Kenwood or Rosen

[brandon327]

Kenwood dnx 7180 or the Rosen GM Primo. Which is more user friendly, Which one has the better navigation? The both supposidly have dual zone entertainment.

 

[felixgun]

kenwood DNX9980HD ftw.

 

[randuff]

kenwood DNX9980HD ftw.

I have that HU and it is slow as Christmas, but once you get in the Nav it is awesome!

 

[sumo]

is that rosen like oem? If so stay away from that. Overpriced, Buttons scratch off easily. I read that a lot of people are unhappy with that unit

 

[brandon327]

yes that is a factory look alike

 

[sumo]

just search for rosen. Few reviews out there. I was looking into alpine ina 910, and the Advent looks cool too.

 

[THE YETI]

Advent one does look pretty badass, I gotta say.

 

[MOOZE]

def go with the kenwood. i have one and im an audiophile.

 

[doktorek]

New Pioneer has some Android APP features. Try that out. Newest model out there. http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33369_1-57355424/pioneer-appradio-2-adds-android-support-larger-screen/

 

[Wakinvol]

I like the Advent...looks good!

Darn you TYF....!!!!!!!!!
Now that I have stumbled across this thread I want to upgrade!. Found the Advent and it looks pretty cool and simple. Does anyone have any experience with it with a stock Bose system???

Who knows...my factory NAV may come up for sale soon!

 

[Kolt-46]

I have the Advent OGM1 and I can't tell you how good of a value it is.

Here's some info I posted a while back:
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=401389&postcount=2

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I worked as a professional installer and fabricator for 7+ years.

 

[Wakinvol]

I have the Advent OGM1 and I can't tell you how good of a value it is.

Here's some info I posted a while back:
http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=401389&postcount=2

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I worked as a professional installer and fabricator for 7+ years.

can't tell me meaning you are questioning it...or can't tell me meaning you are so pleased with it?

I am just tossing it around, but I like the concept of bluetooth and such. Is the sound quality that much better than factory...I do have the Bose. Also, will the DVD work in gear or will the Lockpic be needed too?

 

[Kolt-46]

can't tell me meaning you are questioning it...or can't tell me meaning you are so pleased with it?

I am just tossing it around, but I like the concept of bluetooth and such. Is the sound quality that much better than factory...I do have the Bose. Also, will the DVD work in gear or will the Lockpic be needed too?

I am very happy with the unit based on price point and ease of installation. I didn't notice a huge improvement in audio quality. It is at least as good as the stock unit though.

You will not need a Lockpic to use DVD while moving. There is a hidden menu that allows you to disable the lock feature. You don't need a wiring harness, converters, relays or any additional parts to integrate your factory features.

That Parrot Bluetooth is sweet. It pulls your contact list and call logs right up on the screen. The navigation is a little cumbersome until you get used to it.

There are better units for about twice the price to get all of the features you want and install parts. I've had Pioneer and Kenwood in prior vehicles. The Kenwood was my favorite but not worth the money at this juncture in my life.

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The iPhone / iPod / USB integration is good too. It comes with a cable for USB that will work with the white iPhone / iPod cable. You can also buy a dedicated iPod / iPhone cable that gives you full-speed control.

 

[Wakinvol]

Cool. Thanks...I take it it is just a simple plug and play.

 

[Kolt-46]

Cool. Thanks...I take it it is just a simple plug and play.

As simple as you could imagine.

 

[savegas52]

can someone upload pictures of both units?

 

[brandon327]

I ended up going with the Rosen unit b/c it was a factory look alike. It also has the dual zone technology (meaning i can listen to XM throught the front speakers and the kids can listen to bambi through the rear speakers)

 

[savegas52]

http://www.rosenentertainment.com/rosen_navigation_system_training_videos_2010.htm

is that there website>? they have no prices...

found this on eBay...looks just like Rosen what do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160729547160&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

[rgiorgio]

Kenwood

Kenwood just released their DNX6990. Very nice for the money.
In April they are releasing thier DNX9990. Im waiting for this one. All Kenwoods were very slow. The new 2012 models i just mentioned have new processors that 3 times faster.

 

[SirJAG]

the kenwoods dont have dual sound channels...no DVD for my son in the second row...thats not gonna work..

and if you have a bose system, then getting an aftermaket to play with it is way more expensive...

looks like its a rozen or 3K for me...