I just ordered the new Kenwood Excelon DDX8017 and it should arrive in 3-4 days. Pictures are soon to follow. Just thought I would let everyone know it's finally been released.

"The new Kenwood Excelon DDX8017 is the world's first aftermarket automotive head unit to feature both SRS WOW and SRS Circle Surround Automotive technologies, providing audio post-processing enhancements and in-vehicle surround sound. The DDX8017 is a 6.5" wide dual in-dash monitor with DVD, WMA, MP3, Sirius satellite and HD Radio capabilities in addition to delivering the industry's leading digital audio enhancement, WOW and the industry's most immersive in-vehicle surround sound experience, SRS CS Auto."

LINK to Full article

 

personally i like the new eclipse avn5495... the only thing it lacks is the surround sound.. but who needs that in a car..

 

i take that back.. i believe the avn does have surround and many more features that the ddx does not have.. ex.. harddrive, navi, 5v preout, and a steeper price tag...

 

I'm partial to the Kenwood myself. I have had some problems with eclipse headunits in the past.

 

Although no one seems to care, it is finally here. $1450.00 later. Install pics will follow.

 

looks good man! did u isntall it yet/

 

Install will be done tomorrow, or today depending on how you look at it. Pics to follow.

 

awesome!

 

I appreciate the enthusiasm.

 

don't mention it man, i know how excited i get when i get a new mod especially when it has to do w/ audio

 

come on man....i can't stand the wait!!!!!...PICS PLEEZ! you're the first person that I heard to get the 8017....i'm concidering the 7017 so I really want to see yours installed and hear what you think....my wife has a factory DVD unit in her POS Pacifica and it sounds awesome in surround mode so i can only imagine what this beast will sound like in your ride ....HURRY ....good luck!

 

nice. i have the ddx 7015... thinking of swapping it out for this one.

 

I will post pics ASAP this unit should sound great, because I'm also installing the two sets of the new Infinity Kappa components (one set in the front doors one in the rear) and they are running of an amp, so we will see.

 

Thats funny you say that because I got one of the first units released nationwide. Ahh the benefits of being a wholesaler.

 

post pics of the menu's and stuff when you can. thats the main reason i want to swap it out. it not very eye pleasing.

 

I will, I've read the new 8017 has some different menu and background choices that are better looking.

 

My car still isn't quite finished expect pics of the whole system tomorrow evening.

 

you dirty dog you! it's not what we know, it's who we know! ...now stop typing and start installing and then start taking pictures!...good luck on the install ....ps. i bet you got it for a great price too!

 

im gonna hold u to that!

we all know the rules here.

Pics First
Post Second

 

Sorry I couldn't resist, soon enough, soon enough.

 

aaah, now this noob knows the rules of engagement! ....i guess it takes a guy with 7K posts to teach me ...thank you TL Yoda ........pics first, post second....pics first, post second...OK, I think I got it now! ......g

 

and JPUTT! where are the bloody picz!

 

Sorry it took so long to get pictures! However it ended up taking about two days to get the system finished. I will post what few I have and more later(i've been swamped and its 100+ degrees outside).

Pictures were done in a hurry btw.
Enclosure There is an insert that covers the amps/plexiglass, It's just not carpeted yet.


Driver Tweeter


Rear Tweeter (components in all four doors)


The Infamous Headunit


Night Shot

XM

 

More Pics




BTW it says Sirius but I'm running XM.





Let me know if anyone has any specific pics requests

 

Very nice
What amp is that? Also noticed you went with titanium tweets, how do you like them?

 

There are two amps, the blue one is a Massive 1500.1 and the one above it is a Massive 25.4 I have been very impressed with both amps.

I love the tweeters, using two sets of components has really helped maintain a good balance between the bumps and the mids.

 

well well well, its about time!

dude those picz looks wikid and good job on the clean instal

 

very nice! the headunit looks great. the dash piece looks like it doesnt fit right though.

 

Overall the dash piece fits pretty well. I am a perfectionist however and I wish that the fit was a little better, but when your in the car unless your looking for it you can't really tell.

 

is that the dash piece from streeteffectz?

 

Yes it is.

 

where doesn't it fit right?...along the bottom?...looks pretty good to me...awesome job jason...the trunk looks very clean, nothing hangin' or just bolted in, just CA-LEEEEN....worth every penney man.....also J, how do you like the controls of the radio?....is it easy to navigate through to get to what you want it to do?...you don't have to hit the screen 10 times to get a cd to play, right?.....I'm ready, you got me totally pumped...now if I could just get the guys over at Streeteffectz to answer my PMs, I'd be set....good luck with your new tunes...."enjoy the ride" .....g

 

in this pic, it looks like its slightly mis-aligned to the right, and its noit flush with the rest of the dash. looks like it slightly sticks out more.

 

It does you are correct. I'm not completely satisfied but overall I'm very pleased.

I like the controls of the radio alot,but don't get me wrong there is a little learning curve. However I'm starting to get the hang of everything.

 

damn man, the reason im asking is because i have this piece on order and i had them customize it a little more by placing carbn fiber on top of it.

 

No I understand completely I'm sure the piece will turn out great, it will just need some TLC like any other dash kit. Good luck with it though, let me know how it turns out especially with the carbon fiber.

I'm sure they are using real carbon fiber and not just the sticker stuff correct? Are they laying the mat themselves or just cutting a piece to fit?

 

I think you kit is off because of the HU that you are using. Ive seen pics of that kit in other cars & they were not like that.

 

That kit looks terrible, you need to get that fixed. Who put that in? If a professional installer did that he needs to get a new profession!

 

Geez it doesn't look that bad, like I said I'm not quite done with it. Did you ever think that maybe it was the dash kit and not the installer?

 

correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the 8017 has 5v preouts also. hey jputt, i was wondering how come you installed the tweeters on the door itself and not in its oem position? i have a cl-s and mine's mounted above the door panel, is it not the same in the TL? what will you do to fix the problem of it not being flush with the dash?