Kenwood Dnx-6160 6.1-Inch Multimedia Navigation Receiver with Bluetooth
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Kenwood Dnx-6160 6.1″ Multimedia Navigation Receiver With Bluetooth
Features
- 6.1″ Customizable Touchscreen
- Built-In Garmin Navigation
- Navteq Traffic Ready
- Eco Route
- Built-In Parrot Bluetooth For Hands-Free Cellular Phone Operation
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 10 x 8 x 12 inches
- Weight: 7 pounds
Excellent Unit
Excellent Unit. The Nav, Bluetooth, iPod, Radio Reception, DVD, Sound.. all of them met my expectation and more. Easy installatation as well. It took me less than 3 hours to install everything.
Very good Multipurpose unit
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).
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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
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!
Great Head Unit
If you are looking for an all-in-one unit this is perfect… The Garmin GPS is accurate as well as fast responding to turns. The DVD player works great in the sun or in low light. The Ipod connector is a must if you have an ipod. The Bluetooth works great and sound quality is good. Easy to install with the proper wiring harness. Can buy updates for the Garmin online or through Best Buy. Can modify so DVD player is not synched up through the parking brake. Asthetically pleasing. Overall great unit. Would recommend to anyone.
Nice new interface, but Garmin ruined an excellent unit
Had this unit and returned it right away. I have had a 5120 and 5140 unit and when I saw the 6160 interface I was blown away. Much cleaner and easier to navigate. Always loved the garmin gps. That was the main reasons I always went with Kenwood.
Well I can say I will never buy another garmin related product again until they bring back the upcoming cross street function back into their firmware. It has always had it and I heard varying reasons it was removed. A LOT of loyal garmin customers are not happy. Quite a shame.
So in the end, great kenwood features, amazing. Everything works great. HORRIBLE garmin lack of features. For those of you that have never used the above mentioned feature don’t know what you’re missing. You can add one star to my score.
If anyone know of a current kenwood unit that incorporates this feature, please enlighten me.