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[blessed 10+ year member]

Anyone know where I can find a good price for a Kenwood KDC X889 and the 25th anniv. one? I have looked at ebay, however most are not auth. dealers and are refurbished. Thanx...Jamie

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[IoNMan1 10+ year member]

www-sonicelectronix-com, this store sells the model you are looking for.

 

[bballrrt06 10+ year member]

xxv-01d?

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Just did a quick search on Sonic Electronix......they do NOT have the XXV-01D. They do have the XXV-05V - the 25th Anniversary in-dash DVD...but no 25th Anny CD receiver.

To blessed ~ What is a good price to you? (As these things are often pretty subjective and very dependent on the individual in question)

There is only ONE authorized online retailer for eXcelon gear - Crutchfield. That is by far not the only place that they can be purchased....but it is the only place that Kenwood will honor the warranties for any units sold by them. So - whether or not the units you're seeing on eBay are refurbisjed or brand-spanking-new they won't come with a manufacturer's warranty.

 

[blessed 10+ year member]

Just did a quick search on Sonic Electronix......they do NOT have the XXV-01D. They do have the XXV-05V - the 25th Anniversary in-dash DVD...but no 25th Anny CD receiver.
To blessed ~ What is a good price to you? (As these things are often pretty subjective and very dependent on the individual in question)

There is only ONE authorized online retailer for eXcelon gear - Crutchfield. That is by far not the only place that they can be purchased....but it is the only place that Kenwood will honor the warranties for any units sold by them. So - whether or not the units you're seeing on eBay are refurbisjed or brand-spanking-new they won't come with a manufacturer's warranty.

So, in essence, if I buy a BRAND NEW HU online from other than Crutchfield's, then Kenwood will not honor the warranty? I guess that's why you can get one for like $200 cheaper online. That sux, now I'm not sure if paying the extra $200 is worth the security "just in case" something goes wrong. Knowing my luck, I'd pay it and it would be fine with no problems. I haven't heard alot of com[plaints about the 25th Anniversary unit, any ifo you guys would be great. Thanx...Jamie

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

So, in essence, if I buy a BRAND NEW HU online from other than Crutchfield's, then Kenwood will not honor the warranty?

If you buy a Kenwood deck that is part of the eXcelon lineup and/or any of the 25th Anniversary gear online from anywhere but Crutchfield, correct. I list them separately as I do not know if Kenwood considers the 25th Anny gear is considered eXcelon stuff as it is not marked as such. I digress....at any rate, there are several online outlets that are authorized to retail the "regular" Kenwood equipment. I'm not entirely sure why but KenwoodUSA is a bit more particular about who they allow to legitimately sell the eXcelon/25th Anniversary stuff...and Crutchfield is the ONLY online retailer that is authorized by the manufacturer to sell it.

I guess that's why you can get one for like $200 cheaper online.

Really? I haven't looked extensively online as it wasn't at all important to me...the only place I had a glance was on eBay and the one time I looked they were only going for around $50 than on Crutchfield.

That sux, now I'm not sure if paying the extra $200 is worth the security "just in case" something goes wrong. Knowing my luck, I'd pay it and it would be fine with no problems.

I reckon it all boils down to how much importance you place on a valid warranty. Kenwood has made great efforts over the past year or so to correct previous quality control issues, eliminating design flaws, and just generally trying to get back to where they once were - widely viewed as a manufacturer of top-shelf gear. I bought an XXV-01D from Crutchfield today...to me it's worth it for several reasons:A) Valid warranty - even if the deck is absolutely flawless in its build and design accidents happen! I'd rather have the warranty.

B) Getting it from Crutchfield assures me that I'm not getting a refurb. Not all refurbs are bad things.....I've seen too many people buy them and have great luck with them. But on eBay or other similar outlets the possibility exists that you'll get a refurb and not know it.....after having paid full retail price for it! No thank you.

C) I've got a month to decide whether or not it was a worthy buy. If I don't like it....I can send it back and get a complete refund no questions asked! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/thumbsup.gif.3287b36ca96645a13a43aff531f37f02.gif