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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X491

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote and Front USB Input

4.7

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Flip-down, detachable face
  • Blue dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
  • System Q Sound control (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
  • Supreme audio processing for better sound from compressed MP3 and WMA Files
  • System E's high and low-pass filters
  • 24-Bit digital-to-analog converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Kenwood SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Kenwood XM Radio Package
  • Bluetooth: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Kenwood KCA-iP200 required and sold separately
    • The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front USB Input
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • Car performance computer
  • Clock
Product History:
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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Security Code
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 EqualizerSystem Q EX (3 Band Graphic Equalizer w/ 6 Presets)
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue/Red
CD Signal-to-Noise110 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsRear 3.5mm
Optional
Audio/Video OutputsN/A
USB InputFront
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleNo
CD Changer ControlsYes
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X491
Average Customer Rating is 4.7 out of 5 stars:
4.7
based on 3 Reviews
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.7
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Design
4.3
Usability
4.3
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
July 11, 2008 Nice Head Unit
Review by
Andy from Jonesboro, GA
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This is a good head unit. Looks good. The usb in the front makes it even better if you have a mp3 player. Over all its a good deal for a wonderful piece of equipment.
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July 9, 2008 Love the Features
Review by
Carl from Battle Creek, MI
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I love this unit. I took my time and compared tons of different USB equipped units. I don't like overly distracting displays and this one is perfect. Plus it has the higher volt pre-outs that are controllable from the face. This has been my absolute favorite head unit of all time. I carry a couple 4gb USB flash drives with music and can jam for days on end. Add in Sonic has the best price and this is a can't miss deal.
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November 9, 2007 This is the perfect HU to stop you from going oveerboard
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Ben from Atlanta, GA
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I comparison shop... a lot. I found that there was no better combination of features and functions out there unless you took a major step up in price.

one complaint, the remote has to be pointed dead on at the HU to work.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KDC-X491
UPC: 019048171313
Weight: 4.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kdcx491
Internal product ID: 8648
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