iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
Built-in MOSFET amplifier
Detachable face
3-line fluorescent display
Wireless remote control included
Blue button lighting
CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
Power Output:
Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
CD Text Display
MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
2-year Sonic Electronix warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
Tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
System Q EX (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
BBE MP Digital Sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
Expandability Options:
3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
I bought this deck for two reasons: it has a pleasing, minimally designed faceplace, and it has 4V preamp outs.
I never use the FM tuner or CD player, so no comments there, but the AUX input is clean and the USB iPod interface is well designed. Its easy to browse through gigabytes of music with the 3-line display.
The left control knob takes a little getting used to; it spins, clicks, and is a 4 way joystick. You'll need to play around for a week until you're able to control it without thinking.
The blue lights on the bottom and top of the faceplate can be turned off, and all of the flashing effects can be disabled also. The novelty wore off quickly.
Overall, a typically sound product from Kenwood, I'd recommend it to anybody who doesn't want fourty thousand tiny plastic buttons on their stereo.
July 11, 2008
Looks as good as it sounds,
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Review written by mykie from Seattle, WA
I've tried a number of other head units in my car, each with varying results, but the eXcelon X592 seems to do everything right.
The sound quality on the X592 is top-notch, and with every adjustment you can come up with, as extensive as low and high pass filtering. The onboard amp is incredibly efficient and clean sounding, even at high volume. There are plenty of outputs for lots of expansion.
The USB playback recognized my 4GB USB flash drive and the entire library on it with ease. You can even adjust the individual volume levels of the sources.
Navigation through your songs is very intuitive, although sometimes, it takes time for the track names and folders to show up when you're scrolling through songs.
Having the aux input and usb in the back of the unit is a welcome feature, as it makes connections to your accessories very clean and discrete. The display is easy to read and customizable Some people complain that the animations are distracting, but I feel they give the X592 some personality.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this unit, it surpasses all of my expectations.
Complete Kenwood package including SIRIUS Satellite Radio Interface + SIRIUS Connect Universal Tuner • Also includes antenna • Subscription sold separately and required for operation • Works with Kenwood Satellite Ready stereos 2005-up
Connects Your XM Ready Kenwood Car Receiver with the Universal XM Car Radio Tuner CNP2000UC and CNPKEN1 • Subscription to XM Radio required and sold separately • Includes Universal Tuner Module (CNP2000UC), Kenwood Module (CNPKEN1) and Antenna also included
Allows you to connect your cell phones to make and receive hands-free calls in the car through your car stereo sound system • Full Bluetooth call functions • Streaming audio support
iPod audio/video adapter connection cable for select 2008-up Kenwood car stereos • Connects with Kenwood headunits with iPod USB Direct control function • Displays & select music files from music menu • playback of audio files through standard 2008+ Kenwood CD receivers and audio/video through 2008+ Kenwood multimedia (DVD) receivers
