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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493

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

4.5

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General Features:

  • In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and 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
  • White dot-matrix 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)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System E Xover system
  • 3-Band parametric equalizer
  • 8 Point crossover
  • 24-Bit D/A Converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V 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 HD Radio Tuner is required and sold separately
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Direct connection through USB is available but Kenwood KCA-iP100 is recommended and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB and 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Bluetooth Ready: Additional kit required and sold separately
  • Dual external media control capability
  • Steering wheel remote control ready
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • Music search
  • Favorite memory
  • Rotary encoder for easy operation
  • Manual dimmer function
Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492)
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 OutputN/A
Preamp Voltage4 volts
Built-In EqualizerSystem E Xover
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue
CD Signal-to-Noise110 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 OutputsN/A
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 CompatibleYes
CD Changer ControlsYes
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 Duration2 years
Labor Warranty Duration2 years
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
4.8
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
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March 5, 2010 great value
Review by
Christopher from Vancouver, WA
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Amazing deck. For the money its hard to beat. kenwoods are a bit harder to program, but once you get the hang of it you can do quite a bit. I was amazed at the features this deck had for such a low price. It looks amazing too!
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February 23, 2010 THE BEST MONEY CAN BUY
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chason from henderson, NV
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Great price...easy hook up..did it myself in the tcao bell parking lot... Such a good price..sounds nice..looks good if i was you i would buy it..My family has always stuck to KENWOOD... and they always work great.............SO HAPPY KNOW I CANT WAIT TO HOOK MY 2 12inch JBL's to it ..........and

P.S. i got those here to for a great deal along with the amp..
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December 24, 2009 Simply wonderful
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Joe from Lakeland, FL
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This head unit is an incredible mid-level piece from Kenwood. Both aux and iPod inputs on the front of the unit for simple plug and play and with a little time and effort it is very easy to navigate around and inside the unit. Kenwood's ingenuity is at work in this unit.
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December 16, 2009 Great piece of electronics
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Patrick from Portland, OR
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I primarily use my IPOD with this receiver, and it works and sounds awesome. This is a very complicated unit if you want to learn all of the features, but being able to adjust the inputs to speakers is invaluable. The unit also has greater power than other units, which may save you from adding an amp.
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December 13, 2009 great value and awsome stereo
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Joe from Las Vegas, NV
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i will recommend this stereo to anyone that needs a good system my son it is using it on the rhino and is very happy with it
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-X493
UPC: 019048182111
Weight: 3.50 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcx493
Internal product ID: 17271
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