Kenwood KDC-MP438U

CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote, Front Aux and USB Inputs, and iPod Direct Connection via USB

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote and Front USB + Aux Inputs for MP3 and iPod playback via USB connection
  • 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
  • Detachable face
  • Blue dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 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
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q (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 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and 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: Direct USB Connection which allows you to use a standard iPod USB Cable
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front USB Input
  • CD Changer controls
Product History:
Kenwood KDC-MP442U thumbnail
(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP442U)
Kenwood KDC-MP435U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP438U)
Kenwood KDC-MP4032 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP435U)
Kenwood KDC-MP428 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP4032)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Security Code
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2.5 volts
Built-In EqualizerSystem Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorBlue
Button ColorBlue
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
AUX InputFront 3.5mm
Optional
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleNo
CD Changer ControlsOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible iPods5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP438U
Average Customer Rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars:
4.4
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Average Attributes Rating:
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Features
4.6
Design
4.4
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
June 5, 2009 Good product
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Nhung from Lenexa, KS
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This product was awesome. Played cd's, ipods .... really well.
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May 4, 2009 Love it!
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Karen from Mansfield, MA
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I've been using this radio for six months and I love it. It has great sound, easy to use and comes with an excellent MP3 player. No problems so far. I recommend it.
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April 7, 2009 Audio buff
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Kenneth from Port Huron, MI
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Kenwood form day 1 has put out a great product.This is another example of another great Kenwood product, Thanks again.
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January 31, 2009 Sweet Deck
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Eric from Bountiful, UT
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This deck has ALOT of features. It has alot of features built into it, with both high and low filters. I would highly recommend this deck to anyone
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November 3, 2008 Very good buy
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Robert from Peoria, AZ
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For the price you can't go wrong. It has lots of inputs and the USB port is really cool. It reads mp3's directly from a removable device. Don't need an mp3 player. Lots of other features, and plenty of outputs. The multi function volume control is a little weird. Takes time to get used to. I would recommend buying.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer:Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP438U
UPC:019048176417
Weight:4.00 lbs
Internal SKU:kdcmp438u
Internal Product ID:11786

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