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Single-Din Bluetooth Car Stereo w/ iPod, Android and Pandora Support
• 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
• Wireless Remote Control
• 2-Way iPod Control
• Pandora Support
• 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
• Wireless Remote Control
• 2-Way iPod Control
• Pandora Support
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-X498 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-X498 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.
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Manufacturer:
Model Number:
KDC-X598
Weight:
3.60lbs
Internal SKU:
kdcx598
Internal Product ID:
76457
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I love the sound. It takes time and some reading (manual isn't the best) to get it set up. My only real problem is that my smartphone (Motorola Blur) doesn't work well with it. The Bluetooth works fine but my phonebook is in a continuous download mode. It downloads fine and 20-30 seconds later it starts downloading again and again etc. The download screen is annoying and I really need the clock.
It drove me back to my old phone which is not a good thing. Anyone else having this problem?
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Nice stereo
Overall a great product. Not the easiest to use but once you get used to it, it's not bad. Bluetooth capability works great except when doing voice text. Maybe cause I have a convertible.
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Looks Like It came with the truck
The Kenwod eXcelon KDC-X597 looks like it came in the truck, it has great sound and fit very well. If I need a radio in any of the other 2 cars I have this would be the one I would get.
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nice stereo but...
So I figured that buying this headunit would completely eliminate the need for any cords since I have music on my phone. WRONG. The built in Bluetooth on this piece does not support media streaming. Had I known, I would have went with a cheapo Kenwood and bought the $125 Bluetooth adapter that DOES stream music via Bluetooth.
Other than that, as usual, its a really nice head unit. Love all of the other features and I would highly suggest someone buying this if they only want to use the Bluetooth for phone conversations.
14 found this helpful
Excellent unit !!!
This unit is a perfect replacement for a stock stereo. There is a major difference in sound compared to the OEM radio. The wire harness adapters were a complement that made the swap a smooth process. Sonic Electronix supplied all the necessary items for the conversion for free!!! I actually had fun making the swap.
15 found this helpful
my awesome Kenwood
This is a great after market blue tooth radio. I have a 97 Chevy truck and it works great in it and the sound quality is awesome. I drive a lot of dirt roads and my wife can still hear me clearly. I love it.
11 found this helpful
Awesome Product!!
The features in this stereo are awesome!!! I love the lights. Now I can drive around and talk with the integrated Bluetooth.
11 found this helpful
killer head unit
For the price this head unit has everything you need for a killer system. Best head unit I ever purchased
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Very good deal
This replaced my 2- month old pioneer MVH-X360BT was a nice stereo but only had one set RCA-out and only is sub-out love the BT for cellphone. so upgraded to the Kenwood excelon kdc-x598 with 3 rca-out connections front/rear/sub outs and BT is great beats wearing a earpiece when driving and price was good
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Great Headunit!
I bought this headunit about 8 months ago and it is amazing! I have it hooked up to a 4 channel amp and a mono block amp, and it has such clarity in the speakers. The only downfall about it is that the bluetooth mic doesn't have perfect clarity, but other than the bluetooth mic i have no complaints! Love it, has tons of options to tune your music just how you want!
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