Got it, love it. The sound is improved 100%.

Thank you for the thorough review. I especially appreciate you taking the time to adjust the color for the video playing on the device.

After a long search I recently bought a very similar european model: dmx8020dabs. I compared many units at the price range and kenwood won because it has (dual) wireless carplay, 5v out, 4 cam inputs (compatible with drvn520 dashcam), dsp, custom wallpaper, custom backlight color, etc. It would be perfect if it had an hd display.

I've been rocking a DDX6904s since 2017. Great unit, surprising the new models still look exactly the same.

@BreakersStereo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. They need something fresh.

Great video! Concise and interesting. Thank you!

Just had this unit installed. Looks good, sounds even better. 10/10 would recommend

@mikehughes8023

10 ай бұрын

What audio setup you got? I’m having mine installed tomorrow😎

@crispy_pepperoni

10 ай бұрын

@@mikehughes8023 i got the wiring harness for the steering wheel controls, and a pioneer ntsc backup camera and all speakers are stock (for now). 4 months later, still sounds great and the functionality of the unit is great

@JasonAdank

9 ай бұрын

can you time how long it takes to boot up? IE from ignition on the the home screen?

@crispy_pepperoni

9 ай бұрын

@@JasonAdank I've timed it multiple times and it takes a minute and a half from ignition to the unit to powering on and connecting wirelessly

@JasonAdank

9 ай бұрын

@@crispy_pepperoni damn thats a long time.... I was kinda afraid of that. Does this alter your feelings about the unit?

Sir, … Ur review is very good and informative …not only for this one but for many head units … but the only thing I find missing is the information of how it carries the vehicle information in details … not just a word … but a little more …like which connector .. differences as per vehicle etc …whether it carries vehicle information data .. etc …Is there any missing parameters .. of OEM vehicle information…Just my suggestion…

Nice review good sir! 👍

@BreakersStereo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

I never understand why Car receiver companies are not clear on the screen resolution, that is one of the most important aspects when buying a car stereo, on crutchfield it says that it has an HD screen but in the official Kenwood website it does not mention anything about an HD Capacitive touch screen, so which one is it?

@jw6451

5 ай бұрын

it's kinda weird how smartphones are constantly bleeding edge tech year to year but head units are stuck in 2005. it's absolutely bonkers how slow they're developing

@isaaccruzer

Ай бұрын

Screen panels are SUPER expensive. 720 is technically HD, but anything higher than that will increase the cost of the unit significantly, thus making it cost-prohibitive for the majority of the market.

@janeseymour8199

Ай бұрын

@@isaaccruzerno, 480p is technically HD

Just bought one on black friday, and idata link.maestro, front and back infinty set Should be a full day of fun. Def my biggest car audio job 👍 👎 👍 👌

I have this unit on a brz, which in line crossover component speakers (replace factory tweeter and door speaker) would work best with it?

If you had to choose between Alpine ILX507or this one which are you getting? I’m highly interested in the iLX507 but this caught my eye as well.

how long does it take from ignition on to the home screen?

might be a dumb question, but the external mic that came with my 709s kenwood unit does not fit into the mic input which is pink / labeled with mic. The mic has a 3.5mm jack.. What am I doing wrong? It doesn't fit snug, and won't stay connected.. ?

The best question us how does it do under heat?? Driving in Arizona w/ hot heat!

I swear I just watched this yesterday... side note.. great unit.. couldn't use it in my car because it is such a shallow chassis.

@BreakersStereo

Жыл бұрын

You did!! I reposted it because we edited the text we I explained the model number translation.

@AdamSVT

Жыл бұрын

@@BreakersStereo at least I’m going totally nuts. Keep up the great videos

Can you keep your factory car settings?

I have this same radio, have all the cables for the hdmi to my iPhone but it’s still not connecting! Any advice on what I may have wrong?

Hello, does this have 720p display using an HD rear view camera such as the 720p Alpine ?

Kenwood Excleon DMX809S vs Pioneer AVH-2500NEX which is better to sound quality?

Does anyone know how to switch this headunit from 2-way to 3-way mode for the crossover?

Hi, I've been following your channel for a long time and I'm interested in the alpine ilx-507. Do you recommend it to me for the price it has and the sound quality will not disappoint me? I have always owned Pioneer and this would be my first time with an Alpine. I await your answer. Thank you :D!!

@BreakersStereo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the Sound quality and DSP on that unit is great. If your used to pioneer you’ll be happy with the output on the alpine because it’s better. The ilx-507 is highly recommended by us.

Which unit do you think is better? This unit vs Alpine ILX 507

Does this head unit have a "network mode" like some Pioneers do to set up an active front soundstage?

Are the horizontal lines on the Kenwood screen just a result of the type of camera filming the video ?

@JeLifeCoach

7 ай бұрын

Wondering the same thing.

@richardbellamy2888

7 ай бұрын

@@JeLifeCoachyes… I played with it in car toys and those lines don’t exist. It’s the camera causing the effect

Does the DMX809S support using/viewing google maps via phone's android auto while simultaneously listening to music from a different bluetooth android device (DAP)? I haven't been able to get this to work. Or alternately, while listening to SiriusXM (which I don't have now but may add if that's a solution)? Thanks for any feedback.

@JasonAdank

2 ай бұрын

No. You can only connect one phone this unit at a time,and that phone drives everything.

Can you remove apps you don't/won't use?

How did you mirror your iPhone ?

So what’s the difference between the Kenwood Excelon DMX809S and Kenwood Excelon DMX908S?

@johnwicksfoknpencil

4 ай бұрын

The 8 is 1 level below the 9 though they share the same generation. He explains this part in the first 25% of the video I believe

I returned mine. Does not allow stock usb to work in Jeep JL. Most radios don’t allow stock usb to work in Jeep JL

What does the 7 mean? Eg. DMX 9(7)08s

In addition to better functionality, the sound is far superior to my stock 2021 GM infotainment system. A car stereo is only as good as it's weakest link. Installing a stereo with a stock head unit ruins the potential.

Is this good for a single cab truck with 2 10s and a 1500 watt amp.???

@JeLifeCoach

7 ай бұрын

Hella nice system. Bet it hits.

srs question, when you make adjustments to sound settings, does the sound cut away as the deck is setting the value? I need a HU that doesnt cut the sound as you change EQ, DSP, x-overs, etc. Makes it hard to hear the difference.

@BreakersStereo

5 ай бұрын

It shouldn’t cut the sound out when adjusting… should be real time

@JasonAdank

2 ай бұрын

its real time.

is an adapter required for steeringwheel control even though can isnt available?

@rileyirwin9729

Жыл бұрын

it was for my car (fiat 500)

@neiliewheeliebin

Жыл бұрын

Don't buy it if there's no canbox adapter for it it's a critical component

HD radio and 5V preout aside the 809S is pretty much identical to the 8709S. I have the latter and it's pretty good for the money. BTW, Kenwood recently released firmware and app updates for this that noticably improves the touchscreen response and UI clarity. They're definitely worth checking out. 👍

@carlosgraphic

Жыл бұрын

Did you updated? What brand and model of USB drive did you use?

@garrettjohnston1393

6 ай бұрын

I was trying to find the differences of the 8709s and this comment was the only place i could find info! haha

Why does this come with a spot for gps antenna if it's not a navigation stereo unit

@thtblack5.7

7 ай бұрын

I wasn’t able to wirelessly connect apple carplay without it, it probably has something to do with that.

@JasonAdank

2 ай бұрын

the gps antenna is just for Android Auto / ApplCarplay navigation to wrok better

Would you pick this one over the alpine ilx 407

@BreakersStereo

Ай бұрын

Yes definitely !

@Jaydogg209

2 күн бұрын

​​​​@@BreakersStereois the sound quality on this Excelon similar to the JVC kwm785bw when using head unit power only? Would you recomend the JVC instead when on a budget? 1 v preout difference isn't a good reason to spend more to me. Plus I prefer the way the interface looks on the JVC.

Disappointed this wasn't an April Fools joke. 😥😂

@BreakersStereo

Жыл бұрын

😢

X gonna give it to ya x gonna give it to ya x gonna give it to ya x gonna give It to ya

@JeLifeCoach

7 ай бұрын

Lol

I’m curious? Why you kids never actually mention sound quality? Isn’t that what a radio is ultimately for? Get real

@samgoff5289

Ай бұрын

Sound quality is literally the most subjective thing there is…someone could listen to a $20 speaker and think it sounds good

@janeseymour8199

25 күн бұрын

@@samgoff5289ohh you can most certainly ask a “professional” about sound quality.