Audio/Electronics Stereo System Installation Info, Amplifiers, Subwoofers, Radar Detectors, Police Scanners, and CB Radios for the Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Innova

Kenwood DPX503 - Thoughts?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:29 AM
  #1  
VetteMed's Avatar
VetteMed
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,392
Likes: 218
From: Merritt Island, FL
Default Kenwood DPX503 - Thoughts?

Thinking about pulling out the Bose junk from my '91 ZR-1, and I'm considering the Kenwood DPX503. I hate aftermarket units with illumination color that doesn't match the stock C4 orange color, and this unit has variable colors for the display and buttons, which is nice.

Anyone have any experience or opinion on this unit?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113DPX5...dpx503&tp=5684
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:11 PM
  #2  
nickwfd92's Avatar
nickwfd92
Pro
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 505
Likes: 6
From: Dover De
Default

looks a little pricey for what it is, If you like the look then go for it. It also looks like an older unit.
Good Luck
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:25 PM
  #3  
VetteMed's Avatar
VetteMed
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,392
Likes: 218
From: Merritt Island, FL
Default

Originally Posted by nickwfd92
looks a little pricey for what it is, If you like the look then go for it. It also looks like an older unit.
Good Luck
Well, crutchfield pricing is $100 more than it can be had for on Amazon... I know the touch screens are all the rage now, but I hate not having tactile feedback when trying to adjust the unit while driving.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:09 PM
  #4  
scofolo's Avatar
scofolo
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City MO
Default

It would look a whole lot like this

Reply
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:27 PM
  #5  
VetteMed's Avatar
VetteMed
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,392
Likes: 218
From: Merritt Island, FL
Default

Originally Posted by scofolo
It would look a whole lot like this
Great, just what I was hoping for :-) How do you like the unit? How is the readability in direct sunlight?
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2009 | 03:44 PM
  #6  
scofolo's Avatar
scofolo
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City MO
Default

Originally Posted by VetteMed
Great, just what I was hoping for :-) How do you like the unit? How is the readability in direct sunlight?
Well, it's actually not mine. My shop installed this a few months ago. I played with it for a while. You can get the color to match very close. If you are familiar with any of the Kenwood stereo's, this is pretty similar. Nice ipod control, customizable display screen. Large buttons and ***** on the front are very simple to use. The customer really liked it.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:08 AM
  #7  
VetteMed's Avatar
VetteMed
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 7,392
Likes: 218
From: Merritt Island, FL
Default

Originally Posted by scofolo
Well, it's actually not mine. My shop installed this a few months ago. I played with it for a while. You can get the color to match very close. If you are familiar with any of the Kenwood stereo's, this is pretty similar. Nice ipod control, customizable display screen. Large buttons and ***** on the front are very simple to use. The customer really liked it.
As for the ipod control -- did you use the front USB port, or the rear port with the special Kenwood cable?
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:28 PM
  #8  
scofolo's Avatar
scofolo
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,229
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City MO
Default

Originally Posted by VetteMed
As for the ipod control -- did you use the front USB port, or the rear port with the special Kenwood cable?
front usb is the way to go.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Kenwood DPX503 - Thoughts?

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:29 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE