Kenwood Excelon DNX697S

Refresh your dash with great sound, directions, and more

The Kenwood Excelon DNX697S navigation receiver offers a simple yet compelling proposition: a wealth of handy features, seamless phone integration, impressive sonic performance, and spot-on directions, all in a handsome package. I could stop writing about the stereo right here, but something tells me you want to dig a little deeper. Very well — here’s a teaser before we get to the real reasons you want the DNX697S: the Excelon designation means you get a 2-year warranty, high-voltage preamp outputs, dual detachable rear USB inputs, and high-performance audio components that’ll keep your ears happy as you drive.

Product highlights:

General Features:

• DVD/CD navigation receiver
• 6.75″ clear resistive touchscreen
• built-in Garmin navigation system
• plays media loaded with MP3, WMA, AAC music files, plus high-res WAV and FLAC files
• fits double-DIN (4″ tall) dash openings
• built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• built-in HD Radio tuner
• AM/FM tuner

Smartphone Features:

• compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired connection)
• wired screen mirroring for iPhone and Android with “Mirroring for Kenwood” app
• music control and charging of Apple devices using the USB connections
• Pandora and Spotify control with iPhone and Android
• compatible with Kenwood Remote S smartphone app for wireless source selection through your phone

Navigation Features:

• Garmin maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, plus 6 million points of interest
• 3 years of Garmin map updates included with purchase (Garmin Express software suite for PC required)
• optional traffic reports available through INRIX smartphone app — 5-year subscription included with purchase (smartphone required)
• text-to-speech voice prompts announce actual road names at turns
• lane assistance and junction view
• 3D terrain view

Audio/video Features:

• plays CDs, DVDs, USB memory devices, and microSD cards (see Details for full capabilities)
• Drive EQ boosts specific frequencies to overcome road noise
• 13-band EQ
• high- and low-pass filters and 3-way crossover
• digital time alignment, space enhancer, sound realizer, sound elevation, bass boost, and loudness
• dual-zone A/V output
• supports rear-view camera adjustable parking lines (optional camera required)
• audiophile-quality sonic circuitry including gold-plated preamp outputs

Expandability:

• compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
• inputs: two rear detachable USB inputs; microSD card slot; rear A/V input (mini); two camera inputs; input for Kenwood DRV-N520 Drive Recorder
• outputs: video output (RCA) with audio output (mini-jack); 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)
• microSD card slot for map updates
• built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
• compatible with iDatalink Maestro
  • retains factory features in a wide selection of vehicles
  • displays engine performance and other vehicle data on touchscreen
• warranty: 2 years

Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Audio One have several locations for your convenience. Visit one of our stores in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Newport News. No matter where you are in Hampton Roads, you are never more than 20 minutes away from an Audio One store!

2738 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mon – Fri: 10am to 6pm
Sat: 9am to 6pm
Sun: closed
(757) 321-0770

1001 N. Battlefield Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon – Fri: 10am to 6pm
Sat: 9am to 6pm
Sun: closed
(757) 436-7910

894 E. Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
Mon – Fri: 10am to 6pm
Sat: 9am to 6pm
Sun: closed
(757) 588-2102

311 Ed Wright Ln
Newport News, VA 23606
Mon – Fri: 10am to 6pm
Sat: 9am to 6pm
Sun: closed
(757) 249-0082