Kenwood DNX-7140 DVD Navigation Receiver
Why it's a best pick:
Though it may not be the top-of-the-line Excelon DNX9140, the Kenwood DNX7140 boasts enough performance in its own right to earn a spot on this competitive list. Giving up the ‘Excelon’ label means losing a few features, but what’s left is still quite impressive. The large screen takes up most of the frontal surface area, forcing only the most often used functions to appear as a small row of buttons under the screen. The navigation is by Garmin, which means you get the excellent maps, guidance, and user interface that characterizes Garmin navigation systems. The Parrot Bluetooth unit works well, pairing your phone with the stereo quickly and easily. The other multimedia functions are taken care of easily thanks to the excellent DVD playback, high performance internal amplifier, 24-bit digital-to-analog converter, and full iPod support. The Kenwood DNX7140 does everything well – quite impressive for a non-flagship offering.
Manufacturer Description: The DNX7140 is an extraordinary all-in-one in-dash system with cutting-edge audio, video, and navigation technologies. Featuring onboard Bluetooth powered by Parrot, an advanced navigation system by Garmin, a brilliant 6.95-inch touchscreen, and a wealth of expansion options, it's sure to assist as much as it entertains.
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2 total reviews)
Among the Elite Car Stereo, December 07 2009
The Kenwood DNX7140 is the second most satisfying consumer electronics product I have purchased recently. (The first is the LG BD 390 Network Blu-Ray Player). Both are, feature laden products, that--unlike many such complex gadgets--get more things right than wrong.
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DNX-7140 is excellent but Bluetooth needed firmware upgrade, February 02 2010
I Received My DNX-7140 a week ago. I had no trouble installing it. It is extremely packed with value and even sounds good without an external amplifier.
Kenwood DNX7140 6.95-Inch Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Nagivation with Built-in Bluetooth USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver
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