Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X396 CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo w/ Pandora Support

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In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ Pandora Support, Variable Color Illumination and Remote

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Get 50% Off a 3.5mm Auxiliary Cable with Purchase!

With the purchase of this receiver, you can save 50% on a universal 3.5mm auxiliary cable. This quality aux cable is 6 feet in length and is perfect for connecting portable music players to your stereo.

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Get 50% Off a USB Charge & Sync Cable with Purchase!

With the purchase of this receiver, you can save 50% on a Scosche USB cable. This quality cable is 3.2 feet in length and is able to charge and sync your Apple or Micro-USB devices.

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General Features:

In-dash eXcelon Series AM/FM, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA player with Remote
Single-line blue illuminated backlit display
Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
Music control app for Android will organize your music for playback from the receiver
Variable color illumination feature allows selectable display and button lighting
Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
MOSFET Power Output:

Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels

Wireless remote control included
CD text information 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, and WMA
AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
System Q 3-band Parametric Equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
Separate subwoofer level control (-15db - +15db)
Subwoofer low-pass filter: Through, 85, 120, or 160hz
2-way control allows your iPod or iPhone to be controlled via your stereo or from the iPod itself
iTunes Tagging lets you tag your favorite songs for later viewing in iTunes

Expandability Options:

3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT300 required and sold separately for hands free calls and audio streaming
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.
Marine Remote Ready: Kenwood KCA-RC60MR required and sold separately
Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately

Product History:


	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X397 (newest, current model)

	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X396 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X397)

	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X395 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X396)

In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size	Single DIN
Faceplate Security	Detachable
Motorized Faceplate	No
Remote Control	Yes
Peak Power Output	52 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output	22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs	3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA Output	Yes
Preamp Voltage	4 volts
Built-In Equalizer	System Q 3-band Parametric Equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
Display Type	Fluorescent Display
Display Color	Light Blue
Button Color	Light Blue
CD Signal-to-Noise	110 dB
CEA-2006 Compliant	No
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner	Yes
FM Presets	18
AM Presets	6
CD-R/RW Playback	Yes
MP3 Playback	Yes
WMA Playback	Yes
DVD / Video Playback	No
Expandability Features
Navigation	No
Audio/Video Inputs	Front 3.5mm
Audio/Video Outputs	No
USB Input	Front
iPod Audio Connection	Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below) Scosche IPUSB2: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable
iPod Video Connection	No
Satellite Radio	No
HD Radio	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Optional (Accessory required and sold separately) Kenwood KCA-RC60MR
Steering Wheel Control Compatible	Yes (Accessory required and sold separately) PAC SWI-JACKv1: Kenwood Specific, Manual Programming Interface Axxess ASWC: Universal, Automatic Programming Interface
CD Changer Controls	No
Rear View Camera Input	No
Memory Card Reader	No
Portable Device Information
Compatible Apple Devices	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 iPhone 4 iPhone 4S
iPod Charging Adapter Required	No

Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy	Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration	1 year
Labor Warranty Duration	1 year
Warranty Provider	Sonic Electronix

Customer Review Summary for Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X396

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:

January 31, 2013

Great bang for the buck

Review by
Kingadrik from Casselton ND

Overall	5.0
Durability	5.0
Value	4.0
Features	5.0
Design	5.0
Usability	4.0

This is the best stereo I have ever bought for the price I love my kenwood one thing I don't like about it is that it doesn't work when it's cold in your car. Other than that it is great. I bought it to one up my friend and well it worked

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December 24, 2012

great value

Review by
Amy from Clyde, OH

Overall	5.0
Durability	5.0
Value	5.0
Features	5.0
Design	5.0
Usability	5.0

It's an excellent product and have had no problems with it. Shipping was quick and the directions made it easy to install so I would definitely recommend this product.

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