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Kenwood DPX308U

In-Dash Double DIN AAC/WMA/MP3 CD Receiver w/ Remote, iPod Direct Control and Variable Illumination

4.8

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General Features:

  • In-dash Double DIN AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote
  • 1-Line, 13-digit blue fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Variable color illumination feature allows selectable display and 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 Sonic Electronix warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q/Q-EX Sound Control 3 Band equalizer with 8 preset tone curves
  • Supreme technology for compressed music
  • Fader controls
  • 24 bit digital-analogue converter
  • Bass boost adjustments
  • Low-pass filter

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front and rear/sub switchable)
  • iPod Playback: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable is compatible or Kenwood KCA-iP101 can be used.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel USB input: allows connection to portable media devices
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
Kenwood DPX303 (DPX-303) thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX308U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX303 (DPX-303))
Kenwood DPX301 (DPX-301) thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX302)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeDouble DIN
Faceplate SecurityNone
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputNo
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerSystem Q/Q-EX Sound Control 3 Band equalizer with 8 preset tone curves
Display TypeFluorescent Display
Display ColorVariable Colors
Button ColorVariable Colors
CD Signal-to-Noise110 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantNo
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes (CD-R Only)
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackN/A
DVD Region NumberN/A
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionYes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video ConnectionOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple DevicesiPod 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 Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 6th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPod Touch 4th Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPod Charging Adapter RequiredNo
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 DPX308U
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.6
Value
4.9
Features
4.3
Design
4.8
Usability
4.3
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
April 19, 2012 It looks amazing at night
Review by
kelton from Pleasant Grove, UT
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This is a great head unit if you want to make the interior of your car look nice and clean. I would recommend this to everyone. Plus, I get a lot of compliments.
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April 3, 2012 Great Product!
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Big D from Myrtle Beach, SC
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Great Product! Great value! Cool look! Don't have any problems!
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March 23, 2012 Installed in a 2001 Nissan Altima
Review by
Garrett from Gilbert, AZ
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The stereo was very easy to install and has a decent feature set. The menu system is not very intuitive, but is workable. We are having some weird popping sounds when going from volume 15-16 and have contacted SonicE about it.
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March 19, 2012 great product, hard to set up.
Review by
justin from detroit, MI
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I love this stereo. It is great for those looking to replace their stock radio with an affordable double din sized, non-touch screen stereo. The sound difference even with my stock speakers was night and day. I had no idea what my car speakers were capable of.

The one con about it is that it was very frustrating to make it work with my subwoofer. I spent hours playing with it and poking around online to get it to work right. I finally came across something on a car audio forum. You have to change the setting from rear speaker output to subwoofer output from a menu that can only be accessed in standby mode. The included manual makes no mention of this.

Other than that, it is an excellent product and the colored illumination looks great at night.
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March 8, 2012 Beautiful and amazing Head Unit
Review by
Mr. Stanek from Madison, WI
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When I needed to replace my stereo in my 1990 Lexus LS 400, I did hours of research. I thought about getting a Pioneeer, as I am a fan of their head units. However, I found this double din Kenwood, and figured it would look great in my car. Turns out the product is better than I could have imagined. Options and customizations to keep you busy for hours. My stock speakers of 22 years sing with this Kenwood pushing them. I would recommend this stereo over any others out there. If youre not a fan of touch screen units and want to spend under $200, consider this fine stereo. You will not regret your purchase, I can promise that.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: DPX308U
UPC: 0019048194060
Weight: 7.00 lbs
Internal SKU: dpx308u
Internal product ID: 33452

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