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Kenwood KDC-HD552U

In-Dash CD Car Stereo Receiver w/ HD Radio, Front USB/AUX and iPod Control

4.5

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Built-In HD Radio tuner with iTunes song tagging
  • Pandora internet radio control with iPhone
  • Anti-theft, detachable face plate
  • Variable Color Illumination button lighting
  • 14-Segment 13-Character Fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • 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/6AM presets
  • Attenuator (-20dB) with smooth volume return
  • System Q sound control with pre-programmed tone curves
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • Built-in bass boost technology
  • Subwoofer level with low pass filter settings
  • 3-band parametric equalizer
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Source memory allows System Q bass, middle, and treble tone settings for each source

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible, however Kenwood recommends the Kenwood KCA-iP101
  • 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.
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately
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 Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage4 volts
Built-In Equalizer3-band parametric equalizer
Display TypeTFT-LCD Monitor
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorVariable Color Illumination
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
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 RadioYes (Built-In/Included HD Radio Tuner)
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
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 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
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-HD552U
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.5
Value
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Features
4.5
Design
4.5
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
March 18, 2012 Great product as usual from Kenwood.
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Great unit for the price from Glendale, AZ
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This unit is very nice and exactly what I'd expect from a conpany that I've run for the last 12 years for head units. However the website has it listed at a 4V out, but it's only 2.5V. Maybe Sonic will fix the specification sheet on the listing. The controls are very user friendly and easy to navigate the menus. The sound quality is also very good, but I'm running a Fosgate T400-4 to two sets of components. This deck is a very good choice for its price and I'd buy it again and recommend to friends.
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March 20, 2012 Great price for all it features.
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This is a very user friendly head unit. I love the 3 RCA outputs, front USB/AUX, and the wide variety of audio controlls it offers. Looks, sounds and performs flawlessly. Great value.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-HD552U
UPC: 019048196798
Weight: 3.60 lbs
Internal SKU: kdchd552u
Internal product ID: 43937

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