Kenwood Excelon DMX1057XR: Digital Multimedia Receiver

What happens when you combine superior audiophile sound capabilities with big screen usability?  Enter the Kenwood Excelon reference DMX1057XR digital multimedia receiver.  "Floating" Receivers appear in many modern factory audio systems, but Kenwood has upped the ante through its massive 10.1" touchscreen display.  You'll easily see all the info and get the latest smartphone interfaces such as Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.  You can also customize the display to show travel aids you need most, such as the weather, navigation, tone controls, a compass, camera displays, and of course, a clock.  It even has a multi-function volume knob for quick adjustments.  Kenwood also backs up this Excelon reference Receiver.

General features:

• Digital multimedia receiver
• 10.1" HD capacitive touchscreen display WiFi certified
• AAS display technology for wider viewing angle
• Before final installation, depth and height of the display can be adjusted to provide dash vent and control access
• Waze-ready
• Customizable display background and widget controls
• Ambient lighting and multi-function volume knob controls
• Plays high resolution FLAC, WAV, and DSD files on USB drives
• Built-in HD radio tuner
• Included INRIX weather app
• Fits double-din dash openings
• Bluetooth built-in for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• Built-in LDAC for high-res wireless audio streaming

Smartphone features:

• Compatible alongside wireless or wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
• Wireless (Miracast) and wired (HDMI) mirroring for Android

Audio / video features:

• Plays USB memory devices
• 13-band parametric equalizer
• 3-way crossover mode (runs highs, mids, and lows)
• Supreme setting improves the digital sound for all music sources
• Stage EQ compensates for low speaker positions
• DriveEQ boosts specific frequencies to compensate for road noise
• Subwoofer level and phase controls

Expandability:

• Compatible alongside SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
• Inputs: rear USB input, HDMI input, rear A / V input (mini), four camera inputs (including 2 high-def inputs and DRV-N520 input)
• Outputs: rear A / V output, 6 channel preamp outputs (5 V front, rear, subwoofer)

Other info:

• Wired connection to parking brake required to access settings and other features on this receiver (the brake must be connected and set for video display)
• Built-in internal amp (22 W RMS / 50 peak x 4 channels)
• Works alongside iDataLink Maestro modules compatible through most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
• Retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
• Displays engine performance and other vehicle data on touchscreen
• K40 / escort radar detector-ready
• Warranty: 2 years