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leobug previously said:
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If you have a 5120 would you recommend it? Do you like it? Easy to install?
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I installed my DNX5120 this past summer and really like it. I upgraded from a Pioneer AVIC-D3 that I sort of liked, but hated the nav display and interface.
The Garmin nav on the Kenwood is outstanding. It's easy to view, search for addresses or POIs and follow turn-by-turn directions. Basically, it's good in all of the areas that Pioneer's nav was lacking.
The considered the other Kenwood receivers including the 7120, but for me, having an actual volume knob -- as opposed to small buttons -- sealed the deal for the 5120. No regrets.
The boot time for the 5120 is really short. I have complete control of the system within a few seconds (less than 10 secs max). That includes audio, video from my backup cam and/or the main screen to select inputs or channels.
My 5120 is hooked up to a Sirius tuner, iPhone, backup camera, external amp, speakers and subwoofer. It makes a good hub for all of that. Switching between sources (iPhone/iPod, satellite radio, broadcast radio, DVD/CD, nav) is as simple as pressing a button and is instantaneous.
The main downside on the 5120 (and probably the other Kenwood systems) is that the non-nav interface can be cumbersome at times (i.e., audio settings are scattered among several different screens). The shadow font used for the display is also odd ... usable but not particularly refined-looking.
Overall, though, I'm very happy with the system and would buy it again.
