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Kenwood KDC-255U

In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ iPod/iPhone Integration, Pandora Support & Auxiliary Input

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• Single-Line Fluorescent Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 1 Set of 2V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• 24bit Digital Analog Converter
• Pandora Link
• Variable Color Illumination
• iPod and iPhone Control

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Product Highlights


• Single-Line Fluorescent Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 1 Set of 2V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• 24bit Digital Analog Converter
• Pandora Link
• Variable Color Illumination
• iPod and iPhone Control

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
  • Single-line fluorescent display is highly visible for easy menu navigation
  • 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
  • Variable Color Illumination lets you match receiver colors with vehicle colors
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • Wireless remote control included
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, MPEG and WMA
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) with 8 times over sampling
  • 3-band parametric equalizer with selectable tone curves
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Built-in Low Pass Filter for optional to connection subwoofer
  • Music control app for Android will organize your music for playback from the receiver
  • App Mode lets you enjoy listening to content on compatible apps
  • Separate subwoofer level control

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 2V preamp outputs (Left and Right)
  • 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.




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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
1 Set (2-channel)
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
3-band parametric equalizer
Display Type
Fluorescent Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
No
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
12
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-255U

Weight:

3.40lbs

Internal SKU:

kdc255u

Internal Product ID:

65868

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
81%
4 star
17%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.6
Value
4.9
Features
4.5
Design
4.6
Usability
4.6

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good features, good looks, easy to use. GREAT VALUE

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I have owned one of these for about 3 months. its a very nice radio, has options for sub woofer level, bass, mid, treble, and a lot of things in between. its a great product and the red matches really well with the stock gages on my 2000 grand prix. only problem i have had is that the ipod won't play thru the USB port for some reason. it will just say 'reading' and get to the song but won't play. I have tried hitting the play button on both the ipod and the dash but to no avail. I'm not sure if its the ipod or the radio.

also very easy to use, and as i said earlier it looks great. plenty of features. read the owners manual to find them all

a great product, gonna buy one for my friend on her birthday here soon

By Max on May 1, 2012

20 found this helpful


Cool Radio

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

This radio looks very nice and has some good features. i would recommend this to anyone!

By Chris on December 16, 2012

19 found this helpful


Great economical deck

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I bought this deck about 6 months ago and it has been all I was hoping for and more. I just put it in with 4 new speakers in my Ford Ranger daily driver. It works great with my Iphone and I have had no problems with it. I dont' know what else to say, other than it is a great deck for the dollar.

By Zach on September 10, 2012

18 found this helpful


Great Headunit

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I only had this head unit for about six months, and I love this product. I installed this myself to replace the factory stereo. Since then has been a pleasure to have, and sound quality is much better.

A fault I have with the headunit only has red lighting, but luckily it matches with the rest of my gauges in my Toyota Matrix.

It seems the most common problem is the ipod control through the usb. This is actually a very easy problem to fix. First you plug in the ipod, then the ipod has "kenwood" on its screen, and you can only control it through the headunit. However, if you press the ipod button (on the right of the volume knob) for about 2 seconds, the headunit will display "app's & ipod" I think; anyway from there you can control the music from your ipod. It is mentioned somewhere in the manual.

Hope this helps.

By Dean on August 6, 2012

18 found this helpful


Use in my tractor

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I bought this radio to use in my Kubota 8540 tractor and it works great. The stock speakers from Kubota have all they can handle (or more) from this unit. My only con is in the selection menu(s) - it's hard to know where you are and where you want to go but that may be a function of having so many options. Also, haven't been able to get my flash drive to play but could be from the format of music on my computer.

By Bosco on July 4, 2012

19 found this helpful


Works Great!

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I bought this product because I wanted a radio with a USB port, and it works for much more than that! I would recommend this to anybody who is looking for a simple to use, easy to install radio.

By Alex on January 4, 2013

17 found this helpful


Great deal!

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

I love this thing! Low price for usb AND 3.5mm connectivity?! Amazing! I just bought 2 of these, installed one in my sisters car for christmas, she's not very tech savvy, but she loves it and figured out how to use it, and i installed the other one in my own car.

Con: By ear, I can't hear any difference in the sound of my 4 6 3/4" clarion speakers with this new head unit in comparison to my stock head unit.

By Jeremy on December 27, 2012

18 found this helpful


Serious Improvement

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

Not going into technical details. Upgraded my stock head unit in a 2012 mazda 5. A true musical delight emerged from my stock speakers. I thought I would have to dig in my pocket a little deeper for 6 new speakers, not the case. Well worth the money. Sonic was on spot with the service.

By Mike on June 18, 2012

17 found this helpful


I Love This Radio

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-248U).

I love this radio, its great love the red color and how easy it is to use the only down side is that it only has 1 pair of rca output but thats for my next radio.

By Angelxdope on March 9, 2013

16 found this helpful


great ddeal

The following review is for a previous version (KDC-252U).

easy to use, ipod friendly, and reads WMA's. no problem to install with kit and wire harness

By John on September 5, 2012

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