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(More customer reviews)I purchased the DNX6160 about a month ago because it had the features that I needed for my car. I was impressed with the fact that it used the Garmin Navigation system. I was already familiar with the Nav because that is what my old system used and it was a snap to update and load. The other units that I looked at out there were using thier own proprietery navigation systems. The Parrot blue tooth was easy to setup but would not accept my call list, this is a major turn off for me as I have an extensive call list and their is no easy way for me to manually enter all the numbers on the unit. I have to pick up my phone to know who is calling me everytime it rings. It does do a great job answering calls and the communication is clear both inbound and outgoing (so I am told).
The sound on this unit is excellent...even using my stock Ford explorer speakers and sub. There are many ways to shape the sound in the EQ section and I was able to dial the sound right into what sounds great to me. I didn't purchase the iPod connector because I wanted to make sure the unit worked for me first before spending alot of money on the accessories. I did, however by the unit that allows me to use the steering wheel controlers to control certain features on the deck. I strongly suggest this option even though it is not cheap.
The DVD can be modified to play from the front unit's screen while the vehicle is in motion so that your passenger next to you can watch a movie on long trips. One draw back for this is, during daylight hours, the unit can be difficult to see due to glare from the sun bouncing off of everything in the car. I wish they would allow you to tilt the unit up/down left/right just a hair to help with this but.....it doesn't do that.
I have yet to put a disc in the unit that it won't play...even some pretty scratched up discs seem to play just fine. This is a major plus.
One of the negative features for me is...the start up time for this unit seems rather excessive (about 20-30 sec) this is a major hassle when you are entering the car while on my cell or I recieve a call on my cell while starting the car up and getting ready to roll. I have to wait to go anywhere until the unit powers up....probably will help the engine to warm up a little :o#
I did not purchase the Sirius or XM tuner either #waiting to see if I like the unit well enough first.
I like the customizable feature on the unit to change the colors on the back ground lights but wish that I could download more of my pictures on the unit for display...so far I have only been able to load one pic.
MAKE SURE to get the right harnesses to install this unit in specific vehicle first. Mine had to be changed because the wrong one was sold to me and it was a major hassle.
I give the unit an 8 out 10 for my application although it is a bit pricey but....I got what I paid for!
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Kenwood Dnx-6160 6.1" Multimedia Navigation Receiver With Bluetooth
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