In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Car Stereo Receiver w/ Bluetooth, Pandora Support and Wireless Remote
• Selectable 2 or 3-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
• Selectable 2 or 3-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
Kenwood's eXcelon products incorporate the latest technologies and deliver amazing sound performance. From advanced audio tuning capabilities, crossover and equalizer systems and high voltage preouts, eXcelon represents the very best product available from Kenwood.
The Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X897 CD receiver will expand your sonic boundaries with a nice blend of audio features and sophisticated styling. Thanks to its selectable color feature, you can pick a button color that matches your vehicle's illumination so the receiver will look perfect in your dash.
Install the Pandora App for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry smartphones and you'll enjoy a personalized listening experience. The KDC-X897 also allows you to connect, control and enjoy satellite radio from SiriusXM, including new SiriusXM XTRA Channels with optional SiriusXM tuner SXV200. Compatible 2013 CD receivers can also take advantage of the SXV200 advanced features such as Smart Favorites, artist/song/game alerts, iTunes tagging or SiriusXM Replay.
Most USB-enabled CD receiver models, feature USB connectivity for audio playback from popular devices like iPhone and iPod. Featuring easy-to-use user interface, iPod browsing is a breeze when searching by playlist, artist, album, song, genres or composer. Additionally, you can use advanced search functions like Reverse Browsing, Alphabet Search and Skip Search to find what you want to listen to, quickly and easily. For added versatility, App/iPod Mode disables the receiver's integrated control, enabling passengers to control the iPod manually including some selected Apps. The same USB connectivity allows users to connect USB thumb drives and external hard disk drives.
For those Android Smartphone users that feel neglected by car audio companies, Kenwood has you cover with their new App that allows you to interface your music through the car stereo. This free Kenwood application found on Google Play organizes your music and provides quick and easy music search capability from any 2013 USB/CD receiver. Once installed on a compatible Android smartphone which supports mass storage mode, you will be able to search by artist, song or genre as well as select music based on your mood.
Connect, control and enjoy satellite radio from SiriusXM, including new SiriusXM XTRA Channels (USA only) with a single direct connection to a compatible CD receiver with optional SiriusXM tuner SXV200. Compatible 2013 CD receivers can also take advantage of the SXV200 advanced features such as Smart Favorites, artist/song/game alerts, iTunes tagging or SiriusXM Replay.
A front panel mounted USB and a rear USB input mounted on an extension cable will support multiple devices at the same time. A LED status indicator for "Rear USB" is found on the front panel confirming if a device is connected.
Internal Product ID:
65902
Looks and sounds great!
I was looking for a head unit that had a rear usb input, as i place my ipod classic in the glove box, and bluetooth. The Kenwood has a clean and simple interface, which is easy to navigate, and looks less blingy than the other decks which was also a plus in my opinion. It was easy to set up my phone and with the external mic the voice clarity is quite good. The only two minor critisms are that there are no external radio preset buttons. You have to digitally preset your stations and then cycle thru them to get to the station you want. Also if i have the ipod selected and then disconnect it, it doen't default to the radio or disc - you have to manually select your source. Other than that i would recommend this deck!
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found this helpful.Great improvement in sound quality!
Its a great upgrade from the stock headunit that was in my 2011 STi. Awesome sound quality, great features, Pushes the OEM Harman/Kardon speakers well. Only thing im not too fond of is the Complete lack of a Pause button, the fact that pandora gets errors on the head unit quite a bit, and like all the newer kenwood headunits... THE BACKLIGHT SUCKS in the daytime!
Overall i love it though, and im upgrading the front stage soon so we'll see how that turns out!
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