Advise requested

Paladinjc · 11-26-2011, 03:08 PM

Guys, i am going to finally make the leap and not sure what system to get. Looking for advice from owners of the 2 systems.

I am leaning toward the Kenwood.

1, Kenwood Exelon 9980HD
2, Pioneer Z130BT

Baer383 · 11-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladinjc

Guys, i am going to finally make the leap and not sure what system to get. Looking for advice from owners of the 2 systems.

I am leaning toward the Kenwood.

1, Kenwood Exelon 9980HD
2, Pioneer Z130BT

You will find most people hear will say Kenwood so will I.

I have a Kenwood w/nav and have never had a problem with it.

eastwest2300 · 11-26-2011, 05:16 PM

I have a Kenwood Excelon unit, and I looove it, they finally came around and made the user interface soooo so friendly, its about time!

Paladinjc · 11-26-2011, 05:57 PM

OK, so in your opinions the Kenwoood is worth the $300 to $400 premium over the Pioneer? The price is my only real issue, just want to be sure.

I have gone to 6 local Car audio stores they are all pushing the Pioneer except for one. This is likely because of contracts they have with Pioneer. The 1 store that is not pushing the Pioneer also sells Alpine and Kenwood.

Baer383 · 11-26-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladinjc

OK, so in your opinions the Kenwoood is worth the $300 to $400 premium over the Pioneer? The price is my only real issue, just want to be sure.

I have gone to 6 local Car audio stores they are all pushing the Pioneer except for one. This is likely because of contracts they have with Pioneer. The 1 store that is not pushing the Pioneer also sells Alpine and Kenwood.

In order
1.Alpine
2.Kenwood
3.Pioneer

And yes the 9960-9980 whichever is top of the line now is worth it.

eastwest2300 · 11-26-2011, 06:15 PM

I use to have a few Pioneers, and I loved them for their ability to really customize your sound, but reliability issues pushed me to a Kenwood unit this time around.

xenogear81 · 11-26-2011, 06:32 PM

I heard the kenwood has little delay when using the interface. So i went for pioneer.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-26-2011, 08:48 PM

I have had two Kenwoods and love(d) them both. I currently have the DNX9960 and love it big time.
Send a PM to Wicked CAS (sponsor on here). He (Nazar) is an authorized Kenwood dealer and will hook you up right. Tell him I (Brian Murphy) sent you.

eastwest2300 · 11-26-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenogear81

I heard the kenwood has little delay when using the interface. So i went for pioneer.

I have yet to find out if the interface was like that, I've only had my unit in for a few weeks, but so far so good. I like it!

bigaudiofanat · 11-26-2011, 09:32 PM

The alpine I just installed today. "W910" there is NO delay at all between doing anything.

I am not a pioneer fan at all and most people know this, I just see them having to many problems. I would go with alpine or Kenwood.

eastwest2300 · 11-26-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I am not a pioneer fan at all and most people know this, I just see them having to many problems. I would go with alpine or Kenwood.

I being one of them, Matt and I have had a couple discussions about Pioneer units..

KingZee · 11-26-2011, 09:56 PM

I have a Kenwood DNX 5640 and love it. I don't notice any lag and definitely recommend Kenwood. The navigation by Garmin is awesome as well.

eastwest2300 · 11-26-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

I have a Kenwood DNX 5640 and love it. I don't notice any lag and definitely recommend Kenwood. The navigation by Garmin is awesome as well.

I'd have to agree with you on this post 100%.. Kenwood is good stuff!

xenogear81 · 11-27-2011, 02:17 AM

Kenwood DNX9980HD Overview - YouTube

The lag i mention is when you hit on one of those menu, it take few second to go there. That video has an example of it. But everything else is great.

eastwest2300 · 11-27-2011, 02:46 AM

Even if it does have a "lag" Kenwood still makes an excellent unit, just stayin..

11-26-2011, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paladinjc Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 130 Drives: M3 Rep Power: 14	Advise requested Guys, i am going to finally make the leap and not sure what system to get. Looking for advice from owners of the 2 systems. I am leaning toward the Kenwood. 1, Kenwood Exelon 9980HD 2, Pioneer Z130BT

11-26-2011, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I have a Kenwood Excelon unit, and I looove it, they finally came around and made the user interface soooo so friendly, its about time! __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-26-2011, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	I use to have a few Pioneers, and I loved them for their ability to really customize your sound, but reliability issues pushed me to a Kenwood unit this time around. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-26-2011, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	The alpine I just installed today. "W910" there is NO delay at all between doing anything. I am not a pioneer fan at all and most people know this, I just see them having to many problems. I would go with alpine or Kenwood. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

11-26-2011, 09:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	I have a Kenwood DNX 5640 and love it. I don't notice any lag and definitely recommend Kenwood. The navigation by Garmin is awesome as well. __________________ Focus ST

11-26-2011, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paladinjc Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Age: 52 Posts: 130 Drives: M3 Rep Power: 14	OK, so in your opinions the Kenwoood is worth the $300 to $400 premium over the Pioneer? The price is my only real issue, just want to be sure. I have gone to 6 local Car audio stores they are all pushing the Pioneer except for one. This is likely because of contracts they have with Pioneer. The 1 store that is not pushing the Pioneer also sells Alpine and Kenwood.

11-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
xenogear81 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tx Posts: 24 Drives: 2009 370z touring Rep Power: 13	I heard the kenwood has little delay when using the interface. So i went for pioneer.

11-26-2011, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I have had two Kenwoods and love(d) them both. I currently have the DNX9960 and love it big time. Send a PM to Wicked CAS (sponsor on here). He (Nazar) is an authorized Kenwood dealer and will hook you up right. Tell him I (Brian Murphy) sent you.

11-27-2011, 02:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
xenogear81 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tx Posts: 24 Drives: 2009 370z touring Rep Power: 13	Kenwood DNX9980HD Overview - YouTube The lag i mention is when you hit on one of those menu, it take few second to go there. That video has an example of it. But everything else is great.

11-27-2011, 02:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,817 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684549	Even if it does have a "lag" Kenwood still makes an excellent unit, just stayin.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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