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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X596

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver w/ HD Radio, Pandora Support and Wireless Remote Control

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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 HD Radio

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Product Highlights


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 HD Radio

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
  • Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
  • Built-in HD Radio Tuner allows the reception of high quality HD Radio signals for clean and clear reception with no subscription fee or additional tuner purchase required
  • Android Smartphone music control application organizes your music for the receiver
  • Single-line backlit fluorescent display with improved visibility in lit conditions
  • iTunes Tagging allows you to tag the songs you like, and store the information on your iPod
  • Variable Color Illumination 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)
  • 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
Also Found As: KDCX596, KDC-X596, KDC596

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Kenwood KDC-X497 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X498)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X497)
Kenwood KDC-X595 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X596)

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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
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
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Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-X596

Weight:

7.00lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcx596

Internal Product ID:

48465

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5
Value
5
Features
5
Design
5
Usability
4.5

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Awesome radio

HD radio sounds great. Lot's of audio control. Feature packed for the money. Very happy with my radio. It has better sound quality than pioneer. Menu can be problematic at first. I'm used to pioneer.

By Dufiwon on March 2, 2013

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Amazing

just installed this head unit and the clarity and RCA output voltage at 4 volts is great. It is definitely worth the money and also its able to play .m4a files with 1411 kbps so there is a huge difference between ordinary mp3 files. I can never go back to the entry level headunits after switching to this one get it! Also the equalizers are mind blowing also you can disable the lpf for your subs and hpf for your indoors which works great for me because I run two amps for both. You won't regret getting this head unit especially for the price.

By Manny on August 1, 2012

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