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68cam454 · 04-09-2012, 11:41 PM

I was looking at upgrading to the DNX9990 from the DNX9980 due to the slow response and random reboots but apparently Kenwood dropped voice control from the new units for this year

I use voice control all the time for programming the Garmin and to switch to the front camera when I pull into a parking spot with a curb. This is a deal breaker for me and it amazes me that Kenwood would remove features like this on top of the line units.

Can anyone confirm 100% that this feature has been removed?

koffeegy · 04-21-2012, 02:19 AM

I just had the 9990 HD installed in my NISMO. It is a big step up from the 9960. The response time is almost instant and it let's you tweak the sound with a couple of more options. I am glad I chose this radio. Going to tune it up tomorrow. Yeah you right.

Thanks Nazar,

MacLean · 05-06-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

I just had the 9990 HD installed in my NISMO. It is a big step up from the 9960. The response time is almost instant and it let's you tweak the sound with a couple of more options. I am glad I chose this radio. Going to tune it up tomorrow. Yeah you right.

Thanks Nazar,

Sounds like you are really impressed with it. I am thinking about pulling the plug & replacing the factory HU & buying the Kenwood Excelon DNX9990HD. Is it well worth it & can you tell a night & day difference in sound? Did you replace the factory speakers & if so with what? I started looking at the Pioneer Stage 4 TS-C172PRS to replace the factory speakers, but I need to-do some research on them (more I shoudl say).

NickBaragona · 05-07-2012, 07:33 AM

I'm still waiting to see how this stacks up against the Alpine 928HD.

NickBaragona · 05-16-2012, 04:08 PM

Just ordered mine, quick question: it appears that the hard buttons on the headunit light up blue. Is it possible to choose other colors?

MacLean · 05-16-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Just ordered mine, quick question: it appears that the hard buttons on the headunit light up blue. Is it possible to choose other colors?

Yes it is possible. You have to go through the set-up or tools. You can also adjust the angle of the monitor as well. Oh make sure you are not leaving the EQ on flat. You will have to set-up the EQ for HD Radio, XM, Pandora, CD & etc. You can not do it only for one & expect it to be the same. This is an awesome HU & is the best on the market as we speak.

NickBaragona · 05-16-2012, 05:40 PM

Nice, I have a red theme going on in my interior, and am glad to know I can adjust the color to match accordingly. This is my first touch screen headunit, so not sure what to expect. Will I be able to play music from my phone and change the tracks on the screen instead of having to fumble for my phone?

MacLean · 05-16-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Nice, I have a red theme going on in my interior, and am glad to know I can adjust the color to match accordingly. This is my first touch screen headunit, so not sure what to expect. Will I be able to play music from my phone and change the tracks on the screen instead of having to fumble for my phone?

LOL....... The same here. This is my first touch screen as well. I believe you will be able to change the tracks on the screen b/c on Pandora I can use the phone or the touch screen to go to the next song.

NickBaragona · 05-16-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MacLean

LOL....... The same here. This is my first touch screen as well. I believe you will be able to change the tracks on the screen b/c on Pandora I can use the phone or the touch screen to go to the next song.

Wont be using Pandora much, I would prefer to use songs downloaded to my phones micro sd card.

MacLean · 05-16-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Wont be using Pandora much, I would prefer to use songs downloaded to my phones micro sd card.

Word...... Pandora is pretty tight. XM is cool too. I have a CD that has like 90 tracks on it & a 32GB flash drive hooked up to my 2nd USB. Oh you can also watch movies on this HU as well, but would not recommend doing so while driving.

koffeegy · 05-16-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

Nice, I have a red theme going on in my interior, and am glad to know I can adjust the color to match accordingly. This is my first touch screen headunit, so not sure what to expect. Will I be able to play music from my phone and change the tracks on the screen instead of having to fumble for my phone?

Depends on if you use the cable or Bluetooth. Even with Bluetooth you can skip tracks. You just can't back in and out of folders.

NickBaragona · 05-16-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Depends on if you use the cable or Bluetooth. Even with Bluetooth you can skip tracks. You just can't back in and out of folders.

I usually just play all of my tracks on random anyways. So will the screen display album art as well? I'd rather use an aux cable if the audio quality is better than Bluetooth.

koffeegy · 05-17-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

I usually just play all of my tracks on random anyways. So will the screen display album art as well? I'd rather use an aux cable if the audio quality is better than Bluetooth.

Screen will not display artwork via bluetooth. Cable will be the best sound. Better than bluetooth. Ideally you want to use the iPod cable, not the aux.

NickBaragona · 05-17-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by koffeegy

Screen will not display artwork via bluetooth. Cable will be the best sound. Better than bluetooth. Ideally you want to use the iPod cable, not the aux.

I have an Android phone, hopefully there is a cable to obtain better audio quality than the aux.

NickBaragona · 05-29-2012, 02:58 PM

This headunit is awesome, but I've noticed it won't display some album art when hooked up through USB. Any idea why?

04-21-2012, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
koffeegy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 419 Drives: 2012 NISMO Gun Metal Rep Power: 15	I just had the 9990 HD installed in my NISMO. It is a big step up from the 9960. The response time is almost instant and it let's you tweak the sound with a couple of more options. I am glad I chose this radio. Going to tune it up tomorrow. Yeah you right. Thanks Nazar, __________________ -Glenn 2012 NISMO Gun Metallic #0015

05-07-2012, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I'm still waiting to see how this stacks up against the Alpine 928HD. __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

05-16-2012, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Just ordered mine, quick question: it appears that the hard buttons on the headunit light up blue. Is it possible to choose other colors? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

05-16-2012, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Nice, I have a red theme going on in my interior, and am glad to know I can adjust the color to match accordingly. This is my first touch screen headunit, so not sure what to expect. Will I be able to play music from my phone and change the tracks on the screen instead of having to fumble for my phone? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

05-29-2012, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	This headunit is awesome, but I've noticed it won't display some album art when hooked up through USB. Any idea why? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

04-09-2012, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
68cam454 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 90 Drives: GM Nismo/68 454 Cam Rep Power: 15	I was looking at upgrading to the DNX9990 from the DNX9980 due to the slow response and random reboots but apparently Kenwood dropped voice control from the new units for this year I use voice control all the time for programming the Garmin and to switch to the front camera when I pull into a parking spot with a curb. This is a deal breaker for me and it amazes me that Kenwood would remove features like this on top of the line units. Can anyone confirm 100% that this feature has been removed?

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