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Edscapade · 02-14-2011, 10:44 PM

Hi Everyone,

I live in Pocatello so I do not have a lot to choose from. I will have to have whatever I decide installed professionaly as I am travelling to China each month and don't have the time. One of the dealers has the KENWOOD EXCELON DNX9960 - have any of you installed it or have information on this deck?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Best,
Ed

Topdown · 02-15-2011, 12:03 AM

No personal experience, just anecdotal stories of slow and clunky GUI. but, even with those few stories, I was about to pull the trigger on a Kenwood myself.

There are a few guys that are running Kenwoods, hopefully they will see and give feedback to your question - good luck!

Edscapade · 02-15-2011, 12:11 PM

Thanks Topdown - appreciate you giving me feedback. It looks good in the showroom. I just want to do a great system and look forward to feedback from people who have this system or suggestion on others.

dcamarom · 02-15-2011, 01:31 PM

Talk to the guy doing the install for you. I am sure he wouldn't mind if you ordered what you wanted then had it shipped to his shop and have him install it. He will be making money either way.

GJG · 02-15-2011, 08:24 PM

Sometimes mine lags alittle.....but other than that i love it and would do it again.....

Edscapade · 02-15-2011, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the feedback guy's appreciate it!

markgoodson · 02-16-2011, 08:41 AM

I have one and would not do it again. It is very non responsive and or slow at times. It takes 10 seconds to load album artwork (connected to an iPhone) and while it’s doing that you cannot skip to the next track. The touch screen is not very accurate and at times does not accept commands, when hooked to usb you will hear static and pops. The only good thing I can say about this head unit is that the Garman works flawlessly but whatever Kenwood did on their side they should be ashamed of themselves. I have seen better Tandy computers then what this thing is.

GJG · 02-16-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by markgoodson

I have one and would not do it again. It is very non responsive and or slow at times. It takes 10 seconds to load album artwork (connected to an iPhone) and while it’s doing that you cannot skip to the next track. The touch screen is not very accurate and at times does not accept commands, when hooked to usb you will hear static and pops. The only good thing I can say about this head unit is that the Garman works flawlessly but whatever Kenwood did on their side they should be ashamed of themselves. I have seen better Tandy computers then what this thing is.

other than a slight lag "sometimes" of a second or 2 when i do a touch screen prompt i don't have any of those issues......

Tester72 · 02-17-2011, 07:00 AM

Kenwood has been spot on with their excelon units. Most issues can be fixed by updating software. I've been using Excelon stuff for more than 10 years now and have had no issues with any of their equipment. I've been looking for a new head unit myself and after comparing JVC, Alpine, and a couple other units I can honestly say the Kenwood unit will be my system of choice.

Edscapade · 02-17-2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks Guy's - I appreciate everyone's input. I am leaning with your way of thinking Tester72, I too have been looking at Pioneer and Alpine units and I like the Kenwood so far.

02-14-2011, 10:44 PM	#1
Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	KENWOOD EXCELON DNX9960 Hi Everyone, I live in Pocatello so I do not have a lot to choose from. I will have to have whatever I decide installed professionaly as I am travelling to China each month and don't have the time. One of the dealers has the KENWOOD EXCELON DNX9960 - have any of you installed it or have information on this deck? Thanks in advance for any information. Best, Ed

02-15-2011, 12:03 AM	#2
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	No personal experience, just anecdotal stories of slow and clunky GUI. but, even with those few stories, I was about to pull the trigger on a Kenwood myself. There are a few guys that are running Kenwoods, hopefully they will see and give feedback to your question - good luck! __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

02-15-2011, 08:24 PM	#5
GJG Drives: 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx Posts: 871 View My Garage	Sometimes mine lags alittle.....but other than that i love it and would do it again..... __________________ Sleep well America.....my MARINE has your back......

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markgoodson Drives: 2010 2 SS RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 75	I have one and would not do it again. It is very non responsive and or slow at times. It takes 10 seconds to load album artwork (connected to an iPhone) and while it’s doing that you cannot skip to the next track. The touch screen is not very accurate and at times does not accept commands, when hooked to usb you will hear static and pops. The only good thing I can say about this head unit is that the Garman works flawlessly but whatever Kenwood did on their side they should be ashamed of themselves. I have seen better Tandy computers then what this thing is.

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Tester72 Drives: 2010 ABM Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 8 View My Garage	Kenwood has been spot on with their excelon units. Most issues can be fixed by updating software. I've been using Excelon stuff for more than 10 years now and have had no issues with any of their equipment. I've been looking for a new head unit myself and after comparing JVC, Alpine, and a couple other units I can honestly say the Kenwood unit will be my system of choice.

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Edscapade Edscapade Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 442	Thanks Guy's - I appreciate everyone's input. I am leaning with your way of thinking Tester72, I too have been looking at Pioneer and Alpine units and I like the Kenwood so far.