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Kenwood KDC-138

AM/FM CD Player Car Stereo

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In-dash AM/FM, CD player • Dot matrix display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • Playback of CD, CD-R, and CD-RW • 1 set of 2V preamp outputs (rear/subwoofer) • Clean Reception System Circuit

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Product Highlights


In-dash AM/FM, CD player • Dot matrix display • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • Playback of CD, CD-R, and CD-RW • 1 set of 2V preamp outputs (rear/subwoofer) • Clean Reception System Circuit

Description


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Affordable Premium Sound

Incredibly rich audio from a cleverly simple receiver is something we can all jump aboard with. The Kenwood KDC-138 combines unheard of value with amazing sound processing. Easy playback features like a 3.5mm auxiliary plug allow for playback from devices such as an MP3 player, an iPod, or a mobile phone. This gives you the flexibility to listen to whatever your heart is longing for on your travels. This Kenwood receiver even has a pair of preamp RCA outputs so you can connect an amplifier with it. Combined with the processing this Kenwood receiver has to offer, an amazing listening experience will never be degraded.

General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD player
  • Detachable face
  • White dot matrix display
  • Red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
  • CR-2 Advanced Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q 6 EQ Presets
  • Bass, treble, mid, fader, and balance controls

Expandability Options:

  • 1 set of 2V preamp outputs (rear/subwoofer)
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.

Key Features:

  • Clean Reception System Circuit
  • Selectable Preamp Output
  • Clock Display
  • Tel Mute

Product history:

Kenwood KDC-138 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-135 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-138)
Kenwood KDC-132 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-135)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
No
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
1 Set (2-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-138

Weight:

3.66lbs

Internal SKU:

kdc138

Internal Product ID:

10339

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


Kenwood KDC-138 thumbnail image

5 star
51%
4 star
40%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.4
Value
4.7
Features
4.2
Design
4.3
Usability
4.4

Customer Reviews

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Good product

This is a good entry level head unit. The sound quality is everything you'd expect from a kenwood product. It's good for someone who wants a simple head unit without all the bells and whistles.

By mtrwrks on January 17, 2010

14 found this helpful


good inexpensive upgrade

The following review is for KDC-MP145, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Like the title, its good inexpensive upgrade over a stock stereo. like the subwoofer control and the aux input is always great feature.
cant go wrong with the price

By michael on January 30, 2011

12 found this helpful


Perfect for basic necessities!

I bought this to install in my old '85 Jeep CJ-7, and my biggest draw was simple and that I could plug my iPod into into it. It works like a charm and I've attached two Kicker 08KS5250 in the front and two MTX (same size) in the back, and as loud as the road noise and engine are in my Jeep I can still hear my music quite clearly! Very satisfied overall with the head unit and system altogether.

By Hubbal on January 11, 2010

13 found this helpful


Great Stereo

Installed the Kenwood into my alero. The sound quality is great and clean. Controls for non subwoofer use are easy to use. Subwoofer settings is kinda hidden but read the manual and you will figure it out. I have a MA Audio 15in Subwoofer I ran off of this head unit and it sounded great. I have had this head unit for 2 years but recently it seems that water or snow melted and fell through the vent holes on the top of the unit and destroyed its filter. Now I hear some strange engine noises in the speakers. Other then that I have never had any issues.
I recommend this unit to anyone. Its cheap, sounds great, good features, and operates well with subwoofers. Sonic Electronix also ships fast and has great prices.

By Tony on January 22, 2011

13 found this helpful


Kenwood deck

The following review is for KDC-MP145, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I really like this deck, the only problem is to get to the settings you really have to read the manual; because a lot of the categories you use to control the bass and treble for example are controlled by only two buttons but you have to push four buttons to get to then. Other than that it is a fantastic deck

By Tyler on January 19, 2011

11 found this helpful


Good sound.

Great sound for the money. Good tuner. Skip free CD playback. Only drawback is that the buttons are small and the lettering is hard to read from a normal seating position. Once you learn the functions of each, not much of a problem, but I occasionally hit the wrong button. Clock display is also small but pretty easy to read.

By Patrick on August 23, 2010

12 found this helpful


Great Price Great Product

The following review is for KDC-MP145, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

this is a great inexpensive kenwood cd player,mp3 player. For the price you cant go wrong. Sonic Electronix is one of the best if not the best place to get your electronic items for less.

By Omar on June 28, 2010

11 found this helpful


So-So purchase

The Kenwood KDC-138 is a good CD player if youre looking for something quick and non expensive. It works well, but the quality of the face isn't very modern looking. It takes a while for the sound to come if you change the source (i.e changing from a CD to radio--takes several seconds before it plays the radio). But other than that it is a good quality CD player, afterall it is a Kenwood.

By Terra on June 24, 2009

10 found this helpful


Awesome Stereo

The following review is for KDC-MP145, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Let me first say that I have only ever had 1 other after market CD player in a car, so my review needs to be taken with a grain of salt. That said, I love this deck. Its tough to find a deck for less than $80 that plays a cd with burned mp3's on it. This deck also lets you customize highs, mids and lows, something else I liked. I liked it so much I bought a 2nd for my wifes car. I have only had them a few months but so far, no problems with either deck.

By Rodney on December 22, 2010

9 found this helpful


Wonderful radio

Very simple radio. Sounds great every thing works well. Would be a great buy for anyone.

By robert on August 20, 2010

10 found this helpful




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