What is Direct Replacement?
A Seamless Solution.

Now, you can keep your factory radio dash controls and get Kenwood performance. Direct Replacement offers a seamless receiver installation for vehicles that were either impossible or very difficult to replace. Connecting via an ADS Maestro vehicle kit, it allows the receiver to work with existing factory controls.

8" solution replaces factory 8" screens
10" floating solution fits most other vehicles

Why Direct Replacement?
Superior Features & Performance.

  • High-resolution screen which is far superior to the factory screen
  • Built-in Wireless Car Play and Android Auto
  • Provides Wireless mirroring for Android Auto
  • HD Radio for superior listening
  • HDMI input and USB C inputs
  • Certified Hi-Res audio
  • Allows for additional cameras with 4 camera inputs
  • KENWOOD sound quality provides a noticeable improvement

Factory Appearance
with Aftermarket Performance.

Check out this seamless installation for the 8" and 10" Direct Replacement screens.

8" Direct Replacement
Features

DAX8000S
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  • 3-Way Crossover Mode
  • 4 Camera Inputs
  • 4V Pre-outs - Front, Rear, Sub
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Split Screen
  • Customizable Widgets w/Icons
  • HD Camera input - Front or Rear
  • HD Display - 1280 x 720
  • HD Radio - Featuring All Digital AM
  • HDMI Type-D Input
  • Hi-Res Audio Certified
  • iDatalink Maestro Ready
  • Modular Chassis Design
  • Pitch & Roll Widget
  • SiriusXM 360L Ready
  • USB Type-C - 5V/3A Charging
  • Wireless Mirroring for Android
DAX800XR
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  • 3-Way Crossover Mode
  • 4 Camera Inputs
  • 5V Pre-outs - Front, Rear, Sub
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Split Screen
  • Customizable Widgets w/Icons
  • Digital Audio Output (Optical)
  • HD Camera input - Front or Rear
  • HD Display - 1280 x 720
  • HD Radio - Featuring All Digital AM
  • HDMI Type-D Input
  • Hi-Res Audio Certified
  • iDatalink Maestro Ready
  • Modular Chassis Design
  • Pitch & Roll Widget
  • SiriusXM 360L Ready
  • Tuned Audiophile Grade Components
  • USB Type-C - 5V/3A Charging
  • Wireless Hi-Res Audio - LDAC
  • Wireless Mirroring for Android

Fit Guide

10" Direct Replacement
Features

DAX1050XR
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  • 3-Way Crossover Mode
  • 4 Camera Inputs
  • 5V Pre-outs - Front, Rear, Sub
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Split Screen
  • Customizable Widgets w/Icons
  • Digital Audio Output (Optical)
  • HD Camera input - Front or Rear
  • HD Display - 1280 x 720
  • HD Radio - Featuring All Digital AM
  • HDMI Type-D Input
  • Hi-Res Audio Certified
  • iDatalink Maestro Ready
  • Modular Chassis Design
  • Pitch & Roll Widget
  • SiriusXM 360L Ready
  • Tuned Audiophile Grade Components
  • USB Type-C - 5V/3A Charging
  • Wireless Hi-Res Audio - LDAC
  • Wireless Mirroring for Android

Fit Guide