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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and Remote

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In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and Remote • Detachable face • Detachable face • 50w x 4 chan. Max • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready • HD Radio Ready • iPod Ready • Front-panel auxiliary input

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In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and Remote • Detachable face • Detachable face • 50w x 4 chan. Max • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready • HD Radio Ready • iPod Ready • Front-panel auxiliary input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Car Receiver with Front Panel USB and Aux Inputs and Remote
  • iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
  • Detachable face
  • White dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System E Xover system
  • 3-Band parametric equalizer
  • 8 Point crossover
  • 24-Bit D/A 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
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 HD Radio Tuner is required and sold separately
  • Bluetooth Ready: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Direct connection through USB is available but Kenwood KCA-iP100 is recommended and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: USB and 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Bluetooth Ready: Additional kit required and sold separately
  • Dual external media control capability
  • Steering wheel remote control ready
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • Music search
  • Favorite memory
  • Rotary encoder for easy operation
  • Manual dimmer function

Product history:

Kenwood KDC-X493 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-X492 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493)
Kenwood KDC-X491 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
3 Sets (6-channel)
Preamp Voltage
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System E Xover
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
DO NOT USE - Yes
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
2 years
Labor Warranty Duration
2 years
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-X493

Weight:

3.50lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcx493

Internal Product ID:

17271

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
64%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
4.7
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
3.7

Customer Reviews

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great value and awsome stereo

i will recommend this stereo to anyone that needs a good system my son it is using it on the rhino and is very happy with it

By Joe on December 13, 2009

14 found this helpful


Kenwood excelon radio

This radio worked like a charm, it also made my system sound GREAT, the screen or display has not went out like my other flip screen kenwood. Perfect

By Chris on August 5, 2009

14 found this helpful


Simply wonderful

This head unit is an incredible mid-level piece from Kenwood. Both aux and iPod inputs on the front of the unit for simple plug and play and with a little time and effort it is very easy to navigate around and inside the unit. Kenwood's ingenuity is at work in this unit.

By Joe on December 24, 2009

9 found this helpful


Great piece of electronics

I primarily use my IPOD with this receiver, and it works and sounds awesome. This is a very complicated unit if you want to learn all of the features, but being able to adjust the inputs to speakers is invaluable. The unit also has greater power than other units, which may save you from adding an amp.

By Patrick on December 16, 2009

9 found this helpful


KDC-X493

Nice to have, no problems from this company or its products. Kenwood makes some great products

By vince on December 6, 2009

9 found this helpful


THE BEST MONEY CAN BUY

Great price...easy hook up..did it myself in the tcao bell parking lot... Such a good price..sounds nice..looks good if i was you i would buy it..My family has always stuck to KENWOOD... and they always work great.............SO HAPPY KNOW I CANT WAIT TO HOOK MY 2 12inch JBL's to it ..........and

P.S. i got those here to for a great deal along with the amp..

By chason on February 23, 2010

8 found this helpful


Nice Product

Nice radio. Controls do take a little getting used to as this radio has a lot of features.

By E$ on December 3, 2009

8 found this helpful


Great price from Sonic. Could use better button configuration

I am satisfied with my purchase of this unit, but I give most of the credit to the great price I got from Sonic Electronix. The unit works fine and has plenty of wattage. I like the usb connection in the front of the unit. The overall look of the device is nice. With that said the unit isnt very user friendly. I chose to ignore the other reviews I read that pointed this out. Changing the tuner while your vehicle is in motion can be a chore if you are not on a completely smooth road. Dont even try to change the fader, balance or any other equalizer functions unless you are parked. I still haven't figured out how to set the presets for the favorite radio stations either. It also appears that the only "off" button is standby. Not a big deal, but if you dont want to see the led lights all of the time, you have to remove the faceplate. Maybe some of this stuff is in the manual, but after the difficulty I had just setting the clock by following the manual I decided to give up. The unit was worth the price at Sonic, but the buttons should have a little more plain logic to their configuration.

By David on November 30, 2009

8 found this helpful


Dependable product

Good value for a sophisticated in dash CD player that is completely ipod adaptable and compatible unit. A bit hard to understand user instructions a these were not written by native English speakers. Need a little perseverance in order to be able to use the many features packed in this product.

By os on October 5, 2009

8 found this helpful


Great Radio

This is a great radio, easy to use and has great functions.

By Nate on February 14, 2014

8 found this helpful



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