2012 Kenwood HU

N0SL3N · 01-02-2012, 10:27 PM

In my search for the new features of the 2012 Kenwood Head Units, I came across this google cached thread:

Kenwood 2012 Double Din Nav and Multimedia Head Units - Corvette Forum

Seems to be a pretty nice upgrade, although not available until probably april.

optiontrader · 01-03-2012, 12:57 AM

Good post! Need to wait until April though. I like the fact the GUI is going to be faster!

NickBaragona · 01-03-2012, 09:11 AM

Yeah, I'm not so sure I like the hard button keys though. On the 9980, was it possible to change the color of the menu? I'd like to have it match the red interior of my 40th as much as possible, and the 9990HD seems to have blue hard buttons.

90 ST · 01-03-2012, 12:58 PM

I have a meeting with Kenwood at CES, i'll see what else i can find out for you guys.

NickBaragona · 01-03-2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks, hopefully we get some good information next week.

bigaudiofanat · 01-03-2012, 04:14 PM

Good deal!!!

eastwest2300 · 01-10-2012, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

I have a meeting with Kenwood at CES, i'll see what else i can find out for you guys.

cool man.

Synister · 01-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Would be good to understand availability/release dates based on this week's CES. Kenwood has released their 2012 product sheets here, as well: Kenwood - CES 2012 Las Vegas

SQLGeek · 01-11-2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Yeah, I'm not so sure I like the hard button keys though. On the 9980, was it possible to change the color of the menu? I'd like to have it match the red interior of my 40th as much as possible, and the 9990HD seems to have blue hard buttons.

Hi Nick/Everyone,

I was looking for info on the new 9990HD HU for my Z06 (funny I found the link here linking me back to the site I use

and I saw your questions about the hard buttons and the color. I'm like you, I have a red and black theme going, and like things to match. Here's the info on the current 9980 unit:

Variable Illumination (256 Color Palette): You can adjust the head unit's touchscreen and button illumination from the following preset colors - Blue, Purple, Sky Blue, Aqua Blue, Yellow, Green, Amber, Red, Pink, White, or Scan (Scans through all preset colors). You can also select three custom user colors that are adjusted between Red, Green, and Blue values from 0-31 each. In addition, you can download still images for use as the unit's background from a connected USB thumbdrive.

So I'd hope the new unit would be similar.

Synister · 01-12-2012, 03:51 PM

Some updates around list pricing details and availability for the new Kenwood HU's:

Kenwood Makes More In-Car Smartphone Connections - 2012-01-10 23:56:13 | TWICE

Tomboy · 01-13-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0SL3N

In my search for the new features of the 2012 Kenwood Head Units, I came across this google cached thread:

Kenwood 2012 Double Din Nav and Multimedia Head Units - Corvette Forum

Seems to be a pretty nice upgrade, although not available until probably april.

I own a C5 and a 370Z and ran across this post. Double D Mods, Dennis, is a great friend and will do anything or answer any question you might have on many units. I purchased a Pioneer system from him for my Corvette. My Z is also getting the DD install here shortly all bought from him. He is one of the best vendors that I have ever worked with. He would welcome your questions.

Laurie

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Footloose301 · 01-17-2012, 09:03 PM

Very interested in the 9990HD. Toss up between that and the Eclipse 726e

N0SL3N · 01-28-2012, 05:53 PM

Can we get a group buy pre-order going from one of the vendors?

Synister · 01-28-2012, 06:27 PM

Maybe Nazar from Wicked CAS could assist or run a forum special?

I've heard that the DNX 6990's will be available mid-Feb.

koffeegy · 01-29-2012, 07:14 PM

2012 Kenwood DNX-9990HD buyers list.

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01-02-2012, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	2012 Kenwood HU In my search for the new features of the 2012 Kenwood Head Units, I came across this google cached thread: Kenwood 2012 Double Din Nav and Multimedia Head Units - Corvette Forum Seems to be a pretty nice upgrade, although not available until probably april. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

01-03-2012, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Good post! Need to wait until April though. I like the fact the GUI is going to be faster! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

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01-17-2012, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Very interested in the 9990HD. Toss up between that and the Eclipse 726e __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

01-28-2012, 05:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	Can we get a group buy pre-order going from one of the vendors? __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

01-03-2012, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Yeah, I'm not so sure I like the hard button keys though. On the 9980, was it possible to change the color of the menu? I'd like to have it match the red interior of my 40th as much as possible, and the 9990HD seems to have blue hard buttons.

01-03-2012, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I have a meeting with Kenwood at CES, i'll see what else i can find out for you guys.

01-03-2012, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Thanks, hopefully we get some good information next week.

01-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Synister Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Would be good to understand availability/release dates based on this week's CES. Kenwood has released their 2012 product sheets here, as well: Kenwood - CES 2012 Las Vegas

01-12-2012, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Synister Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Some updates around list pricing details and availability for the new Kenwood HU's: Kenwood Makes More In-Car Smartphone Connections - 2012-01-10 23:56:13 \| TWICE

01-28-2012, 06:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Synister Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 17 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Maybe Nazar from Wicked CAS could assist or run a forum special? I've heard that the DNX 6990's will be available mid-Feb.

01-29-2012, 07:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 14	2012 Kenwood DNX-9990HD buyers list. 1. koffeegy 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

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