- Garmin navigation system, radio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, MPEG1/MPEG2, iPod, USB, HD/SAT radio-ready, Bluetooth-ready receiver
- 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two 2V preamp outputs
- 6.1-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with 480 x 234 pixel resolution
- Includes direct iPod connection, USB music streaming, front panel A/V input; add Kenwood adapters for SAT/HD Radio and Bluetooth
- One-year limited warranty
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 Correction to M.Martins review |
| Review Date: March 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: HLS811, new jersey |
I also have this radio and think its great.. very easy to use and looks awesome.. Martins wrote in his review "and all the streets are pre-programmed, any updates come straight from Garmin via satellite, " - thats NOT true. Software updates need to be downloaded from Garmins website and burned to a CD and copied over. Map updates are usually done yearly and must be purchased (for $140) from Garmin (or another authorized re-seller) - they are NOT free and are NOT sent straight from a satellite.
It doesn't change how good this radio is, but I just wanted to make sure no one was basing their purchase on an incorrect statement. |
Awesome Stereo
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| Review Date: June 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: RobDog, SoCal |
Kenwood DNX5120
I June 5, 2008, I purchased and had Platinum Audio in Corona, California install my DNX5120. I have had Sony, Alpine, and Kenwood stereos prior and have experimented with iPod connections to these stereos. The stereo's killed two of my iPods. The DNX5120 broke all the rules and really exceeded my expectations as far as the iPod interface. The integration is clean, easy to understand, and faster to use than the iPod itself. Here is an example. I have countless artists on my iPod. Using the scroll wheel it take time to scroll through the artist until letters come up and to be honest with you, it takes me a least two tries to land on the right letter. Using the DNX5120, I can scroll down by multiple artist and even click on slide bar to go half the way down my list or all the way down. All this at the speed of just pressing button and not waiting for the iPod or the stereo to catch up.
The navigation is dummy proof. I have used the BMW, Toyota, Magellan, Tom Tom, and Honda navigation and the DNX5120 blows them out of the water. It does not get any easier than this. I have read that it takes a long time to start up. I don't see that problem. Once I start my vehicle, the Kenwood screen appears for about 5 seconds and I am off to the races. After all, it is not good for the vehicle if you start and immediately drive.
I don't have any complaints about the stereo. Here are some things I really like;
* Knob for volume. It feel sturdy and I like touching the screen less than I have too
* Clean font, easy to read
* Quick/easy/instant access from user interface to navigation and back
* Easy to understand hierarchy of menu
* Garmin Nav. is easy to use and easy to upgrade
* No need for second DVD box for nav.
* Excellent GPS signal quality
* Ability to watch iPod movies on screen
* USB connection...I like putting my on photo as a background
The bottom line is the shop did an outstanding job the installation and the DNX5120 works better than what I had expected. When you put this stereo in perspective, it is combining a tuner, a DVD player, an audio iPod, a video ipod, XM, and CD/MP3 player together into one unit with none to little glitches. And if you are an Apple fan like myself, this works perfectly with the iPod.
That is my two cents and five out of five stars...... |
How did I live without this?
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| Review Date: March 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Martin, |
| Let see, installation took about a hour with my dad and I. Easy to follow installation instructions; Best Buy wanted to charge me $199.00 for that; and we did a better job than they ever could. I have my ipod hooked up to it all the time. By iPhone connected by Bluetooth, I can dial out from the console. Side buttons on the face make switching from navigation to source a breeze. Sound quality is amazing. Sirius and HD radio are easy to hook up and install as well. This is a all in one media hub, you got Garmin navigation built in which works flawless, you can find anything and never will get lost, easy to follow map, and all the streets are pre-programmed, any updates come straight from Garmin via satellite, this unit has a built in 2 gig hard drive for the maps and GPS functions, so no need to put in a additional unit or DCD to read from; ipod, Bluetooth, Sirius or xm radio, hd radio, dvd player, which with special wiring, you can get it to play while you drive so your passengers can watch are all possibilities. You can customize your background, just get a memory stick, hook it up and you can have your wallpapers of any choosing. I could go on and on, I have never operated something easier, the directions are straight forward. There is no getting board here. Customer service is very cooperative, and helps with any questions from small to large. Great experience!! I do not thing anything is better out there for the money, the DNX 7120 and 8120 cost hundreds more for really nothing in return. And they don't have the easy access buttons on the face. Plus the double din face place is permanent in one spot, and does not move, so that is one less thing that will break. On the 8120 and 7120 they are motorized which can break. Anyways thanks for the great unit Kenwood. And to all you, I hope this helps you with buying decisions. |
Awesome Kenwood, easy install!
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| Review Date: May 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Thomas J. Cook, Fort Campbell, KY |
| I bought this DD Radio with alot of apprehension. However, it worked out great. Was a simple install and it looks great in replacing the factory radio. The USB cable and a thumb drive works great also, I have my music on the thumb drive (4GB in my setup) and I can take it into work and use the thumb drive there for music also. I also bought a Plug and Play adapter for my siruis setup, and it works great with the radio. DVD is great easy, and is easy to MOD for use while driving. Navigation is Garmin, and is easy to use and it talked loud; like having a back seat driver (LOL), so I changed that right away. Being able to change your background is cool, and the USB makes it a snap. Highly recommend this product. |
Top notch.
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| Review Date: January 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Rodriguez, Katy, TX |
Installed the 5120 in our '08 smart fortwo and it's worked perfectly from the first start-up. Acquires sats quickly, easy & robust Garmin nav (reason enough to choose Kenwood), upgraded to latest operating and nav software in a cinch. Also used Kenwood's ipod interface cable and it works as advertised. Our Touch syncs up just fine, while the 3G iPhone needs a warning (on the phone) to be dismissed, as with 99% of the other cables out there. Once dismissed, though, the iPhone delivers music just fine via the cable and the unit displays its contents well.
Two thumbs up for the 5120 from where we sit. |
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