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Kenwood KDC-MP238

CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote and Front 3.5mm Aux Input

5.0

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, and WMA player
  • Detachable face
  • Dot matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input
  • Red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of MP3, WMA, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
  • CR-2 Advanced Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q 6 EQ Presets
  • Bass, treble, mid, fader, and balance controls

Expandability Options:

  • 2 set of 2V preamp outputs (front and switchable rear/subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Kenwood SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Kenwood XM Radio Package
  • HD Radio ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately
  • Bluetooth: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: KCA-iP500 iPod adapter is required and sold separately.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.

Key Features:

  • Clean Reception System Circuit
  • Selectable Preamp Output
  • Clock Display
  • Tel Mute
  • Easy system expansion
Product History:
Kenwood KDC-MP245 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-MP242 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP245)
Kenwood KDC-MP238 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP242)
Kenwood KDC-MP235 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP238)
Kenwood KDC-MP232 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP235)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Security Code
Motorized FaceplateN/A
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerSystem Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorBlue
Button ColorWhite
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Optional
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsYes
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP238
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
February 14, 2009 Best Kenwood I Had Thus Far
Review by
Jay from Pasadena, TX
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I put a MP138 in my friends Jeep and it was just okay. I had a MP208 in my Lumina and I really liked it. Now I have this MP238 in my crown vic and I absolutely love it. I have the 6982ie 6x9s and the 6x8 component set and the preamp on this thing makes people think I have a 4channel amp pushing my speakers. If you like Kenwood and don't want to break the bank this is the way to go.
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December 20, 2008 Great price awsome radio deck Had to buy two more for my cars.
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Mike from Healdsburg
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Fast shipper and great seller would recommend to my friends.
I had to grab a few more.
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September 3, 2008 Kenwood KDC - MP238
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Dawn from Sun Prairie, WI
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I highly recommend this H.U. it has a lot of awesome features and is really easy to use. i love the subwoofer level control for the pre amp output it helps a lot. it is just a all around great head unit.
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December 4, 2007 great sound
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michael from Dayton, OH
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i have this in my grand am it sounds great i added kenwood 6.50 componet sets,thinkin i would need a aditional amp,but it sounds great with the buit in pre amp perfect highs and mids for my sound system...
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP238
UPC: 019048174390
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp238
Internal product ID: 10343
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