Kenwood KDC x794 being exchanged for the x895

[Rkrajnov 10+ year member]

So recently I purchased a excelon kdc x794 from crutchfield. Anyhow I installed it only to find out the RCA outputs didn't work. When I contacted crutchfield about it earlier this month they told me they were out and it was on backorder. I now received a call from them that the model has been replaced with the x895 which they will be giving me for the same price ($180). I can't seem to find much information on this headunit. Anyone have one yet or use it? I'm just slightly concerned because sometimes upgrades aren't always for the better and I really loved just about everything with the kdc-x794 (besides the fact my RCA outputs didn't work).

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[d77543020 10+ year member]

http://caraudiomag.com/pictures/kenwood-excelon-kdc-x995-kdc-x895-and-kdc-x695-receivers

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

I now received a call from them that the model has been replaced with the x895 which they will be giving me for the same price ($180). I can't seem to find much information on this headunit. Anyone have one yet or use it? I'm just slightly concerned because sometimes upgrades aren't always for the better and I really loved just about everything with the kdc-x794 (besides the fact my RCA outputs didn't work).

You got a good deal.

The KDC-X895 ($290.00 suggested retail price) offers built-in Bluetooth and a dedicated front panel key that is reserved for hands-free cell phone operation. Adding to the safety factor is a three-line display that can be switched to a larger font, two-line format for easier reading of phone numbers, music and source data. Variable color illumination of the display and backlit keys allows the user to match the color of the KDC-X895 to the dashboard lighting of almost any vehicle. With front panel mounted USB and stereo auxiliary input, the KDC-X895 can conveniently connect to a wide variety of portable devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPhone, thumb drive and portable mass storage.

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[d77543020 10+ year member]

You got a good deal.
The KDC-X895 ($290.00 suggested retail price) offers built-in Bluetooth and a dedicated front panel key that is reserved for hands-free cell phone operation. Adding to the safety factor is a three-line display that can be switched to a larger font, two-line format for easier reading of phone numbers, music and source data. Variable color illumination of the display and backlit keys allows the user to match the color of the KDC-X895 to the dashboard lighting of almost any vehicle. With front panel mounted USB and stereo auxiliary input, the KDC-X895 can conveniently connect to a wide variety of portable devices such as iPod, iTouch, iPhone, thumb drive and portable mass storage.

Kenwood

this is the service you get from crunchfield you may pay more but its worth it

 

[Wacky7 10+ year member]

a very good deal. they even willing to replace it for you for a newer 2011 models

 

[Rkrajnov 10+ year member]

ahh ok I couldn't find much info on it so I was worried. Thanks for the input guys. I was sure it would probably be a good trade off, just wanted to get some more information.

 

[d77543020 10+ year member]

When do they come out?

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

it looks like you came out ahead.....

 

[Wacky7 10+ year member]

Kenwood

the new double dins too they haven't place out on sales yet.