Kenwood 8120

yeah might as well, doesnt hurt to do it if its not hard to do, and worth it if it helps alittle bit

 

I had the same dilemma when purchasing my new HU. After too many hours researching, when i should have ben working, I decided on the new Eclipse 6620. It's dual drive like the kenwood so you can have map and dvd/ CD capability at the same time. This is by far the easiest install i've ever done, and i am no expert. everything is plug and play including the steering wheel mounted controls!!! No wiring harness or splicing and it's actuslly easier to get to then it originally looks, just pop off the AC controls and unscrew the 4 bolts. Of course you need a dash kit, sosche is what i went with but i hear the metra is even easier, and i finished the whole thing including pulling the stock HU, minus running my wires through the roof, in less then an hour. (anyone with skills could do it in less) I got the back up cam, sirius radio and the ipod cable which i had my buddy install cause he is more familiar with that. Sound was an amazing improvement, although all speakers in my truck were already aftermarket so anything would have been. Really brought my system to LIFE (dayton 8's in doors, SEAS tweets in sails, Audio Daves Diamond 4.5" components in kicks and center channel, and 2 dayton HO 10's behind the double cab seat) Even grounding the wires was simple so my "passengers" can watch DVD's up front. Nav is right on point and easy to turn her voice on and off. In fact all the controls are pretty simple and straight forward to learn and understand. I almost pulled the trigger on the Kenwood but saved a bundle and got this 6620 slightly used but in perfect condition, and couldn't be happier with my decision.(couldn't beat 600 bones) I was originally looking at the pioneer but just didn't like it and you have to purchase way to many accessories to have similar features as mine. The thing that killed the kenwood for me was the boot up time, takes forever, and compared to how the eclipse was almost instant that is what tipped my scales. Picture quality and sound were almost identical, but I don't think you can go wrong either way between the Kenwood and eclipse. It really comes down to personal preference. Good luck

Anyone know if they'll make a blue-ray attachment for these, all my new movies won't work?

 

i saw that eclipse for 799 on crutchfield

 

Did anyone pay a shop for the 8120 install? If so how much?, thanks

 

Some crappy forum site...

 

Do the steering wheel controls for volume still work with the kenwood?

 

Just need a PAC control

CLick on link - call them to verify what model PAC unit you need
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SWICAN/PAC-SWI-CAN.html?search=pac+control

 

oes the PAC steering wheel control addaptor work for the 2009? I got the Kenwood a weekago and did not get the steering wheel controls because the shop was not sure the 2008 model would work on the 09s.

I must say that one thing I am not real happy about is the street names on the NAV. They never really show up except for major roads. Even when I zoom in I dont see street names and that is a big negative. maybe I just need to play with the HU a little more. Any tips on this?