Kenwood Excelon DNX6960 6.1 In-Dash Double-DIN Navigation DVD Receiver

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Kenwood Excelon DNX6960 6.1" In-Dash Double-DIN Navigation DVD Receiver
 
Manufacturer: KENWOOD
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List Price: $1,099.00
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Product Description

Getting there is now more fun thanks to eXcelon AV navigation systems. With full-featured navigation from Garmin, a brilliant 6.1-inch touchscreen, support for a variety of media, and expansion options aplenty, the Kenwood DNX6960 will keep on track and well-entertained.

Getting there is now more fun thanks to eXcelon AV navigation systems. Click to enlarge.

3D Building Map displays realistic images of prominent landmarks and buildings.

Lane Assist guides you to the appropriate lane to be in for upcoming directional changes.

An improved GUI makes split-screen operation easier to operate.

Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free operation.

Flick through and browse for music albums, video titles, photographs, etc. on connected media.

Navigation Features

3D Building Map
3D Building Map displays realistic images of prominent landmarks and buildings in major North American cities. This function provides an appealing birds-eye view that makes getting to your destination more enjoyable.

Lane Assist with Junction View
Enjoy advanced notification using Lane Assist with Junction View: As the name suggests, Lane Assist guides you to the appropriate lane to be in for upcoming directional changes such as at junctions or interchanges, and Junction View displays a view of upcoming road details to enable smooth driving as you approach.

Built-in NAVTEQ Traffic Data (Requires KNA-NT100)
NAVTEQ provides real-time traffic data for over 80 major cities in North America. This means that if traffic is congested up ahead, the navigation system will automatically re-navigate the route to get you to your destination in the shortest amount of time.

Additional Navigation Features

  • Easy-To-Use GUI (Graphic User Interface)
  • Over 6 million points of interest
  • Program Up To 500 waypoints For long trips
  • Text-To-Speech (TTS) Voice Guidance (English, French, Spanish)
  • Selectable 2D or 3D Map Display
  • Track Log Display
  • Trip Computer
  • ecoRoute

AV Features

Control of iPhone, iPod and Video Playback
The DNX6960 is compatible with iPhone and iPod models as well as video playback. In addition to conventional searches for playlists, artists, albums and genres, additional search commands can also be performed for music videos, TV shows, movies, video playlists, etc. via the convenience of Voice Control Command.

Flick Through and Browse
A function similar to iPod�s Cover Flow is now featured on the DNX6960, allowing users to flick through and browse for music albums, video titles, photographs, etc. on connected media; the contents or titles of selected sources on the screen can also be viewed.

Split Screen
An improved GUI makes split-screen operation easier to operate. For example, the split screen displays two different screens side by side while the primary and secondary screens allow you to toggle between two frequently used screens via touch-screen operation.

Built-in Bluetooth
The eXcelon DNX6960 comes equipped with built-in Bluetooth capability to enable handsfree operation so you can keep your hands on the steering wheel where they belong and concentrate on the road ahead.

6.1-Inch Touchscreen with Variable Illumination
The DNX6960 puts intuitive control right at your fingertips with its 6.1" TFT Active Matrix Display and powerful, easy-to-use graphical user interface. Customize the unit's front panel illumination by choosing from a large palette of colors--match your interior tones, dash lighting, or whatever tickles your fancy. Selectable wallpapers and customizable backgrounds offer further personalization.

Enjoy Your Favorite Media
The DNX6960 is a media powerhouse, letting you play your favorite CDs and DVDs, along with several digital audio and video formats. The unit accepts DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD and DTS-CD discs. It plays back AAC, MP3 and WMA audio files; MPEG1 video files; and can display JPEG images. Throw your files on a disc or a USB device and enjoy them in your vehicle wherever you are.

And of course, you can still listen to the AM/FM radio. Use Auto Memory to automatically add stations with good reception to presets, or enter them manually. The DNX6960 displays FM radio text when available, traffic information, and allows you to enter station names.

USB Direct Control
You can enjoy your favorite music, video or images from USB devices like flash drives or MP3 players. When connecting a USB device, playback starts automatically. When a battery-powered USB device like an MP3 player is connected to this unit, it also gets a charge, so it's ready to go with you when you exit the vehicle.

Input and Output
In addition to the iPod and USB support, you can use the DNX6960's front auxiliary A/V input to connect external audio/video sources like video game systems.

The unit also features an A/V output for sending content to an additional screen in the vehicle.

Plenty of Power, Room to Grow
The DNX6960 features an on-board 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier, but also offers three sets of 5V preamp outputs (front/rear/subwoofer) for building your system.

System E's+ Crossover System
A single IC that allows the user to select from 8 different high-pass filter crossover frequencies plus pass-through, with independent selection for front and rear outputs. This makes it easy to optimize the performance of all amps and speakers in a car audio system without needing an external electronic crossover. System E's+ also incorporates a phase switch and low-pass filter for the non-fading output. The low-pass filter has selectable cutoff frequencies of 50Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz and Through.

System Q EX Sound Control
Five factory pre-set equalization curves (Rock, Top40, Pops, Jazz and Easy, plus a flat setting) and three speaker matching curves (OEM, 6x9, 5/4 plus a flat setting) that can be combined to give the user extreme flexibility over the sound's tonal character. The preset curves include midrange contouring, giving music more clarity and presence. System Q EX allows the user to modify the preset curves by changing the amplitude of the bass, midrange and treble compensation, and the Q of the bass and midrange compensation. The new curves can then be saved as presets for future recall

HD and SAT Radio Ready
The DNX6960 allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V cable + Sirius Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound.

You can also add an HD Radio tuner (requires KTC-HR300). When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.

Rear Camera Input
The DNX6960 is ready for a rear camera, allowing you to monitor behind your vehicle as you back up.

What's in the Box
Kenwood DNX6960, GPS Antenna, Sleeve, Trim Ring, Wiring Harness, Installation Tools/Hardware, Installation Manual, User's Manual, Navigation Manual, Warranty Card.

Kenwood Excelon DNX6960 6.1" In-Dash Double-DIN Navigation DVD Receiver Details

  • AM/FM radio, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, MP3/WMA/AAC, MPEG1, JPEG, iPod, USB, Bluetooth receiver with built-in Garmin navigation
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with three 5V preamp outputs (front/rear/sub) and crossover system
  • 6.1-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with WVGA 800 x 480 pixel resolution
  • Includes built-in Garmin navigation, Bluetooth,iPod connection, USB music streaming, front panel A/V input,output; add Kenwood adapters
  • One-year limited warranty

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Customer Reviews For Kenwood Excelon DNX6960 6.1" In-Dash Double-DIN Navigation DVD Receiver

pretty nice but will cost you a hole in your wallet
 
Review Date: August 24, 2010
Reviewer: Brad W. Crabtree, CA
this is a very nice cd player very easy to install i took mine to a shop because i didn't have the mount for my car and was lazy when its a 112 side paying 75 bucks was worth it to me dont take it to best buy take it to a stereo shot best buy dont know what there doing i love the gps i love the touch screen now the cons it is very bright even when deemed at night so if light bugs you dont get it also the ipod charger they sell is cheap i mean cheap so i recommend if you going to buy that you also buy at ipod nano like me so you can leave it pluged in all the time and if your car has a steering weal with volume on it you wont be able to use it any more with out buying a separate part this is not a radio to buy just to have its to buy for the gps/xm radio/hd radio/ipod charger/ and dvd player and touch screen if your getting it for all that like me i recommend it but if you have a huge bass well this thing for some reason pops when on start up witch means after a min of loading i turns on and all the power goes to you back bass for a huge pop sound that bugs me so bad ever kenwood i know does this so i know its just not me but i love it i really do looks really clean in my car to bad its a dust magnate customer serves is really good as well
The unit I have been looking for
 
Review Date: May 1, 2010
Reviewer: Shane Sylvester, Humble, TX
I was looking at the DNX9960 and this unit to replace the Pioneer F90BT that started to give trouble. I ended up going with this unit because it was much more affordable, the features I were interested in were more or less the same, and the form and screen size were very similar to the F90BT. It is not as modifiable as the pioneer but performance-wise it surpasses the F90BT by far. The interface is easy to learn, however setting the configuration for the optimum sound took a little work. The garmin navigation is my preference - I am familiar with the interface and maps are easily available for any area (I am not using this unit in the US). The pre-outs are 5volt as compared to the 3volts on the pioneer. I am using this with an infinity 5350A multichannel amplifier and infinity components with a pioneer low-profile subwoofer, and the sound I am getting now as compared to the pioneer seems to be packing a little more juice. All in all, I am very satisfied with this head unit and would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade. GO GET ONE.
Not bad
 
Review Date: May 16, 2010
Reviewer: Jason, Idaho
I replaced the Factory unit on my Chevy Truck with this one. The things I love: The bluetooth, Navigation, and sound quality. I love it. I added on the Kenwood CMOS rearview camera and it is awesome.
What I don't like: You cant hide the sources you don't use. So if you don't have Sirius or a Video source, it would be nice to hide them so when you scroll through sources they aren't there. I also miss my clock. The only clock on this radio is a tiny little display at the top right, and there is no clock when navigating. Also, I used an Axxess AWSC steering control interface. It works great except Kenwood doesn't seem to have the option to move from Tuner preset to the next. I would like to see that built in so the PROG button on my steering wheel can move from one preset station to the next, like the factory GM stereos do. It is amazing how much I miss being able to scroll through my favorite stations using my steering wheel.
Almost perfect head unit
 
Review Date: May 29, 2010
Reviewer: Terrell Davis,
I originally chose this unit because I have a car with the Alpine IVA-W505 and although I like the quality the features are lacking extremely. I am a computer programmer and if I may say the user interface of the DNX6960 is awesome. Very well laid out, sources are easily accessible and the touch screen is very responsive.

The built in blue tooth is also awesome! I love the fact that I don't have to touch my cell phone when I get in the car and when the phone rings the caller id pops up on screen and the music stops. Everything integrates so well it is in my opinion an almost perfect blend of multimedia options.

The reason it does not get a perfect five stars is that using the equalizer is a little tedious and to get the best sound out of it is not that easy. The sound quality out of the box in my opinion is less than stellar and you are better off relying on crossovers on your amp etc. Perhaps good sound is acheivable within the unit itself but it is not apparent to an audiophile like myself.

Overall though it is still one of, if not THE BEST head units I have ever had and I have had them all from Pioneer and Eclipse to Alpine and Clarion.
GOOD UNIT
 
Review Date: August 22, 2010
Reviewer: jdmein,
I purchased this unit about six months ago and installed it in my 2004 Chevy Silverado myself. I have been impressed with it's functionality and capabilities (Navigation, Rear/Back-up Camera, Blue-tooth cell phone connection, iPod, etc. This unit also plays DVD movies, but I certainly wouldn't recommend that while driving.). The only issue I've had is that I have not been able to get the collar fitting to fit between the head unit and the factory dash piece so I have an awkward gap between the two. (Note: the iPod connection does require an additional cable that is NOT provided with this unit.)

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