Kenwood DMX809S Car Audio Headunit Stereo w/ Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto Review and Demo
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- We review and demo the Kenwood Excelon DMX809S Car Audio Headunit Stereo w/ Wireless Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto Review and Demo. We go over all the key features including HDMI input idatalink maestro compatibility and more.
Got it, love it. The sound is improved 100%.
Just had this unit installed. Looks good, sounds even better. 10/10 would recommend
What audio setup you got? I’m having mine installed tomorrow😎
@@mikehughes8023 i got the wiring harness for the steering wheel controls, and a pioneer ntsc backup camera and all speakers are stock (for now). 4 months later, still sounds great and the functionality of the unit is great
can you time how long it takes to boot up? IE from ignition on the the home screen?
@@JasonAdank I've timed it multiple times and it takes a minute and a half from ignition to the unit to powering on and connecting wirelessly
@@crispy_pepperoni damn thats a long time.... I was kinda afraid of that. Does this alter your feelings about the unit?
testing out the reverse cam is a must especially those with multiple cameras on their vehicle
After a long search I recently bought a very similar european model: dmx8020dabs. I compared many units at the price range and kenwood won because it has (dual) wireless carplay, 5v out, 4 cam inputs (compatible with drvn520 dashcam), dsp, custom wallpaper, custom backlight color, etc.
It would be perfect if it had an hd display.
Sir, … Ur review is very good and informative …not only for this one but for many head units … but the only thing I find missing is the information of how it carries the vehicle information in details … not just a word … but a little more …like which connector .. differences as per vehicle etc …whether it carries vehicle information data .. etc …Is there any missing parameters .. of OEM vehicle information…Just my suggestion…
Just bought one on black friday, and idata link.maestro, front and back infinty set
Should be a full day of fun. Def my biggest car audio job 👍 👎 👍 👌
I never understand why Car receiver companies are not clear on the screen resolution, that is one of the most important aspects when buying a car stereo, on crutchfield it says that it has an HD screen but in the official Kenwood website it does not mention anything about an HD Capacitive touch screen, so which one is it?
it's kinda weird how smartphones are constantly bleeding edge tech year to year but head units are stuck in 2005. it's absolutely bonkers how slow they're developing
Screen panels are SUPER expensive. 720 is technically HD, but anything higher than that will increase the cost of the unit significantly, thus making it cost-prohibitive for the majority of the market.
@@isaaccruzerno, 480p is technically HD
I go on Crutchfield and download the owners manual for any headunit I'm looking at and double check the specs for the screen resolution.
@@janeseymour8199 No it’s not.
Are the horizontal lines on the Kenwood screen just a result of the type of camera filming the video ?
Wondering the same thing.
@@JeLifeCoachyes… I played with it in car toys and those lines don’t exist. It’s the camera causing the effect
I've been rocking a DDX6904s since 2017. Great unit, surprising the new models still look exactly the same.
Yeah. They need something fresh.
Great video! Concise and interesting. Thank you!
Hi, I've been following your channel for a long time and I'm interested in the alpine ilx-507. Do you recommend it to me for the price it has and the sound quality will not disappoint me? I have always owned Pioneer and this would be my first time with an Alpine. I await your answer. Thank you :D!!
Yeah the Sound quality and DSP on that unit is great. If your used to pioneer you’ll be happy with the output on the alpine because it’s better. The ilx-507 is highly recommended by us.
how long does it take from ignition on to the home screen?
So what’s the difference between the Kenwood Excelon DMX809S and Kenwood Excelon DMX908S?
The 8 is 1 level below the 9 though they share the same generation. He explains this part in the first 25% of the video I believe
the sound quality is great but if you want to actually be able to see your screen maybe dont buy this. I just had one installed and the screen is all washed out looking unless you are looking at it head on which is absurd because from the drivers seat you have to lean over to really see it clearly. it also is so shiny that the glare from the sun makes it hard to see even head on sometimes. not happy with that at all. I have adjusted for the angle of view and played with the display settings as much as possible for some slight improvement but yeah overall screen just looked washed out. not impressed. this seems like a huge oversight for Kenwood. I think if you are in a car where you are sitting down lower more on the level with the screen it might not be much of an issue but in a large truck where the screen is kind of below you and well off to the side you cant see it for shit.
I swear I just watched this yesterday... side note.. great unit.. couldn't use it in my car because it is such a shallow chassis.
You did!! I reposted it because we edited the text we I explained the model number translation.
@@BreakersStereo at least I’m going totally nuts. Keep up the great videos
What happens if you turn off "car settings" option? Will you have stereo sound in front and rear speakers?????
Is this good for a single cab truck with 2 10s and a 1500 watt amp.???
Hella nice system. Bet it hits.
I returned mine. Does not allow stock usb to work in Jeep JL. Most radios don’t allow stock usb to work in Jeep JL
Can you keep your factory car settings?
Does this head unit have a "network mode" like some Pioneers do to set up an active front soundstage?
Thank you for the thorough review. I especially appreciate you taking the time to adjust the color for the video playing on the device.
In addition to better functionality, the sound is far superior to my stock 2021 GM infotainment system. A car stereo is only as good as it's weakest link. Installing a stereo with a stock head unit ruins the potential.
Does anyone know how to assess the splash sceen/secret menu
Kenwood Excleon DMX809S vs Pioneer AVH-2500NEX which is better to sound quality?
might be a dumb question, but the external mic that came with my 709s kenwood unit does not fit into the mic input which is pink / labeled with mic. The mic has a 3.5mm jack.. What am I doing wrong? It doesn't fit snug, and won't stay connected.. ?
I have this unit on a brz, which in line crossover component speakers (replace factory tweeter and door speaker) would work best with it?
If you had to choose between Alpine ILX507or this one which are you getting? I’m highly interested in the iLX507 but this caught my eye as well.
Hello, does this have 720p display using an HD rear view camera such as the 720p Alpine ?
What does the 7 mean? Eg. DMX 9(7)08s
How can you do mirroring with an iPhone ? I gave up trying to make mine work.
did you figure it out? i’m trying the samething
Does anyone know how to switch this headunit from 2-way to 3-way mode for the crossover?
Really really hope you’re able to answer this for me - How are you able to mirror your iPhone after clicking HDMI? Do you have an hdmi to iPhone cord? I’m very interested in purchasing, but want to make sure I’m able to screen mirror.
i have it and i’m trying to do that rn. I haven’t been able to, i might be doing something wrong
Which unit do you think is better? This unit vs Alpine ILX 507
The best question us how does it do under heat?? Driving in Arizona w/ hot heat!
srs question, when you make adjustments to sound settings, does the sound cut away as the deck is setting the value? I need a HU that doesnt cut the sound as you change EQ, DSP, x-overs, etc. Makes it hard to hear the difference.
It shouldn’t cut the sound out when adjusting… should be real time
its real time.
Does the DMX809S support using/viewing google maps via phone's android auto while simultaneously listening to music from a different bluetooth android device (DAP)? I haven't been able to get this to work. Or alternately, while listening to SiriusXM (which I don't have now but may add if that's a solution)? Thanks for any feedback.
No. You can only connect one phone this unit at a time,and that phone drives everything.
Can you remove apps you don't/won't use?
I’m curious? Why you kids never actually mention sound quality? Isn’t that what a radio is ultimately for? Get real
Sound quality is literally the most subjective thing there is…someone could listen to a $20 speaker and think it sounds good
@@samgoff5289ohh you can most certainly ask a “professional” about sound quality.
X gonna give it to ya x gonna give it to ya x gonna give it to ya x gonna give
It to ya
Lol
How did you mirror your iPhone ?
Nice review good sir! 👍
Thanks!!!
Would you pick this one over the alpine ilx 407
Yes definitely !
@@BreakersStereois the sound quality on this Excelon similar to the JVC kwm785bw when using head unit power only? Would you recomend the JVC instead when on a budget? 1 v preout difference isn't a good reason to spend more to me. Plus I prefer the way the interface looks on the JVC.
Why does this come with a spot for gps antenna if it's not a navigation stereo unit
I wasn’t able to wirelessly connect apple carplay without it, it probably has something to do with that.
the gps antenna is just for Android Auto / ApplCarplay navigation to wrok better
is an adapter required for steeringwheel control even though can isnt available?
it was for my car (fiat 500)
Don't buy it if there's no canbox adapter for it it's a critical component
I have this same radio, have all the cables for the hdmi to my iPhone but it’s still not connecting! Any advice on what I may have wrong?
same here, i have no idea what’s going on
Did u figure it out ??
@@Martinezanthony144 then i got the apple lightning to hdmi adapter and i can plug my phone in and it works
@@Martinezanthony144 before i had some off brand micro hdmi to hdmi and it didn’t work
@@londonbrokar3524 ah ok does it work while driving or only in park ?
HD radio and 5V preout aside the 809S is pretty much identical to the 8709S. I have the latter and it's pretty good for the money.
BTW, Kenwood recently released firmware and app updates for this that noticably improves the touchscreen response and UI clarity. They're definitely worth checking out. 👍
Did you updated? What brand and model of USB drive did you use?
I was trying to find the differences of the 8709s and this comment was the only place i could find info! haha
Disappointed this wasn't an April Fools joke. 😥😂
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