Kenwood DNX571HD 6.1 Ddin Receiver Navigation Dvd Hdmi Bluetooth Hd Radio Siriusxm Ready

I was apprehensive about getting a Kenwood Navi Headunit, as all the previous years' models had people commenting on how slow it was. That, combined with the 'bubble' GUI threw me off. My criteria in my search was a double din, GPS capable (with speed limit displayed), modern GUI, and Bluetooth capable.My first stop was the JVC KW-NT500HDT. The GUI was pretty dated, and the speed limit signs were only posted on interstate highways, with no "current speed" displayed. (I realize I can reference the speedometer- I shouldn't have to).That pretty much left Kenwood as my only option. As a long time Garmin user, I was praying it'd be good enough so I could remove a redundant device in my car. The ASWC-1 preserved my steering wheel functionality on my 2012 WRX (minus the phone buttons, which Kenwood will not map) and I was off to the races.The unit isn't lightning fast on startup, taking about 10 seconds before the map is displayed (but will display reverse camera video within 1 second). But once you're there, there is no sluggishness to be found. The sound is great (I think the JVC might've been a little better, but I've only had 2 days to play with the audio settings), and I am very pleased.One minor point is, if you are putting in a backup camera, and powering it from the reverse light, don't expect it to automatically switch to it. You need the reverse gear sensor wire connected appropriately.Pros: Awesome navigation, as good a GUI as can be found in car infotainment today, and pretty awesome sound.Cons: I wish it would preserve steering wheel functionality such as answer and hangup. Making the PTT (push to talk) button correspond to the home button on the iPhone would be awesome, but I'd settle for on-hook and off-hook functionality.EDIT 4/18/14: Making it 5-star, due to finding out that changing the source of the iPod to my iPhone over a Bluetooth connection allows for album art, and playlist to be displayed. Discovered that saving the map zoom level is impossible, and the default will not show local streets. Easily remedied: just double tap the map.

Did research on this unit and saw it in a local store on a display liked it and got a great deal on Amazon. Installed in a 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 with JBL Premium sound system. Was not a lot of info on the 2003 system and compatibility but after lengthy trail and error and elbow grease I can say this unit works as advertised. Speakers in the 2003 Sequoia are 2 ohm. However, front 6 speakers ( 3 in each door) are wired in series and driven directly from the amp. A 4 ohm speaker will work just fine in the front door panels. I wired the unit using the pre amps into a Metra 70-8113 harness that fed the stock JBL amp. I also replaced the door speakers with some pioneer speakers and am happy with the sound. As for the KW DNX571 - it has great features but lacks some key buttons that are sorely missed. For example - I installed Sirius XM SXV200v1 module for XM radio. Switching sources (XM to DVD to HD raido etc) is easy p one touch of the screen. However, changing the EQ settings for those different sources - not so much. You have to navigate into the menu and it takes three touches to get there then another two to select.change the settings - depending on what you want to adjust. There should be either a button or a touch prompt on each source screen that allows an instant change/menu to adjust the EQ for each source instead of having to go back thru the menu maze. At first this seemed OK - but after using the unit for two weeks, its quite annoying. The higher end models have a quick access audio adjust button - a worthwhile feature. The navigation unit works pretty good but I like to see where I need to go before the machine tells me to turn - I much prefer the google map navigation on the I-phone. As for the Blue tooth - I have not tried this yet as my wife drives the car a LOT and haven't had a chance to couple the phones. One other annoyance is that the power antenna hookup logic is such that whenever the radio is turned on, the antenna always comes up and stays up whenever the unit is powered on unlike the stock unit where the antenna is only up when the radio source is selected. The illumination wire must be hooked into a light circuit, downstream of the the car parking/headlight switch. Tying it into the actual dash board dimmer circuit will not work. All dimming takes place within the unit and in a manner you pre-select. A simple design would have been to simply base it on voltage like the rest of the dash but instead, you hold the menu key (soft) down for like 3 secs and the dimming menu will appear. Adjust the lighting for dimmed and daylight then select SYNC. Unit will then dim automatically when the lights are turned on IF the illumination wire is tied into the parking light circuit of the vehicle. Setting this feature is not in the manual supplied with the unit - I learned this from another reviewer's comments. The wiring diagram is OK but could use a lot more clarification and expansion. Having the vehicle's wiring diagram is a must if you want to get all the features of this unit. Overall, I rank it a high 4 - it takes a hit for documentation, lack of quick key select buttons /touch button audio adjustment and for the antenna power design logic. I wish I had spent an extra $50-$60 bucks and gotten an 890 or similar. As for the slow start - yes - it takes what seems like a lifetime to turn on when you first turn it on - but after a couple of weeks, you get used to it. It doesn't seem slow as some reviews mentioned, but it is not as crispy responsive as my Iphone 5 either. All in all, this is a great radio. My wife absolutely loves it and after all, that's what counts. I would recommend it with the caveats listed above.

UPS took way to long. I live 40 mins. from the amazon site. We had snow, but roads were cleared by next day, even where I live in a very rural area. After install, does not work. Returning for a new one, giving it another shot, maybe just a bad unit. Will update.