Name: Kenwood eXceleon KDC-X496
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: kdcx496
Price: 170.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5.0000 (2 reviews)

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In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Receiver • Three-Line Full-Dot LCD Display • 50W x 4 Chan. MAX • 22W x 4 Chan. RMS • 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs • 3-Band Parametric Equalizer • Electronic Shock Protection • 2-Way iPod Control • Pandora Support

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Quality Audio at an Affordable Price

If you're looking for a player that has the ability to play all of your music formats with ease, the Kenwood KDC-X496 is for you. This deck features three sets of four volt pre-amplifier RCA outputs that deliver a high quality signal to your aftermarket gear. The front of the unit features a built-in high-speed USB port that allows connection to iPods, iPhones and even Android devices. The unit features a three-line display that will give you more song and artist information at a single glance. This Kenwood receiver has Pandora support, meaning you may thumbs up or down music that comes up in your favorite playlists. SonicElectronix wants you to have the best, so if quality is key, and connection is important to you, the KDC-X496 is the in-dash that you've been looking for.

General Features:

In-Dash eXcelon Series AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
Three-line Full-Dot LCD display for improved viewing
2-way iPod control allows control from the iPod or the stereo
Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
Kenwood application for Android provides quick search and music organization
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, WAV and WMA
Compatible with Kenwood's Music Control app for Android phones
AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
Supreme setting improves music that is encoded at low bit rates
3-band parametric equalizer with 8 selectable tone curves (7 Preset, 1 User)
24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
Built-in electronic High-Pass and Low-Pass crossover filters
Spectrum audio analyzer with 8 times over sampling

Expandability Options:

3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
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
Marine Remote Control: Optional Kenwood KCA-RC60MR required and sold separately

Product history:

	Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X697 (newest, current model)
	Kenwood eXceleon KDC-X496 (previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X697)

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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)

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

DO NOT USE - Universal (Accessory required and sold separately)

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

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pretty good headunit for the price

I currently have this headunit in my truck and it pushes more power than the stock one did, but I am going to upgrade to the pioneer AVH-x2500 because I want a touchscreen. The only con with it is that sometimes when I go to adjust the volume if you turn it really hard it will do the opposite way which I guess would be the case with any other single din aftermarket headunit.

By Michael on January 31, 2013

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Improved Sound Quality for my System

I installed this in and took out a cheaper and older Kenwood headunit and there was a instant improvement in the sound quality of my system even before I put in a 4 channel amplifier. It looks nice and the pre voltage outputs are great. The ipod control from the head unit works fairly well but can be a pain sometimes when scrolling for a long time. The ease of use, mainly due to the alphabet scroll only working sometimes, is the main problem with this product.

By Car Audio Man on January 2, 2013

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