Kenwood DNX6140 6.1-Inch, Very good performance -..
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Very good performance - easy to use
I had this unit profesionally installed in my Porsche Cayman and the custom installation is a very good fit. The navigation system is very easy to use - if you’ve had a garmin (that is what it is based on), you pretty much do not need to read the manual - it is very intuitive and accurate. I’ve driven about 2000 miles with it and I like the large bright display - it is easy to change directions and detour on the fly. It does not have voice commands, but the touch screen is easy to use.
I have also used the bluetooth with my Razr phone and have not encountered the problems stated in the earlier review. The microphone is placed near the rearview mirror and only the front speakers come on when I’m talking on the phone - the unit shuts off any music that you might have playing. I use the touchscreen to dial a number and it works well - the folks at the receiving end have no problem hearing me.
There is also an ipod adapter that is in the glove compartment - once hooked up all controls are on the touchscreen - it is easy to use and works well. If one puts in a DVD / CD that takes precedence over the ipod unless you instruct the unit otherwise. I leave the unit to power up when starting the car and it automatically shuts off when the engine is off. I haven’t used the XM stations as I do not subscribe to that service but the FM stations pull in fine using the standard antenna that came with the car.
All in all this is a very good unit and I am very happy with it.
Update (2/6/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.
The featured review for this product, Kenwood DNX6140 6.1-Inch Wide Double-DIN In-Dash Nagivation with Built-in Bluetooth USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver Electronics, was written by Unoman.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Tags: automotive, car navigation, double din, double-din head unit, gps, in-dash, in-dash gps, in-dash navigation, ipod, kenwood, kenwood in-dash, navigation
Posted on: April 6, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Steve Urbach
March 6th, 2010 at 5:16 am
I love my 6140
This unit is so much fun….I have everything hooked up (XM, IPOD, Navigator, Bluetooth, etc.) except for the rear camera. The controls are easy and I’m glad there’s a volume knob. I just wish they had an adaptor for my 09 Vibe to hook up the steering wheel controls. Make sure to hook up the Navigator antenna on the outside of the car or you could have problems getting the satellite signal.
Macondray J. Steiger
March 20th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Kenwood DNX6140 is a winner in every way!
The Kenwood DNX6140 head unit is amazingly useful and easy to use. I looked a long time before ordering my first DNX6140 from Crutchfield, which I installed in our ‘05 Toyota Sienna. I was so impressed that I ordered a second unit (the DNX5140) from Amazon (at a better price) and installed it in my Toyota MR2. I liked the two of them so well that we installed another DNX6140 (also purchased from Amazon) in our VW Passat. The only problem now will be having to buy three map updates each year or two, since Garmin doesn’t yet offer a multiple unit map upgrade.
Pluses include the proven Garmin navigation system, which I was already familiar with, and which influenced my decision to buy the Garmin over some other non-Garmin units. The audio system is excellent, with all the inputs, outputs, and adjustments you could possibly need. It sounds GREAT! I also installed Kenwoods CCD-2000 backup cameras on all three cars, and find their backup camera display on the head unit an excellent safety feature. Also, the backup screen comes up very quickly after starting your vehicle, which was not the case with a previous backup system I had installed. FM and AM performance is top notch. Tone settings are individually memorized for each function (DVD, FM, iPod, etc.) Oh, the iPod interface is excellent, this is actually my favorite feature. The DNX6140/5140 controls your iPod remotely so you can keep it safely stored out of sight. It includes all iPod functions, and displays album artwork on its screen.
Finally, the Parrot Bluetooth interface is excellent. It mutes audio and routes your call through your cars front speakers (adjustable,) and its steering wheel column mounted noise canceling microphone sends out good voice quality to your caller. It can be set to auto answer after a ring or two, and you can program in auto-dial numbers.
Note: The Kenwood DNX5140 is virtually identical to the 6140, except that it doesn’t include the Parrot Bluetooth hands-free option, at a lower price. I put a DNX5140, with Kenwoods KCA-BT200 Bluetooth adapter in my Toyota MR2, and it turned my DNX5140 into a DNX6140 but for a lower price than the the 6140.
The Kenwood DNX6140/DNX5140 are both EXCELLENT units!
Unoman
March 25th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Very good performance - easy to use
Rated 5 stars.
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