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Kenwood KDC-MP642U

In Dash CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Receiver with Remote, Rear Panel AUX and USB Input

4.6

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, and AAC player with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • Full dot matrix multi-line 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, AAC and WMA
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q EX/E's+ Sound shaping processor
  • 3-band Parametric EQ with preset tone curves)
  • Supreme for improved compressed music playback
  • 24-bit D/A Converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood SIRIUS Package required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Direct connection via USB Input or Kenwood KCA-IP101 required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately
  • Rear USB input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, thumb drives, external hard drives, etc.
  • Rear auxiliary input: Rear auxiliary input for connection to portable media devices
  • Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately
  • CD Changer controls
Product History:
Kenwood KDC-MP642U thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-MP638U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP642U)
Kenwood KDC-MP635 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP638U)
Kenwood KDC-MPV622 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP635)
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 Equalizer3-band Parametric EQ with preset tone curves)
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text 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 InputsRear 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputRear
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
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 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 Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KDC-MP642U
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.6
Value
4.6
Features
4.8
Design
4.4
Usability
4.2
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 11, 2010 Great head unit
Review by
Gary from Oakland City, IN
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I have this unit in my 08 ford f-150 I am pleased with it the only issue I have is that if you turn the internal dsp off you loose all ability to adjust sound (high, mid and lows). For me it isn't a big problem I have a separate eq which takes up that short coming but overall I am pleased with all other aspects of this unit
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January 10, 2010 Great Buy
Review by
Michael from Lawton, OK
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This head unit is an excellent purchase, real bang for the buck. It is loaded with great features, example the DSP which give you so much control over how music sounds. The USB and IPOD controls are excellent and are very easy to navigate. The only issue I have with this unit is, the quality of the display, could have been more crisp and the text should have greater contrast from the background. The unit takes some time to get used to, you WILL need to read the manual to figure out how to use some of the features.

Overall it is an excellent purchase...
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January 9, 2010 WoW
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Eric from Helena, MT
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This deck is really nice i love all the adjustments you can make for the speakers. It has tons of different settings!! I really like the AUX and USB ports it makes it really nice!! Very good buy and well worth every penny!
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January 5, 2010 Awesome Sound Quality!!
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....... from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Very easy navigation. Very easy IPOD navigation as well. This stereo has so many sound settings. Its a great deck.
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January 4, 2010 WOW!
Review by
Jadd from Nevada
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This radio sounds great with aftermarket speakers! So many ways to adjust the sound. It does take a little getting used to the controls though. Like I still haven't figured out how to set favorite radio stations... but with ipod control either with the ipod or through the radio itself, the ability to add USB, and the rear Aux input (which is where I added my portable XM radio) who wants to listen to local radio stations and all their commercials?! The radio itself added so much more sound to my speakers, from the original factory radio, I am still in awe :)
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-MP642U
UPC: 019048183279
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcmp642u
Internal product ID: 18384
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Customer Testimonial

Excellent, fast and no hassle service as promised! Had absolutely no problems and would recommend ANYONE to this website anytime! Thanks again!

- Bryce from Las Vegas, NV

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