Kenwood DDX-419
 

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Kenwood DDX-419 In-Dash Video Receivers (With Screen) at Onlinecarstereo.com


This looks to be a great price for this caliber HU - $349 shipped
Pandora built-in is a nice option.
Just wanted to pass this on to everybody! :driving:

Thanks for posting this. I have been considering one of the new Pioneers, but this one with 4V preouts is nice.

Np man. I think this is a new model from the 2012 line, but not positive on that.
I'm picking one up shortly!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a 2012, not many reviews out there on it yet. Let us know how you like it if you get one.

Yeah its a 2012 model I just got one today and should have it installed in a week along with some Boston acoustics component speakers.

I just picked mine up today.
Will post my thoughts once it's installed!

Just picked one up today for 360.00 + tax. I'll be installing it tonight but not in the z but the scion xb. I'll take some pics

this might help...installed in my scion xb tonight....

5 stars so far!!!

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I will match the price of $350 shipped

It's a solid HU.
I've had mine in my Z for a few months now and don't have a bad thing to say about it.

has 4V preamp outs too. which is a :tup: for those hooking up to their existing bose.

I am looking to change out HU on my newly purchased 2012 base...how difficult is this to install? AND, will I still be able to use my steering wheel controls? My husband is competent but no expert and we are both concerned that it may be more than he can handle...advice?

You're the best! Thanks!
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Here is how mine turned out.


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My thinking as well.....

Vertigo looking sweet my friend...now why can't Nissan team up with kenwood and start including these from the factory..

Thank you sir - yeah, that would be pretty awesome if they did, wouldn't it? :tup:

does this offer still stand? I might be interested if so.

I've got the DDX-419. SQ wise it's got most features you'd want and the 4v preamps make sure you don't have to compromise with your amps. I haven't had a chance to use the Pandora app - I think it only works with iPhones, and the navigation is "optional"/"ready" - you still have to buy the app, which has a non-trivial price tag. I'd say the biggest negative on the receiver is the bluetooth audio/telephony.

BT Audio streams well enough, but the data loses tons of fidelity on the way back out the stereo. Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I've tried multiple smartphones and different mp3s and the result is always the same - very low definition sound. Better off using the USB port or AUX-in.

BT telephony has a REALLY NICE interface. Pairing is immediate and non-intrusive. The software side of this is really nice. Unfortunately, the mic kenwood uses is crap. Callers complain that I sound "very distant" - I've moved the mic from my rearview mirror to the A-pillar and if it improved it was negligible. I've tried looking for fixes, some people have even used the BT mic from pioneer receivers (which don't have this problem) but found no positive result.

Anyway, I love the receiver, just don't buy it if you're wanting a great Bluetooth experience - this is not a dealbreaker for me, as the SQ/cost far outstrips whatever utility I'd get from BT.

BTW, I've got mine setup with a sandisc cruzer fit http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...-L._AA300_.jpg. 16GB for about $10, never really leaves the dash.