Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13463 in Car Audio or Theater
- Brand: Kenwood
- Model: DDX419
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.20 pounds
Features
- DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- Built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.1" touchscreen with variable color button illumination
- Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Pandora control with iPhone
Kenwood DDX419 In-Dash Head Unit Car Stereo
Product Description
The Kenwood DDX418 In-Dash Head Unit Car Stereo also sports an easily accessible USB input and auxiliary input so you can connect an external device with no hassle.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
By MorningZ
So I was excited for the possibilities of this radio after reading about the features and specs, and ran into some mind puzzling gotchas1) just to note, at the time I put this review together, the images shown for this product here on the site are for the DDX-719, it is *not* the 419, which has less screen real estate and has a volume knob and a few buttons on the left side of the unit2) there is NO way to hook up an iPod/iPhone/whatever without using one of Kenwood's separately purchased cables, which is fine, most manufacturers do this (like Pioneer), but the stinger is that the *only* place to hook it up to is the front of the head unit, meaning leaving that cable plugged in there while your car is parked is a "hey steal me" flag to a could-be radio thief... yes, you can lean on the Bluetooth connectivity to be wire free, but this gives you super basic "play/next/prev" functionality only.... if you have large libraries, this is less than ideal3) Kenwood's literature and hype boast about the Garmin navigation app tie in.... they make it clear where to go in the iTunes store to get it, where it is obvious that the app is $49, but what they DON'T mention (nor at this time does the app's description in iTunes) that you ALSO need to spend $49 on an "in-app" upgrade to make the video output work with this radio.... so if you want navigation, it's $100, not the $50 that Kenwood leads one to believe...4) Bluetooth audio is finicky at best.... sometimes it auto connects, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it will auto play the iPhone, sometimes it doesn'tAll in all, great concept for a radio, and a great price (even with having to spend $30 on the KCA-IP22F cable and $100 on the iPhone app, it's still under $500 for a full featured radio)...
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By NJ58S-Leen
Overall: I Recommend buyingThe music quality is good. Provides equalizer controls for various types of media. The screen is great. Large Icons that are easily accessible while driving. Easy to navigate through each control. Looks great and you can customize the picture on the screen.Here's what works:Plays DVDs - works greatIpod - works great (full functionality on screen)Pandora - Only with an Iphone (full functionality on screen, works great)XM -Sirrius - Need to buy a Sirrius tuner (extra $49 - $79)CD Player - works wellThe Bluetooth - I finally figured out how to get this thing working properly. Check the location of the mic and be sure it is fastened securely. If loose, the Bluetooth will not work properly when driving. Try moving the mic in a different location so there is a short distance between you and the mic. Once you secure it on the dash or visor, the mic works just fine. I made several adjustments and found that in the proper location with the volume on high, it works really well. (even with a convertible top down)Here's what does not work:Cannot stream Navigation through the screen with a Droid Razor - you can hear it but video will not appear. Only works with Apple Iphone.Pandora - Only has full functionality on screen with apple Iphone. If you have a Droid Razor or other phone you will only hear it through the system but cannot use controls on the screen. Disappointing.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By bluray addict
Brought this kenwood product on July 24, 2012. Hooked up the sirius satellite radio wtih this kenwood. This kenwood is like an miniture all in one entertainment center. It has 2 usb ports, one in back which can be hidden in glove compartement and one on front of device. I brought a 32 gig low profile usb flash drive and loaded it with music, photos, and videos. If you have album artwork on your music it will show up when playing. Works amazingly. The bluetooth leaves your hands free to drive and talk. You can see your phonebook on the dash from your IPhone. You can also stream pandora from your IPhone when connected by bluetooth. When talking make sure to turn the audio down so there is no echo sound and you should be fine. The tuner for the radio stations has great features. It shows the artist and the name of the record. To make a movie compatible to play on your device via usb you have to convert it to mpeg1 or mpeg2 format. Download freemake converter software(freemake.com) and choose mpeg then load it onto usb and stick it in and it will rock! So glad I didn't let the negative reviews scare me from purchasing this item. One last thing by law a professional installer has to hook it up to the emergency brake because its against the law to drive while watching movies. There is a way to get around this, have a professional installer as friend:-)
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