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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X693

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote

4.7

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • Full LCD dot matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Variable color illumination
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Sound Excellence DSP for an enhance listening experience
  • 5-band parametric equalizer with 9 preset tone curves
  • Crossover settings for front speakers, rear speakers, and subwoofer

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: Subscription and the purchase of Kenwood SIRIUS Package required and sold separately
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Kenwood KCA-IP101 recommended and sold separately, although the standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately.
  • Rear auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Rear USB input: USB port allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, as well as a iPod USB direct connection
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately
  • CD Changer controls
Product History:
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X794)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output17 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage4 volts
Built-In Equalizer5-Band EQ with 9 Preset Tone Curves
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorVariable Colors
Button ColorVariable color illumination
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 InputsRear 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsN/A
USB InputRear
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 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-X693
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
4.7
based on 7 Reviews
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.6
Value
4.7
Features
5.0
Design
4.6
Usability
3.9
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 23, 2010 Perfect
Review by
Richard from Colorado
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For those of you who said that the screen is to hard to see in the sunlight all you have to do is set the screen to positive. As for my comments I was at first reluctant to buy this unit due to my previous headunit was the DDX6019. It sounded decent but the controls for sound quality made little difference.The X693 blows it out of the water hands down. I am really impressed with this unit it made a huge improvement in sound quality with the same equipment that i was using with the DDX6019.

Here is my setup, Kenwood 9104D, Kenwood 8404, two Kenwood 3012, Kicker Ds series 6x9 and focal components for the front stage.

Thanks sonicelectronix for great products and prices with excellent customer service!!!!!!
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January 9, 2010 Awesome Buy
Review by
Jerry from Utica, MI
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bought this thing for the usb and aux inputs and well the cd player on my oem unit went out.

i love it. controls do take some getting used too like others have said but there are allot of settings for sound, display and inputs. the controls for the radio presets are kinda lacking but they'll make do.

you cant return to the previous track if you using folder randomize. definitely a negative there. i really like ipod controls as well.

i cant find too many negatives about this headunit. overall a great buy. do suggest.
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January 8, 2010 Worth the money
Review by
BG from Omaha, NE
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My friend just ordered one of those eXcelon KDC-X693, and I hooked up for him, the only thing I have to say is wow, amazing look it change the color, so you can match inside of your car, give's you everything you need from this HU, and the price on the sonicelectonix is pretty low for this product, but if you want to spend more money and have the highest value from eXcelon get the KDC-X993 pretty much is the same as KDC-X693 but it give you more features to use.
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December 24, 2009 Kenwood knows what they are doing!
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Joe from Lakeland, FL
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This sleek unit is simply wonderful.It requires a little getting used to the controls, but it's features and hi-voltage outputs make adding an amp painless as far as the headunit is concerned. Great piece.
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December 15, 2009 Amazing
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David from KY
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I bought this head unit for its E.Q. options as well as the USB input. i love this radio, it tunes my subs and door speakers perfectly because of its built in cross-over and speaker size features. the controls are a bit advanced for people new to audio, however, if you know what your doing its easy to use and its simple enough to get the perfect sound
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-X693
UPC: 019048183262
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcx693
Internal product ID: 18545
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