Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Kenwood DNX-5140 vs Pioneer AVIC F90BT

AK370Z · 06-02-2009, 09:42 PM

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okay... I think I'm torn between these two. They both seem like a good unit and seem to offer great bang for the buck.

Just by looking at it, you can see Kenwood offer slightly bigger screen and buttons are more sophisticated ( I saw this at Bestbuy and I wasn't' too impressed on the Pioneer button quality)

Now lets look at the specs:

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As you can see they both look good but Kenwood has a little more power. But Pioneer CEA compliant so I'm not sure how accurate is Kenwood's power output. Also, I'm not really looking for any sub outputs (sorry my subwoofer bumping days are over. I had my fun while I was at it but I'm simply grown out of them). So, even though Kenwood doesn't have sub output, that's okay with me.

Also, Pioneer INCLUDES the bluetooth where with Kenwood, you have to buy is separately. I really don't care about it too much since I don't talk while driving anyway but still something to keep in mind.

My BIGGEST reason for a unit is NAVIGATION! I need to know which one is the best?(from the two units mentioned above). You can see Kenwood is Garmin based which I hear nothing but good reviews. I am not 100% sure what company makes the nav for Pioneer (Navtech??). Please let me hear your input on nav.

Those of you that installed Kenwood 5140, please let me know how is the install. I know that the Pioneer unit literally slides itself into the place and people think it was made for the 370Z! When installing Kenwood, did you run into any problem? Does it fit perfectly into the open space?(any gap(s)?

Please keep the topic between these two units. Where I'm getting mine, both of them are equally priced so lets keep the pricing out of this thread as well.

I think I am leaning a bit more toward Kenwood but I would like to hear your input before putting my order in.

THanks.

06-02-2009, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Kenwood DNX-5140 vs Pioneer AVIC F90BT VS okay... I think I'm torn between these two. They both seem like a good unit and seem to offer great bang for the buck. Just by looking at it, you can see Kenwood offer slightly bigger screen and buttons are more sophisticated ( I saw this at Bestbuy and I wasn't' too impressed on the Pioneer button quality) Now lets look at the specs: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As you can see they both look good but Kenwood has a little more power. But Pioneer CEA compliant so I'm not sure how accurate is Kenwood's power output. Also, I'm not really looking for any sub outputs (sorry my subwoofer bumping days are over. I had my fun while I was at it but I'm simply grown out of them). So, even though Kenwood doesn't have sub output, that's okay with me. Also, Pioneer INCLUDES the bluetooth where with Kenwood, you have to buy is separately. I really don't care about it too much since I don't talk while driving anyway but still something to keep in mind. My BIGGEST reason for a unit is NAVIGATION! I need to know which one is the best?(from the two units mentioned above). You can see Kenwood is Garmin based which I hear nothing but good reviews. I am not 100% sure what company makes the nav for Pioneer (Navtech??). Please let me hear your input on nav. Those of you that installed Kenwood 5140, please let me know how is the install. I know that the Pioneer unit literally slides itself into the place and people think it was made for the 370Z! When installing Kenwood, did you run into any problem? Does it fit perfectly into the open space?(any gap(s)? Please keep the topic between these two units. Where I'm getting mine, both of them are equally priced so lets keep the pricing out of this thread as well. I think I am leaning a bit more toward Kenwood but I would like to hear your input before putting my order in. THanks. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.