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Jacuzzi DUE6042BCXXXXA Almond 60" x 42" Duetta® Drop In Soaking Bathtub with Center Drain
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Technical Specs
Installation Guide | |
Specification Sheet | |
Jacuzzi University | |
ADA | No |
Apron Front | No |
Basic Controls | No |
Capacity (Gallons) | 80 |
Chromatherapy | No |
Collection | Luxury |
Comfort Whirlpool | No |
Comfort Whirlpool Plus | No |
Country Of Origin | USA |
Depth | 18.375 |
Drain Placement | Center |
Height | 26 |
Illumatherapy | No |
Installation Type | Drop In, Undermount |
LCD Controls | No |
Length | 60 |
Lighting | No |
Luxury Controls | No |
Luxury Whirlpool | No |
Made in America | Yes |
Material | Acrylic |
Number Of Bathers | 2 |
Overflow | Yes |
Overflow Height | 18.4 |
Product Weight | 176 |
Pure Air | No |
Salon Spa | No |
Self Leveling Base | Yes |
Soaking | Yes |
Sound Dampening | No |
Theme | Modern |
Tub Shape | Oval |
Width | 42 |
This product has additional required/recommended options. To configure, add to your cart.
Tub Waste Required
60" Drop In / Undermount Soaking Tub with Center Drain from the Duetta® Series - DUE6042BCXXXX
Duetta® Collection:
Jacuzzi® is synonymous with luxury and comfort, something you can enjoy in your own home at the end of the day. But what if you wanted to share the experience of a luxury tub with someone else? Jacuzzi's® lush, oval-shaped Duetta® luxury tub is designed with two bathers in mind. Choose from four different measurements—enough room to comfortably share with a loved one. The Duetta® Jacuzzi® Duetta® luxury tub is available as a drop in/undermount configuration with a low-profile deck for a modern, seemless look. And with 16 total jets (Whirlpool and Salon Spa Models) the Duetta® collection is sure to create that authentic Jacuzzi® experience that you are after.
- Low-Profile Deck - Sleek and slim design limits the raised lip of the tub to appear as nearly flush with the tub surround
- For Two - Designed to be spacious enough for two people
- 60"L x 42"W x 26"H
Soaking Tub:
A traditional bathing experience is the foundation of hydrotherapy and is as simple as being enveloped in warm water. Jacuzzi's® classic Italian designs provide the perfect vessel for this treatment. Jacuzzi's® soaking tubs will enhance your bathroom and more importantly improve your quality of life. The traditional Soaking bath is a non jetted, non Pure Air® tub.
- Safe for Bath Salts - Enjoy the effervescence of bath salts and oils. These elements will not damage Jacuzzi® soaking tubs or tub components.
Whirlpool Jets:
- None
Drain Placement:
- Center - Drain is placed in the center of the tub
- The Duetta® collection of tubs are only available with center placed drains
Standard for All Jacuzzi® Tubs:
- Tru-Level - Self-leveling base system offers superior structural integrity and easy installation
- Slip-Resistant Flooring - A matte texturing technique is applied under the clear coat to create an invisible yet effective traction area
- High-Gloss Acrylic - Non-porous, easy to clean, and corrosion, fade and stain resistant
- Warranty - Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty for tub with 2 years warranty for labor and travel costs
- Tub Does not Come Pre-Drilled with Faucet Holes - Mounting on tub lip or surround is OK and will not void warranty.
- Made in the USA- All Jacuzzi® tubs are made exclusively in Valdosta, Georgia
- Additional Notes:
- Tub Drain Not Included -When adding this tub to your shopping cart, you will be offered the correct tub drain for this model tub. Be sure to select the finish that will match your tub faucet
Jacuzzi® University
We recognize that buying a tub online can be a bit overwhelming. This is why we created Jacuzzi® University, a 9-part video series aimed at directly answering every question or concern you may have. It also provides an excellent video resource to view the various options available on Jacuzzi® tubs. Attached directly underneath the product details you are reading here you will find "Additional Information" with a link for the Jacuzzi® University PDF. Open this sheet to begin watching the videos. Topics covered include:
- Installation Types - Drop in, undermount, alcove, corner, freestanding, walk-in
- Tub Measurements - Length, width, height, and depth
- Bath Therapy Types (Experiences) - Soaking, Pure Air®, Whirlpool, Salon Spa
- Pump and Drain Placement - The relationship between the two
- Lighting - Chromatherapy, Illumatherapy
- Whisper Technology - Motor mounting system using patented gel components
- Controls - Basic, Luxury, and LCD
Additional Jacuzzi Links
- View Manufacturer Warranty
- Shop All Jacuzzi Products
- Shop All Jacuzzi Duetta Collection Products
Our SKU: DUE6042 BCX XXX
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Almond
DUE6042BCXXXXA - Black
DUE6042BCXXXXB - Oyster
DUE6042BCXXXXY - White
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
Jacuzzi Duetta Collection
Other Products In The Jacuzzi Duetta Collection
Jacuzzi DUE7242 CCR 4CW
72" x 42" Duetta® Drop In Luxury Salon Spa Bat...$4,162.16-$4,189.46(1)
Jacuzzi DUE6636 WCR 4CW
66" x 36" Duetta® Drop In Luxury Whirlpool Bat...$3,221.40-$3,248.70(1)
Jacuzzi DUE6042 CCR 4CW
60" x 42" Duetta® Drop In Luxury Salon Spa Bat...$3,965.60-$3,992.90
Jacuzzi DUE7242 WCR 4CH
72" x 42" Duetta® Drop In Luxury Whirlpool Bat...$3,238.33-$3,265.63
Jacuzzi DUE7242 CCR 5CW
72" x 42" Duetta® Drop In Luxury Salon Spa Bat...$4,648.64-$4,675.94
Warranty Info
Jacuzzi Technical Support: 1-800-288-4002
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath (Jacuzzi) provides a limited warranty to the consumer. The warranty applies to the bath, pump, motor and most attached fittings and plumbing. In general, Jacuzzi, without charge, will repair or replace (at their option) any new unit or component which proves defective in material or workmanship or does not operate in accordance with written performance specifications stated on the unit. Their warranty has specific limitations.
Excluded from their warranty are certain damages including but not limited to shipping damage; damage occurring during or after installation; damage resulting from installation or use not in accordance with our published instructions and specifications for the product; damage from use of chemicals bath oil additives, or improper cleaning agents; incidental or consequential damages or losses, and damages from product modifications, careless handling or product use for other than personal, family or household purposes. Nor is Jacuzzi responsible for minor blemishes, pitting or crazing or for cost incurred in the removal and/or installation of a unit.
Their warranty does not cover damage or loss resulting from modification. A copy of their entire warranty is available from any of their authorized Dealers and Distributors. They urge each prospective consumer to read their warranty carefully to assure that they enjoy the full benefits of the protection their warranty provides and understands its limitations, the purchase's obligations, and the obligations of other. Be sure to check for local code compliance.


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It's official, Philipp Grubauer will tag in for the sick Braden Holtby in Friday's Game Two against the New York Islanders.
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A man in Great Britain may have experienced a case of divine intervention while doing his laundry.
When Martin Andrews spilled some fabric softener on a T-shirt, he was surprised to find the resulting stain looked like Jesus, according to the UK paper Metro.
"When the T-shirt's the right way up it doesn't really look like anything… but when you look at it the other way up it's really Him," he said, according to Metro.
Appropriately enough for a sighting of the Lord, Andrews was using a brand of fabric softener called Comfort.
There are also less holy interpretations of the image. Some online think it looks like a juggler, according to the International Business Times.
Man finds Jesus in fabric softener spill
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American man jailed in Cuba gets Hanukkah visit
Thursday - 12/20/2012, 4:29pm EST
HAVANA (AP) - An American man imprisoned in Cuba for crimes against the state has received another visit from Jewish leaders on the island.
Adela Dworin is president of the Jewish Community of Cuba. She said Thursday that she met with Maryland resident Alan Gross for an hour and a half Monday to mark Hanukkah.
They prayed, lit candles and shared latkes, a potato-pancake dish traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.
A photo showed a slender-looking Gross with Dworin and Community vice president David Prinstein. He held a hand-lettered sign in Spanish that read "I (heart) Judy" _ a reference to Gross' wife.
Gross was sentenced to 15 years for his work on a USAID democracy-building program in Cuba.
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Pravda (or "Truth") was the official voice of Soviet communism and the Central Committee of the Communist Party between 1918 and 1991. Founded in 1912 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Pravda originated as an underground, daily workers' newspaper, and soon became the main newspaper of the revolutionary wing of the Russian socialist movement. The Digital Archive includes full-text and full-image access of the publication from 1912 through the end of 2009.
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Stories from people who were children during World War II and the objects in this exhibit animate the past and inform us of a time when war took over daily life. "Retrospect is a very interesting thing," says Ruthie Kallnder. "At the time I don't recall any of the information we got as being propaganda," but the government tried to influence children to make "necessary" sacrifices. Propagandists made the war a battle between good and evil, democracy and fascism. They also asked children to share in the war effort. In response, many children took on more responsibilities. Ruthie explains that boys and girls felt "if that's what it was going to take" to win they "were willing to do it." The memories of the people in this exhibit and their wartime actions show the power of propaganda's messages and its lasting affect on their lives. Propaganda posters, children's books, and classroom assignments demonstrate how propagandists reached children and involved them in the national war effort.
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John Breen is a big name in the improv and theater worlds. His improv comedy workshops are the stuff of legend, and his writing is acclaimed across Portland and around the US. So when he tells you that he's ready and eager to direct "Crook County War," his first feature length film, you can believe that it's true.
There are just 14 days left for Breen's project to reach its goal, and every contribution will help make this very funny script with a very funny cast into a very funny reality. Check out the Indiegogo campaign page, watch the movie, and if you chuckle even once, throw a $20 their way (or a $2000 if you're able) and feel good supporting local art by local artists that will serve to elevate Portland even further as a mecca for top-notch comedy.
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- Year Introduced: 1880
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I took off 1 star because it was not long enough. I believe it is regular length. I am only 5'7" and it looked a little short on me.
I haven't worn these out skiing yet, but they are very comfortable and fit like a pair of jeans would. I hope they are as warm as I think they will be. If so, I'm buying another pair. I hate bulky, puffy ski pants so these are perfect.
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They looked stylish and of good quality, but run small. I usually take a size 4 or 6p pant, but this pair size 4 were too small for me so I had to return them.
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EIU IFC Meetings, Minutes, and Events for Spring 2015
Contact the chapters directly for Spring 2015 IFC Recruitment.
Update Chapter Information 2015
IFC Fraternities at EIU!
Delta Chi
President: Nick Appleby
Advisor: Nik Kern
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President: Skye Magnus
Advisor: Scott Chaney
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Alpha Tau Omega - Chapter closed as of June 2014
Recruitment GuidelinesRecruitment Dates: Check each chapter's web site, or contact them directly for information on Spring recruitment opportunities.
Each fraternity hosts individual open house and recruitment events all year long.
New students to EIU (Freshmen and transfers), may not accept a bid to an IFC fraternity until September 3rd, 2013. Returning students may accept a bid upon receipt.
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Vice President Standards: Jeremy Handley
Vice President Member Development: Jacob Jevitz
Vice President Risk Management: Zack White
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Life Quotes and Sayings
Before I knew the best part of my life had come, it had gone…
– Ashleigh Brilliant
It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.
– Tony Robbins
Live life fully while you're here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun, be crazy, be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.
– Tony Robbins
We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.
– Anne Frank
Most of the problems in life are because of two reasons: we act without thinking or we keep thinking without acting.
Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart, and strong enough to live the life you've always imagined.
Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.
– Seth Godin
What disappoints us most in life, is the picture in our head of how it's supposed to be.
Dear life, when I asked if my day could get any worse, it was a rhetorical question, not a challenge.
Life is too short for us to dwell on sadness. cheer up and live life to the fullest.
Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.
Live in such a way that if anyone should speak badly of you, no one would believe it.
Life is short there is no time to leave important words unsaid.
One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away.
– Stephen Hawking
In life, we must first learn to crawl, then stand, then walk, then run, and only then, fly. We cannot crawl into flying.
Is life fair? Short answer, no. Long answer, Nooooooo.
Worry less. Smile more. Listen carefully. Take responsibility. Accept what you can't change. Embrace the lessons. Love your life. Today.
Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.
– Benjamin Franklin
You can't control everything. Sometimes you just need to relax & have faith that things will work out. Let go a little & just let life be.
Because nothing lasts forever, you better live in the moment.
Confused by the mind and diffused by the senses, we seek pleasure and lose the great treasure called life.
Have you ever paused to be grateful? For eyes to see, nose to smell, ears to hear, tongue to taste, hands to feel, head to think and heart to love?
The opportunity to truly live doesn't wait. Either you use it or you lose it.
A life without suffering is a life without happiness.
– Dr T.P.Chia
Introspect! Is your life moving forward or just moving like a pendulum?


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Front Back Group Remote View larger Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Navigation receiver (New stock) Item #: 113DNX6990 58 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $799.99 Shop all In-dash GPS Navigation Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff.
by Ken Nail Improved navigation for 2012 Kenwood's put speed front and center for their 2012 in-dash navigation lineup. The Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD navigation receiver offers a user interface that's extremely fast, while Garmin's navigation software provides easy-to-read maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, along with over 6 million POIs. Plus, Kenwood's added Photo Real junction views so you'll know exactly what upcoming intersections will look like The DNX6990HD uses NAVTEQ's traffic info to ensure that you've got up-to-the-minute data at your command. The receiver provides automatic rerouting around congestion and road closures in over 90 cities in the US and Canada. When you're not in a metro area that's covered, it calculates routes based on historical traffic data, so you'll still get where you're going faster. PANDORA® Internet radio for iPhone®, Android, and Blackberry Once you use Kenwood's audio/video cable (not included) to connect your iPhone to the DNX6990HD, you'll be able to control your PANDORA stations from the receiver's touchscreen. The touchscreen makes it easy to find the stations you want to hear, and you can give a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" with a flick of your finger. If you're an Android or Blackberry user you can enjoy Pandora® control through the receiver's Bluetooth® features. The DNX6990HD supports the Serial Port Profile (SPP), which means you can use the receiver's interface to control Pandora® when your compatible Android or Blackberry device is linked up. Bluetooth for safer driving The built-in Bluetooth also supports hands-free calling — when a call comes in, you'll answer with one tap of your finger and talk to callers as if they're in the car. HD Radio tuner The DNX6990HD's HD Radio™ tuner lets you enjoy much-improved AM/FM sound quality when you're tuned into local stations broadcasting an HD Radio signal. And there's no subscription fees for HD Radio — just tune it in like a regular radio station. More audio and video options You can plug your iPod® or a thumb drive into the rear USB port, and enjoy all your favorite albums and playlists. This receiver will play all your CDs and DVDs, including discs loaded with music files, while a rear A/V input offers a connection for any other audio/video sources. Whatever you're listening to, this Kenwood will send a crisp, clear audio signal to your speakers, and you'll have a wide range of soundshaping tools at your disposal, including a 3-band parametric equalizer. The high-resolution VGA screen is perfect for viewing video from DVDs or other sources when you're parked. You can tap into video content on your iPod or iPhone with the help of an iPod cable (not included). When you're on the road, you can play movies through a rear-seat monitor for your passengers, a great way to survive long road trips. Expand your system You can hook up a satellite radio tuner to the receiver and access a wide variety of entertainment, sports, news, and commercial-free music from SiriusXM. You can also connect a rear-view camera, so you can see what's behind you as you back out of a tight parking space. The receiver's three sets of 5-volt preamp outputs will send a clean signal to your outboard amps, for maximum fidelity and minimum noise. Good news for SYNC users iDatalink's Maestro module allows you to install a super-fast Kenwood navigation receiver while keeping your factory-installed Ford SYNC features intact. You'll get to keep your voice commands, factory Bluetooth®, satellite radio, iPod® control, and steering wheel audio controls. The package integrates all these factory systems with your new Kenwood receiver, even optional SYNC features like 911 Assist. Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Kenwood stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Kenwood, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. Product Highlights:General features:DVD/CD player with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in Garmin navigation system (with photo-real Junction View and free traffic services)built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)fixed 6.1" touchscreenanimated display with multiple GUIPandora control for iPhone, Android, and Blackberrybuilt-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingbuilt-in HD Radio tunerfits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openingsremote controlAudio/visual features:plays CDs, DVDs, and USB memory devices (see Details for full capabilities)3-band parametric EQhigh- and low-pass filtersExpandability:iPod control: Kenwood cable required for access to audio/video contentworks with SiriusXM satellite radio tunerinputs: rear USB input, two rear A/V inputs, rear-view camera inputoutputs: A/V output; 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, subwoofer)Other information:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why install a car stereo with built-in GPS? Imagine taking a trip as your car's receiver gives you directions, finds the best restaurant for dinner, and plays movies for your back seat denizens. Navigation receivers cover all the bases, with GPS guidance, DVD playback, and a host of other useful features. You can search through millions of points of interest to locate gas stations, restaurants, museums, and other interesting spots, wherever you are. Most receivers offer Bluetooth capability for hands-free calling, along with the ability to search through your iPod playlists with touchscreen controls.
GOOD FOR A YEAR Written By jeff, kent, wa on Monday, September 22, 2014 I've been using this device for almost 2 years now it's been great all the way around EXCEPT the navigation. For the last two months the navigation has been extremely slow I'll drive for 20 min and it still won't finish routing. I push a nap button and it can take up to 30 sec to go to the next menu. Even after resetting the device, updating the device and map I still have the prob. DON'T BUY
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By Anonymous, Queens Village, NY on Friday, October 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Radio works great however the gps locks up
Nice system Written By Anonymous, Cypress, TX on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installation was straight forward using the separately purchased wiring harness. Setup went okay. Had some difficulty figuring out the settings so my phone would connect via bluetooth. Performed the software update and all went well. Garmin maps are what you'd expect. I wish it booted just a bit faster but no big deal. Would be nice if you could set and save the order of the buttons on the main menu since not all are displayed at the same time. Each time I turn it on the bottom row goes to a default position where the mode buttons I use require swiping to get to them Pros: Good sound. Nice interface. Mostly worked out of the box. Garmin maps Cons: Semi slow boot up time. Doesn't remember shuffle all from USB after power cycle. Doesn't remember mode button positions after power cycle.
Nice fit and easy installation. Written By Kahuna42, La plata, Md on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Radio sounds great.. Installation was a snap. Crutchfield Rep loaded my cart with everything I needed, including the SWI(steering wheel interface) for the buttons on the steering wheel. I purchased the Kenwood and installed it without a hitch. Took about 2 hours to wire, program SWI and install. Pros: Great Garmin GPS. The sound is great and controls are easily learned. Did not have to read a users manual. Cons: Ipod hook-up. Needed a special kenwood cable to hook up with the stereo.
good for the money Written By brad, chesterfield va on Monday, May 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) title says it all. nothing to complain about. does everything the description states
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By Gene, Sacramento, CA on Saturday, March 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Audio, easy to setup Pros: easy to setup applications
6990hd Written By raider, salem al on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very good radio. The GPS, Pandora, Bluetooth, and rear view camera work great! Pros: Nice unit overall Cons: The volume only goes to 35
Kenwood Quality Written By ppsafetyman, Phoenix on Saturday, March 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm very pleased with this Kenwood unit. It was easy to install and everything works as advertised. The radio is awesome, the dvd plays in very high quality, the phone hookup was easy and wroks fine and the Garmin GPS is # 1. The only con if there was one is the phone is a little slow to connect but after connection it works fine. 5 stars and 10 stars for Crutchfield service. I was a little confused by the hookup adaptor and Jack helped out right away and I called him back several times and each time he had the answer and I was good to go. Pros: Awesome display, good sound and ease of installation. Very nice unit, GPS is fast and accurate and phone works well. Cons: The PAC adaptor is quite confusing to figure out, there are two adaptors and it's not clear which to use. After Jack helped me and I looked closer, there is only one of the two that fits. Easy after that. The phone is slow to connect when you get in the car but works good after it connects.
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By JKL79, Aiea, HI on Friday, March 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So far so good jus wish the boot up time was quicker. At least the rear view cam is pretty fast but would be better if it didn't say anything. Oh yeah for some reason my sub doesn't work when I Bluetooth songs from my iphone. Overall I think it's a pretty good product until further notice. Haha Cons: No menu of songs when listening to CDs. USB in back of unit instead of front which to me makes no sense.
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By JimD, East Alton, IL on Monday, February 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have no major complaints, but a few minor ones. The MicroSD slot seems to just waste real estate, can't update firmware or maps using MicroSD slot. My factory radio had a clock displayed all the time, on this, even when you are on a sceen that has the clock, it is so small you can barely find and see it. I guess I'll have to find a cheap stick-on clock for my expensive radio. I wish it had the tricky guidelines for the back up camera that my wife's car has. The user interface is better than the DNX6140 I had in another car but still confusing. As far as boot up time, as long as the rear camera is available quickly it doesn't bother me. Before I'm backed out of the garage it has booted and everything is available. The Garmin nav works very well. Pros: Great performance so far, easy installation. Cons: No suitable clock visible on all screens. Useless MicroSD slot.
Good product Written By Chris, Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had this unit installed in my 2012 GMC Sierra for about five and a half months now and driven 5000 miles and I'm probably going to buy another one for my other car. I do not have a rear view camera attached yet. I do not have Sirius either. I have an iPhone 4 and an iPod touch and they work well with this unit. The iPhone does not have the hardware to see text messages on the 6990 and the iPhone does not have the capability to control Pandora through bluetooth. Once the iPhone is connected, it has full Pandora controls. The Garmin nav unit is great. When using the Garmin, you can split the screen. Very nice! The Parrot bluetooth is awesome! You don't have to speak loudly. Windows up or down, doesn't matter. I can hear the other person very well and they can't even tell I'm driving. iPod controls are very nice. You can put music on a flash drive, or thumb drive and those controls are just as nice. Only played one movie for about 20 minutes, but seemed to work well. The touch screen is just fine. Not as sensitive as iPhone, but you get used to it. Some people complain about the fact it takes 30 seconds to boot up when starting your vehicle. That isn't even noticeable to me. It has powered down on me automatically about 6 or 7 times. Not sure why. Thought maybe because it was hot, but it has done it in the cold too. Not a big deal though. Every once in a while when I start my truck, the unit comes on and the fan is very loud. I just reset it. Pros: iPhone/iPod compatibility and controls. Bluetooth. Pandora controls. USB controls. EQ is nice. Garmin is superb Cons: Automatically powered down on me about 6 or 7 times in the time I've had it. A little expensive.
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By RAB, Kennewick, WA on Monday, January 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD fit perfectly in my 2006 GMC 2500HD. There was no Need to cut the mount bracket as indicated. It sits far enough back so it is not a problem. The setup was fairly straight forward. Pay a LOT of attention to the setup instructions and it will go great. Pros: Great Fit Cons: Setup Instructions are Mixed with other models and can cause some confusion
straight up, unadulterated garbage head unit Written By two-way tech, SW Louisiana on Sunday, January 27, 2013 extremely unsatisfied with my purchase. wasn't any fault of crutchfield. the audio stage setup requires a doctorate degree to get dialed in correctly, the menus are extremely counter-intuitive, and the navigation is shady at best Pros: gets loud when up around level 30 Cons: sub control, audio set up, and navigation system
Works Great Written By M.Dilbert, Cincinnati, OH on Friday, December 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I looked around for a solid month reading every review and watching every YouTube video I could find on every in dash GPS unit. This is the one I ended up going with and after having it installed and using it I couldn't be happier. No issues at all, I have an IPhone 5 and it works perfectly with it (with the Kenwood iPod cable) just had to get a lightening adapter (stupid apple ha ha). I can also listen to spotify, pandora, music on my phone through Bluetooth. All works perfect, just can't see album art when doing it through Bluetooth. The navigation works great, on my way home tonight I started making wrong turns etc to see how quick it was, as good if not better than any Tom Tom or stand alone garmin I've ever owned used or seen. Touch screen is actually very responsive, it's not flawless like you get used to using smartphones these days, but you would have to be one picky fellow to complain about it in my opinion. Overall, it's fantastic and I'm happy I went with it. Pros: Bluetooth works great for talking and music, GPS works great just great Cons: I guess if I had to pick something to complain about, it would be that this costs a good chunk of change, but I didn't want a cheap system... So.... Nope, no cons
Excelon DNX6990HD Install Written By Scott, Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I originally chose Kenwood so I could keep using the Garmin interface I was used to. Crutchfiled had this unit refurbished at a great price. The install went smooth and painless. I updated the unit to the latest software via USB painless operation. The unit sounds great I enjoy all the features USB, Back up cam, Blue tooth, DVD, Navigation and the limited apps. I think the UI could be more user friendly but other than that I am happy the purchase. Pros: Garmin Cons: user interface is not real friendly
Good until you have to update.... Written By A.Poblete, Lakewood, WA on Friday, December 14, 2012 I've loved this device for a year. Fairly simple to navigate. Great features with Pandora, Garmin nav with traffic updates, iPod integration, etc. Sounds great with new speakers, amp, and sub. Looks fantastic in my dash. All works to perfection... ...until you have to update your firmware and maps. Just looking at it's face, you see the microSD slot on the lower left hand corner. One would think this would be sufficient to update firmware and maps (it says Nav Maps on it, after all). But when attempting to update maps per online instructions with the microSD in, it states to insert a USB mass storage device. Upon contacting Garmin customer service, the rep said that some devices can be updated with microSD, some with USB. Mine just happened to require a USB, which is located in the rear of the unit. Um, ok?!? Plus the rep recommended I update my Kenwood firmware prior to updating my maps. But guess what...I need a USB mass storage device for that too! I had this unit professionally installed. I will say that during this ordeal I learned how to uninstall the dash trim and how to uninstall my head unit. Good for me. But I still can't get to the USB port since it's a long cord...threaded behind the dash, under the center console which then connects to a iPod integration cable that comes into the center console box. So I would have to take apart my center console just to update my maps!!!!! Wow. And what is that pretty little microSD slot on the lower left hand corner of the front of the unit doing? NOTHING! Nothing but taunting me with it's uselessness, leaving me wondering why it wasn't a USB port instead. The skinny: You'll love this device until it comes time to update the maps and firmware. Then you'll realize how incompetent the designers of this DNX6990HD really were. Pros: Beautiful, fairly easy to navigate common controls, familiar Garmin nav, good sound. Cons: Updating firmware and maps beyond more than a hassle! Wish there was a way to type in a search for song/artist/etc. Cannot use bluetooth to connect iPhone with Pandora app (was told only Android/Blackberry can), so must be connected with iPod/iPhone integration cable.
Meh... Written By ThatGuyThatKnows, Shoreline WA on Thursday, November 08, 2012 Superficially this is a great unit, the Kenwood developers laid the UI out fairly well, although the lack of clock in all windows is irritating. The major issue with this unit is the OS, for whatever reason, OEM's continue to use Windows Embedded. How do I know? When this unit crashes, which it does frequently, you generally get a Windows Embedded error dialog (which M$ claims should never show up). As with others, I see regular resets of my settings, favorites and address book. Even at the lowest manual setting, the unit is way too bright at night. Kenwood, if you could fix the loss of data issue, I'd be a happy camper and you'd get 4 stars... BTW, this is a much better product then MyFordTouch product I could have installed in this vehicle.... Pros: Nice UI, fairly easy to navigate. Cons: Constant crashes, Windows Embedded OS, slow (due to the windows OS). Clock only displays on certain windows. Lack of updates by Kenwood.
DNX6990HD Written By Dave, Colorado Springs, CO on Sunday, November 04, 2012 I bought this unit in February 2012 for a '06 Toyota Sienna XLE. Kenwood has updated the firmware every 2 months and the updates have improved the navigation and operation significantly. Very clean sound; excellent control options. I rate it highly for features, sound, and quality. Garmin Navigation works very well. Cons: The menus and manual are not completely intuitive and a bit frustrating. Bluetooth system is very clean and clear, but phone connect time is slow (up to a minute for registered phone to pair). Switching to another phone is slow and awkward from the HU. Watch for updates and install them. I would give it 5 Stars if the learning curve was not so unnecessarily difficult. Pros: Full feature set and control options. Great sound. Cons: Manual and menus. Key info missing (ex: BT Setup that makes system default to front speakers only--buried in menus)
Great value Written By Scherzz, Tustin, CA on Thursday, November 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got the refurbered unit and for the price it was a bread deal. Pros: Value, Garmin GPS Cons: Have not been able to update from the front panel micro SD card (GPS or Firmware) meaning I have to open the dash to update. I wish it had a tuning knob. (Pros exceed the cons.
DNX6990HD keeps me very entertained. Written By DavidM, Phoenix, AZ on Monday, October 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Consumer Reports just rated Crutchfield the number 1 online store and I agree. Incredibly helpful in picking out products and making sure you have everything you need. Tech support open until midnight, answer the phone within a minute and have the answers. Awesome. Receiver is great. I'm sure if you're good at this stuff a 2.5 hour install is reasonable but it took me about 10. I had two satellite antennas, (XM and GPS) I placed on dashboard which acquire a signal and hold it better than my roof mount factory Sirius antenna. I had the rearview camera to chase through firewall and connect to power. I had the ext. microphone to run up the pillar. And the dual wiring harnesses with the steering wheel control mechanism but it's all working. GPS acquires very fast. Unit is slow to startup I agree with others that could be a bit faster. I have an iPod hooked up, Pandora, streaming bluetooth, a 32gb MicroSD card, HD radio, and XM. If that's not enough music choices I don't know what is. I love that I can watch a DVD while I'm waiting in the car. GPS is good. I patched the firmware easily with USB. I enjoy my rear view camera for hooking my Frontier to my boat. I decided to keep my '07 since it is paid for, invest in a fun radio to breathe new life into my ride and go another 10 years without a car payment. For that purpose this Kenwood is a homerun. I give it 4.5 stars. Pros: Ext microphone is great. Sound quality is really good. Tons of features with everything I ever could want in a car. Displays my SMS messages to me while I'm driving. Cons: Boot time is a bit too long. This means if you need the backup camera you actually have to sit and wait or get into a routine where you start your car, then adjust your seat belt, open garage door, check mirrors anything to pass the time. If you have remote start that could be a good fix.
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By Anonymous, Hendersonville, TN on Monday, October 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) One of the best radios I have ever owned. The User Interface looks sharp and is easy to use for the most part. there are a few functions that are hard to locate, but nothing major.
Jury is still out Written By April, Los Angeles, CA on Sunday, September 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit.looks really good, but the functionality is WONKY. I have an Iphone 4S. Seems like it should work better for the $. Pros: Its pretty. Mic seems to work ok. Sound is good. Cons: There is no MUTE button during a call on screen. Have to use my handset. The Bluetooth Music controls don't work, have to use my handset. Pandora only works if the iphone is plugged in to the receiver. The ipod connector uses the USB port, so you can't plug anything else in....or have dual ports available. The SMS function does not work with the Iphone 4S. The steering wheel controls autoprogrammed, but the channel up/down buttons only scan, not my preset channels. Traffic updates don't wo
VERY VERY NICE! SATISFIED! Written By Billy, Toronto, Canada on Monday, September 24, 2012 Ive owned the DNX 6990HD for a few weeks now & after some time installing this unit to my XB, I was overall happy with the functionality of this headunit. Features and Add ons: I was happy with the layout of the screen controls for fast access to your DISC, TELEPHONE & NAVIGATION. The access time to load up my IPOD and Camera was fairly decent and was able to get to things at high demands. The bluetooth feature worked like a charm and I liked how your contacts are imported to the unit for fast access and dial up times. Pandora is very neat and loads up fairly quickly. USB feature is similar to playing an MP3 disc where you can navigate through folders and songs or photo's, I was impressed with the compatibility of the multiple video formats. After doing some homework between three Navigation brands such as the :Clarion, Pioneer & Kenwood, I chose the Kenwood for its ease of use and looks. The Clarion had an annoying feature by automatically adding a 2 second gap into a DJ CD that doesnt have a gap between songs. The Pioneer sounds better then both the Kenwood and the Clarion when it comes to there built in AMP stage, but I didnt go with the Pioneer because I hated how it looked in my car. I used my own amp anyways to do away with the built in AMP anyways. Overall a great Unit and I recommend this system to anyone who wants a great unit at a decent price bracket. Pros: Loaded with great Features, Bluetooth, Pandora, 2 AV ins, 1 USB in, 1 AV out and Rear Camera input. DVD, VCD, CD etc. All features work very well and efficiently. The audio adjustments was fairly detailed in setting up speaker zones, crossover cutoffs, and/or boosting or shifting frequency peaks. comes with XM Radio as well as a Garmin GPS system, A well rounded system in my opinion. Cons: Initial load time when Key is turned on is a little on the slow side, not a big deal because the wait time isnt super long. Kenwoods built in AMP is "OK" at lower volume levels which is a given for most aftermarket radios anyhow, the distortion is a little annoying on the higher levels. (I recommend amping this unit)
For the money you would think it was better Written By grizzen, Tulsa, Ok on Thursday, September 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had this unit for about six months now and it's just a huge disappointment. My 2005 JVC double din touch screen that I had puts this thing to shame as far as usability and ability to see it in sunlight. The Display on the Kenwood is hard to see in the light and blindingly bright at night (even with the settings turned all the way down). The inertial scrolling was a good idea poorly implemented. I primarily used USB as my source, and found that trying to change folders was a timely process distracting process. All the bluetooth features of the deck are useless with my phone (HTC Rezound) could blame the deck or the phone I'm not sure I know the iPhone seems to do all functions just fine as I did have one. Hands free was pointless no matter where the mic was or mic volume everyone would have me repeating myself over and over. GPS has alzheimer's forgets recently found, where home is, has crashed the entire deck before. And after 2 firmware updates about the only thing that got better was the boot time. Oh and it died completely last month had to send it in. Crutchfield took care of everything in a quick and timely mannor. Though my replacement has a lose screen now. Thats about it. Pros: It looks nice. Cons: Costs too much for what it is. Buggy Distracting to use GPS is forgetful and slow
Kenwood DNX6990HD Written By kb, Albany, OR on Thursday, September 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very happy with this unit. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I called Crutchfield and the person I talked to pointed me in the right direction. I've had other Kenwood equipment and have always been happy with it. And after having done the TomTom thing it's apparent Garmin is the top dog in GPS. This is a 5 star unit but the firmware is a 4. I've left messages at Kenwood so hopefully they will address the issues and include the changes in a future fw update. Pros: Love all of the features of this unit. Phone integration (Droid Razr) is awesome. Besides the normal radio stuff and gps I ended up with a lot more capability than what I was expecting. Cons: Firmware still needs a little work. The scroll bar in the phone book is too sensitive and can't get it to stop where you want. A page up/down button would have been nice. The other issue I've encountered is exporting data. Even though you think you are exporting all tracks, it's really only doing the last one. Also the export reports to csv leaves you with a 0 byte size file with nothing in it.
Very happy with it Written By TC, Fairfield, CA on Thursday, August 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed this unit in a 2011 Nissan Frontier. It looks very nice and the sound is awesome. The gps has worked great so far, but I have only used it a few times in the past 3-4 weeks. I didn't care about the hdradio, but once I heard it, I am glad that it is there. Overall, I am so far very pleased with this unit.
Problems with mine... Written By CM, Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 For the most part this is a good product, however after 3 weeks mine has totally quit working. It only powers up, displays the 'Kenwood' splash screen, then cuts off and starts over again. It is completely stuck in this loop. Luckily I bought it from Crutchfield so they are going to send me a new one. I plan on updating the firmware first thing and hope (fingers crossed) this problem doesn't happen again. If you Google "DNX6990HD constantly restarts" you will see more descriptions of this problem.
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By Mike, Pittsburgh PA on Friday, August 10, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) n b Cons: wish the gps used tomtom instead of garmin. It does not seem to be very accurate
A bit of a let down Written By Drumstix, Bay Area, CA on Monday, August 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had this unit for 5 months now. It worked OK (not flawlessly) until 2 days back, and not it simply won't power on. Crutchfield Tech Support has been great throughout, during install as well as to help troubleshoot the current issue. There is a good chance I will have to send the unit to Kenwood for repair/replacement. Install in an 06 Odyssey was complicated due to both the Sirius-XM antenna as well as Rear View camera. Part of the complication was figuring out how to tie into the switch for the reverse gear. It was also a big challenge to install the rear view camera. There was no way I could have done it without help from Crutchfield. Start up time of ~30s is poor. Entire unit has to boot up before any part of the system, including music can be used. But the Rear View Camera is accessible after about 15 seconds. In comparison, the factory nav in my G37 boots up in ~20 secs, while music and camera are available almost immediately on starting the car. Kenwood Interface is slow and clunky at best. Built in speakers sound better with the factory system, than the Kenwood even with a lot of EQ. POI search is a poor compared to a smart phone. Once in the while the nav settings are lost without warning and have to be reprogrammed. Bluetooth music and phone performance is very good. HD Radio and Sirius XM work fine too. Nav announcements cut off music from front speakers completely. An option to lower volume instead like my G37 would be great. Pros: All in one unit with good bluetooth, Satellite and HD radio performance Cons: Slow, Poor Interface, Unreliable, Looses Nav Settings periodically, Unit died after 5 months
Nissan Frontier '06 Written By CaseyH, Castro Valley, CA on Sunday, August 05, 2012 Took about 2.5 hours to install, fit was perfect with no problems. After the installation and I had updated all the Kenwood firmware to the latest version (very easy with USB drive), this unit has worked flawlessly with every feature and function to include the Garmin GPS nav, XMSirius, HD radio, Bluetooth audio, Pandora..etc. I have used the unit for 5 weeks now and can absolutely say that I am extremely happy with the product and its functionality. Pros: Garmin GPS, Bluetooth telephony and audio, XM Sirius satelite, audio quality and feature functions. Cons: not a one
Very happy Written By TomRiv, Boston, MA on Wednesday, August 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This unit definitely lives up to the Kenwood eXcelon reputation as far as sound quality; even with OEM speakers the sound quality was improved noticeably. At the current price I would consider this a bargain considering all that it's capable of. Yes it has a smaller screen, however that leaves room for physical controls on the face of the HU. Plus there is no need for a mechanism to fold out the screen to access the CD player (one less thing to worry about breaking in the future). Overall the screen is very bright and easy to read, and the user interface is one of the best I've ever seen for a GPS/DVD HU. There were some initial hiccups with the original firmware, however upgrading to the latest from the web site fixes many of the bugs that people have been complaining about and also adds "aha Radio" connectivity to your phone. Some of the BT phone steaming features such as Pandora are a bit flaky depending on the type of phone you are connecting to (my old Samsung Epic 4G doesn't seem to work consistently), however basic stuff like hands-free phone calls work flawlessly and require zero extra configuration to have your contacts accessible on the HU. Additionally, the voice quality when using the BT hands-free is outstanding... people I've talked to can't even tell that I'm in my car, as opposed to the Subaru OEM BT that I had prior where I had to shout to be heard. Pros: Accurate and fast GPS, iPod interface is easy to use, and sound quality overall is excellent. Compatible with newer SiriusXM tuners, which are extremely compact and have much better sound quality than the dealer installed tuner I had previously. Cons: USB cable that is wired into the back of the HU is too short to be useful. Need to be careful about the length of the overall connection between the unit and the iPod/iPhone otherwise you'll have link problems (unit quickly disconnects/reconnects in an infinite loop or gives an "authorization error").
kENWOOD EXCELON IS EXCELLENT Written By BRAD, Natchitoches, LA on Friday, July 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great Stereo, easy to use, I love it, makes me feel like I have a new truck again. It does take some time to boot up, but not as long as a portable GPS. Super quick processor, tons of options. Pros: DVD, GPS, Bluetooth streaming and phone, iPod input, USB input, plus so much more Cons: Slow boot time
Great Investment Written By Gino, Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This reciever in my opinion is the best on the market. To get get a in-dash navigation/dvd reciever at this price for all it does you simple cannot find anywhere else. The gps is great and up to date. the screen resolution is superb. Not sure on the other reviews saying the screen is too bright. i did not have this issue. Pros: great product, great price, nagivation is superb Cons: cannot scroll through songs using remote control when using ipod control.
It's Junk....too bad... Written By PJK, Reston, VA on Saturday, July 14, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Really was looking forward to having this unit...should have known when they had to put 2 in to get a working one. Taking ot out, installing an Alpine. Probelms... 1. While listening to the radio, it will switch to the Ipod by itself and vice versa 2. While listening to the Ipod, it will stop, say reading, then come back to the song. 3. While listening tot FM radio, it will switch to AM Unbelievable...I think the quality has dropped.... Pros: Great bells and whistles, had everything I wanted ! Cons: Didn't work...also slow response...
05 Ford F150 Written By Tim G, Denver, CO on Thursday, July 12, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) So far I love this unit. THe install took 2.5 hours and everything about it is as expected. The only thing I needed to look up was the steering control unit. Directions were not specific enough. I would recommend this unit to anyone wanting a DVD/GPS player. Pros: Easy to navigate Great sound Boot-up is very fast Cons: None
Great System Written By cdberkman, Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, July 07, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been looking for a product that uses Garmin and Parrott because I have used these 2 separately for years now and never has any problems. This is my second Kenwood and the fact that it incorporates both of these is what leads me back to Kenwood everytime. System is fast on startup, GPS is accurate but lags just a little bit. Lots of built in options, great sound. Pros: Parrot Bluetooth, Garmin GPS, Very fast system. Cons: Equalizer is lacking some basic options to individually set the Frequencies. Sound options (settings) cumbersome to navigate. Installed in a 2004 Towncar, Crutchfield harness will not connect to factory AMP and Subwoofer. Although plugs mate, wiring incorrect for this specific vehicle. Had to bypass both and purchase a new AMP and subwoofer.
A very nice upgrade Written By JoeW, Pittsburgh, Pa on Thursday, July 05, 2012 This unit does everything asked of it, and rather quickly. The GPS locates satellites much much faster than any handheld I have ever owned. iPod integration is almost seamless. The hands free bluetooth works great with my Galaxy S2. It's HD reciever is flawless and pulls a signal better than my last Pioneer unit. The sound is a tremendous upgrade over the factory unit of my 2011 f-150 XL. Pros: Audio quality, responsiveness. Everything works. Cons: The iPod integration seems a bit clunky when trying to access playlists. From what I have gathered, you can only switch playlists through the search function. Direct access to playlists would be an improvement. Another improvement would be if you could direct the GPS voice to the rear speakers, or somehow have it not completely cut out what you are listening to.
Over-all a nice system Written By Staroo, Raleigh, NC on Thursday, July 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm very pleased with this head unit. Of course, coming from an '07 Silverado Classic with Bose, OnStar and XM, I was leery about replacing the stock system for fear of losing the great sound and functions as set up by Chevy. It was definitely worth it to purchase the GMOS-100 by Metra because everything has been kept just the way it should be including steering wheel controls. My gripes about the Kenwood DNX6990HD are the apparent inability to play items from the USB at random from different folders/albums -if this is possible, I just have not found a way, then the lack of detail in the owner/user manual - even the one you have to download and print if you want it. I cannot speak of the power of the unit and the amount of sound it creates as my Bose system is amplified and uses 100% pre-amps of the unit - not the speaker wiring. Pros: Navigation is very smart and fast. No need to run the GPS antenna out through the vehicle. 3 presets for dialing commonly-called numbers (wish there were more). Cons: User Manual not so helpful for explaining the EQ and some of the options. Clunky USB interface. When scrolling through phonebook, it is very hard to stop on one contact as it tries to scroll too quickly.
DNX6990HD Written By eric, houston texas on Saturday, June 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This was my first in dash screen i have owned, so it was a little tricky to figure out the functions, but once figured out it became a breeze to use. The install was very simple and the power output to the factory speakers in my 2011 toyota tacoma was phenomenal, it was night and day difference on clarity and the loudness it can achieve. The navigation feature is great as well. Pros: Excellent performance and features, easy to operate once basic functions are learned Cons: slow start up speed once vehicle is turned on.
Kenwood 6990 Written By Keith, CT on Thursday, June 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install. Overall a really nice radio. The Garmin nav is spot on and rather quick. Bluetooth is responsive, but gets somewhat confused when multiple devices are paired and in the vehicle. Remember to save your UPC code from the box or the $100 rebate is history. I didn't and now I'm out a cool $100! Pros: It does everything it says it will. Crutch field is awesome. Quick delivery, everything was there, instructions were very easy to follow.
Overhyped.... Written By LilPete, San Diego on Thursday, June 28, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First of all, I gotta say this unit wasn't as great as I expected. I'm and iPhone user and the advertisement on this unit said it was made for the iPhone. Well guess what? If you try to connect to Blutooth and use the unit's Pandora app, it DOES NOT WORK. If this unit was made for an iPhone, get the blutooth connection to work like how it works for Android. If this doesn't work, don't say it was made for an iPhone.... Two, the UI just plain sucks. I know, I've been spoiled by the iPhone UI but this UI is slow, responsive but slow. The interface is cluttered, and could really use a revamp on where to put all the features. Futhermore, the interface is pretty ugly and wouldn't even let you put a custom background. Also, there may be a setting for this but when I play music on my iPhone through the blutooth connection, audio only works in the front. The GPS is good and probably the best thing about it. It was quick and routes very well. All in all, i think if i'm spending so much money for this thing, i would get something that would blow my mind away. Not really.... Pros: Good GPS System. Cons: Pretty much everything else.... Oh..and pretty hard to see in sunlight.
I'm liking this unit Written By TUK, Seattle, WA on Sunday, June 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I installed the dnx6990hd in my 2010 Porsche Cayman myself the other day. Installation was pretty straight forward. Called Crutchfield a couple of times with basic questions and they were always ready with some good advice. Bought a wiring harness and bezel from another vendor to complete the install. So far I'm really impressed with the unit. I really like having a volume knob. I was able to get all the features to work properly without too much frustrations. I still have to go through the manual again to get totally familiarized with all of the features. I can't seem to find much use for the split screen as most of the time nothing is displayed..but that could be my fault. Seems like a top notch head unit and would recommend it to anyone Pros: Looks great Fairly fast operations Great NAV Lots of options Does everything I was expecting it to do. Cons: A little difficult to see the screen during really bright sunny conditions. Wish the boot time was faster but I'm sure it's as fast as most of the comparable units out there.
No Expert here Written By JackS, Puyallup, Wa. on Friday, June 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My Tacoma needed something to fill that void in the middle of that dash and I travel for work. I'm glad I didn't go with something last year. Based on the reviews I ordered Kenwoods DNX6990HD. The instuctions to install were poor but worked thur it with various calls to Crutchfield who were patient with me. Well the GPS is great very quick and redirects you to differents routes as you make other turnoffs. The sound is great too. I'm a sports fan and listen to sports talk too much but with what I'm hearing I'm cranking the tunes to music. Now I just ordered some Focal 165 1a to see how the sound can get much better. I'm happy
DNX6990HD Written By slowpoke387, enfield, CT on Friday, June 01, 2012 OK i've found MOST of people's comments here to be true. the one thing no one's mentioned is that the gps settings randomly reset. I have entered my locations numerous times only to find them erased at a later time. And other gps settings Then after re-entering them, just as random, there will be doubles. Also the ipod shuffle settings will not remain where i set them. I'm extremely disapointed with the quality of such an expensive unit. Like it for the most part but am not happy with this glitch, and am not alone. Trying to find a solution still.
best unit have owned Written By alexH, findlay, OH on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had this unit for a month now and over all its great. navigation is outstanding unless there is a festival going on which happened to me last week and it kept telling me to drive though it but not units fault. i went ahead and purchased the life time maps for the garmin for this unit cuz that was a big selling point on me getting this system (not available til this year). display is very nice and not too bright at night which i had problems with on a previous system.and i have to add that crutchfield support is amazing, got a call letting me know how my 03' sport trac had to be modded in order for the stereo to fit Pros: the lane assist is great, no more missing turns. ecoroute is informative. bluetooth synced right up with my android with no problem, not a big fan of pandora so I'm glad i can still listen to iheart radio. ability to customize the top 3 buttons on top menu is a nice feature Cons: system has restarted on me while driving once, lag at start up can feel a bit long at times, during video playback i have touched to screen sending it back to the previous chapter while changing the volume but no biggie now that i know not to do that again. no hd radio stations in my area, not really a con but dont expect much if your not near any big cities. limited voice options for GPS would be nice to buy more. now im just nit picking lol
Better than JVC KW-NT500HDT, but still some shortcomigs Written By RickNY, Long Island, NY on Saturday, May 26, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After having the JVC-KWNT500HDT installed in my '10 Nissan Frontier for a few weeks, I came to the conclusion of two things: 1) JVC is unwilling to correct basic bugs in their software and 2) the navigation system is horrid. I decided on the Kenwood DNX-6990HD due to its reliance on Garmin for its navigation software, and thus far, have not been disappointed. The navigation system is a familiar interface for anyone that has used Garmin portable devices in the past.. It works well -- so well, that many manufacturers try to copy it. By licensing the Garmin software in this unit, Kenwood has avoided the necessity of hand-rolling a nav package. First some differences between this and the JVC KW-NT500HDT unit, in case anyone is trying to compare... The startup time of the Kenwood is noticeable slower than the JVC. HOWEVER, the one feature that I rely on when first starting the truck is the rear backup camera. The Kenwood will display the rear backup video, even if it has not finished booting up -- which is a huge plus. I would have liked to see better tone control options on this unit, but it seems those are reserved for the DNX-9990HD.. I did not want to go the route of having a motorized faceplate, so I opted for the 6990HD instead. The interface is slightly laggy, as compared to the JVC -- but nothing that warrants a negative score. Once you get used to Kenwood's interface, I am sure you will be pleased. Pros: - Rear camera will display even while unit is still booting - huge plus - Garmin Nav interface is excellent - especially for those used to Garmin's portable units - 5.0V preamp outputs negates the need for utilizing the built-in amp when integrating into a factory "premium" system such as Bose or Rockford Fosgate Cons: - Interface is little laggy. Not to the point where its annoying, but you notice it.
Ask And You Will Receive! Written By BobbyZ, Florida on Saturday, May 26, 2012 I researched for the right unit for a few days and narrowed the search down to two brands, Kenwood and jVC, and both happen to reside under the same roof, which makes sense. However, the best bang for the buck is definitely the Kenwood DNX6990HD. The connectivity that it has with the Iphone is unreal. Other than the standard bluetooth audio and handsfree phone capability, this unit goes above and beyond with a fully integrated pandora interface along with SIRI interactivity. By clicking the voice button in the telephone pgm, SIRI is activated and like you would with the iphone just ask whatever it is and and it will play through the car speakers. I was not expecting this and allows me to call someone with the push of a 1 button vs scrolling through my address book. Also, the Nav screen is excellent. An equivalent garmin unit would cost upwards to 300 so this unit is priced accordingly. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend everyone I know to take a serious look at this product. The only issue I have is that, with my 08 VW GTI the steering wheel buttons are not working 100% with the unit. However, this could due to the integration hardware, SWI-JACK. I am still working the kinks out with Crutchfield and they have been extremely helpful. Sure you can probably find the unit alone for cheaper but the installation equipment and support your get from Crutchfield is second to none and I am glad I spent a little more for peace of mind. Pros: Quick start up Awesome sound with stock speakers Iphone integration Navigation screen Multitasking ability Cons: Only problem I have is with getting my steering wheel buttons working properly with the unit. Other than that, I love it!
Kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD Written By Scott, Raleigh, NC on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 First of all, I just want to say Crutchfields customer service is great. I ordered this unit because of the features and the Garmin navigation. A few days after install, while driving down the road, the unit randomly cuts off and back on. I initially thought I had a loose power or ground wire. I removed the unit and reconnected the power and ground wires. The next day, unit unit randomly cuts off and back on. I call Crutchfield, they send me a new unit and I swap out the units. Two days later the new unit randomly cuts off and back on. So, I think that there must be a problem with this series of Kenwood receiver/navigation unit or because I didn't change out the wiring harnesses that I could have a problem with the harness. I call Crutchfield and again they were going to send me a new unit. Instead of getting a 3rd DNX 6990HD I opt to get a different model. Pros: HD Radio, Bluetooth hands free phone connection, Garmin Navigation, iPod control. Cons: Two units randomly power off and back on. Also, I could never get the unit to dim in brightness.
Best system yet Written By Tim H., Wakeman Ohio on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought this unit basically to get away from sirus radio and onstar, and I couldn't be happier. It links through bluetooth from my smart phone to Pandora or Iheart radio in about 15 seconds and the sound is great.Will tag from USB or Ipod with no effort. The navagation is superb and blue tooth to phone works great. Pros: Soft touch screen and menus at your finger tip. Bright easy to read display Cons: Hard to read and missing instructions from Kenwood with installation. They must assume you do this every day.
Works Great Written By Todd, Ocala, Fl on Friday, April 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unit works just as advertised. Very user friendly, buttons are in just the right spots for easy navigation. GPS is fantastic. Would recommend this unit to anyone. Crutchfield service was amazing. Pros: Ease of use and many features. Cons: None
Great Unit Written By werndogg, Green Bay, WI on Monday, April 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is everything I was looking for. Install was very easy, and fits perfect with the included dash adapter for my car. Crutchfield service is fantastic. Most audio shops (here anyway) will not go out of their way to give you all of the installation gear necessary for your vehicle at no extra cost, even when buying a higher priced unit. I was amazed at the fact that I received a personalized letter along with the master sheet. Crutchfield has taken the time to include detailed instructions on how to connect this unit and speakers to YOUR specific vehicle. Pros: Customizable color scheme is great. You can pick a preset color, or mix any combo of R, G, B to make your own color. GPS works flawlessly, HD radio is amazing, tons of options for fine tuning audio with the equalizer. High pass filter for front and rear speakers, low pass filter for subwoofers, seperate bass adjustment for stock or component speakers and subs, multi zone capability. Made the stock speakers in my 2010 WRX sound amazing. Cons: Had a bit of trouble connecting to Pandora via Blutooth. Make sure your phone has blutooth discoverable mode turned on any time you want to connect to Pandora. On my Samsung Galaxy X, this requires manually turning on that option every time I get in to my car, then it takes a min to connect. If you use an IPhone, I recommend purchasing the optional connector that plugs in to the back of this unit. You can easily route the cable to your glove box and keep it hidden.
Just what i needed Written By Charles M, Tampa, Fl on Monday, April 02, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Does what I needed it to, I haven't had it for very long but I feel confident it will serve me well. Pros: - Fluid button animations - Garmin Navigation and maps - many inputs - relatively easy to install ( was my first install so there were a few hangups and learning experiences but Crutchfield phone support on a SUNDAY morning was helpful) - easy to use - somewhat customize-able - Audio sounds great - Bluetooth mic is loud and clear Cons: - all the inputs are in the back - the color changes are not fluid when set to that option - Settings are somewhat limiting but I am figuring them out - having some issues getting videos to work, still need to research that. - phone settings are kind of weird, some options are locked at weird times I have only had this unit in for a few days so many of these cons may be user inflicted
Excellent Unit Written By Roger T, New Paltz, NY on Sunday, April 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome, Awesome, Awesome Navigation system!!!! Super Fast, smooth function and great GUI. Really happy with the fact that they installed a processor that's twice as fast as the predecessor. Highly Recommend!!! I installed in my 2010 Nissan Frontier LE with Rockford Fosgate system with no problems. Pros: Everything works flawlessly and smoothly Cons: The iPhone doesn't support SMS messages being displayed on the head unit.......Yet and you cant upload custom splash screens or background images from USB jump drive unless you unplug the iPod adapter from the rear of the unit.
Great Product Written By Matthew, San Diego, CA on Thursday, March 22, 2012 I bought this product after several hours of research. It was a breeze to install with the master sheet. Everything hooked up directly to the stock connectors. Display is bright and customizable. Processor is very fast. Audio can be adjusted very easily and the setup is quick and easy. I installed everything myself in about 2 hours or so. It looks fantastic in my 350z and the sound with the bose speakers sounds a lot better with this reciever. Navigation is great and is spot on. Would definitely recommend. Pros: Bright display with customization, Navigation is wonderful, Easy setup, Hands-free bluetooth works great, Pandora from your phone and audio through bluetooth as well, and overal sound. Cons: Navigating through several menus for setup can be annoying.
Awesome Unit; One Drawback Written By JaysoII, Nashville, TN on Thursday, March 22, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Overall this unit is GREAT unit!! Everything about the unit is perfect with only one drawback. When listening to the HD Tuner if the radio stayed on the HD Tuner source screen the radio restart randomly. Pros: Navigation Bluetooth Android Compatibile Dual Zone Cons: Randomly restarts when on the HD Radio Source Screen.
Great Unit Written By Mike, Louisiana on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Everything works awesome with the unit. Easy to navigate the system. Great visuals. Overall great sound. A really nice unit for the price. Only problem I ran into is that I installed this in a 2011 Silverado LTZ and the RCA plugs in the back stick out a bit far and make it very hard to get the radio all the way into the dash. You need to use close quarter RCA plugs (90 degree plugs) to get the unit in easily. Pros: Bluetooth, Pandora radio, nav system, dvd player and more. Cons: Screen could be a little bigger, 27 second boot up time.
Great Product Written By jlehmann, Hanson, MA USA on Monday, February 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had this unit for less than a week now and am impressed. As someone in his 20s that still listens to over the air radio, I am very happy with the performance of both the AM and FM tuners. I went back to Kenwood after previously having the KDC-X692 (with HR200 HD tuner), and also have a Garmin GPS. Combining everything into one was the way to go for me in my new car. Being able to interface my iphone either with the bluetooth or wired cable are great features for the ipod control, phone interface, and streaming audio. The only thing I am surprised at is I am not seeing text on CDs. I used the same CDs in a friend's stock Chrysler stereo and that shows the song titles fine, but not the 6990. I was very surprised to find that just sticking the GPS antenna to the top of the unit inside the dash provided plenty of signal to pick up satellites for navigation. Pros: Sensitive and selective AM/FM tuner, sensitive GPS receiver, iphone interface Cons: Slight lag when tuning through radio stations, though not too big of a problem, no CD text
Excellent unit with great features! Written By A.K, Houston, TX on Friday, February 24, 2012 For the price you cannot beat the deal. With so many features standard that other companies make you pay an arm and a leg for, this is a great value. i love the multicast HD tuner, the parrott bluetooth, and the equalizer. i used the JVC kw-NT30HD and it was okay but the sound just plain sucked. this unit is far superioir in everything, not to mention the garmin navigation. i demoed the pioneer too and it just wasent up to it. Pros: Standard HD tuner, Bluetooth, dvd, navigation, equalizer Cons: Screen size


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IKEA's Global Sourcing Challenge: Indian Rugs and Child Labor (A), Spanish Version
Christopher A. Bartlett, Vincent Dessain, Anders Sjoman
Revision Date:Nov 14, 2006Publication Date:May 03, 2006Discipline:International BusinessSource:Harvard Business School |
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Traces the history of IKEA's response to a TV report that its Indian carpet suppliers were using child labor. Describes IKEA's growth, including the importance of a sourcing strategy based on its close relationships with suppliers in developing countries. Details the development of IKEA's strong culture and values that include a commitment "to create a better everyday life for many people." Describes how, in response to regulatory and public pressure, IKEA developed a set of environmental policies that grew to encompass a relationship with Greenpeace and WWF on forest management and conservation. Then, in 1994, Marianne Barner, a newly appointed IKEA product manager, is surprised by a Swedish television documentary on the use of child labor by Indian carpet suppliers, including some that supply IKEA's rugs. She immediately implements a strict policy that provides for contract cancellation if any IKEA supplier uses child labor. Then Barner is confronted by a German TV producer who advises her that he is about to broadcast an investigative program documenting the use of child labor in one of the company's major suppliers. How should she react to the crisis? How should the company deal with the ongoing issue of child labor in the supply chain?
learning objective:
To grapple with decisions and implementable action around complex strategic and ethical issues in an international context; to highlight the complexities of managing outsourcing to suppliers in developing countries; and to examine the role of MNE-NGO partnerships as agents of social enterprise.
subjects covered:
Business ethics; Business growth; Crisis management; Developing countries; Human resource management; International management; International operations; Outsourcing; Publicity; Social enterprise; Social responsibility; Suppliers; Values
- Geographic: India
- Geographic: Sweden
- Industry: Furniture
- Industry: Retail trade
- Company Employee Count: 90,000
- Company Revenue: $1.2 billion revenues
- Event Year Begin: 1995
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