. I was on the line with a Crutchfield expert for about 30 minutes before we found an obscure setting on my phone which was preventing the connection. I think most people will not have this problem. The HD Radio is a big plus for me. This was the only unit I found with HD at this price point. When a station first comes on, it is analog for a couple seconds before switching to digital. The difference is significant. I was a little disappointed in Crutchfield's Ready Harness service. (No reflection on the Kenwood) I ordered the receiver along with a backup camera and a steering wheel control adapter. The steering wheel adapter arrived only wired for power and the backup camera was not wired at all. I had to cut and splice the harness to wire in the camera and had to do some improvising to get the steering wheel control connected. Crutchfield really should have supplied the connector to plug into the steering wheel controls. The telephone support was invaluable, though, and it all worked out.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

In my truck the glare of the screen makes it hard to see. Overall the menus and functionality are great, but the screen just doesn't work for me.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

This is a really nice head unit. I have a couple of CarPlay-compatible head units from JVC and Soundstream Reserve which are really good, but this one is a bit better. One thing I would like to see added is the capability to put shortcuts on the home screen for frequently used features. I use the front camera feature when parking my vehicles so being able to get to this without having to go through several button presses to get to it would be awesome.

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Kenwood Excelon DMX709S

Very clean install sounds great easy to navigate the only reason 4 stars is it has crashed several times using Tidal while utilizing Android Auto I'm sure it's a firmware or software issue that will be eventually fixed

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