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Kenwood KDC-BT848U

In-Dash CD Receiver w/ Built-in Bluetooth & 3-Line Variable Color LCD Display

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In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player • Max: 50W x 4 Chan. • RMS: 22W x 4 Chan. • Built-In Bluetooth • System Q Equalizer • 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Direct iPod/iPhone Connection

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Kenwood KDC-BT858U

OUR PRICE: $220.00

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Product Highlights


In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player • Max: 50W x 4 Chan. • RMS: 22W x 4 Chan. • Built-In Bluetooth • System Q Equalizer • 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Direct iPod/iPhone Connection

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
  • Detachable face
  • Variable color illumination
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Separate variable color illumination allows selectable illumination color for display and buttons
  • 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, AAC and WMA
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q Equalizer for enhanced audio tuning
  • 3-band parametric equalizer with 8 preset tone curves (7 presets and 1 user)
  • Two-way iPod control from the headunit or the iPod itself

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • XM Satellite Radio Ready: XM Satellite Radio Solution Package required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: HD Radio Tuner required and sold separately
  • Integrated Bluetooth: Enables phones, headsets, and portable devices to be paired for audio streaming and hands free calling with included voice microphone
  • iPod/iPhone Ready: Kenwood recommends the Kenwood KCA-iP101, however a Standard USB-to-iPod Cable will work
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel USB input: USB port allows connection to portable digital devices such as thumb drives, flash drives, 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 2.0 +EDR certified
  • Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
  • Supports SMS message notifications
  • 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 an external wired microphone for convenient distortion-free talking

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-BT855U thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-BT858U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-BT855U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-BT852HD)

Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2.5 volts
Built-In Equalizer
3-band parametric equalizer with 8 preset tone curves (7 presets and 1 user)
Display Type
LCD Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-BT848U

Weight:

4.00lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcbt848u

Internal Product ID:

33457

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.7
Value
4.8
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
4.2

Customer Reviews

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Worth the Money

This is a great head unit. I bought it in order to use usbs and and mp3 cds in my car. I instantly noticed an improvement in my sound quality. The only problem I have with it is that it takes a little too long to load songs on the usb. Great product would definitely purchase again

By jay on May 24, 2013

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The Installer

I have been using Kenwood for many years and I love them. I remember the 1st one I bought I payed well over $300.00 for it and it didn't have half the features as this one. You get alot for the money, its well priced. I dont think this is expensive but it is not by any means a cheap head unit. Even the less expense Kenwoods sound great. I love the blue tooth feature easy to program and it works great everytime. I am running a 1000 watt Kenwood am and 2 tens this thing rocks.

By Larry on January 4, 2012

7

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good product for price

I have owned this CD player for about six month and it works pretty good and it has all basic stuff for the price. USB / Front Rear Sub with pre-amp and more, i would recomend this head unit because of the features it does offer for the price, it sound's good and it look nice in my car.

By Allan on December 29, 2011

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Great radio for the price

This is a great radio for the price. The only thing that i dont really like is the control. The buttons are small and i wish that it had a credit card type control. It takes some getting use to the features and all that but over all it does the job and i really like the USB connection. I can connect my ANDROID phone and it plays the songs with no prob.

By Miguel on December 12, 2011

6

found this helpful.

decent h/u

I bought this h/u because my pioneer got messed up the Bluetooth its good but the sound quality is not there but great h/u you'll be happy.

By CHRISTIAN on November 13, 2011

5

found this helpful.

love this kenwood

love this Kenwood, this will be my 3rd time buying this lol, i like how you can mess with the audio settings ( especial when you have sounds) best stereo I ever bought in my life :)

By uriel on June 16, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

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cant beat the price

absolutely love this CD player. it's got everything I was looking for and plenty of pre output for amps

By billy on February 22, 2013

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found this helpful.

great head unit for a good price

Great head unit easy to navigate through all the settings and love watching all the colors change.

By Jacob on August 30, 2011

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found this helpful.

Works Great!!

I've had the unit about a week, and it works amazing. Does everything i want it to and does it great. love the sleek glossy look, the bluetooth works amazing and it helps that it comes with a separate mic you can put wherever (preferably above steering wheel). Only thing i wish it had was a USB input in the back of the unit, other than that its absolutely awesome and love the customization capability.

By CrZr on January 8, 2012

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found this helpful.

Lots of features

This is a great little unit. For the money, you get an impressive amount of features. Love the display! You can either choose a color, make your own custom color, or let it cycle through a spectrum of colors automatically.

Sound is superb with many different sound shaping tools to make fine tuning to your personal preference a breeze. Highly recommended.

By Ken on December 29, 2011

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found this helpful.

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