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Kenwood DDX512 Multimedia Player Review


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The Kenwood DDX512 presents itself as a multipurpose in dash receiver. Its double DIN design features a large 6.1? LCD touchscreen display that is capable of displaying navigation information with the optional Kenwood KNS-G510 navigation module. You can watch movies, listen to your favorite CD, or even listen to your downloaded music in MP3 or WMA file formats.

What?s great about the DDX512 is the user-minded design. In other words, the unit is ready to do whatever it is you want to do. It doesn?t come high in price with features that you do not need. Instead, it is almost everything ready: Satellite (both Sirius and XM), Bluetooth, HD Radio, iPod, and iPod Video. Now all you have to do is decide what you want to do with the receiver and buy the appropriate accessories so that it is customized to your needs.

Even without additional accessories, the multimedia savvy DDX512 is capable of receiving iPod sources through its rear USB input, USB flash drives with multimedia files, as well as 3.5mm headphone jack sources. In addition, it could also receive gaming consoles like an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3 through its rear RCA audio and video inputs. You could even use the RCA audio and video inputs to plug in your rear view camera for added safety and rearview visibility. If you?re an old school rider, you may have a CD changer?don?t worry, the Kenwood DDX512 could also control and receive audio from Kenwood CD changers.

Cosmetically, the unit may not be the most attractive; but keep in mind that this is a low-cost unit that performs reliably and is packed with a ton of multimedia functions. It is in essence a basic double DIN multimedia receiver, but is protected with the Kenwood name and quality. One particularly nice thing to point out is the slot DVD input. It?s placed right above the screen so you don?t have to flip the panel off or slide it down, it simply slides in instead. The buttons are pretty average for a unit like this and features a rotary dial for volume or other audio adjustment controls.

One thing to keep in mind about this great Kenwood car audio headunit is the lack of a built-in cooling fan. Be sure to provide plenty of rear ventilation when installing and let the unit cool down from being in the hot parking lot all day before turning it on. For the most part, this versatile unit is worth the cost, especially with the ability for the DDX512 to receive GPS Navigation, Satellite Radio, HD Radio, iPod, and iPod Video sources.


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