Need new multimedia receiver, Kenwood or JVC

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

Just found out the Metra has a new kit that will enable me to put a double din in my '96 F150.
Been looking at some new receivers and I think I want to go with either a Kenwood or JVC. Don't need a cd/dvd player. Just wanting apple car play really. Like the looks of the Kenwoods but Ive had experiences where they weren't bright enough in the daylight. I actually like the look of them over the Jvc. I had a double din Jvc (non screen) a few years ago and I actually preferred the sound of it over the Kenwood. I know they are basically the same company and all but does anyone have any opinion on which to get?

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[02WS6]

Whats your budget and other than Carplay are there any other specific features you want?

 

[SlugButter]

I’ve used both and I liked the Kenwood personally, but I didn’t really hear a difference in sound quality. Both had a 7 band equalizer and crossover capability that seemed to work fine on both units. Pioneer is what I’ve decided on next, mostly because of the ”enhanced audio” feature that some of their units have, allowing me to have full control over crossover points and time alignment.

 

[02WS6]

Maybe this will help? https://boomspeaker.com/kenwood-vs-jvc-the-complete-comparison/

It really comes down to budget and specific features you're looking for. You can't really go wrong with either.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

Whats your budget and other than Carplay are there any other specific features you want?

they both have what I want as far as the 13 band eq, time alignment, and the ability to go active(I may try that at some point). $400 max. Crutchfield has a few of both brands on sale. Jvc being the cheaper of the two

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

I’ve used both and I liked the Kenwood personally, but I didn’t really hear a difference in sound quality. Both had a 7 band equalizer and crossover capability that seemed to work fine on both units. Pioneer is what I’ve decided on next, mostly because of the ”enhanced audio” feature that some of their units have, allowing me to have full control over crossover points and time alignment.

double din? How was the Kenwood in the daytime? Bright enough to see?

 

[SlugButter]

I don’t remember having issues in the daytime seeing the screen, but I had super dark tint on my windows also.

 

[BCotrell]

jvc actual rca voltage can be suspect.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

jvc actual rca voltage can be suspect.

Hmmmmm

 

[02WS6]

jvc actual rca voltage can be suspect.

Isn't JVC still known as a 'budget' brand? I mean good bang for your buck but not upper tier like Alpine/Kenwood/Pioneer?

 

[BCotrell]

I haven’t had dual din since pimp my ride was on cable but I’ve had two single din best units available in a pre Kenwood year and post Kenwood years and replaced em both with a alpine 9887 and most recently a pioneer. Moving forward I’ll stay with pioneer. Signal strength difference, features, eq, and user friendliness all really solid for the price.

the issuesI had on both jvcs was inconsistent voltage on the preouts

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I went with the JVC version in my custom dash that I’m putting together for my 79 Z/28

 

[yamomluvsme]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJV4CQN/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJV4CQN/?tag=caraudiocom-20

Umm, think I’ll pass on that. Looks nice but nah.

 

[yamomluvsme]

Umm, think I’ll pass on that. Looks nice but nah.

I'll pass on the highly overpriced main name brand bs.
This thing is what a car stereo should be