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Kenwood KDC-HD455U

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver w/ HD Radio, Pandora Control & iPod/iPhone Ready

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• 3-Line Full Dot LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• Sound Excellence Processor
• Pandora Connectivity
• Front USB Input

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Product Highlights


• 3-Line Full Dot LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 3 Sets of 2.5V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• Sound Excellence Processor
• Pandora Connectivity
• Front USB Input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote
  • Single-line 11-character display makes navigating through your music easy
  • 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
  • Kenwood music control app for Android will organize your music for playback from the receiver
  • 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, WMA, WAV and AAC
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP)
  • System Q 3-band parametric equalizer with 9 selectable tone curves (8 Preset, 1 User)
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Full support of Pandora, iHeart Radio and Aha Radio with iPhone, Android or Blackberry from the receivers controls
  • Built-in High-Pass (HPF) and Low-Pass (LPF) electronic crossover filters
  • Separate subwoofer level and phase control

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V 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, however Kenwood USB-to-iPod Cable is recommended and sold separately
  • 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




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Product history:

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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
2.5 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
Radio Data System (RDS)
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-HD455U

Weight:

3.60lbs

Internal SKU:

kdchd455u

Internal Product ID:

65866

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.7
Value
5
Features
4.7
Design
5
Usability
4.4

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solid head unit !

I installed this head unit in a Toyota tundra . This Kenwood is a big upgrade from the factory Jbl head unit . Sound quality is much improved from the factory unit . The Bluetooth works flawlessly . The unit has plenty of cool features that you usually find on more expensive models . Looks good mounted to . All in all a Great buy for the money !

By John on January 11, 2014

13 found this helpful


sounds good for the money

Good value for my 2010 corolla ,,unit is definitely better than the stock OEM unit.

By Donnie on January 11, 2014

13 found this helpful


Remote Control Is Lacking

Since I mostly use the remote control I am displeased with Kenwood's RC-406"s limited ability.

You cannot cut your Kenwood unit on with it.. only off.

Basically you can only adjust volume..change channels.. and change source ( CD, Aux..HD Radio )

With my 5 year old Pioneer unit the remote ability was much more enhanced .

By Boog on October 29, 2013

10 found this helpful




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