SirZaLot

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Anyone know what is the difference between DDX7015 and DDX6017?
Thanks.

stu46

I would guess that the 7015 is newer. As far as performance differences, not sure.

Faikius

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Aftr a quick look, it appears to be a non-Excelon version of the 7015. That being said, i'd guess it lacks a few of the EQ features as well as the "In-Control" functionality of the 7015...

Looks like most of the other basic functionality is there though...

kitkos

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I spoke to a man at Kenwood (Nick /1-800-kenwood) directly about this matter before buying the DDX-6017.
The DDX-6017 is the 2005 model of the DDX-7015 so it is the newer model. (I would have assumed that the number would have gone up not down but he could not tell me why Kenwood numbered them this way)
He said that this is the non-Excelon model of the new DDX-8017 that will be released later this summer. It is identical to the Excelon DDX-8017 that will be released except that the DDX-8017 will have a removable monitor and this one doesn’t.
This unit only lacks one thing that the DDX-7015 has.
The main difference between the DDX-7015 and the DDX-6017:

1. power output voltage (to the amps) has been increased from 2.0 to 5.0 in the DDX-6017 over the 7015.
2. The DDX-7015 is compatible with the optional KDSP-901 Dolby processor unit but the 6017 is not. The 8017 will be compatible with this KDSP-901. You only need this to play 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound. Otherwise it plays in Stereo

I bought the DDX-6017. I am running two 6.5-inch SAVV monitors in the hatch area and I have a PS2 running to both the monitors and to the video in on the DDX-6017. Picture quality is excellent. I am also wired in to my 2 Kenwood Amps and able to view/set the A.M.S. functions right on the touch screen. Of course I had to buy an “optional” cable from Kenwood for $30.00 to do this.

Ignore my signature. You can’t change them any more unless you pay for the privilege.

My new Audio set up consists of:

- DDX-6017 2-DIN In-Dash 6.5" Touch Screen Monitor/Head Unit by Kenwood
- eXcelon KHD-CX910 Music Keg "20gigs of mp3's" by Kenwood
- eXcelon KAC-X541 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier by Kenwood
- eXcelon KAC-X811D Mono Power Amplifier by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XW1025dB 10" Subwoofer (Dual Voice Coil) (x2) by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XR601 6.5" speakers (x4) by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XT14 200w Tweeter (x2) by Kenwood
- Sirius Satellite KTC-SR901 by Kenwood

Damian

Anyone have pics of the DDX-7015 or DDX-6017 installed???

SirZaLot

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Thanks a lot kitkos!!
I've heard that ddx6017 has a build in digital processor, guess not.
Do you know which month the ddx8017 will be out?

Damian

Had to bring this one from the dead but i just needed to know one thing. Does the DDX-7015 have a built in hard drive to hold mp3s?

RANDY350Z

The DDX8017 has a 5.1processor built into it. has all the features of the 25th KVT-915 and graphics. You just have to add a tuner--the kvt has one built into it. Kenwood rep said it would be about 2000.00 or 1800.00. Real nice--check out www.kenwoodusa.com

SirZaLot

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Ya, DDX8017 looks great. I heard it has a improved touch screen too.

Armitage

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I'll have to check out the DDX-8017 since I was looking at the DDX-7015 originally.

Armitage

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Yes you can. You can't have pics or anything like that but you can still add/modify text in it.

chazzg

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never mind I cant link any of my pics from here (work) I'll post them when I get home

THEDUKE

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Here is the real story. The DDX6017 was never meant to be a regular line product. It was going to be a Best Buy exclusive. The reason for this is Best Buy saw how many of the DDX7015 Kenwood was selling and wanted in on some of the action. Since Best Buy is not an Excelon dealer they told Kenwood to make them a non Excelon version. Being Best Buy is so important as far as numbers go, Kenwood agreed to make them a unit only for them, no one else was going to have it. Someone di not do there homework and Best Buy found out after the fact that Kenwood started making these that there demo boards were not made to handle a double din unit, so rather than to modify there 100's of stores for one unit they told Kenwood thank you but no thank you. At the same time Kenwood was completley out of DDX7015 and dealers were complaining. So what Kenwood did was sell the hundreds of DDX6017 they had made for Best Buy and sold it to thier distribtuion centers and told there direct dealers they could buy these special units through distribution. The DDX6017 and DDX7015 are identical except that the DDX6017 in not Excelon which means it only has a one year warranty, it does not have A.M.S. and it will not control the KDSP901 5.1 processor. So basically the DDX6017 is a one shot deal. Now as far as the new unts there will be a non Excelon version and a Excelon version DDX7017 and the DDX8017. They will both have 5 volt preouts, 2 video inputs plus a dedicated rear camera input. The Excelon version will have 5.1 surround built in and the graphics are upgraded to look like the KVT915DVD. Both units should be here in July. Buy the way the DDX7017 will be silver and the DDX8017 will be gloss black. They also come with a new remote.

RANDY350Z

I asked the Kenwood rep last week, the DDX8017 will retail between 1800 to 2000.00

You can probalby get it online fro about 1300-1500.00. I think the Eclipse is still a better buy. Everything in one unit for 1800.00 .

MethodRN

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Anyone know if the KNA-DV410 will work w/ the new 7017/8017

RANDY350Z

it should, call kenwood to find out. They are very helpful. 1-800-kenwood

THEDUKE

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Yes it will. It will also be sold as a package with the KNA-DV4100. They models will be PNAV7017 and PNAV8017.

Alberto

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Where are you guys buying your DDX7015's? And about how much are you paying? TIA

Ballin'g35

www.6ave.com has them for like 950 shipped....

Alberto

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Gracias