Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #53121 in Car Audio or Theater
- Brand: Kenwood
- Model: DNX-7160
- Dimensions: 8.40" h x
10.50" w x
15.50" l,
8.00 pounds
Features
- 6.95" Motorized Wvga Advanced Resolution Touchscreen
- Built-In Garmin Navigation
- Built-In Navteq Traffic With Lifetime Subscription
- Built-In Parrot Bluetooth For Hands-Free Cellular Phone Operation
- Lane Assist With Junction View
Kenwood DNX7160 2-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver
Product Description
Kenwood Dnx-7160 6.95" Multimedia Navigation Receiver With Bluetooth
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By J. W. Pfeffer
I have the Aussie 7360 version, identical apart from locale settings.First up, I had the reset issue that some owners have experienced with this model and also the DNX-9960 model. This has been fixed with an easy to load firmware update off the Kenwood website. If the FW on your unit is 1.0.0, then update as other slight improvements have been made to the iPod interface.My main reason to choose the Kenwood was the Garmin navigation which I've used for several years and prefer over other SatNav systems. Could be just familiarity but I do like its no-nonsense interface. Access to readily available red-light and speed camera POIs and ability to upload all my existing favorites were also features for me.As a radio/CD/DVD/iPod player, it's a very flexible unit. The comprehensive settings available across all audio/video sources mean any owner should be able to fine tune the unit to their listening preferences. You can configure just about every conceivable aspect whether it's EQ, position, balance or fader, spacial enhancement and so on. You can add a reversing camera which activates on selecting reverse gear. Plus you don't need to use a Kenwood camera. You can choose a CCD if you prefer over CMOS.In my own case, I've retained the stock speakers at this stage and the improved sound over the standard Toyota head unit made by Fujitsu Ten, is wuite noticable, especially in the bass and treble ranges. As it is I don't see any reason to invest in an amp or replacement speakers.The only reason I did not award a 5 star rating is that the interface which is easy to use, is a bit slow to respond and sometimes needs multiple touches to get a response at all. This is annoying as it distracts you while driving and as such it could shift your focus off the road. This is far from ideal. I tend now to ensure my sources are set up before driving. That is, try not to change CDs or change playlists on the iPod feature while driving. I have had my unit setup to play DVDs while driving but only use music DVDs. A nice touch is the ability to have a video window on the Nav screen. A quick touch hides this feature if the law is watching! I've fitted a PAC Audio SWI-JACK steerring wheel control unit interface to use the factory controls with the head unit. They work well but there is a slight delay in response. I guess this is because the controls must be translated in the box and this unfortunately is not instantaneous. You get used to it though.You can also customise the boot screen which I have done to make it look more like a factory unit. All these features make the Kenwood a very desireable unit. While the Alpines look very nice too, the Garmin SatNav was the clincher for me and overall I am very happy. I'd probably rate it a 4.5 stars if I could but not quite a 5 as it does have some slight imperfections, but these are not enough to prevent me recommending the 7160/7360.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By Douglas Calvin
The Kenwood DNX7160 is a very disappointing unit! The first unit continuously reset, forcing us to program in all the settings over and over. To the credit of the Fry's store that sold and installed it, they replaced the unit which was 1 week old with a new one which fixed the problem. Within months the navigation went defective - the detailed streets would disappear after 15-20 seconds, although major streets remained. We had to ship it at our expense(insured since it is so expensive) to a repair center. We are now informed by the repair center that the parts needed are out of stock, so we how have a nice looking very quiet hole in our dash for an undetermined amount of time. Bottom line; reliability is bad.Interface is also poor; too complicated with small buttons at the bottom. If you are not the "techy" type, this one is not for you.Wish I had my money back...don't make the same mistake I did!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Jack
Installed, it has a totally "finished" look in my truck. The GPS navigation is excellent and the sound is also excellent. Easy to use. Fairly simple to install, but needed a wiring harness and a panel bezel that were not included. Both of these were obtained from Metra Electronics.
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