I'm thinking of buying a Kenwood to replace my current CD player. There's a model MPV-622 & MPV-6022 that are similar and will play my R/RW &MP3"s. Have no idea about this brand (Kenwood) much less the models. Any opinions and suggestions welcome. It's for my loud exhausted 32 3 window if that matters.....Thanks, Frank

 

:lurk: I had a thread about kenwood's and didn't get any replies either...

 

Look into the Excelon line. The KDC-x569 would be comparable. It's upgrades over the models you listed are,
2 year warranty
Piano black finish (classier look w/ better display)
Sound quality upgrade

Look into a Authorized Excelon dealer and check it out, or http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/pr...productId=2496

 

Kenwood Rocks!!! I have the X969 Deck and it is out of this world.....on this forum you will find that most guys worship the Alpine units, but far as I am concerned Kenwood is just as good and in some cases even better....stay with the Excelon line and you can't go wrong! :cheers:

 

I was looking at the x969 and x959...

 

I have the x959 in the vette, and enjoy it very much. It runs the 10 disc DVD, Sirius, and soon, probably a Music Keg. It hasn't given me any troubles. I shy away from the x969 only because I'm not a fan of the face plate, I like the organic EL of the x959 instead. :cheers: I'm also one of those that thinks there are other alternatives to Alpine. :cheers:

 

do you have any pics of it in your car??

does it have a seperate wire for power antenna and remote turn on or is there just one wire ?? kenwood doesn't have the manual for it online, so i can't read up on it...



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:smash: , Pics only when I'm finished and satisfied. The system has been up and running for a month, but I'm still waiting on a Alpine processor :crazy:

There is a remote wire as well as a antenna wire. I forgot and wasn't used to this, after having the stock system in my vettes for years, first time I heard it go down freaked me out, was looking to see what I had done.

 

cool thanks!

 

Obviously, I'm a big Kenwood fan. :yesnod: I'm not about to say that one brand is better than another though ... and I agree with the comment that there's more out there than just Alpine. I've had Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer Premier, Sony, ... each has their own strengths and weaknesses. What's best for one person is not necessarily best for another. I'm really happy with my 911DVD system, but that doesn't mean that everyone wants a monitor setup. Same is true for speakers ... I love my Focals, but there's lots of other choices out there ... it's more a question of how much you're willing to invest in your system. :yesnod: ... and I'll be the first to say that you can get really good sound out of less expensive speakers ... inverse is true too - really expensive speakers can sound like crap if installed poorly.

Enough rant ... back to the question -

I've been very happy with the Kenwood 911DVD in my vette. I wouldn't let a brand name exclusively rule my choice of stereo. Features, quality, appearance, size, etc. ... should all be considered. (I've always thought that you couldn't go wrong with the top end of most any vendor.)

I looked very closely at Alpine and Eclipse monitor/receivers before I decided on Kenwood. The Eclipse just wasn't there feature-wise at the time (they're much nicer now) - and the local stereo shop that carried Eclipse treated me like a chump - You missed a big sale guys! :D I was really leaning toward the Alpine, but I looked at 3 different units and the gears that drive the monitor were broken in all 3. I hear they're much better now, but I was very concerned at the time. Further, the Kenwood 911DVD doesn't have gears at the 'point of failure'. I decided that I'd likely have fewer problems with that design - and just like that I was trying to squeeze that 911 system into the car. (For the record, I haven't had any issues with the head unit. The DVD changer broke on me, but Kenwood exchanged it with a brand new unit - sweet!)

In summary, Kenwood, especially the Excelon line, is very good in both quality and features. Also look at the top end models of other brands as well, including Pioneer Premier, Eclipse, and yes - Alpine. In the end, just make sure that your choosing the system you 'want', not the system that everyone told you to buy. You'll be much happier. (that's just my opinion)

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I am looking at Kenwood also. With the stiff ride we have I have problems with other stereos skipping on CDs. How are the Kenwoods in this regard? I am probably going with the 959 or 569, I hope I got the #s right..
Harold

 

I've owned Sony, Alpine, Eclipse and Kenwood Hu's and Kenwood was the best with skipping. Sony, was the worst, the rest are all excellent. But, I am talking about 5 years ago for the sony. I had the Kenwood installed in a Trans Am by the way.

 

I am looking at:
x917 $300 or x569 $225 delivered. How does this sound? Is the x917 worth the extra $?
Harold

 

My system has only skipped on a CD a few times - in both cases the car was bouncing severely. (hit the RR tracks going too fast :eek: ) Also, it was the changer in the back that skipped, - the head unit hasn't skipped yet. For reference, I've got the changer in the right rear pocket.

I should point out that I know of at least two others that have had a lot of trouble with changers in the back pockets skipping. I think the smooth ride of my FE45 suspension is helping my changer out - as neither of them had it - one was a Z06 and the other had a full Z51 package. (I've got the Z51 sway bar, but not the shocks.) Anyway ... my point is that the "really stiff" cars do seem to have trouble with changers in the back skipping. I believe their head units were fine (no skipping) though.

Maybe one of them will share their experience and final solution here ...

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x917 is a 2 year old model, no not worth the $
x569 is a new model, but doesn't sound like authorized sales, so no 2 year warranty.
Some will harp on this, but it's worth it to me to buy authorized sales, just MHO.

I've had a couple of older (ie -Good) Sony Mobile ES decks (cdx-c910, cdx-c760), but currently, I think of Sony :nonod:

Like StillSingle said, many decks have different strengths, find the one that is right for you. Kenwood met my match. All $ aside, Denon makes me :D


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Thanks Guys. Really do appreciate the good info as others do also,I'm sure. I'll keep watching as I'm rethinking and looking around...Frank