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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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About to step up my game

I just got a Kenwood DNX 5120 DVD/Garmin built in NAV and 2 6.5" icon tv's. I'm just waiting on the accesorys I ordered before the install. GPS antenna,remote,rear view,and I need to find a installation kit.
Anybody used this model Kenwwod before ?
I was told it can do everything.....

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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You can get the install kit from uncald4. He sells it for $28.50 shipped. I have a new model DNX6140 and if it's any indication, you'll be very happy. My wife has a Pio F700BT and it's a POS, nothing but problems.
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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^thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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really the 700 sucks...

maybe I should look into getting something else with navi built in...
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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Anyone try the metra 2 din kit for 2nd gen CL/TL ?
Hows the fit/looks ?
I see on ebay it's only 15.95 shipped
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Ive only seen custom ones.....
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 03TL_typeS
really the 700 sucks...

maybe I should look into getting something else with navi built in...

The 700 sucks big time. Slow boot times even with the new firmware, when there's an SD card in the slot, navi doesn't work. I heard the new ones are still plagued with the slow boot times.

My DNX6140, which I got for $500 after rebate from 6ave.com is 100 X better.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I got the radio wired to play with it but, I'm still waiting for the installation kit.
I do have to say this HU is amazing.SQ is sick.EQ is so flexible and has so many settings.
The picture is awesome.
Also I have to say this is wired to my factory speakers and sounds way beter than stock.
I thought I was going to need new inside speakers cuz of the After market HU.Not right away.
This is the best sounding HU I've ever heard.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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thanks Norm im lookin into the kenwood now... hopefully I can get one for pretty cheap..
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by richardparker
I got the radio wired to play with it but, I'm still waiting for the installation kit.
I do have to say this HU is amazing.SQ is sick.EQ is so flexible and has so many settings.
The picture is awesome.
Also I have to say this is wired to my factory speakers and sounds way beter than stock.
I thought I was going to need new inside speakers cuz of the After market HU.Not right away.
This is the best sounding HU I've ever heard.
Now you see why you should've replaced it a long ass time ago...
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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^ I do. It's coming together,slowly but surely.
There's someone on CA that is selling a Kenwood DNX 8120 for 450 shipped.
If I just didn't get this one, I'd be all over it.That's a crazy deal. If some one had $400 to spend I would say CHASE that seller down and offer him $400.
The cheapest I've seen them is like 850 refurbed. And over 1000 new

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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Hey man I have the DNX5120 and I love it! Nav is responsive, controls are great, and the options are endless! I almost went with Pioneer 700...
n0rmal is right, man would that have been a mistake. Good thing it crapped out on me after the first day it was hooked up! Seller got an earful from me. After a refund I was off to get my Kenwood!

Here is my install DIY. Hope it helps
https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/thumbsup-kenwood-dnx-5120-d-i-y-thumbsup-727150/
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Ha,great choice.
Have you tried changing to custom backrounds yet ? That you've loaded in?
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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RP wheres the dude in cali that has it for 450?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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CA, car audio forum.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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ok im on there too Ill go check it out
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Can i ask how much you spent on that HU? I'm looking to upgrade my avh-p4000dvd
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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^You can get refurb ones on ebay for 460.More if you want new.

Couple of picks of 2 screens, I know I seen iit when I took the pics,I need to retuck a wire.No biggie

Rear view will be getting deleted when the camera shows up
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by '03TL-S
Can i ask how much you spent on that HU? I'm looking to upgrade my avh-p4000dvd
I got my DNX6140 for $500 after $100 rebate from 6ave.com, an authorized dealer. I'm thinking with the rebate Kenwood is planning to drop prices soon. If you can wait, you might be able to save some $$.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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3rd is in temporary till I get the nuts to cut into the dash.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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You should use those 6.5" screens on the headrests.
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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It was a thought but,my son would've been trying to rip them out.
This way he can see the upper one and can't touch anything.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Holly shit, that is nuts! Sick! Very clean if I do say so myself...
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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^Thanks.It really looks sick at night...
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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I can imagine! I def think the one on the dash could look cleaner. Maybe in the glove box?
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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I'm gonna try to make it a little cleaner.
Just got alot going on
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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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I'd be scared of getting jacked with TV's in those spots! very visable!! but def. a clean install and unique idea nonetheless..

to the OP, i have a DNX 7140 and got a dash kit off of ebay for around $25 i believe..
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