Name: Kenwood eXceleon KDC-X696
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: kdcx696
Price: 169.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.0000 (5 reviews)

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In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Receiver • Single-Line LCD Display • 50W x 4 Chan. MAX • 22W x 4 Chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs • 3-Band Parametric Equalizer • 24bit Digital Analog Converter • Variable Color Illumination • Built-in Bluetooth

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Description

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General Features:

In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
Android Smartphone music control application organizes your music for the receiver
Single-line backlit fluorescent display with improved visibility in lit conditions
Blue illuminated button lighting
Power Output:

Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels

Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
Wireless remote control included
CD text information display
MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, AAC and WMA
AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
3-band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
Spectrum audio analyzer with 8 times over sampling

Expandability Options:

3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone
iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable is compatible, however Kenwood recommends the KCA-IP102
Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
Front USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.
Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC SWI-JACKv1 or the Axxess ASWC required and sold separately

Bluetooth Features:

Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
Bluetooth version 3.0 +EDR certified
Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft.
Bluetooth Profiles Supported:

HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone
PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo
A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo
AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth
OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material
SPP: Serial Port Profile provides a wireless replacement for RS-232 based serial communications

Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
Includes an external wired microphone for clear, distortion-free talking

Also Found As: KDCX696, KDC-X696, KDC696

Product history:

	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X598 (newest, current model)
	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X597 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X598)
	Kenwood eXceleon KDC-X696 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X597)
	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X695 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXceleon KDC-X696)

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)

Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output

Yes

Preamp Voltage

4 volts

Built-In Equalizer

3-band parametric equalizer

Display Type

LCD Text Display

Expandability Features

Inputs

Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)

Steering Wheel Control Compatible

Yes (Accessory required and sold separately)

PAC SWI-JACKv1: Kenwood Specific, Manual Programming Interface
Axxess ASWC: Universal, Automatic Programming Interface

Tuner

AM/FM Tuner

Yes

FM Presets

AM Presets

Warranty and Return Policy

Parts Warranty Duration

1 year

Labor Warranty Duration

1 year

Warranty Provider

Sonic Electronix

Customer Ratings & Reviews

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Overall rating distribution

5 star		60%
4 star		20%
3 star		0%
2 star		0%
1 star		20%

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Durability		4.2
Value		4.6
Features		4.8
Design		4.8
Usability		4.2

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Great Headunit!

I bought this headunit about 8 months ago and it is amazing! I have it hooked up to a 4 channel amp and a mono block amp, and it has such clarity in the speakers. The only downfall about it is that the bluetooth mic doesn't have perfect clarity, but other than the bluetooth mic i have no complaints! Love it, has tons of options to tune your music just how you want!

By Jeff on November 28, 2012

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Excelon For The Win!

I have been using and installing Kenwood Excelon for many years now and have been thoroughly impressed. I have been selling them at MSRP via retail locations, and explaining the value of the "bang for the buck" that customers receive it's hard to keep them in stock! Now that I find them at these prices it's a "no brainer" of what head unit to buy! All the features one could want and/or need for complete system control, USB, Aux in, on board crossovers, sub control, etc, etc, etc. Bottom line is great deck, great features, great price!

By D.R. Sound on August 8, 2012

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Kenwood kdc x696

Normal install. Nothing complex. Went into a 96 maxima. The beauty ring would not fit, but who cares. Sonic included a dash kit which was nice. Its pushing pioneer 6.5 and 6x9 coax, the more expensive ones from sonic too. Sounds great. Lots of eq modes and custom one too. BT was a bit tricky to set up but got it after 10 minutes. The BT does try to sync with the car off and the phone is 20 feet away. Not sure why. Also the power antenna goes up anytime the car starts regardless of radio being on. Prolly miswired something. No problems with the BT mic.

By adam on February 8, 2013

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Awesome Deck! My first Kenwood and I love it

I just got this unit a couple of days ago and its awesome. Everything works as described but I'm still trying to figure out somethings with pandora and bluetooth. I guess I should've read the manual first but anyway. The delivery was fast and on time. I had to return a unit and sonic refunded me and shipped my new unit out quickly. I've been telling all my friends about this website and I will continue to shop here. Overall the unit is great and worth every penny. Now I'm looking for subs and an amp. If you're looking for and good unit for a decent price then this is the unit for you.

By Kendall on August 21, 2012

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Bluetooth Connection Failed

Bought two for my two vehicles. First one had in for warranty repair due to Bluetooth audio connection dropping. Unit "repaired", but after two months Bluetooth totally failed. Back to the shop tomorrow. Second unit in my wife's van just started to drop Bluetooth audit connection. It will go in for warranty repair next week. Also read on Internet of others who have had Bluetooth issues. Looks like Kenwood has a problem with this unit. Just my luck. Other than the Bluetooth issues (which is why I bought a car stereo with Bluetooth) the unit sounds great. Beware of this model.

By randes2000 on July 21, 2013

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