Kenwood DDX719

BigNismo10 · 04-05-2012, 02:04 PM

I just got that head unit ... only difference is that the 719 has bluetooth....does me no good because no update for Samsung Galaxy2..it works but sounds terrible....hoping Kenwood does update soon and i can use it. I will post a pic asap. Still trying to get sound right....might need Dynamat or something similar to dull road noise a bit.

Bignismo10
2011 Red Nismo

370ZilverZ · 04-05-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNismo10

I just got that head unit ... only difference is that the 719 has bluetooth....does me no good because no update for Samsung Galaxy2..it works but sounds terrible....hoping Kenwood does update soon and i can use it. I will post a pic asap. Still trying to get sound right....might need Dynamat or something similar to dull road noise a bit.

Bignismo10
2011 Red Nismo

Dyamat does make a big difference with lessening the road noise and keeping in the sounds you want. Well worth the effort and it is an effort!

twinturbonet · 04-05-2012, 05:17 PM

I personally like the Pioneer versions...

AVH-P8400BH - <b>NEW!</b> - 2-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver with 7" Widescreen Touch Panel Display, Advanced App Mode, Built-In Bluetooth®, and HD Radio™ Tuner | Pioneer Electronics USA (not Android compatible yet, rumor has it that Pioneer is trying to release a firmware update for this)

AND for those who can wait a few more months...

AppRadio 2 (SPH-DA100) - <b>NEW!</b> - In-Dash iPhone® 4/4S and Android™ Compatible Car Receiver with 7" Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen, Built-In Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling, and On-Screen Access to Compatible Smart (not out yet, but will be iPhone and Android compatible)

Verbal21 · 04-06-2012, 03:16 PM

hmmmm, this unit has my interest. I was hoping not to spend anymore than $1K to upgrade the sound in my car and with this system around the $420 range, it looks like I'll be able to do that. Now, to research quality front speakers....

gaveup · 04-16-2012, 04:12 PM

iphone only? screw that.

Wicked CAS · 04-17-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gaveup

iphone only? screw that.

DDX719 is Android ready

Bonezzzy · 04-17-2012, 06:33 PM

Have the DDX419..... Bluetooth works great! Very compatible with my iPhone but pairs much better with the Droid...... As for the speed of the unit, a tad slow, but overall a really nice unit for my stereo.

diesel11679 · 10-01-2012, 11:02 AM

Can anyone comment as to whether navigation "pipes" through to the DDX719 headunit screen when plugged into the iPhone?

How about forward/back, bluetooth phone steering wheel controls? Pretty seamless?

I'm considering replacing my headunit with this one.

KSFastah · 10-14-2012, 10:17 AM

I have this unit....put a bunch of music, including album art, on a flash drive...but it won't display the album art.

The one album I downloaded via android (Shinedown - Sound of Madness btw LOL) displays the album art...none of the other albums do.

Weird.

Suggestions?

diesel11679 · 10-17-2012, 07:49 AM

There's an album organization program out there (don't remember the name) that looks up album information and actually embeds the album art into the mp3 file. Many disc ripping apps such as iTunes doesn't embed album art.

That may be a fix for your problem. I had a similar problem with album art not showing up when I streamed music to my PS3 at home from my network attached storage drives.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSFastah

I have this unit....put a bunch of music, including album art, on a flash drive...but it won't display the album art.

The one album I downloaded via android (Shinedown - Sound of Madness btw LOL) displays the album art...none of the other albums do.

Weird.

Suggestions?

KSFastah · 10-17-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel11679

There's an album organization program out there (don't remember the name) that looks up album information and actually embeds the album art into the mp3 file. Many disc ripping apps such as iTunes doesn't embed album art.

That may be a fix for your problem. I had a similar problem with album art not showing up when I streamed music to my PS3 at home from my network attached storage drives.

Nice...I'll have a look around for the album organization program...see what I can come up with.

As it is now, my OCD is making it nearly impossible to ignore the distraction of not having the album art displayed in the big square where it's SUPPOSED to be. LOL

bloodo · 06-11-2013, 08:19 PM

I am experiencing some issues with my iphone 4 connectivity on my Kenwood DDX719. I have tried using both cable iP202 and iP22F from BestBuy, it would connect and then disconnect right after. Does anyone ever run into this issue?

bloodo · 06-12-2013, 09:43 AM

Nvm, found my problem.

04-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
BigNismo10 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	ddx719 I just got that head unit ... only difference is that the 719 has bluetooth....does me no good because no update for Samsung Galaxy2..it works but sounds terrible....hoping Kenwood does update soon and i can use it. I will post a pic asap. Still trying to get sound right....might need Dynamat or something similar to dull road noise a bit. Bignismo10 2011 Red Nismo

04-05-2012, 05:17 PM	#33 (permalink)
twinturbonet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Age: 42 Posts: 335 Drives: 11' Z #024 - SFZCC Rep Power: 13	I personally like the Pioneer versions... AVH-P8400BH - <b>NEW!</b> - 2-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver with 7" Widescreen Touch Panel Display, Advanced App Mode, Built-In Bluetooth®, and HD Radio™ Tuner \| Pioneer Electronics USA (not Android compatible yet, rumor has it that Pioneer is trying to release a firmware update for this) AND for those who can wait a few more months... AppRadio 2 (SPH-DA100) - <b>NEW!</b> - In-Dash iPhone® 4/4S and Android™ Compatible Car Receiver with 7" Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen, Built-In Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling, and On-Screen Access to Compatible Smart (not out yet, but will be iPhone and Android compatible) __________________

04-16-2012, 04:12 PM	#35 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	iphone only? screw that. __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

04-17-2012, 06:33 PM	#37 (permalink)
Bonezzzy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 66 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-6MT Rep Power: 13	Have the DDX419..... Bluetooth works great! Very compatible with my iPhone but pairs much better with the Droid...... As for the speed of the unit, a tad slow, but overall a really nice unit for my stereo. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370Z - 6MT - Sport - UpRev Tuned - K&N SRI - Invidia - Berk - H&R - Kenwood DDX419 - Hertz - ZEnclosures

10-01-2012, 11:02 AM	#38 (permalink)
diesel11679 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Akron Age: 37 Posts: 42 Drives: 2013 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Can anyone comment as to whether navigation "pipes" through to the DDX719 headunit screen when plugged into the iPhone? How about forward/back, bluetooth phone steering wheel controls? Pretty seamless? I'm considering replacing my headunit with this one. __________________ 2013 Nismo #0030 Magnetic Black, GT-R push button, tint all around. 2009 Honda Fit Sport 5MT Storm Silver Metallic (DD)

04-06-2012, 03:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
Verbal21 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 223 Drives: '12 Solid Red Rep Power: 13	hmmmm, this unit has my interest. I was hoping not to spend anymore than $1K to upgrade the sound in my car and with this system around the $420 range, it looks like I'll be able to do that. Now, to research quality front speakers....

10-14-2012, 10:17 AM	#39 (permalink)
KSFastah Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: KS Posts: 184 Drives: 12 370Z Sport GM M6 Rep Power: 13	I have this unit....put a bunch of music, including album art, on a flash drive...but it won't display the album art. The one album I downloaded via android (Shinedown - Sound of Madness btw LOL) displays the album art...none of the other albums do. Weird. Suggestions?

06-11-2013, 08:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
bloodo Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	I am experiencing some issues with my iphone 4 connectivity on my Kenwood DDX719. I have tried using both cable iP202 and iP22F from BestBuy, it would connect and then disconnect right after. Does anyone ever run into this issue?

06-12-2013, 09:43 AM	#43 (permalink)
bloodo Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Nvm, found my problem.

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