General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC 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
- Detachable face with slot-in CD
- 14-Segement, 13-Character LCD Fluorescent text display
- Wireless remote control included
- Blue 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 SonicElectronix.com warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, AAC and WMA
- 24 Bit D/A (digital-to-analog) converter
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- System Q Sound Control 3-band equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
- iTunes Tagging marks your favorite songs on HD Radio and loads them in iTunes
- Bass Boost: Two-stage bass boost allows for user customized bass output
- Adjustable subwoofer level for sub output level
- Built-in Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
- Supreme Setting for enhancing low bit rate (quality) MP3, WMA, and AAC files
- Source tone memory allows System Q adjustments to be separately stored for each source
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- iPod/iPhone Ready: Standard iPod-to-USB Cable required, however Kenwood recommends the Kenwood KCA-iP101
- 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 digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
- Steering wheel remote ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-HD455U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-HD552U)
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Average Customer Rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars:
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James from Apopka, FL
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I bought this radio to replace a Clarion CZ500. I liked the Clarion but it had static at low volumes, so I returned it and bought this based on a technical support technicians recommendation.
In all I find it to a quality radio. First there is no static at any volume. It sounds like the higher are better and I get more mid bass. It has HD radio built in, which takes a while to get used to. I love the fact you can turn off the sub preamps.
My only complaint would be the lighting. When I have full sun it is a little hard to see the display. Good unit for the money
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Ken from St Louis Park, MN
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The sound is fantastic and I love being able to plug in an MP3 player or other devices. However... AM reception is non-existent for all practical purposes and FM is not much better. I live in a major metro area and all I can reliably use the system for is pre-recorded music. For any radio reception I was far better off with the factory receiver.
I would not recommend this product to anyone who wants a usable radio.
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thomas from Hollister, CA
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Easy install, excellent display and iPod interface. Very good sound quality.
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steve from Bradford, PA
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I have owned numerous Kenwood Head units and have great luck with them. This one is no exception, I love the 3 sets of 4V RCA pre-amp outputs, Front USB & Aux. inputs & blue lighting at night!!! I would highly recomend this head unit to anyone!!
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Jonathan from Xenia, OH
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I was given this as a Christmas gift and I love it! The HD radio sounds fantastic, my only complaint is that it occaisionally will switch back and forth from SD to HD which is kind of annoying. Other than that it is a great stereo to cap off my system and I highly recommend it. It has a rediculous amount of settings, so you can get exactly the sound you're looking for. It also comes with all of the wire harnesses and installation gear which makes it an even better buy.
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