"Thanks to Bluetooth and WiFi, the KENWOOD DMX8021DABS makes wireless contact with both iPhone and Android cell phones. Car Play or Android Auto are available on the car radio as soon as you get in, even if the phone just stays in your pocket. The DMX8021DABS follows in the big footsteps of its predecessor and marks the top in its class.”

Elmar Michels, Redaktion Car & HiFi

"KENWOOD's DMX-8021DABS receiver is a new in-house development and has everything you could wish for in the digital age.
Its predecessor DMX8020DABS already shone with exemplary, partly wireless Smartphone connectivity was an immediate class leader in our tests.
With the new DMX8021DABS, KENWOOD has further optimized connectivity and ease of use..."

Read the full test review here (German!)

DAB+, also known as Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus, provides crystal-clear audio quality and interference-free reception. DAB+ uses the AAC+ audio codec, which allows for greater compression without loss of audio quality and is comparable with CD audio quality. It uses a more efficient coding system to transmit digital data resulting in more stations being able to broadcast on the same frequency and allows for the delivery of real time data services such as the station name and logo, presenter, song title and album artwork.

This KENWOOD unit comes equipped with built-in Bluetooth technology.
2-Phone Hands Free ready: make and receive calls. With a touch of a button you can switch between two phones.
Music Mix – High Quality Audio Streaming: Up to 5 Bluetooth devices can be paired to the head unit at the same time. You can enjoy audio streaming just by switching the devices among your friends and family.
The unit supports Voice Command , allowing you to perform actions without touching your phone. You can initiate calls, play music or perform other tasks just by speaking voice commands and keeping your hands on the steering wheel where they belong and concentrate on the road ahead.

With this Smartphone application you can control the most basic functions of the receiver over the Bluetooth connection of the paired phone (iPhone or Android).

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Digital Time Alignment allows you to digitally delay the closest speakers so that the sound of every speaker reaches your ears at the same time. It makes the sound move to the front top of Dashboard in order to get the best stereo Imaging & soundstage.

13-band Graphic Equalizer gives you the possibility to 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.

Active 3-Way X'over Mode for advanced sound system building by separating the audio signal into different frequency band, via Low Pass Filter, Band Pass Filter & High Pass Filter, and direct them to the appropriate speakers or drivers via power amplifier(s ).

To enable a smarter driving experience, this receiver features 4 camera inputs allowing the utmost in convenience, flexibility, and safety. With 4 camera inputs, you can connect a front camera, a KENWOOD Dashboard camera (DRV-N520 sold separately), rear and side (blind spot) cameras. Alternatively, 4 camera inputs can support several other configurations, including the connection of 2 side cameras, a front camera, and a reverse camera. Setting of camera type and display switching between the 4 cameras can be operated easily via the receiver's large screen. AV input is assignable as 4rd camera input.

The compact size of a short chassis design allows for greater flexibility in installation options compared to traditional designs.