2012 Kenwood HU

bigaudiofanat · 01-29-2012, 09:22 PM

Just my .02 I would hold off until it comes out. These last kenwood models were very buggy and slow, the last thing you want is another model like it. However with no hands on time with them I am not sure if this is fact or fiction.

optiontrader · 01-30-2012, 01:38 AM

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2012 Kenwood DNX-9990HD buyers list.

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Since Kenwood added 10 to the model number, this should be an update and hopefully, not much risk of added bugs. If the GUI is faster, then that is the one thing that had me avoiding it.

Of course, this will probably be delayed until summer...

koffeegy · 01-30-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Just my .02 I would hold off until it comes out. These last kenwood models were very buggy and slow, the last thing you want is another model like it. However with no hands on time with them I am not sure if this is fact or fiction.

Yes they were buggy, but they were very reasonable with putting out updates for the 9960 in a timely maner. I love the radio, just wish the processor was faster. If they fix that main issue... I'M SOLD!

roplusbee · 01-30-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Just my .02 I would hold off until it comes out. These last kenwood models were very buggy and slow, the last thing you want is another model like it. However with no hands on time with them I am not sure if this is fact or fiction.

Very true. I have a DNX6960 and suffer the random iPod lock/crash issues. Hopefully the update addresses that. If not, I am looking into a Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-Z140BH as a replacement.

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Yes they were buggy, but they were very reasonable with putting out updates for the 9960 in a timely maner. I love the radio, just wish the processor was faster. If they fix that main issue... I'M SOLD!

Again, I may just replace mine with a Pioneer unit and put my DNX6960 in my girl's Tahoe (if she will allow me to, lol).

N0SL3N · 01-30-2012, 10:34 PM

2012 Kenwood DNX-9990HD buyers list.

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I have seen some videos of it in action, looks much smoother than the previous model. That was the major complaint and I would hope they addressed it.

koffeegy · 01-31-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by N0SL3N

I have seen some videos of it in action, looks much smoother than the previous model. That was the major complaint and I would hope they addressed it.

Can you please post the links to such videos for the rest of us lowly people.

Vaughanabe13 · 01-31-2012, 09:56 AM

This looks just as horrible as all the other Kenwoods. The GUI belongs in 1995. The processor may be faster but saying the touch response will be faster doesn't mean much, considering how terrible and slow the older Kenwoods are. Head units are just so disappointing. This is another marginal upgrade when they should have done a complete redesign. ZOMG wait a minute, you mean this new 2012 Kenwood has TRUE VGA RESOLUTION!?!?!?!? OMG. Wait a second, that means the screen is 640x480 resolution, aka garbage, since my phone screen is 2x smaller with 720p HD resolution. Garbage. Also note that the 9990HD has a "VGA" resolution of 640x480 but the lower-end 6990HD has a "WVGA HD" resolution which is actually a slightly larger 800x480. So what, the highest-end model doesn't even have the highest resolution?

roplusbee · 01-31-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13

This looks just as horrible as all the other Kenwoods. The GUI belongs in 1995. The processor may be faster but saying the touch response will be faster doesn't mean much, considering how terrible and slow the older Kenwoods are. Head units are just so disappointing. This is another marginal upgrade when they should have done a complete redesign. ZOMG wait a minute, you mean this new 2012 Kenwood has TRUE VGA RESOLUTION!?!?!?!? OMG. Wait a second, that means the screen is 640x480 resolution, aka garbage, since my phone screen is 2x smaller with 720p HD resolution. Garbage. Also note that the 9990HD has a "VGA" resolution of 640x480 but the lower-end 6990HD has a "WVGA HD" resolution which is actually a slightly larger 800x480. So what, the highest-end model doesn't even have the highest resolution?

Which is why I am looking into the Pioneer unit(s), that I SHOULD have purchased in the beginning!

N0SL3N · 01-31-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Can you please post the links to such videos for the rest of us lowly people.

This is the first video I found on youtube

bigaudiofanat · 02-01-2012, 08:20 AM

THE GUI is not bad, but thank GOD it is faster.

I am not a big pioneer guy, there are some threads on here about people having problems with them almost a year after purchase. Others will argue that they have never had a problem with theirs, me I have had mixed bags.

koffeegy · 02-01-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N0SL3N

This is the first video I found on youtube

Thanks a bunch!

6MT · 02-01-2012, 12:21 PM

nice!

roplusbee · 02-09-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

THE GUI is not bad, but thank GOD it is faster.

I am not a big pioneer guy, there are some threads on here about people having problems with them almost a year after purchase. Others will argue that they have never had a problem with theirs, me I have had mixed bags.

I am looking to get the APP Radio 2 when it is released. Otherwise I will just stick with my DNX6960 and swap the SWI-JACK for the Metra Axxess.

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Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	This looks just as horrible as all the other Kenwoods. The GUI belongs in 1995. The processor may be faster but saying the touch response will be faster doesn't mean much, considering how terrible and slow the older Kenwoods are. Head units are just so disappointing. This is another marginal upgrade when they should have done a complete redesign. ZOMG wait a minute, you mean this new 2012 Kenwood has TRUE VGA RESOLUTION!?!?!?!? OMG. Wait a second, that means the screen is 640x480 resolution, aka garbage, since my phone screen is 2x smaller with 720p HD resolution. Garbage. Also note that the 9990HD has a "VGA" resolution of 640x480 but the lower-end 6990HD has a "WVGA HD" resolution which is actually a slightly larger 800x480. So what, the highest-end model doesn't even have the highest resolution? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black. Last edited by Vaughanabe13; 01-31-2012 at 10:00 AM.

02-01-2012, 08:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	THE GUI is not bad, but thank GOD it is faster. I am not a big pioneer guy, there are some threads on here about people having problems with them almost a year after purchase. Others will argue that they have never had a problem with theirs, me I have had mixed bags. __________________ 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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