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Kenwood KDC-MP538U

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

4.9

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote and 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 fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Switchable blue and red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 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/12AM presets
  • System E's high- and low-pass filters
  • System Q Sound control (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
  • BBE MP Digital Sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback

Expandability Options:

Key Features:

  • "Supreme" audio processing for better sound from your compressed MP3 and WMA files
  • CD frequency response: 10 Hz - 20,000 Hz
  • CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
Product History:
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Kenwood KDC-MP535U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP538U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP535U)
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 or Red
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 InputsRear 3.5mm
Optional
USB InputRear
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 CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Rear View Camera InputN/A
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices5G 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 Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP538U
Average Customer Rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars:
4.9
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
4.9
Features
5.0
Design
4.8
Usability
4.4
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
September 1, 2009 Great Reciever
Review by
Zach from Nowhere, Noplace
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I really like this Receiver! I currently still have it installed in my car! It is hard to get used to, but great once you do! Only problem I normally get is over heating. It does not do very good in the heat. Great radio otherwise!
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August 7, 2009 Very nice
Review by
faysal from clarkston, GA
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hey guys the item that i've bought it from sonic was really nice and i am still using it i
is working perfectly till now i have no problem with it
and also i am enjoying the headset free bluetooth with is really nice when u talk in the car worry free of anything...
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June 9, 2009 great value
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Anthony from Metairie, LA
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like the front USB and 3.5mm jacks.
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June 5, 2009 Extremely great product
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Scott from Evansville, IN
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I bought this unit for my son so he could use the blue tooth for hands free calling. What we found was a unit that was so much more than that. He loves the USB connection. He has connected flash drive with all his music on it and it makes it so easy to locate and play the song he is looking for. I think any one that is looking for a car stereo with the blue tooth feature would love this unit.
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June 5, 2009 Kenwood KDC-MP538U
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Larry from Hinsdale, NY
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Love the radio. I thought the USB port would be neat to be able to plug any MP3 player into it but it is even better than that. I plugged in my USB thumb drive and it reads through it all. Better yet when I used a cheap MP3 player it had to "boot up" after connected for a few seconds and was then at the mercy of poor quality of the MP3 player. With the thumb drive there is no boot up and it works perfect. Other than that it is a good Kenwood radio that works wonderfully.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP538U
UPC: 019048178046
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp538u
Internal product ID: 11787
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Customer Testimonial

I enjoyed doing business with Sonic Electronix. Good price, excellent product, fast shipping, had UPS tracking number. will do business again. Over all just a good company to work with. Merry Christmas to me... thanks again.

- Lori from Milton Freewater,Or

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