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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X789

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver

4.7

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Specials with this product

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  • In-Dash MP3 WMA AAC CD Receiver
  • Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate
  • 24 Bit DAC of BurrBrown Products from Texas Instruments
  • Advanced Codec Drive
    • Voice Index browsing
    • Media Manager included
  • HD Radio Ready
  • 64 Color Fine Dot Fluorescent Display
  • Auxiliary RCA Stereo Input
  • System Q-EX Sound Control
  • Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation
  • Display Customize FunctionZ
  • G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer)
  • Installer/Backup Memory of Audio Setup
  • External Media Control — iPod Ready
  • Dual Zone Source & Volume Control
  • RCA Outputs: 3 Pair
  • Preamp Voltage: 5V
  • PhatNoise
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display
  • CD Text Compatible
  • Peak Power Rating: 50 Watts x 4 Channels
  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio controls (tuner, antenna, and subscription required and not included with purchase)
  • Dimmer Control
  • Telephone Mute
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Product History:
Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X792 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
** CLOSEOUT! ** Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X791 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X792)
Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X790 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by ** CLOSEOUT! ** Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X791)
Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X789 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X790)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA OutputsN/A
Preamp Voltage5 volts
Built-In EqualizerSystem Q-EX, System E's+
Display ColorN/A
Button ColorRed
CD Signal-to-Noise110 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
Audio/Video InputsN/A
iPod Audio ConnectionYes - Kenwood KCA-iP500 Required.
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioYes
CD Changer ControlsYes
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 eXcelon KDC-X789
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
4.7
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
4.8
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
May 15, 2009 Great head unit.
Review by
Chad from Northwest, Florida
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Pros: Cool looks, great sound, has all the eq'ing that you need, and is overall pretty customizable.

Cons: Other than the player not reading a cd every once in a while and it being a little difficult to go through the menu and options at first, I can't really say anything bad about it.
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February 25, 2006 Awesome HU
Review by
Scott from Palmdale, CA
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Ive owed this HU for about 4 weeks now and it leaves my old pioneer 8400mp at the starting line. First and for most price from SE cant be beat. The HU has 5v preamp out that produce crisp, clean sound way better then my pioneer, included AUX input (ipod), color display, more gadgets then an inventors booth. Some cool features i liked is that you can angle the display, turn off the internal HU amp(if using ext amp), front and rear HP filters can be set indiviually, color of buttons can be either red or green and can set audio presets to memory incase of battery disconnect. One final word keep manual on hand because at first it can be tricky but ive got it down pat. Dont pass up this HU you wont be sorry.
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February 25, 2006 Great Sound Bit Confusing @ First
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Will from Moraga, CA
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I just got this installed in my 2005 Frontier it looks great and sounds great. My only complaint is that it has so much stuff to figure out you don't know where to start. I also have the KCA-ip500 iPod adapter and the quality is great yet confusing to navigate throug the deck. Also has numerous menus that are annoying
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December 22, 2005 awesome
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michael from Willmar, MN
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this is the best cd player that i have ever owned. and it was a lot cheaper here than anywhere else that i looked
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December 8, 2005 Best For The Money
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Matt from Gastonia, NC
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This is one of the best head units around. It has five volt pre outs so it will send a really clean signalto subs or speakers. Plus you can download screensavers and wallpapers onto it of the internet.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-X789
Weight: 7.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcx789
Internal product ID: 5343
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Customer Testimonial

Bought a JVC head-unit with 6.5" speakers about a week ago and I only wish I had more $ to spend. Price was rock bottom, free shipping was sweet; package arrived on-time, and I even got a free wiring harness with it. Will definitely be ordering more soon. Best money spent on audio so far.

- Danny from Reading, PA

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