Bringing an Auxiliary Input to the Car
Upgrading to quality aftermarket sound doesn't have to be expensive. Take the Kenwood KDC-148 as an example of an excellent car stereo with advanced technologies and a low price tag. While the receiver will play standard CDs and tune into the standard AM/FM radio stations, the main additional convenient feature is a front auxiliary input. This allows other media devices to be connected to the car stereo and the audio can be played through the car speakers. This is a great solution for those that want to be able to connect a portable media devices such as an iPod, iPhone, Microsoft Zune, or any other device with an 3.5mm audio output jack.
On the back of the unit you will find 1 set of pre-amp outputs. These RCA connection are used to connect an aftermarket amplifier and power a subwoofer. Inside the unit Kenwood has integrated technology such as the System Q Equalizer, Low Pass Filters (LPF), Bass Boost, and other musical adjustments. With so many great features housed in this single DIN chassis, the Kenwood KDC-148 proves to be an excellent choice for those looking for a basic car stereo
General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
- Detachable face with slot-in CD
- Single line LCD Fluorescent text display
- Wireless remote control included
- Blue and Red button lighting
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- 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
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- Mixed preset memory for AM/FM radio tuning
- System Q: 3-Band equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
- Adjustable subwoofer level for sub output level
- Bass Boost: two-stage bass boost allows for user customized bass output
- Built-in Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
Expandability Options:
- 1 Set of 2V preamp outputs (rear/subwoofer switchable)
- Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-152)
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Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Bradley from Hopkinsville, KY
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I've had this headunit for a year now and it's still running strong. I have only encountered one problem and that is that the speaker channels on the headunit have started to burn out. But RCAs can be used to run to my door speaker amp so it's not a total loss. I had it for about 11 months before I started having the speaker problems. It was overall a good buy due to the price and features.
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Nate from Washington, PA
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It took me roughly an hour and a half to install this into a 2004 honda civic. It is a good looking unit from the exterior and doesn't feel cheap like my jvc.
Sound Quality: This thing makes my speakers sound great, and I have 2 sony 6.5's in back and 2 stocks in front. The equalizer is what makes the difference. I really don't have any complaints with this, but I haven't tried the rca outs on my sub amplifier so until then this is a great unit for the price.
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Curtis from amherst, NH
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Does what its supposed to do. No problems whatsoever. Great sound!
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Antonov from north brunswick, nj
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The value of this unit is outstanding, yes it might not have HD radio, Bluetooth, card reader or 3 pre amp outputs, but for the price you get a good looking, superb sounding and easy to use unit with basic functions. My is in 2012 Nissan Sentra, driving, 6×9 Rockford fosgate punch up front and Rockford fosgate 6×9 power speakers in rear, and those speaker driven just by this unit, sounds superb, way better then by stock unit (obviously) and almost as good as my old set up on my old sentra with the same speakers amplified by pioneer 4 channel amp I had. So for me there no need for an amp for the speaker's anymore, happy with this unit.
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This a very good radio, it fits just right in my 82 Jeep CJ 5. My brother liked it so much i had to order him one.
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