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Kenwood KDC-MP442U

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Receiver with Remote and Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs

4.5

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • 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
  • 14 Segment/13 Digit Fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • 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 E's Xover system
  • System Q sound control with pre-programmed tone curves
  • Separate bass, mid range, and treble control
  • Source tone memory

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately.
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 adapter required and sold separately
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: SIRIUS Satellite Package required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Apple USB-to-iPod Cable will work for most newer iPods; however, Kenwood iPod Adapter is required for select older iPods.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB Port allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Steering Wheel Remote Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-MP438U thumbnail
(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
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 Sound Control with Pre-programmed Tone Curves
Display Type14 Segment/13 Digit Fluorescent Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantNo
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
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS (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 ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
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
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP442U
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
4.5
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.5
Value
4.5
Features
4.3
Design
4.3
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
March 23, 2011 Nice
Review by
Joseph from Roanoke Rapids, NC
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This cd player works great usb pick up fast and sounds great
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June 7, 2010 great all around buy
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brett from memphis
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I love this stereo. It works great and keeps its sound quality at high volumes. I have spilled drinks on it and it still works. The cd player works great and never skips unless you are off road. The radio kind sucks to pick station. But if you are like me and use Aux and ipod hook up, this is the a very nice unit for that.
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February 28, 2010 good value
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Ryan from Parkdale, OR
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deck works great. Has way more functions then I actually use, most seem over the top to me...like SMS texting?? seriously. The user manual is a novel. Overall, it does a great job as a stereo, the AUX and USB inputs in the front were the main features I wanted. Love the remote too.
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October 14, 2009 worth the money
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James from Los Lunas, NM
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bought for son's birthday, he loves the USB port. Good price, but found that it's less on the store web site than Ebay.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP442U
Product manual: Download the Kenwood KDC-MP442U Product Manual
UPC: 019048182128
Weight: 3.50 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp442u
Internal product ID: 17270
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Customer Testimonial

This was my first experience with Sonic Electronix and it was a pleasure. The product was exactly as represented, packaged in quality materials and arrived ahead of when promised. I will gladly return for future electronics needs.

- Tom from Newton, NJ

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