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EliteCZM523 · 07-27-2012, 12:28 PM

So, I'm going to be installing a different stereo - with DVD/Nav. Problem is there are way too many choices out there! I'm looking for some input/advice on which once is the best to go with.

The ones i have seen so far:
Kenwood DNX-9990HD
Alpine INA-W910
Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH

Has anyone installed some of the above?

Thanks in advance

bojangles · 07-28-2012, 09:54 AM

I have a DNX-6990HD in my Cruze (same as 9990HD, just with a knob). Don't get it for now. It forgets settings and Nav Favorites, etc, even after 3 updates. I would pick up the Pioneer or Alpine. Now, you're down to 2 choices!

Supermaro585HP · 07-28-2012, 10:00 AM

I have the Pioneer and love it. No problems and everything works great. I have the sub box from Chevy that I paid around $1000.00 for if anyone is interested I'm selling it because I'm putting custom boxes in with 12" subs. Make me a offer. I can ship it. Go with the Pioneer buddy. I looked at so many before I decided to get it. Good luck!!!

=Stephens= · 07-28-2012, 10:58 AM

http://youtu.be/sQEUhj3UUXE
Here is mine, a review for you about it.

Schmidty · 07-28-2012, 11:06 AM

Im looking at the Pioneer AVH-P8400BH and adding Nav to it. After viewing both this unit and the AVIC-Z140BH I prefer the operating system on the P8400BH and then add Nav. Just personal preference.

Caddyroger · 07-28-2012, 12:25 PM

I have the Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH. I have not used every function yet but the one's that I have used works good.

Double D Mods · 07-29-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bojangles

I have a DNX-6990HD in my Cruze (same as 9990HD, just with a knob). Don't get it for now. It forgets settings and Nav Favorites, etc, even after 3 updates. I would pick up the Pioneer or Alpine. Now, you're down to 2 choices!

You must have something installed wrong as we have sold over 150 6990 units this year and have not had one single issue with anything like your saying.

I would send it into Kenwood for warranty or call Kenwood tech support. As long as you bought it from an authorized dealer its fully covered for issues.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 07-29-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D Mods

You must have something installed wrong as we have sold over 150 6990 units this year and have not had one single issue with anything like your saying.

I would send it into Kenwood for warranty or call Kenwood tech support. As long as you bought it from an authorized dealer its fully covered for issues.

Agreed. We've not seen any major issues as mentioned with the Kenwood 2012 models either.

Personally, I like the user interface and navigation system on the Alpine receivers. You mentioned the INA-W910BT from last year, but you may also want to consider the new INE-S920HD.

http://www.crutchfield.com/I-rCHVc11...NE-S920HD.html

tjbtexas · 07-29-2012, 02:48 PM

I have the z140, all features working well. like that it includes Traffic in the Nav app and HD Radio. I also have an XM tuner working with it.

bojangles · 07-30-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CrutchfieldBrooke

Agreed. We've not seen any major issues as mentioned with the Kenwood 2012 models either.

That not what I've heard from Kenwood. I've had the problem since I first got it and new firmware updates don't fix the issue. I thought 1.5 fixed it, but then it happened again. There are quite a few people having this particular issue:

Quote:

Eric,

We have engineering working on this issue as we speak , hope to have a answer in the near future.

Thanks Rory

Thanks for contacting Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc

| Rory Butler | Sales Representative - Eastern/Northern Ontario, Product Specialist |
Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. |

VoodooVyper · 08-03-2012, 12:28 AM

Which do you guys think is the best nav system? I'm not too impressed with some of the interfaces I see, they are very laggy and the most important feature to me is navigation being as smooth as possible (especially with the follow-me feature, which I'm assuming all have). I had a hard time finding any videos of people using the nav, however I did find one of the the INA W910 and was not impressed (refresh rate on the nav was about half a second). Can anyone speak from experience or does anyone have a video of some of the available head units showing navigation?

80% of the time using it will consist of using the follow-me feature, a laggy display would be very distracting.

07-27-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
EliteCZM523 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 99	Head Units - Too many choices! So, I'm going to be installing a different stereo - with DVD/Nav. Problem is there are way too many choices out there! I'm looking for some input/advice on which once is the best to go with. The ones i have seen so far: Kenwood DNX-9990HD Alpine INA-W910 Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH Has anyone installed some of the above? Thanks in advance

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Schmidty Facebook.com/SoCalCamaro5 Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,133	Im looking at the Pioneer AVH-P8400BH and adding Nav to it. After viewing both this unit and the AVIC-Z140BH I prefer the operating system on the P8400BH and then add Nav. Just personal preference. __________________

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Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	I have the Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH. I have not used every function yet but the one's that I have used works good. __________________ Caddy

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tjbtexas Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anv. v6 vert Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	I have the z140, all features working well. like that it includes Traffic in the Nav app and HD Radio. I also have an XM tuner working with it. __________________ Mods:CAI,RxCatchCan,Ported TB,Solo-CatBck,Razzi, Technostalgia tail lights,Prado wheels,Escort 9500ci w/ DashTronix HUD projector,AVIC -z140,Scosche,JL Audio Sub/Amp/Spkrs

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VoodooVyper Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 275 View My Garage	Which do you guys think is the best nav system? I'm not too impressed with some of the interfaces I see, they are very laggy and the most important feature to me is navigation being as smooth as possible (especially with the follow-me feature, which I'm assuming all have). I had a hard time finding any videos of people using the nav, however I did find one of the the INA W910 and was not impressed (refresh rate on the nav was about half a second). Can anyone speak from experience or does anyone have a video of some of the available head units showing navigation? 80% of the time using it will consist of using the follow-me feature, a laggy display would be very distracting. __________________ 2012 Camaro IBM 1LT RS Auto 10/11/2011 (1102) 10/11/2011 (1100) 10/18/2011 (2000) 10/18/2011 (2500) 10/18/2011 (3000) TPW 11/7 10/29/2011 (3100,3300) 11/01/2011 (3400) 11/08/2011 (3800) 11/09/2011 (4B00) 11/14/2011 (4200) 11/18/2011 (4800) 11/21/2011 (5000) Last edited by VoodooVyper; 08-03-2012 at 12:42 AM.

07-28-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
bojangles Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakville Posts: 6	I have a DNX-6990HD in my Cruze (same as 9990HD, just with a knob). Don't get it for now. It forgets settings and Nav Favorites, etc, even after 3 updates. I would pick up the Pioneer or Alpine. Now, you're down to 2 choices!

07-28-2012, 10:00 AM	#3
Supermaro585HP Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,186 View My Garage	I have the Pioneer and love it. No problems and everything works great. I have the sub box from Chevy that I paid around $1000.00 for if anyone is interested I'm selling it because I'm putting custom boxes in with 12" subs. Make me a offer. I can ship it. Go with the Pioneer buddy. I looked at so many before I decided to get it. Good luck!!!

07-28-2012, 10:58 AM	#4
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	http://youtu.be/sQEUhj3UUXE Here is mine, a review for you about it.