yessir Kenwood DNX 9960
 

all i gotta say is wow!!! this unit is amazing... check out my video,sorry my iphone suck.

i even kept my steering wheel controls vol/skip/source ect... they just added a lil gizmo called pac swi-jack.


YouTube - 370z Kenwood Dnx9960

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Microphone shot

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voice control switch

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^^ Great Head Unit…………not digging the music! Play some Nichelback!!

lol!!! thanks man :tup: next vid ill play some

umm I'm pretty sure someone just said Nickelback was good music?:ugh2::ugh2::ugh2::ugh2:

lol.. j/k bro that headunit looks awesome.

thanks man! we dont listen to nickelbak round here lol :icon14: :tup:

:bowrofl::bowrofl:

hey where did you get the dash kit to mount the headunit or did you just install it with little gaps on the sides? or am i wrong and is the headunit just a perfect fit...?

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Jesse_Hunter LOL u crazy dude none of my friends listen to that sh*t :D

Future shop got me the dash kit, here is a pic its perfect fit flawless...

Nissan 370Z Aftermarket Radio Installation Kit

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^^ R Kelly…………….he’s a real p!sser!!

Kenwood is absolutely number one in my book , i went clarion this time and i regret it !!!!I have the kenwood in my truck it's awesome and flawless there have been plenty models released since then. Yours look awesome !!

thanks

yeah i feel ya i have the Dnx7140 in my F250 and all i gotta say Kenwood is the king for double dins.

Very nice choice with the DNX6960! What is that in the upper right corner of the picture? Also, did you swap that out with the factory base unit or the Bose Touring unit and what other audio options do you have in the car? The sound on the YouTube video is quite good even if it ain't Nickelback playing. :)

thanks man and 9960 not 6960 btw :tup:

lol its my Nismo lanyard hangin from the miror my bad... still on stock speakers so far, but will add a sub box with a 12" Jl audio with a memphis amp with bass controller, and at the same time ill have sirius radio + my back up cam. so in a few weeks ill post more pics once everything is done :happydance:

Very nice man! I have DNX6140 and I have been very happy with it. :tup:

In Canada we don't get an option for stereos. All 370Z are the touring model here. So, assuming that the OP bought his car from Canada, since he lives in Ottawa, I would say that he swapped it out with the Bose Touring unit.

I just had a Pioneer Z120BT installed with the Bose touring package and the sound is substantially better. That might be because the DNX9960 and the Z120BT come with EQs (the Kenwood has more settings though I think). My only issue is there is constant annoying hissing which should be fixed with either the Metra harness for premium Nissan factory stereos (http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx?s=70-%207551) or installer wizardry. This might be an isolated issue with me as I haven't read about anyone else having this issue. Then again I haven't read about anyone else putting in a Z120BT in their car.

hey, actually my Z was imported from the US. :tup: was 5k cheaper for me compare to buying my Z in Canada. and the Pioneer Z120BT looks great man!

yeah i saw your vid on youtube, looks good :tup: your video quality is very good i gotta get a better cam for my vids

Hey,

Nice install. I did not use the metra kit so there is a slight gap around my HU.. I cant decide if I want to use the metra or not I have it sitting just not sure..

anyways where did you install the voice activation switch ? Heres what I am thinking so far...

I want to swap the hazard light SW to the right side where the dummy switch is ... ( the location of the sports switch in the sports model) and move that switch to the left so its easily reachable....

So after that I want to put the voice activation switch for the NAV under it...and still use the factory silver round switch for it.

I was thinking somehow to put a spring between the round silver factory switch and the NAV's voice activation switch with the Voice Activation switch under the silver round switch.

-jay

looks great man! my switch is on the left side of my console real easy to activate the voice control i will post a pic today youll see, its clean and nobody can touch it only the driver :tup: for the mic its next to my rear view miror real clean install and works great i always use it and since its high you can talk with the windows down and no wind noise :) when i get back from work ill post more pics.

updated...

very nice location of the PTT button, and mic. My mic is currently working ok, if I run into issues I will consider relocating it. I still want to do the PTT button in the dummy silver circle bye the hazard light. ....

yeah its a good spot but i wouldnt dare to mess with it in case i break something :tup:

Do you need to buy the Aftermarket radio face plate to instal the Kenwood DNX9960? Thanks

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/370z07/50-3306

^^^ I think it depends on what you have now - I have the base with sports package and think the DNX9960 will just drop right in very well. If you got the Touring edition with the upgraded audio then you might need the dash kit. I'll be doing my install in the next few weeks so I can tell you definitively but I'm sure someone else will chime in that has actually installed it already and give you the answer.

no, but if you want perfect factory look yes you do. if you dont you'll have a small gap on the sides.

I have the BOSE radio so definitely will buy the aftermarket radio face plate.... BTW is it possible for u guys to suggest me some websites where i can get the DNX9960 shipped internationally? I googled it out and found various places... i dont know if i can trust these vendors cause the price range is not constant...

Saw some in ebay selling in the range of $1150 - $1300,
Saw at Wicked CAS selling at $1899,
Amazon $1299

What's the actual market price for this item?

Talk to Nazar from wicked CAS... He gave me a good deal. 1400 - 150 MIR

so final cost 1250.

Plus he is an Authorized Kenwood Dealer so no worries about any warranty if you have issues. :)

Hey Westwood:

Great looking install. How has your luck been with the SWI-JACK? Do all of the steering wheel controls work as before, and is there any lag time in operation like I have read about in previous posts?

Thanks

Danny in Las Vegas

^i'd like to know the same thing. i've heard there is a delay with processing the input before it sends it to the head unit which is my main reason for not going aftermarket yet.

its perfect i skip tracks no lag,but there is a mini lag in the volume but nothing crazy id rather have a lil lag on the volume than losing my steering controls, i can switch source and everything is working fine for me and was installed at Future Shop. :tup: i wouldn't dare messing with my babies wires ;)

Westwood.. When u bought the 9960 did u have to buy the ipod/iphone cable & the steering control unit seperately? Or is it all included in the box?

The iPod cable and steering control don't come standard in the box - at least that is how mine arrived.

Correct they are usually extra.

I finally end up paying USD1830 for the Head unit + Cmos300 + Ipod/iphone cable + Steering control and another USD180 for shipping... This thing sure is expensive... I kinda thought it would be in the 1400-1500 range...

yep

and btw guys i just received my XM radio receiver + my back up cam for my Dnx :D a few more days and everything will be installed.

trust me its worth it man! :tup: congrats