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robpenrose

Member Since: 15 Jan 2011
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I didnt like the fact that the USB was on the front, so it would always look messy with a lead out thr front. One of the main reasons i went for the Kenwood KIV-700.

I wonder how that audio shop thought they could put a rear view camera in it? I would like that... Current:D4 HSE
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15th Feb 2012 11:37am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2637

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Finally got he Pioneer installed, and decided to throw in a pair of 4" JBL to replace the OEM front speakers - wow, now the sound in the landy is awesome!

The Pioneer is very nice, but it is very slow compared to 'normal' head units. A bit like working in Windows 95 as opposed to Linux

The tuner is the most impressive part - never have I seen a head unit where the FM quality was better than my MP3s!

One of the sound shops I was dealing with now has the Philips CED229 in stock, I may go have a look and if the latter is faster, I will swap the Pioneer for that one. --
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19th Feb 2012 6:53am

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
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If your Rhd then I found the USB lead gets in the way of the display

19th Feb 2012 8:30am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
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ken wrote:
If your Rhd then I found the USB lead gets in the way of the display

Yep, found that out yesterday. Easily solved by adopting USB thumb drives.

Also one of the reasons to go for the Philips - it takes SD cards. --
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19th Feb 2012 12:37pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kvt-526dvd.html

19th Feb 2012 12:41pm

d j hutton

Member Since: 30 Jul 2009
Location: Dorset
Posts: 1044

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

konabikes11 wrote:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kvt-526dvd.html

I'd really be inclined to have a look at that one in the flesh before buying it.

I was convinced that would be the one to go for until seeing it, the GUI is bit old fashioned and screen quality doesn't compare to the latest kenwoods, which is a shame. It is a 3 year old model I was told so that may be the reason. I'm hoping they might bring a revamped model out

Seems to work ok though and has a garmin sat nav as an accessory so that should be quite good, so not all bad

It may be that we are being spoilt a bit with iPads, iPhones and expect too much from stuff nowadays for the money.

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19th Feb 2012 1:44pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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I have the previous one to that again the KVT 726 and I find that does everything I want. I also have fitted the 526 in the flesh which has a few more different features and easier with less cabling to install but other than that I think they're great. Another reason I chose them was because as far as I know Kenwood originated in the UK. Plus it had to match the kitchen appliances

19th Feb 2012 1:52pm

custom90

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Not thinking of upgrading as the 526 isn't that much different.

19th Feb 2012 1:54pm

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19th Feb 2012 3:01pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
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konabikes11 wrote:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kvt-526dvd.html

that thing would not survive the gravel roads we travel, which is why I needed a headunit with a built-in screen with as few moving parts as possible --
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19th Feb 2012 8:17pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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Naks wrote:
konabikes11 wrote:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kvt-526dvd.html

that thing would not survive the gravel roads we travel, which is why I needed a headunit with a built-in screen with as few moving parts as possible

You'd be surprised how well built and strong they are though

On that site I think they also do non motorised DVD units maybe that might be better for you?

19th Feb 2012 8:27pm

Lishlandy

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 941

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey

Bluetooth Sony head unit, ram mount and an iPad 2. All I need and will likely ever need. GPS, Memory map and co-pilot stop me getting lost.

Ipad2, best bit of technology kit I have ever brought. ===================================
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20th Feb 2012 8:01am

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2637

I also replaced the front dash-mounted speaker with a pair of JBL GTO series, made a *huge* difference

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20th Feb 2012 11:17am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20294

Naks wrote:
I also replaced the front dash-mounted speaker with a pair of JBL GTO series, made a *huge* difference

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What power output do those have?

20th Feb 2012 2:48pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2637

konabikes11 wrote:
Naks wrote:
I also replaced the front dash-mounted speaker with a pair of JBL GTO series, made a *huge* difference

What power output do those have?

IIRC 35W RMS and 100 Peak.

But the quality of high frequencies is sooooo much better! --
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2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged

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20th Feb 2012 2:51pm

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