Kenwood KDC-9011

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
1 to 6 months

Strengths:
Great looking face, sound was loud and clear, face positioning

Weaknesses:
Mask was annoying at times, still got stolen despite MASK (don't worry I got it back and gave it to my brother)

Summary:
It was a good system when I had it. I really liked the different angles the face could be positioned in and the graphics on the display.

I got it for aroung $350 and thought I finally had a steal-proof deck but was wrong. Luckily the thief was an idiot and I got it back. The deck has a lot of pluses and not too many minuses, but it all comes down to looks for me because the performance was good. Could have used a dedicated sub-out though.

Similar Products Used:
panasonic, pioneer. I prefer Panasonic or panafonics as the Simpsons call it

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 6 months

Year / Model Reviewed:
 9011

Strengths:
Great bang for the Buck...,

Weaknesses:
The Mask seems a little frail when it rotates. Makes a weird noise when it finishes rotating

Summary:
284$ shipped to my house from wholesale connection.com I love my Kenwood... It sounds great,looks cool and was easy to install because I already had the chassis in from my previous Kenwood!!!Im already looking at the Eclipse5443 for my next vehicle...

Similar Products Used:
kenwood 8005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6 months to 1 year

Strengths:
colorful displays, excellent graphics, nice power and the mask just makes it perfect.

Weaknesses:
too cool, everyone wants to steal it !

Summary:
I paid $282 at www.gwpusa.com, they really gave me a good deal, the original price of this unit is $499.99. I recommend this unit because it has lots of functions that other units won't give you. It makes my hooked up 97 tercel sound good, and also look good cause you can change the color of the unit, the sound display shows exactly how your music is being analized. Many people that drive with me want to get this unit cause is absolutely excellent. You wont go wrong with this!

Similar Products Used:
none

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
6 months to 1 year

Strengths:
Power, ease of controls, display, Mask, remote, changer controls, disk & station naming feature

Weaknesses:
Lack of a sub RCA

Summary:
Paid $250. Great unit for a do-it-yourselfer audiophile. I HIGHLY recommend it! It works well with any # of products. Its easy to install, and the owners manual is easy to understand. If your looking for a strong headunit with style, this ones for you!


Looks kick-a$$ in my '97 Chevy Z24!

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 6 months

Strengths:
MASK, power.

Weaknesses:
Poor signal to noise ratio (compare to Excelon), and an irritating pigtail tuner pack which makes it that much more cumbersome when installing the unit. Hideous remote control.

Summary:
Paid 380.00. Excellent deck for the non-audiophile. I was amazed at how much power the receiver had going to my factory speakers - a lot of authority and better than most decks. I didn't care for the "looks" of the remote control but I won't complain since it's better than nothing. Overall, this unit is good but I really wish I paid a little more to get the x-overs, sub-out, and playback quality of the Excelon units.