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Kenwood KDC-252U

In-Dash Car CD/MP3/WMA Stereo Receiver w/ Front USB & 3.5mm Auxiliary Input

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote
  • Built-in Pandora internet radio control
  • Theft deterring detachable face plate
  • Single-line DOT text display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Red illuminated button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • CD text information 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, and WMA
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Separate subwoofer level control
  • Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • 3-band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Built-in Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
  • Two-stage bass boost allows for user specified bass level

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 2V preamp outputs (subwoofer)
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
  • Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
  • Front USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
Product History:
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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs1 Pair (Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In Equalizer3-band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorRed
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantNo
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets12
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
DVD Region NumberN/A
Dual ZoneNo
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 ConnectionNo
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleNo
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices5G 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 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
iPhone 4S
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 KDC-252U
Average Customer Rating is 4.4 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.4
Value
4.7
Features
4.6
Design
4.6
Usability
4.6
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May 1, 2012 good features, good looks, easy to use. GREAT VALUE
Review by
Max from Evansville, IN
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I have owned one of these for about 3 months. its a very nice radio, has options for sub woofer level, bass, mid, treble, and a lot of things in between. its a great product and the red matches really well with the stock gages on my 2000 grand prix. only problem i have had is that the ipod won't play thru the USB port for some reason. it will just say 'reading' and get to the song but won't play. I have tried hitting the play button on both the ipod and the dash but to no avail. I'm not sure if its the ipod or the radio.

also very easy to use, and as i said earlier it looks great. plenty of features. read the owners manual to find them all

a great product, gonna buy one for my friend on her birthday here soon
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April 2, 2012 nice
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Denny from Kutztown, PA
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Fits perfectly for a sub system but if you plan on doing speakers look elsewhere. Also has no rear usb input so if you hate wires this also isn't for you.
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April 1, 2012 Display screen
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dave from Council Bluffs Iowa
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I like the unit, but after a few minutes the radio stops playing and "protect" shows on the screen.
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March 17, 2012 Great headunit
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Matthew from Luverne, MN
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Looks great, adds power to your speakers, the only bad thing about it is when you have your iPod plugged into the usb function you have to control it through the stereo which takes time getting used to, otherwise great headunit, definitely recommend to anyone.
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March 16, 2012 Good Head-Unit
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Eddie from Centertown, KY
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Simple and Plain but a good thing. It isn't going to blow your mind with insane features, it's a simple head-unit but it's a good one. It has a good amount of RMS per speaker and it can make a factory system sound pretty damn good (considering its just an addition of an aftermarket radio).

This was the first aftermarket stereo I purchased when I got into car audio, but after about 9 months of use I sold it to a friend for 50 bucks and put that 50 on the eXcelon headunit I purchased to run my 3 amp system.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-252U
UPC: 019048195562
Weight: 3.45 lbs
Internal SKU: kdc252u
Internal product ID: 42342

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