Kenwood dnx9980hd

[CHOO CHOO]

Anyone have anything bad to say about this unit? I've only had my kenwood ddx719 in for one day and am already a little disappointed. I think I am gonna upgrade to this one. Thoughts?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DNX9980/Kenwood-Excelon-DNX9980HD.html?tp=20212

 

[Timmy]

http://gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252252&highlight=kenwood

 

[mbarcus]

That's last year's model. The new version is the DNX9990HD. It has a new processor which makes the user interface MUCH faster. I just installed it in my 2011 Yukon Denali a couple of weeks ago.

 

[felixgun]

I would definitely get this unit.

 

[Modded]

I say get it.
Their UI is getting better, but still far from touching Pioneer.
On the contrary, the Kenwood navigation system dumps all over the Pioneer.

 

[Denali0229]

Hey, did you ever upgrade your hu? what did you not like about the ddx719? I'm considering buying the 719 soon and would just like some feedback. thx.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Yeah i did, just havent put it in yet. I just didnt like that i needed an iphone for nav. I dont like iphones so figured i would get one w/ built-in nav. Other than that everything was great. A little slow though fyi.

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[Denali0229]

Really? That's interesting. I read that the 2012 models have faster processors b/c the biggest complaint was the HU was slow in prior models. What did you upgrade to? I think I might just get the pioneer 8400. I have an EVO now but I'm going back to an iPhone when the new one comes out. Nav is one feature I want. I guess if the nav option for the 8400 sucks, I'll just buy a nav to put on my dash. Or go the old fashion route and use maps LOL.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

I decided w/ the dnx9980hd. It has built-in garmin. I would rather have a good nav than more options. Hit up nathanjax, i know he and a few others have the pioneer 8400. I think modded does too. All great things from what ive heard.

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[Denali0229]

Ya, I've talked to Nathan and I've read his posts. I like the idea of having the removable face so I think the 8400 is the way to go. I also don't want to spend a grand on an aftermarket HU with nav. I know a guy selling a Kenwood 6980 for $450 but I hear its pretty slow and I don't think I could live with a slow HU when I know theres faster ones out there LOL. I'll just end up selling it and buying a newer one. I'm pretty set on the 8400 at this point. I've spent countless hours reading reviews and going over all their features. The one thing that attracted me to the ddx719 was the app for the garmin nav but I'd rather have a better HU that's faster rather than getting one that may not be as good for the sole reason of just having garmin. I'll just buy a garmin nav worse comes to worse. Or I'll use my phone. I wonder if I could hook up a garmin to the usb of the HU and have it show up on the screen? That would be cool. Anyways I appreciate the feedback. It's best to get input from someone that has direct experience with the unit that will give you their unbiased opinion.