Automotive Audio

Kenwood tested out the double DIN in-dash navigation market with the DNX7100 in early 2007. Upon discovering its success, Kenwood continued its pursuit for supremacy in the car audio industry with the introduction of three 2008 DNX Series in-dash navigation: the DNX5120, DNX7120, and DNX8120.

All three of these units feature a built-in Garmin GPS navigation system with over 6 million points of interest for maps of the United States (including Hawaii), Canada, and even Puerto Rico. In addition, the DNX units could give users voice guidance of street names and upcoming turns. The in dash head unit could also receive XM live traffic as well as weather information and display them on the screen

The DNX Series receivers features either a 6.1″ touchscreen LCD monitor on the DNX5120 or on a 6.95″ touchscreen LCD monitor on both the DNX7120 and the DNX 8120. They’re impressively vivid and bright, which allows drivers to navigate using the screen much better in direct sunlight. The DNX units also allow users to change the user interface themes so that it would better fit you and the interior of your car.

Not only are they in-dash navigation units, they’re also versatile multimedia players capable of DVD, DVD±R/RW, DivX, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC (Apple iTunes), MP3, WMA, and JPEG playback with automatic NTSC or PAL color system switching. Moreover, the DNX receivers are Satellite Radio, HD Radio, iPod, and even Bluetooth Ready with additional accessories. It has a front panel 3.5mm input and additional rear USB and RCA auxiliary inputs which gives users the option of adding additional source devices such as portable media player or plug-and-play satellite receivers.

The only difference between the Kenwood DNX8120 and the Kenwood DNX7120 is the 2-year warranty tagged on to the eXcelon name that is associated with the DNX8120 instead of its regular version, the DNX7120. In addition, the DNX8120 features 5V preamp outputs, and not just the typical 2V outputs that is featured on the DNX7120.

If you’re looking for a great in-dash navigation receiver with multimedia playback that will also allow you to expand with Satellite Radio, HD Radio, iPod, and Bluetooth devices, the Kenwood DNX Series double DIN head units are what you’re looking for!