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Kenwood DPX308U

In-Dash Double DIN AAC/WMA/MP3 CD Receiver w/ Remote, iPod Direct Control and Variable Illumination

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Double DIN CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote • 4-Line Blue Fluorescent Display • 50W x 4 Chan. Max • 7W x 4 Chan. RMS • System Q Sound Control • 2 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Satellite Radio Ready • Auxiliary Input

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Product Highlights


Double DIN CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote • 4-Line Blue Fluorescent Display • 50W x 4 Chan. Max • 7W x 4 Chan. RMS • System Q Sound Control • 2 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs • Satellite Radio Ready • Auxiliary Input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash Double DIN AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote
  • 1-Line, 13-digit blue fluorescent display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Variable color illumination feature allows selectable display and button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • System Q/Q-EX Sound Control 3 Band equalizer with 8 preset tone curves
  • Supreme technology for compressed music
  • Fader controls
  • 24 bit digital-analogue converter
  • Bass boost adjustments
  • Low-pass filter

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front and rear/sub switchable)
  • iPod Playback: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable is compatible or Kenwood KCA-iP101 can be used.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front-panel USB input: allows connection to portable media devices

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX302U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX301U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX300U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX308U)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX303 (DPX-303))
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood DPX302)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Double DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Controls
Wireless Remote
Yes
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
22 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
2 Sets (4-Channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
No
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System Q/Q-EX Sound Control 3 Band equalizer with 8 preset tone curves
Display Type
Fluorescent Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)
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:

DPX308U

Weight:

4.80lbs

Internal SKU:

dpx308u

Internal Product ID:

33452

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
67%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%



Durability
4.5
Value
4.5
Features
4.2
Design
4.6
Usability
4.1

Customer Reviews

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Installed in a 2001 Nissan Altima

The stereo was very easy to install and has a decent feature set. The menu system is not very intuitive, but is workable. We are having some weird popping sounds when going from volume 15-16 and have contacted SonicE about it.

By Garrett on March 23, 2012

22 found this helpful


naaaaasty

This head unit is sick.

You have the option of choosing a solid color or having it change colors.

I always get compliments on my head unit.

It has USB & AUX outputs.

Volume Offset option, which if you use auxiliary, it increases the overall volume 10x.

By bdizzlefromrosevizzle on June 5, 2012

18 found this helpful


Beautiful and amazing Head Unit

When I needed to replace my stereo in my 1990 Lexus LS 400, I did hours of research. I thought about getting a Pioneeer, as I am a fan of their head units. However, I found this double din Kenwood, and figured it would look great in my car. Turns out the product is better than I could have imagined. Options and customizations to keep you busy for hours. My stock speakers of 22 years sing with this Kenwood pushing them. I would recommend this stereo over any others out there. If youre not a fan of touch screen units and want to spend under $200, consider this fine stereo. You will not regret your purchase, I can promise that.

By Mr. Stanek on March 8, 2012

19 found this helpful


It looks amazing at night

This is a great head unit if you want to make the interior of your car look nice and clean. I would recommend this to everyone. Plus, I get a lot of compliments.

By kelton on April 19, 2012

16 found this helpful


Perfect deck

Fit my Jeep great and was a great value. Thank you!

By Junx on October 4, 2012

16 found this helpful


Fits perfectly in my 350z

Great deck to go with my KAC-2404s amplifier.

By daniel on July 23, 2011

16 found this helpful


Wow.

It not only makes your system/stock & speakers/whatever you have sound better: it makes it look better. I kind of gives off a matt black finish in the picture, but the reality is it's a very glossy look. If you have a black dash in your car it makes it ten times better.

It has a USB and AUX option. If you use an iPod/iPhone through a USB, the quality is amazing. The only thing I don't like about this deck is that if you use an AUX cable, it doesn't sound great at all. Just my opinion.

Overall, if you're looking for a flashy deck for a low price then this is the perfect deck for you. (It shipped extremely fast, too. Thanks Sonic!)

By Sasha on January 5, 2013

15 found this helpful


Very Good Radio

I purchased this unit because I wanted to have a CD Player with Aux and USB ports in my 2012 F-150, but I did not want anything that would look drastically different from the AM/FM tuner that was already in it.
This was the nicest looking one that I could find, so I bought it.
I am very impressed with this unit, it gets decent reception, the sound quality is very good, and it looks even better than I was hoping for. In fact some people have thought that it was the factory sound system. I would definitely make this purchase again for my pickup.

By Gemsbolio on October 26, 2012

15 found this helpful


Nice deck...

Stereo sounds great, easy to use features. I like how you can change the colors to match your car. Installed with two 5-1/4" Kenwood and two 6"x9" Kenwood speakers. Looks good in my 1998 Regal GS.

By Keith on January 1, 2012

16 found this helpful


It's not a Party without Loud Music and Flashing Lights!

At first I was going to go with a flip out DVD player head unit, but how often would you really use it and have a chance to show it off? This Kenwood unit really sets a mood with the color changing lights... which makes it perfect for picking up chicks ;] Very rarely will somebody hop into your ride without mentioning it. When you first turn your car on all the colors on the unit flash and then they slowly fade into one another.

I installed this in my 1998 Buick Regal the other day and it fit perfectly (didn't even need the mounting kit), looks as if it were stock. This Stereo system had my blown out stock speakers bumpin like no other! Can't imagine what it will sound like with new Rocksford speakers! Need more bass? Just press the Bass Boost button. You can also go through the audio settings and change the bass, treble, mid, high and low levels....and like 10 other things (it's over my head though).

With the AUX cord you can control what you play from your Phone/Ipod, but it won't charge it. While the USB will charge your Phone but you can only access the songs through the system music search, the playlists are the files on your phone and not the playlists on your phone music player. I'm not sure if this is the same for an Ipod because I don't have one.

Overall, if you're trying to Pimp your Ride but don't have Xzibit to help you out, this is the first step. This Kenwood system blows out competition with both style and sound quality!

By Tommy on January 7, 2013

14 found this helpful




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