kenwood or JVC

romeyjuice · Jan 30, 2017

I am getting ready to buy a unit. In my last ram i had a jvc el kamelon and liked the radio but it was in 2001 ram. When it comes to the idatalink compatible unit i see alot of people are using kenwood. Just wanted some thoughts from folks that have either brand unit and what they like about it comared to the other. Thanks

adrianp89 · Jan 30, 2017

I prefer interface of the Kenwood. JVC is pretty much Kenwoods budget brand.

Ajwalk2008 · Jan 30, 2017

Kenwood

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Ajwalk2008 · Jan 30, 2017

Spend the little extra money and get an excelon series too

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Damion · Jan 30, 2017

Jvc and kenwood are basically the same company ( think gmc and Chevy ). The units will have slightly different features from one to another. Basically get the one you like best / fits in your budget.

Given the choice I'd go with kenwoods excelon line. 2 year warranty and better output converters. Along with 4v pre outs on most of their units. This is coming from an ex kenwood salesman/ installer.

barr0208 · Jan 30, 2017

when I was into after market stereo units I went with clarion one of the best in the industry .And for what i have seen they have a full digital line that is right up there with kenwoods excelon line

bcbouy · Jan 30, 2017

love my kenwood excelon dd,but can't really compare it to anything else other than factory.like the dual camera input.don't know how clarion slipped in but whatever.

baum · Jan 31, 2017

barr0208 said:
when I was into after market stereo units I went with clarion one of the best in the industry .And for what i have seen they have a full digital line that is right up there with kenwoods excelon line

are you putting a date on yourself there? lol since about the mid 2000's they went down hill hard and fast.

everyone will like different HU's usually the UI is what makes someone go with one over another

barr0208 · Jan 31, 2017

baum said:
are you putting a date on yourself there? lol since about the mid 2000's they went down hill hard and fast.

everyone will like different HU's usually the UI is what makes someone go with one over another

well yeah look at my age lol. I won many car audio contests with clarion audio.

adrianp89 · Jan 31, 2017

Clarion is actually the most innovative manufacturer IMO. They have a line of digital speakers (not powered by AC voltage, but a digital signal). And some of their HU still offer an optical out.

57buick · Jan 31, 2017

Kenwood VS JVC it's Kenwood Excelon by a landslide. Much better units

barr0208 · Jan 31, 2017

adrianp89 said:
Clarion is actually the most innovative manufacturer IMO. They have a line of digital speakers (not powered by AC voltage, but a digital signal). And some of their HU still offer an optical out.

verified thanks lol

RAM_Designs · Apr 2, 2017

A few years ago Clarion came out with a 3-way active capable HU for under $250, I believe it was a CZ702 or something along those lines...awesome value for the dollar. And now it seemes you can get one from Best Buy for $151, which is insanely cheap for a 3-way active HU. Clarion amps have always been good quality as well, I have a dew from over the past 20 years and they're all stoutly made on the inside.

Anyways, HU wise I prefer the looks of the Kenwood stuff. I'll likely be going with the 792BH since I don't like touch screen stuff that much. I'd rather have a knob and some buttons than rely on touch screen stuff for most functions. I hate remotes as well, never use them.

kenwood or JVC

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