Product Details

DirectReplacement

OEM Replacement Solution

With the introduction of Direct Replacement Category and the adaptation of Maestro APX Parts, the Receiver is Designed to fit seamlessly into OEM dashboards with retaining OEM receiver controls and features.

iDatalink Maestro MRR or MRR2 and a APX kit is required for installation.

The Kenwood Excelon DAX800XR does not include its own wiring harness. Instead, it uses the iDatalink ACC-HU-KEN1 Direct T-harness—sold separately—to connect the 22-pin plug on the back of the DAX800XR to the wiring harness included with the APX Series Kit. *Some hardwiring may still be required.

Features:

  • 8" High Definition Monitor with Capacitive Touch Panel
  • Flushmount Installation Mechanism
  • Android Auto™ & Android Auto™ Wireless
  • Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay®
  • High-Resolution Audio Wireless
  • Wireless Mirroring for Smartphone
  • 4 Camera Inputs
  • HD Front & Rear Camera Ready
  • Built-in Bluetooth, HD Radio & Wi-Fi
  • 3 Preouts 5V / Digital Optical Output

Specifications:

Separated Display and Chassis

The display and chassis are separated, and the chassis can be placed either vertically or horizontally, allowing for flexible installation in a variety of vehicles.

Apple CarPlay® – Connect Wirelessly or via USB

A smarter, safer and more fun way to use your iPhone in the car. Apple CarPlay gives iPhone users an intuitive way to make calls, use Maps, and listen to music with just a word or a touch.

Apple CarPlay – Split Screen Support

You can view and operate both Apple CarPlay and KENWOOD source in the same screen.

Android Auto ™ – Connect Wirelessly or via USB

Android Auto was designed with safety in mind. With larger touch targets, a split-screen interface, and easy-to-use voice actions, it's designed to minimize distraction so you can stay focused on the road.

Android Auto – Split Screen Support

You can view and operate both Android Auto and KENWOOD source in the same screen.

Wireless Mirroring for Smartphone

Solution for seamlessly displaying and controlling your smartphone apps on a screen without cables on select Smartphone devices.

*Selected smartphones only

HDMI Mirroring for Smartphones

Display your smartphone screen or other device via an HDMI cable (and third party adapter as applicable) on the 8" monitor. KCA-HD200 optional HDMI cable sold separately.

Enhances Vehicle Integration

Enhance your vehicle integration with the iDatalink Maestro RR/RR2 (sold separately). This system allows you to retain your factory steering wheel audio controls, factory amplifier, and secondary displays. Additionally, it can display crucial vehicle information, such as performance data, climate controls, and battery voltage, when connected to compatible vehicles. For added convenience, radar detector information can be shown on the screen when paired with a compatible K40 radar detector system (sold separately). With the iDatalink Maestro RR2, you can also integrate an Escort radar detector system (sold separately) for a seamless driving experience.

*Available features vary by vehicle

High-Resolution Audio Wireless

High-Resolution Audio is high-quality sound that exceeds CD standard. High-Resolution audio captures and beautifully expresses all the details of your favorite music. Through ultra-high and low frequencies, immerse yourself in a rich and high-quality listening experience. Select KENWOOD receivers now support Hi-Resolution Audio Wirelessly via LDAC. LDAC is an audio coding technology that enables the transmission of High-Resolution Audio over a Bluetooth connection.

Optimal Sound Performance with 13 Band Graphic EQ and Time Alignment

Use the graphic equalizer to tailor the sound quality to your unique tastes. Additional sound staging is available with the Time Alignment feature, designed to provide optimal sound performance.

Parametric Equalizer

You can fine-tune advanced sound properties to achieve professional audio sound quality in your vehicle. It allows you to set parameters of Q factor, slope, frequency and gain at 14 points separately (Common: 9 / Front: 2 / Rear: 2 / Subwoofer: 1). With adjustments such as high and low shelving filters, more realistic sound can be delivered.

High Quality Audio Parts Supporting High-Resolution Audio Reproduction

To ensure the best possible sound quality, the receivers use custom-made and carefully selected parts, such as audio quality power supply capacitors, high quality coupling capacitors. These parts are further optimized through meticulous tuning of the component values and circuit paths.

Digital Optical Output

Connect your favorite DSP amplifiers to create the optimal sound space.

Playable Video & Audio Files

You can play back from USB devices audio and video files compressed in various formats.

Audio Format Video Format

Rear View Camera Input with Parking Guidelines

An optional rear view camera enhances safety while backing up and monitoring behind your vehicle. Built-in, adjustable parking guidelines further add to its effectiveness.

HD Front / Rear Camera Input

The optional CMOS-740HD camera can be connected to the receiver’s front and/or rear camera input, displaying the image in true 1280 x 720 (720P) High Definition on compatible receivers. The camera’s built in High Dynamic Range technology further helps to overcome the negative effects of dark or bright conditions, making it the safest front or rear camera option available.

Driving Widget Home Screen

The 8" home screen is composed of a Driving Widget as well as a Source Control Widget overlaid on the background. You can move the Driving Widget from side to side or enlarge the Source Control Widget to optimize the screen for your intuitive operation. The Driving Widget allows selection of a clock, compass, or equalizer setting, etc., while the background allows selection of album art, audio visualizer, or photo.

SiriusXM Ready
(optional SiriusXM tuner required, sold separately)

Ready for SiriusXM Radio. You can listen to over 100 Channels of music, sports, and entertainment.

Built-in HD Radio Tuner

HD Radio has the best selection of local radio with amazing features and no monthly fees. HD Radio provides CD sound quality from digital FM stations and FM sound quality from digital AM stations. You can even access additional HD multicasting stations that are not available on traditional analog radio.

USB Type-C

USB Type-C cable and USB Type-A adapter are included to the set.Rapidly charge your compatible Android smartphone with the USB port, up to a maximum of 3.0A

Remote Control Included

This receiver unit can be operated using the remote control.

*Call us for a full list of compatible vehicles
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Kenwood Excelon DAX800XR 8" Direct Replacement Digital Multimedia Receiver

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In-Store Purchases

We greatly appreciate your business. To guarantee your total satisfaction, we offer the following return, warranty, and repair policies for in-store purchases:

Our staff has been directed to meet every customers’ expectations and make sure they are completely satisfied.  If for some reason they have failed to meet your and our expectations, we want to hear from you.  Please contact us online or by phone at (704) 398-1822.  We value the opportunity to serve you and are committed to your total satisfaction.

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30-day refund on new factory sealed products, 30-day exchange on installed products.  Defective products covered by the manufacturer’s warranty will be exchanged within the first 30 days of purchase.  After 30 days, exchange versus repair is determined by the manufacturer’s warranty and varies by manufacturer.  We will exchange products beyond 30 days when the manufacturer’s warranty allows us to do so.

We offer a 30-day upgrade on purchased products.  You will be issued full credit towards an upgrade. Additional labor charges may apply.

Labor is non-refundable.  Installation parts such as amp kits, interconnect cables, dash kits, wiring harnesses and other installation items are non-refundable.

We offer a lifetime warranty on installation for as long as you own your car.  All warranties of labor and product are guaranteed to the original purchaser.

No refunds on SPECIAL ORDERED products.  A 20% deposit is required for all special orders, which is non-refundable.

We offer a layaway service that requires a 10% deposit.  Layaways must be picked up within 90-days.  If not picked up within 90 days the layaway deposit will become a store credit.  All layaway deposits are non-refundable, but may be used to purchase other products at the store.

Buyer assumes responsibility for all non DOT approved products, including but not limited to: Neon Lighting, Fog Lamps, Headlights, Taillights, and Window Tint.

We offer in-house repairs on most car audio equipment.  All repairs whether they are factory or aftermarket will have a 90-day warranty.  Product repairs are performed at a flat rate. Most repairs are covered under this flat rate though some exceptions may apply. You will be notified if there is going to be any additional charges.

Many products that we carry can be repaired in-house if.  Items purchased from us will be given express service when repaired in house. Any item purchased and installed by us will receive free removal of product for repair.

Gift cards are non-refundable and can only be used towards a purchase or purchases.

If you are not 100% satisfied with our products or service, please contact us immediately at the corporate level.


Online Purchases

Purchases made on freemanscarstereo.com are eligible for a return request within 30 days of order delivery. A return authorization number is required for all returns: any return that does not contain a return authorization number will be refused and returned to the sender. Full refunds are only issued for unopened and unused products. Carrier and shipment damaged items must be reported within 5 days of the package or product being received. Any package or product damaged claims will not be honored by us or the carrier if not reported within that time period.

Refunds

> Full Refunds

In order to be eligible for a refund, item(s) must be unused, unopened, and in the same condition in which it was received. There is no restocking fee for brand new/unopened/sealed items.

Customers will receive a return confirmation email within 1-2 business days that will confirm receipt of their return and confirm whether or not that return will be eligible for a refund. Approved refunds will be processed automatically via a credit back to the customer’s original payment method. 

> Partial Refunds

Any item that is damaged, has missing parts, or is not in its original condition is subject to a restocking fee of up to 50% of the order total. If the box or seal is opened there is a 20% restocking fee. 

Installed, used, or damaged items may not be eligible for return or, will incur a restocking fee. These situations include but are not limited to the following:

  • Any sign of use - including signs of installation, scratches, physical marking, screw holes, or similar.
  • Tags, stickers, or other manufacturer labels removed or tampered with.
  • Missing parts or the original product packaging is damaged.
  • A product that is returned bearing a serial number that does not match the serial number of the product shipped by Freeman’s Car Stereo.
  • Physical damage from drops, liquid, mishandling or similar.
  • Damage due to improper return packing by customer.
  • Mounted or used subwoofer enclosures and speaker boxes.
  • Blown, punctured or fried speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers.

 

> Late or Missing Refunds

Refunds can take a week or longer to post to your account depending on your bank. If you haven’t received a refund yet, please contact your credit card company or bank. If your refund has still not been posted within 2 weeks of being issued please contact us via email: esales@freemanscarstereo.com.

 

> Online Gift Returns

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to the gift recipient, the gift recipient will receive a store credit for the value of the return. Once the returned item is received, a freemanscarstereo.com gift certificate will be mailed.

 

> How to Request A Return

1. Complete the Return Request Form to receive a return authorization number (RMA#). 2. All returns must have the return authorization number written on the outside of the box or the return may be refused. 3. Carefully package items and ship to the following address:

Freeman’s Car Stereo
Attn: Returns (RMA#)
18624 Northline Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031

All approved authorized returns are to be sent to this address for return processing and inspection. Customer is responsible for paying for return shipping costs. 

Warranty Exchanges*

We follow all manufacturer’s policies regarding the processing of warranties. Warranty exchanges or repairs are subject to eligibility periods based on purchase date as well as specific manufacturer policy.

Missing serial numbers, physical damage, or customer abused products will void warranties, repairs, and exchanges. 

Send all approved authorized warranties for return processing and inspection to: 

Freeman’s Car Stereo Attn: Returns (RMA#) 18624 Northline Drive Cornelius, NC 28031

Items That Cannot Be Returned

  • Gift cards
  • Opened and/or used installation parts will not be accepted for return or refund.
  • Products past it's return date window (30 days from when order is placed).

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