Built-In HD Radio Receiver
Kenwood’s KDC-HD545U is an In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Player with an included remote control and built-in HD Radio. The HD Radio Tuner provides the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear sound quality. White 13-Line fluorescent text display, blue button lighting, and MP3 ID3 tag display provide an easy to read menu. Other great features include 6 preset EQ curves (Rock, Pop, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Game), Bass Boost control, text and data station information, and a detachable face for ultimate security.
Expandability options for this Player are not limited. With the front panel USB port, you will have full control with the latest iPods and iPhones, giving you even more playback options. Sirius and XM Satellite radio has two packages if you are interested in those services. Bluetooth ready and full compatibility with your steering wheel controls are just some other expandability options that make this Kenwood Receiver a great buy.
General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
- Built-in HD Radio Tuner allows the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
- 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 13-Line fluorescent display
- Wireless remote control included
- Blue button lighting
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
- CD Text Display
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
- HD AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- Text and data station information
- System Q Sound control
- 6 Preset EQ Curves (Rock, Pop, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Game)
- Supreme setting restores high frequencies so that sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate
- Bass boost control
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: Sirius Package required and sold separately
- Built-in HD Radio tuner for clear radio reception and no subscription fee
- Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
- iPod Ready: Direct connection through USB
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- Front-panel USB Input
- Rear auxiliary input ready: Kenwood KCA-S220A required and sold separately
- Steering Wheel Remote Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 required and sold separately
- CD Changer controls
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Average Customer Rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars:
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| Value | | 4.9 |
| Features | | 4.6 |
| Design | | 4.0 |
| Usability | | 4.1 |
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Andrew from Maryville, TN
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This Kenwood head unit is great. We got it after we ordered a JVC unit that did not perform as expected (and was also defective). We chose this unit after speaking to tech support at SE. It has worked flawlessly in our Hyundai Entourage for over a year! Sound quality and durability have been excellent. My only complaint is that some of the audio menus are buried. I wish that there was a more direct way to access them. Also, the front face is a little busy, and the secondary functions of the preset buttons are not illuminated, so night adjustment is difficult. Overall a great head unit for a good price. Also Sonic Electronix is great to work with.
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Drooby from Brighton, MI
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This is my 3rd HU, but is by far the best. I had an Alpine CDA-102 and CDA-105 before this, and while the Alpines were more aesthetically pleasing, this Kenwood takes the prize. Easy to use, relatively cheap, and comes with HD radio! What more can you ask for? Buy it.
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matt_shel from Billings, MT
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I have had this headunit for a while now and i still love it. I haven't had any problems with it and it was an amazing upgrade to my sound system. Installation was easy and there is a feature for just about anything you can think of. Definatly sticking with kenwood stereos
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John from Minneaoplis, MN
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This is my first stereo. It sounds great.
Only one problem. When power gets interrupted (disconnecting the battery), sometimes the radio will not work until stereo has been reset.
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Phil from Great Mills, Md.
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I've installed about a dozen car stereos in my time, and this one was most frustrating. So much so I had to send it to the Kenwood service center. Unfortunately they sent it immediately back saying there was no problem. Not true because the CD player still won't read any CD. So much for their thorough troubleshooting. I found the controls a bit user-unfriendly, but there are a lot of options. The manual is pretty bad, and the firmware shipped needs updating. I really think this product was cobbled together quickly and rushed to market. No more Kenwoods for me!
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