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Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S vs Alpine iLX-507

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S is cheaper at $499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S or Alpine iLX-507?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S is the cheaper at $499.99.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S Alpine iLX-507
US price $499.99 $779.95
BrandKenwoodAlpine
Released
Din size double-din double-din
Screen size (in) 6.75 7
Screen resolution 800 x 480 1280 x 720
Max power watts 50x4 50x4
Rms power watts 22x4 18x4
Preamp outputs 6 3
Preamp voltage (V) 5 4
Car play wireless wireless
Android auto wireless wireless
Bluetooth version 5
Hd radio Yes Yes

Sources — Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S: kenwood.com (verified 2026-07-11). Alpine iLX-507: alpine-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S and Alpine iLX-507?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Screen size (in): Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S 6.75 vs Alpine iLX-507 7
  • Screen resolution: Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S 800 x 480 vs Alpine iLX-507 1280 x 720
  • Rms power watts: Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S 22x4 vs Alpine iLX-507 18x4
  • Preamp outputs: Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S 6 vs Alpine iLX-507 3
  • Preamp voltage (V): Kenwood eXcelon DMX809S 5 vs Alpine iLX-507 4

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