KVT-715DVD/KVT-815DVD/KVT-915DVD Difference?

[Jaimster]

Does anyone know these Kenwoods? I wanna do the 815, but how much more do I get with upgrading to the 915?

[markislive78]

I have a 715....the only thing an 815 has over the 715 is ability to contol a feature on kenwood amps

[Jaimster]

Originally Posted by markislive78

I have a 715....the only thing an 815 has over the 715 is ability to contol a feature on kenwood amps

That's it? That's what you get for $100 more?

[Jaimster]

Hey markislive78, why didn't you mount the Nav under your 715 for your double din size? Did it not fit? I didn't see it in your pictures. I wan't to get the P-NAV815 but I'm afraid they won't fit together.

[markislive78]

Originally Posted by Jaimster

Hey markislive78, why didn't you mount the Nav under your 715 for your double din size? Did it not fit? I didn't see it in your pictures. I wan't to get the P-NAV815 but I'm afraid they won't fit together.

The GPS receiver is NOT DIN sized...it is made to go under a seat or something it has to be mounted flat for the gyro to work.

[Jaimster]

Originally Posted by markislive78

The GPS receiver is NOT DIN sized...it is made to go under a seat or something it has to be mounted flat for the gyro to work.

Wow, Crutchfield told me it would fit! That sucks now. Even the Good Guys told me it would fit with no problem. Are you sure dude?

[ragedogg69]

I cant say if the nav unit is din sized or not, however I will agree with mark that it is designed to be a hide away mount. (it fits perfectly behind the drivers side fold up seat in a king cab.

[markislive78]

Originally Posted by Jaimster

Wow, Crutchfield told me it would fit! That sucks now. Even the Good Guys told me it would fit with no problem. Are you sure dude?

My GPS receiver is a Kenwood KNA-DV4100. I thought it was DIN as well....it's not wide enough...so i had to mount it under the seat. And make a custom face plate

[lizardking]

Originally Posted by Jaimster

Does anyone know these Kenwoods? I wanna do the 815, but how much more do I get with upgrading to the 915?

The 915 Excelon is top dawg!! You will find this unit in most celebrities tricked out ride!! This unit is far superior then the rest of line and has one some awards. It's a true Doby Digital and DTS unit with allot more sound shaping options you won't find in the other units.. Also the internals are far superior. Here are the general specs for all three.



715 specs:

GENERAL FEATURES
- Clock
- DIN-Size In-Dash Mounting: with Hideaway Box
- Finish: Silver/Ebony
- Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
- Programmable Security Code System
- Removable Faceplate with Carrying Case
- Touchscreen Control with New Graphic User Interface
- Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable

AUDIO FEATURES
- Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: -20dB
- Audio/Video Inputs: 1
- Audio/Video Outputs: 1
- Dual-Zone Control
- Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
- Front/Rear Fader
- High Voltage Preamp Output: 5.0V
- Loudness Control
- Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
- Preouts: Front, Rear, Non-Fading (Gold-Plated)
- Source Tone Memory
- System E's + Advanced Crossover System
- System Q EX Sound Control: with User Memory
- Telephone Mute: 2-Way
- Tone Controls: Bass, Midrange, Treble

DISC PLAYER FEATURES
- Audible Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse
- CD Text: 12 Characters
- Changer Control
- Digital Anti-Skip: 3 Seconds (DVD only)
- Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
- Digital Optimum Servo Control
- Digital to Analog Converter: 24-Bit Resolution
- Intro Scan: Track
- Kenwood-Designed Superior Disc Transport
- Play/Pause
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA-Encoded CD-R/RW Discs
- Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
- Random, Repeat, Search: Track

TUNER FEATURES
- Automatic and Manual Tuning
- Automatic Memory Entry
- Direct Access Tuning
- HD Radio Ready
- High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
- Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
- Preset Seek Tuning
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SIRIUS Satellite Ready
- Station Name Preset Play
- Station Naming: 24 Stations
- Station Presets: 24 (18 FM, 6 AM)

VIDEO FEATURES
- Adjustable Video Monitor Angle: +28 degrees through -21 degrees, in 8 steps
- Fully Automatic Retractable Screen
- LCD Screen: 7" Wide, 336,960 Pixels
- RGB Input
- Selectable Screen Viewing Modes: Normal, Full, Just, and Zoom
- Video Input Automatic Signal Detection
- Widescreen (16:9) Aspect Ratio

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- Remote Control: Grip-Type, Full-Function, Flip-Down 10-Key

815 specs:
GENERAL FEATURES
- Clock
- DIN-Size In-Dash Mounting: with Hideaway Box
- Finish: Silver/Ebony
- Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
- Programmable Security Code System
- Removable Faceplate with Carrying Case
- Touchscreen Control with New Graphic User Interface
- LCD Display: Color 5 x 7 Dot Matrix (allows use with video screen closed)
- Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable

AUDIO FEATURES
- A.M.S. Amplifier Control Interface: with Compatible Amplifier
- Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: -20dB
- Audio/Video Inputs: 1
- Audio/Video Outputs: 1
- Dual-Zone Control
- Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
- Front/Rear Fader
- High Voltage Preamp Output: 5.0V
- Loudness Control
- Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
- Preouts: Front, Rear, Non-Fading (Gold-Plated)
- Source Tone Memory
- System E's + Advanced Crossover System
- System Q EX Sound Control: with User Memory
- Telephone Mute: 2-Way
- Tone Controls: Bass, Midrange, Treble

DISC PLAYER FEATURES
- Audible Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse
- CD Text: 12 Characters
- Changer Control
- Digital Anti-Skip: 3 Seconds (DVD only)
- Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
- Digital Optimum Servo Control
- Digital to Analog Converter: 24-Bit Resolution
- Intro Scan: Track
- Kenwood-Designed Superior Disc Transport
- Play/Pause
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA-Encoded CD-R/RW Discs
- Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
- Random, Repeat, Search: Track

TUNER FEATURES
- Automatic and Manual Tuning
- Automatic Memory Entry
- Direct Access Tuning
- HD Radio Ready
- High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
- Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
- Preset Seek Tuning
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SIRIUS Satellite Ready
- Station Name Preset Play
- Station Naming: 24 Stations
- Station Presets: 24 (18 FM, 6 AM)

VIDEO FEATURES
- Adjustable Video Monitor Angle: +28 degrees through -21 degrees, in 8 steps
- Fully Automatic Retractable Screen
- LCD Screen: 7" Wide, 336,960 Pixels
- RGB Input
- Selectable Screen Viewing Modes: Normal, Full, Just, and Zoom
- Video Input Automatic Signal Detection
- Widescreen (16:9) Aspect Ratio

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- Remote Control: Grip-Type, Full-Function, Flip-Down 10-Key

915 specs:

GENERAL FEATURES
- Clock
- DIN-Size In-Dash Mounting: with Hideaway Box
- Finish: Silver/Ebony
- Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
- Programmable Security Code System
- Removable Faceplate with Carrying Case
- Touchscreen Control with New Graphic User Interface
- LCD Display: Color 5 x 7 Dot Matrix (allows use with video screen closed)
- Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable

AUDIO FEATURES
- A.M.S. Amplifier Control Interface: with Compatible Amplifier
- Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return: -20dB
- Audio DSP Listening Modes: 10
- Audio/Video Inputs: 2
- Audio/Video Outputs: 1
- Bass Management: Full Digital
- Built-In DSP Processor
- Digital Time Alignment: with Individual Front/Rear/Center/Subwoofer Settings
- Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound: Built-In
- DSP Car Cabin Size Adjustment: Compact/Sedan/Wagon
- Dual-Zone Control
- Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
- Front/Rear Fader
- High Voltage Preamp Output: 5.0V
- Loudness Control
- Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
- Parametric Equalizer: 4-Band, Digital
- Preouts: L/C/R/LS/RS/Sub (2)
- Source Tone Memory
- Telephone Mute: 2-Way
- Ultrasonic Filter: 60kHz, Switchable

DISC PLAYER FEATURES
- Audible Fast-Forward/Fast-Reverse
- CD Text: 12 Characters
- Changer Control
- Digital Anti-Skip: 3 Seconds (DVD only)
- Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
- Digital Optimum Servo Control
- Digital to Analog Converter: 24-Bit Resolution
- Intro Scan: Track
- Kenwood-Designed Superior Disc Transport
- Play/Pause
- Plays DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW and MP3/WMA-Encoded CD-R/RW Discs
- Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
- Random, Repeat, Search: Track

TUNER FEATURES
- Automatic and Manual Tuning
- Automatic Memory Entry
- Direct Access Tuning
- HD Radio Ready
- High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
- Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
- Preset Seek Tuning
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SIRIUS Satellite Ready
- Station Name Preset Play
- Station Naming: 24 Stations
- Station Presets: 24 (18 FM, 6 AM)

VIDEO FEATURES
- Adjustable Video Monitor Angle: +28 degrees through -21 degrees, in 8 steps
- Automatic Memory Entry
- Built-In TV Tuner: VHF Channels 2 - 13, UHF Channels 14 - 69
- Fully Automatic Retractable Screen
- LCD Screen: 7" Wide, 336,960 Pixels
- RGB Input
- Selectable Screen Viewing Modes: Normal, Full, Just, and Zoom
- Station Presets: 12 (VHF/UHF)
- Video Input Automatic Signal Detection: on Video 2 Input
- Widescreen (16:9) Aspect Ratio

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- 4-Channel Diversity Antenna
- Remote Control: Grip-Type, Full-Function, Flip-Down 10-Key

[Pugsly]

ok guys, i am not an audiophile so i can care less about upgrading my speakers, amp sub etc. I want to keep everything stock except the HU. Based on install ease and use and gps ease and display (don't care about DTS or amp control, filters blah blah blah...... just the basics) which model would you recommend? the 715 with navigation or the 7105 with 4100 nav?

I don't want to have to rip out my dash to install a flamshooter relay, disconnect the garfunck valve and bypass the schnitzle resistor to get the thing to work right either, just simply bolt in , splice a wire or two, run an antenna cable is fine.