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Kenwood KDC-MP338

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

  • 4.5

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The product on this page is discontinued, but there is a newer model available:
Newer Model: Kenwood KDC-355U
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$119.99 In Stock

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The prices were the lowest I could find. They shipped my in-dash cd player with bluetooth almost immediately. They included a wiring harness and installation bracket for my vehicle for free with my order. How could anyone be happier with an online retailer.

- pete from texas

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • White dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 19 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q Equalizer
  • BBE MP Digital Sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback

Expandability Options:

Key Features:

  • 14-segment FL display with 10-digit scrolling text & clock
  • Rotary encoder & jog control knob for easy operation
  • Selectable low-pass preamp crossover
  • Switchable rear/non-fading preamp output
  • Supreme processing for better compressed file sound quality

Product History:

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(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-352U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-355U)
Kenwood KDC-348U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-352U)
Kenwood KDC-MP345U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-348U)
Kenwood KDC-MP342U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP345U)
Kenwood KDC-MP338 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP342U)
Kenwood KDC-MP335 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP338)
Kenwood KDC-MP332 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP335)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size Single DIN
Faceplate Security Detachable
Remote Control Yes
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA Output Yes
Preamp Voltage 2.5 volts
Built-In Equalizer System Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display Type Dot-Matrix Text Display
Display Color Blue
Button Color Blue and Red
CD Signal-to-Noise 105 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 6
CD-R/RW Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
DVD / Video Playback No
Expandability Features
Navigation No
Audio/Video Inputs Front 3.5mm
Optional
USB Input No
iPod Audio Connection Optional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite Radio Optional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD Radio Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth Connectivity Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer Controls Yes
Memory Card Reader No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP338
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.5
based on 2 Reviews
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 4.0
4.0
Value
  • 4.5
4.5
Features
  • 4.0
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Design
  • 3.5
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Usability
  • 4.0
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
September 11, 2008 Bought this about a few months ago
Review by
Anthony from Ardmore, OK
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I have had no problems with this cd player. The usb flash drives are way better than cd's because they don't skip when theirs massive bass and it sounds so much better. This is an awesome cd player
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July 11, 2008 Here's a unit with some inner beauty
Review by
mykie from Seattle, WA
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 3.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 2.0
Usability
  • 3.0
The MP338 is a fine unit for anybody looking for a basic stereo with great audio quality. This unit looks very similar to the KDC-MP438U, which is to say it's EXACTLY the same, but lacks a USB port. The USB port-shaped space right next to the AUX port, which is hidden behind a silly flip up door, just makes it painfully obvious you're using a stripped down unit.



The display is BRIGHT, and that might be a problem because the MP338 only features a manual dimmer. The controls are plentiful, but simple enough to get a hang of. The sheer number of options can be daunting, but not necessarily overly complicated. You can even regulate the audio levels across the sources.



Kenwood forgot to include their famous Attenuator button on the faceplate, but instead places it on the included remote. But who needs a remote control for a device that's 2 feet away from you?



The included amplifier is efficient and clean-sounding. The front panel aux input, especially with the little flip-up door is clumsy.



The MP338 is fine unit and is tough to pass up for the price.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP338
UPC: 019048176325
Weight: 4.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp338
Internal product ID: 11785