Alpine INA-W900BT vs. Kenwood DNX6960

JACKPAC · 02-13-2011, 07:30 PM

I'm looking to upgrade the audio in the Z for 2 main reasons:
1) This car needs a back-up cam.
2) While I'm at it... Nav would be nice

I listen to Sat radio almost 100% of the time and sound quality is of upmost importance. Now, after saying that, I'm not planning on changing anything else in the BOSE system. Just the HU. I also need to maintain a quality BT system, since I travel a lot and need to be able to hear and be heard while driving.

I was looking at the Kenwood DNX6960 (that's the price point I want to stay at), and noticed that I can get the Alpine INA-W900BT for a little cheaper now. The Alpine has a full screen, and I've always enjoyed my single DIN Alpine units of the past, but I'm concerned that no one other than Kenwood (Garmin) can get a GPS working right.

For those in the know... which would you lean toward for SQ, Nav, Sat radio, while retaining quaility BT? FYI... I've never plugged my Iphone into anything other than a wall, so that's not important to me.

Feel free to suggest any other options I may have overlooked as well.

Thanks!

Baer383 · 02-13-2011, 09:07 PM

I installed a Kenwood 7160 the garmin is great plus you can plug your iPhone in,I got the Sirius adaptor and the radio comes in clear and sounds great.

The Alpine is good to but I choose Kenwood just cause of the nav.

JACKPAC · 02-14-2011, 10:55 AM

The other reservation I have regarding the Alpine is the lip at the bottom. I wonder how that would look installed??

Baer383 · 02-14-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JACKPAC

The other reservation I have regarding the Alpine is the lip at the bottom. I wonder how that would look installed??

I thought about that too that's why I went with Kenwood.

Israeli_Z · 02-18-2011, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JACKPAC

The other reservation I have regarding the Alpine is the lip at the bottom. I wonder how that would look installed??

I'd go with the alpine, I just think that their quality is one of the best and I've never had any bad experiences (not saying that the kenwood is bad). Also, that lip is there so when you're driving you can rest your finger on it to keep it steady.

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2011, 07:51 AM

I am second for the alpine for one they have the best ipod interface and second everyone has done kenwood and alpine would change it up a bit. A alpine double din is what is going in my new civic when I get that.

JACKPAC · 02-19-2011, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the advice, but I've already went with the Kenwood. Big, as mentioned above, Ipod integration is the one feature I will never use.

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2011, 10:41 AM

Ah may fault no worries, I hope you enjoy your new unit!

nugenzboss · 02-21-2011, 11:38 PM

ALPINE ALL DAY!!!!The kenwood is nice but reacts slowly and has too much going on at once it looks real un organized and the graphics suck.

02-13-2011, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	Alpine INA-W900BT vs. Kenwood DNX6960 I'm looking to upgrade the audio in the Z for 2 main reasons: 1) This car needs a back-up cam. 2) While I'm at it... Nav would be nice I listen to Sat radio almost 100% of the time and sound quality is of upmost importance. Now, after saying that, I'm not planning on changing anything else in the BOSE system. Just the HU. I also need to maintain a quality BT system, since I travel a lot and need to be able to hear and be heard while driving. I was looking at the Kenwood DNX6960 (that's the price point I want to stay at), and noticed that I can get the Alpine INA-W900BT for a little cheaper now. The Alpine has a full screen, and I've always enjoyed my single DIN Alpine units of the past, but I'm concerned that no one other than Kenwood (Garmin) can get a GPS working right. For those in the know... which would you lean toward for SQ, Nav, Sat radio, while retaining quaility BT? FYI... I've never plugged my Iphone into anything other than a wall, so that's not important to me. Feel free to suggest any other options I may have overlooked as well. Thanks!

02-13-2011, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I installed a Kenwood 7160 the garmin is great plus you can plug your iPhone in,I got the Sirius adaptor and the radio comes in clear and sounds great. The Alpine is good to but I choose Kenwood just cause of the nav. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

02-19-2011, 07:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I am second for the alpine for one they have the best ipod interface and second everyone has done kenwood and alpine would change it up a bit. A alpine double din is what is going in my new civic when I get that. __________________ 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/

02-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Ah may fault no worries, I hope you enjoy your new unit! __________________ 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/

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02-14-2011, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	The other reservation I have regarding the Alpine is the lip at the bottom. I wonder how that would look installed??

02-19-2011, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	Thanks for all the advice, but I've already went with the Kenwood. Big, as mentioned above, Ipod integration is the one feature I will never use.

02-21-2011, 11:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
nugenzboss Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 211 Drives: 2008 350Z SMB MT Rep Power: 15	ALPINE ALL DAY!!!!The kenwood is nice but reacts slowly and has too much going on at once it looks real un organized and the graphics suck.