Full-Dot LCD Display Receiver
The Kenwood KDC-BT948HD is an In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA with Full-Dot LCD display with Built-in Bluetooth. White LCD text display, white button lighting, and MP3 ID3 tag display provide an easy to read menu. This receiver also features a built-in tuner with 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets, Sound Excellence DSP, 3-band parametric equalizer with 9 selectable tone curves, Bass boost with two adjustable levels, and the Dual Zone capability feature that allows the playing of separate sources to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle simultaneously.
Expandability options for this Player are not limited. With the built-in rear 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. HD Radio and full compatibility with your steering wheel controls are just some other expandability options that will satisfy you if you decide to purchase the Kenwood KDC-BT948HD Receiver.
General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
- Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
- Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
- Built-in HD Radio Tuner for clear reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
- Flip-down, detachable face
- LCD display with 5 lines of text
- Wireless remote control included
- Separate Variable Button and Display lighting allows for custom color configurations
- 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, WMA, and AAC
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- Sound Excellence DSP
- Selectable car type equalizer adjusts the sound to your particular type of vehicle
- Digital Time Alignment (DTA) lets you adjust the distance from the driver to each speaker for optimal sound reproduction
- 3-band parametric equalizer with selectable tone curves (8 Preset, 1 User)
- Advanced 24-bit digital to analog converter for enhanced audio
- 0-Bit Mute Circuit
- DSP Bass boost with two adjustable levels
- Digital E Crossover features a high-pass filter and a low-pass filter
- Highway sound mode
- Dual zone capability
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- Integrated Bluetooth: Enables phones, headsets, and portable devices to be paired for audio streaming and hands free calling with included voice microphone
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood SIRIUS Package required and sold separately
- Built-in HD Radio tuner for clear radio reception and no subscription fee
- iPod/iPhone Ready: Standard iPod-to-USB Cable will work, however Kenwood recommends the automotive grade KCA-IP101
- Rear 3.5mm auxiliary input: Enables the connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
- Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
- CD Changer controls
Bluetooth Features:
- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Bluetooth version 2.1 +EDR certified
- Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
- Supports SMS message notifications hands free phone calls
- Bluetooth profiles supported:
- HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- HSP: Headset Profile enables the a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone
- PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
- OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
- SYNC: Synchronization Profile enables the synchronization of Personal Information Manager (PIM) items
- SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications
- Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
- Includes a built-in microphone for clear talking
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weather11guy from Milwaukee, WI
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I bought this just recently for I loved the display, it the color Full Dot LCD and the Variable color selection. However, it is extremely hard to see the screen when it is sunny outside, I don't know why but it is so it makes it hard to be driving and find a song you want on your ipod but its not a deal breaker. 22Watts RMS sound great compared to my last sony Xplod system and the bass is much deep for just a dash.
Do beware that Kenwood says this has a front USB Port.... it does not. The usb port is a cord that comes from the back of the unit itself... so i had it put in my glovebox... not a big deal since you have direct Ipod control anyways. Bluetooth feature is easy and extremely cool. HD Radio is nice to have also.
Overall, extremely happy and would buy from Kenwood again.
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Dann from San diego Ca
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PROS: Really good sound quality, and a lot of adjustments for your type of speakers and bass.
CONS: Nothing everything its perfect
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bigdrew from calfornia
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This is a great head unit. Would suggest it to any one. Has tons of features in a small single din unit. Good screen easy controls. I use it in my boat with 1000 watts of amps no signal distortion at high volume. Works great with sat radio and ipod.
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ozi from toronto,on, Canada
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Sounds great. Everybody is talking about the shinning display but i bought an anti-glare invisible shield for iphone and cut it in the size of the whole screen. I have no problem with the unit and sounds perfect. Recommend it!
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Dave from Corona, CA
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This stereo is an outstanding product and I highly recommend it. Installed it in our 2006 Ford Escape and it looks wonderful. Sonic Electronix includes the dash kit and the wiring kit too. It is super easy to install and sounds great. If you want to play your Zune player, this is not the right radio. Instead, look to the KIV-BT900. Ipod feature works great and you can use the ipod to link the Pandora feature. A little complicated to use the menu system as you have to go through many sub-tiers to get to the feature you may be looking for and that is not helpful when driving so plan on pulling off the road or configuring it before leaving. Radio station memory is a perfect example. You can't push an external button, like 1 thru 6 on most radios. You push the top of the ring surrounding the volume dial. Then down to AM or FM, then down through the stations til you see the one you have saved in the memory.
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