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General Features:
- In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote
- Detachable face
- 3-Line full dot LCD text display
- Wireless remote control included
- Three zone color selection allows different colors to be selected for the buttons, screen, and USB/AUX inputs
- Power Output:
- Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
- RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
- CD Text Display
- Spectrum analyzer
- Contrast control
- MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
- 90-day SonicElectronix.com warranty
Playback and Audio Features:
- Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC
- AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
- High-pass/Low-pass filters
- 24-Bit Digital to Analog Converter
- 3-Band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
Expandability Options:
- 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: Kenwood SIRIUS Package and Kenwood XM Packagerequired and sold separately
- HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR300 required and sold separately
- Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT300 required and sold separately
- iPod/iPhone Ready: Kenwood recommends the Kenwood KCA-iP101, however the Standard iPod-to-USB 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 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
- CD Changer controls
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-655U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-452U)
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Receiver Size
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Single DIN |
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Faceplate Security
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Detachable |
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Motorized Faceplate
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No |
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Remote Control
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Yes |
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Peak Power Output
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50 watts x 4 channels |
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RMS Power Output
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22 watts x 4 channels |
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Preamp RCA Outputs
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3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer) |
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Sub Preamp RCA Output
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Yes |
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Preamp Voltage
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2.5 volts |
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Built-In Equalizer
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3-Band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User) |
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Display Type
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LCD Text Display |
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Display Color
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Variable Colors |
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Button Color
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Variable Colors |
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CD Signal-to-Noise
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105 dB |
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CEA-2006 Compliant
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No |
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AM/FM Tuner
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Yes |
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FM Presets
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18 |
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AM Presets
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6 |
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CD-R/RW Playback
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Yes |
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MP3 Playback
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Yes |
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WMA Playback
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Yes |
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DVD / Video Playback
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No |
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Navigation
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No |
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Audio/Video Inputs
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Front 3.5mm |
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Audio/Video Outputs
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No |
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USB Input
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Front |
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iPod Audio Connection
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Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below) |
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iPod Video Connection
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No |
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Satellite Radio
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Optional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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HD Radio
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Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Bluetooth Connectivity
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Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) |
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CD Changer Controls
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Yes |
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Rear View Camera Input
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No |
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Memory Card Reader
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No |
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Compatible Apple Devices
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5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod 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
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iPod Charging Adapter Required
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No |
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| Warranty and Return Policy |
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| Return Policy |
Standard Return Policy |
| Parts Warranty Duration |
90 days |
| Labor Warranty Duration |
90 days |
| Warranty Provider |
Sonic Electronix |
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Average Customer Rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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4.5 |
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4.6 |
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4.0 |
| Design |
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4.4 |
| Usability |
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3.6 |
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Stephan from ON, Canada
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I bought this for my girlfriends car 6 months back. It's a great headunit, no complaints here. It does glitch sometimes though when it comes to the iPod control, the name display freezes but it's usually resolved quick enough. Compared to my Kenwood eXcelon x994, the iPod controls are actually quicker. My only gripe is that the USB is on the front of the unit. Overall I'd recommend it, it's a great price for a good unit.
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Andy from Urbandale, IA
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Pros: Shifting colors are quite nifty. USB and RJ-45 inputs are handy for using your own collection of music. I'm no audiophile, but it sounds good.
Cons: USB file system browser is a little confusing, and limits to 256 files per folder. Did not come with clear instructions for the UI.
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MOO from Denver, CO
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Thing sounds good. Has TONS of options for the display. I like that if the sun hits it straight on, the color of the text goes away but it all turns a visible shade of gey so you can still read it. Sometime though, the sun hits it at just the right angle so that the glare makes it impossible to read anything. It's built very sturdy and came with a few extras in box like remote, and pouch thing for the face. Sounds nice, has some decent EQ control. I like that you can control the Subwoofer in dB. Does take a few seconds to start up, but what does a few seconds matter?
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Aaron.P from Boise Idaho
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Pro's - It' looks cool, color changing and all.
Negatives - Broke within 5 months of use. The unit periodically shuts down, then the usb port began to be "touchy" after reading online reviews, a lot of people with similar problems in the cold. Then the usb port completly went out and wont even recognize my Ipod wich is the only reason I bought it in the first place!
Whatever good qualities I bought this unit for are negated because I can't play any music!
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Trent from Lincoln, NE
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I ordered two of these units (one for myself and one for my neighbor) and installed them both the following week. It's been a little over 8 months and they are both still working great. Mine has been in two different vehicles and is now resting in a 1999 Integra powering four 6.5" speakers (Pioneer 4-ways in front and stock in back) very nicely. My neighbor's are in a stock F-150 and are serving his purpose of adding some "umph" quite well. The sub controls are above average and the HPF/LPF's are accurate and simple. Multiple pre-out's are nice and the remote is adequate, although barely functioning at present, the battery is on it's last leg already. Overall, quality for cheap. Nice looking display too.
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