Narrowed it down to two head units-Kenwood DNX-9960 & Pioneer Avic Z120BT-Which one? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

King T · 08-18-2010, 05:25 PM

Hello everyone

Like I said I have pretty much decided that it is down to the Kenwood DNX-9960 and Pioneer Avic Z120BT as the unit I will purchase. I see those are some of the more popular units some of y'all have so I was wondering whicn one should I go with? What are some pros/cons of each? What components would I need with either one (iPod cable, steering wheel adapter, etc.)?

I also saw a Kenwood DNX-9140 and a Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD. Anyone know about those too?

Thanks a lot everyone!

camaro4mybday · 08-18-2010, 08:13 PM

DO NOT BUY THE PIONEER, GO KENWOOD. i have done an install with both and let me tell you the kenwood destroys the pioneer in everything, i didnt need to open the manuel to set it up the pioneer i couldnt figure out for crap, i loved the kenwood every step of the way deff go with that. plus how can you beat garmin based navigation

camaro4mybday · 08-18-2010, 08:14 PM

also the 9140 is a great unit small differences from that and the 9960 just some new touches

CaniacFan · 08-18-2010, 08:15 PM

I had a Pioneer AVIC-3 in my 350Z - garbage, def go with Kenwood.

d69chris · 08-19-2010, 05:32 PM

Be careful and check.

I have heard you will need to install your stock radio in trunk or you will loose system functions in your car, they are tied together.

SSCamaroKid · 08-20-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by d69chris

Be careful and check.

I have heard you will need to install your stock radio in trunk or you will loose system functions in your car, they are tied together.

thats not true i got the kenwood 9960 and its amazing!! just go to a good installer!!

King T · 08-20-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SSCamaroKid

thats not true i got the kenwood 9960 and its amazing!! just go to a good installer!!

So far the Kenwood is getting the nod! Thanks for everyone's replies

seddon · 08-20-2010, 11:00 AM

I have had 2 pioneers they are ok but I will never buy another one. Main reason they have a pico fuse that inside of the radio and almost impossible to get to unlike most other radios that have the fuse on the shell of the radio.

55Designs · 08-20-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by seddon

I have had 2 pioneers they are ok but I will never buy another one. Main reason they have a pico fuse that inside of the radio and almost impossible to get to unlike most other radios that have the fuse on the shell of the radio.

You need to check out my Pioneer Stage 4 deck the P99RS its insane and sonically the best you can get. PM me if you want to check it out my system is sounding SWEET and its not even tuned yet.

55Designs · 08-20-2010, 10:16 PM

Im not into those double din all in one units but the Kenwood is the best one hands down in terms of Nav interface by Garmin, parot Bluetooth and an excellent pre amp out voltage plus a nice linear DA Transport section for sound.

I was going to buy this but I didnt like the Metra kit and I took on the challenge of a single din and I never looked back.

Racer-X · 08-21-2010, 01:17 AM

We only use Kenwood. easiest to use and operate and least amount of failures or problems.

Mi P · 08-22-2010, 11:25 AM

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but I didnt like the Metra kit and I took on the challenge of a single din and I never looked back.

Pictures?

What did you end up doing then to keep the controls? In the trunk?

Edited: Oh yeah..Kenwood all the way.

08-18-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 1,392	Narrowed it down to two head units-Kenwood DNX-9960 & Pioneer Avic Z120BT-Which one? Hello everyone Like I said I have pretty much decided that it is down to the Kenwood DNX-9960 and Pioneer Avic Z120BT as the unit I will purchase. I see those are some of the more popular units some of y'all have so I was wondering whicn one should I go with? What are some pros/cons of each? What components would I need with either one (iPod cable, steering wheel adapter, etc.)? I also saw a Kenwood DNX-9140 and a Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD. Anyone know about those too? Thanks a lot everyone! __________________

08-19-2010, 05:32 PM	#5
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	Be careful and check. I have heard you will need to install your stock radio in trunk or you will loose system functions in your car, they are tied together. __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

08-20-2010, 11:00 AM	#8
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	I have had 2 pioneers they are ok but I will never buy another one. Main reason they have a pico fuse that inside of the radio and almost impossible to get to unlike most other radios that have the fuse on the shell of the radio. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

08-21-2010, 01:17 AM	#11
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	We only use Kenwood. easiest to use and operate and least amount of failures or problems. __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

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