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Kenwood Excelon DMX958XR Multimedia Receiver

General features:

  • digital multimedia player with AM/FM tuner
  • plays media loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files (plus high-res WAV and FLAC)
  • 6.75" electrostatic capacitive touchscreen HD display
  • HD Radio tuner built-in
  • LDAC Bluetooth streaming capability for select Android devices
  • Waze-ready with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
  • electronic viewing angle display adjustment
  • fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings

Smartphone features:

  • wired and wireless Android Auto compatible
    • compatible with Google Assistant voice control when using Android Auto
  • wired and wireless Apple CarPlay compatible
    • Siri voice control for select iPhones
  • wired mirroring for iPhone and select Android devices via HDMI (adapters sold separately)
  • wireless mirroring for select Android devices
  • built-in Bluetooth with dual phone connection for hands-free calling and music streaming
  • rapid Android charging via USB port

Audio/visual features:

  • 13-band graphic EQ
  • time alignment
  • Drive EQ and digital signal processing
  • 3-way crossover

Expandability:

  • compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
  • compatible with Kenwood CMOS-740HD HD backup camera
  • inputs: rear USB-C input, three camera inputs (HD rear, front, side), rear analog A/V inputs (can be converted to 4th cam input), control input for the Kenwood DRV-N520 dash cam
  • outputs: rear video output (RCA), 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, sub)

Other information:

  • 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 amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • works with iDatalink Maestro RR or RR2 modules
    • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
    • displays engine performance data on touchscreen

Kenwood Excelon DMX958XR Multimedia Receiver

SKU: DMX958XR
$849.99Price
Excluding Sales Tax
  • Kenwood Excelon DMX958XR owner's manual

    • Digital multimedia receiver w/ integrated 6.75" monitor (15A fuse)
    • Wiring harness
    • Mounting sleeve (pre-installed)
    • Trim-ring
    • USB-C to USB-A adapter
    • 40" USB-C extension cable
    • GPS antenna (attached 11.5' cable terminated by a proprietaery connector)
    • Microphone w/ bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle mono 3.5mm connector)
    • Self-adhesive pad
    • 6 Pan-head ISO-mount screws (M5x8mm)
    • 6 Flat-head ISO-mount screws (M5x8mm)
    • USB/HDMI connector bracket (pre-installed)
    • 2 Removal tools
    • Quick Start Guide
    • Warranty Information
  • Expandability
    AUX Input Mini (rear)
    Audio/video Input Composite + Mini (rear), HDMI (rear)
    USB Input Rear (USB-C)
    USB Port Power 3A
    Backup Camera Input Yes
    Second Camera Input Yes
    CarPlay Wireless
    Android Auto Wireless
    Siri Control CarPlay only
    Alexa Voice Control N
    Android Control Yes
    Memory Card Slot USB
    Bluetooth Compatible Built-in
    Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM 3.0
    HD Radio Y
    Navigation Optional
    iPod Compatibility
    Full size No
    Nano No
    Touch 7Gen
    iPhone 6S and newer
    General
    RMS Power (CTA-2006) N/A
    RMS Power (Manufacturer) 22 watts
    Peak Output 50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs 6-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
    Video Screen Yes
    Navigation App Compatible (iOS) Apple, Google, Waze
    Navigation App Compatible (Android) Google, Waze
    Preamp Voltage 5 volts
    Screen Size 6.75
    Screen Type Swipeable (Capacitive)
    Display Color  
    Key Button Color Variable
    EQ Bands 13
    Wireless Remote Optional
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required
    Parts Warranty 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years
    Tuner
    FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf
    European Tuning No
    Seek/Scan Seek
    Radio Data System Yes
    File Playback
    Music File Playback MP3,WMA,AAC,FLAC,WAV
    High-res Playback WAV/FLAC (24-bit/192kHz)

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