StephenM Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Hi All, I was looking for a new head unit to replace the standard cdr24 (non Bose) and came across the Kenwood DMX9720XDS which has a massive 10.1 inch screen which is adjustable and designed to use a double din for installation, it also apparently can plug into the ECU to show you all sorts of car information. I was wondering if anyone has fitted one and what they thought of it? My car is a 987.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 Is this one of the headunits that looks like a flatscreen TV on a wall bracket ? Not sure that would work on a Boxster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenM Posted June 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Yes it is and to be honest I’m not sure it will work - I figure it will either look great or rubbish which is why I was wondering if anyone had tried it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Some tablets are 10.1 in, you could mock it up before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenM Posted June 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 That’s a great idea - thanks I shall have a go at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen wells Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hi Just spent time on an 'infotainment' swap out I had a CDR30 unit. Looked around for a while and wanted something that blended in with the original car. I remember reading on this forum about keeping the knobs rather than full screen touch. I took that on board two reasons my car does not have additional controls for volume etc and it was more 'in keeping' with the looks of the car as the other contributor said. Incartec are not cheap but have all the right adaptors that you may need. I made a bit of a gaff in that I did not realise my car although non BOSE did have the ASK amp speaker pack option. You MUST check whether you have a car amp or not because most in car stereos have a built in amp and you end up with a double amplified signal and that causes issues! I went with an Erisin unit as it was recommended, the price was very good, it was as highly specced as the more name brand options liked the knob either side look. It was the new model with 8 core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB memory, screen bright and clear with good viewing angles and fast operation no lag. You may want to check that as some look better viewed from the left for non UK right had drive markets - narrow viewing angle. You can get pioneer alpine etc with good size screens that might look more in keeping to the car. Also you need to make sure you accurately measure the unit and buy the correct fascia - they are not all the same. Horses for courses I suppose - enjoy. Can upload a fitted pic if you want to see one fitted - the screen is a just over 6 inches. Regards Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFX Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hi Glen, did you get the 8.4" option (Erisin ES8142C) - trying to work out if that one would fit my 987.1 Also, have you used the SatNav yet, and if so - what is it like? They look well specc'd, just not sure whether to trust it as I don't know the brand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenM Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 (edited) Hi Glen - @glen wellsif you have a picture of yours installed I will be very interested to see that please Edited June 23, 2021 by StephenM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen wells Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi The screen is 6.2 inches. Will take and post installed pic today. For sure the brand Erisin in not well known in the UK. You can buy direct from Europe or within the UK and get usual warranty. I bought from these people. Audio Tech Direct Regards Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Looking at the site Glen has posted they do a custom fit Xtrons unit. I have this and its a pain in the rear due to no volume control button. Would be OK if you have steering wheel controls but avoid other wise. Shame really because it comes with a Bose/Most adapter. https://audiotechdirect.com/uge-pq80cmpls-8-android-gps-sat-nav-radio-for-porsche/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammysmiths Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Ive just boxed up a Kenwood DMX7071DABS for sale. Just needs the harness kit (with facia), and DAB aerial .PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen wells Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 pics of fitted unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen wells Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 for some reason really limited on image size? Wanted buttons and a unit that 'blended in' with the original. background buttons set to white can be any colour. IGO sat nav only used twice but did the job. Will post another later. Regards Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, glen wells said: for some reason really limited on image size? Yes you need to use Flickr or PhotoBucket etc to upload your picture too and then add a link from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjam Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 that looks good! but which model is it, because it doesn't seem to match any of the online pictures? They all have the two ugly card slots in the top right, but yours does not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen wells Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hi It is this model - PbA DD8136U Android 10.0 Octa-Core 6.2" Double DIN GPS Radio - Audio Tech Direct ta Glen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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