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#1722854 - 10/22/09 09:27 AM

Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410.

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Been researching for a while but I'm having a tough time deciding between the two units after narrowing it down from a larger list.

I like the fact that Kenwood has the Garmin navigation and the Parrot bluetooth. But I also like the Eclipse and the 3 year parts and labor warranty that comes with it when bought from an authorized dealer. I've owned both brands before (about 10 years back) when I was into car audio and they both performed very well and without problems when I had them. So I'm kind of stumped.

The retail price of DNX7140 is $1,600 w/rear view camera included.
The retail price of AVN726E is $ $1,450 w/ rear view camera included.
...both from Crutchfield pricing. The $150 difference between the two is not going to impact which unit I choose.

I do not have any plans on switching or adding any other audio component in my car (2005 Audi S4). Any personal input from owners (or previous owners) on either of these units, or why you chose it (or did not choose it) is highly appreciated.

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#1723049 - 10/22/09 01:49 PM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: Snakecharmer]

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Both companies make great units. If I was you I would look at all the features and what each can do and buy which ever suites you best. ALso you can try to go to your local dealers and see if they carry either of them and test them in person.

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#1727316 - 10/31/09 05:33 PM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: basher8621]

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Thanks. I ended up taking your advice and testing out both. I ended up going with the Eclipse. I loved the graphics and whole 3D effect of the GPS. It was very quick with both start up and just ordinary operations. Both both are excellent units. Eclipse is just more of what I was looking for. I got that along with the rear view camera and iPod cable. I will post picture when all is installed.

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#1727402 - 11/01/09 07:51 AM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: Snakecharmer]

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Probably a good choice...

what is the pre-out Voltage on those pieces?

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#1728001 - 11/02/09 01:15 PM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: sqcomp]

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Originally Posted By: sqcomp

Probably a good choice...

what is the pre-out Voltage on those pieces?

They are 5-volt.

Will be good for when I decide to add a new amp and a sub in place of the current stock ones. But probably not for a bit.

Edited by Snakecharmer (11/02/09 01:16 PM)

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#1728198 - 11/03/09 02:08 AM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: Snakecharmer]

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hmmm...

Triple 2.0 Volt Pre-outs, 2V @ 600Ω on the Kenwood 7140.

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/Mobile_Video_n_Navigation/Navigation/DNX7140

I may be smoking something but I don't remember seeing a 7410. The 9140 Exelon as I remember has the 5 Volt outs...and six of them at that.

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#1728275 - 11/03/09 08:42 AM

Re: Having a tough time deciding: Eclipse AVN726E or Kenwood DNX7410. [Re: sqcomp]

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^^^You are correct. That was my typo error *head banging against the wall*... I meant to type Kenwood DNX7140.

Here are the full specs for Eclipse AVN726e:
http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/avn/avn726eoverviews.html

Edited by Snakecharmer (11/03/09 08:45 AM)

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