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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X498

Single-Din Car Stereo w/ iPod, Android and Pandora Support

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• Three-Line Full-Dot LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 2 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• Wireless Remote Control
• 2-Way iPod Control
• Pandora Support

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Product Highlights


• Three-Line Full-Dot LCD Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 2 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• Wireless Remote Control
• 2-Way iPod Control
• Pandora Support

Description


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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X697

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.

A Listening Experience

Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X697

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.

USB Connectivity for iPhone, iPod and compatible USB mass storage devices

Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X697

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.

Music Control for Android Smartphones

Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X397

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 and Control Satellite Radio

Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X397

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.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Features:

  • KDC-X498 In-Dash eXcelon Series Receiver
  • Three-line Full-Dot LCD display for improved viewing
  • 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
  • Kenwood application for Android provides quick search and music organization
  • Blue illuminated button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • Detachable face plate
  • Remote control included
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • CD/CD-R/RW, MP3/AAC/WAV/WMA Playback
  • Compatible with Kenwood's Music Control app for Android phones
  • AM/FM tuner
  • 3-band parametric equalizer
  • 24bit DAC enhances MP3/WMA playback
  • Built-in electronic High-Pass and Low-Pass crossover filters
  • Includes wireless remote control
  • Spectrum audio analyzer with 8 times over sampling

Expandability Options:

Product history:

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

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
2 Sets (4-Channel)
3 Sets (6-channel)
Preamp Voltage
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
3-Band Selectable
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Touchscreen
No
Smartphone Integration
Compatible Smartphones
iPhone (iOS)
Android
iPhone Control
Pandora Control
Android Control
Pandora Control
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
USB (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
DO NOT USE - Yes
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
2 years
Labor Warranty Duration
2 years
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-X498

Weight:

3.40lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcx498

Internal Product ID:

76471

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Durability
4.7
Value
5
Features
4.4
Design
4.7
Usability
4.7

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WORKS FOR MORE APPLICATIONS THAN STATED

These are great head units. Multi-color display, good Ipod/Iphone interface as well as aux. in for other phones and devices. 50watts of good power to run top end. Two important things to note. I installed in a '79 Bronco and Sonic's selection guide says that it is not compatible for this application but it is. There are a couple leads in the harness you won't use (power antenna, and steering wheel controls) and you will need a plastic cover plate to cover voids in dash but these are cheap to buy. The other thing worth noting is that the wiring harness is exactly the same as similar Kenwood decks 8-9 years ago. I replaced an old one with this one and literally could just plug the new unit into the old harness. I didn't have to splice one wire!

By frank on January 22, 2015

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found this helpful.

Great Product!

Pros: Variable text color changing, 3 4v outputs, hp and lp filters. And I dont know how some people cant see during the day, cause I can see it just fine.

Cons: Cant think of any!

By Jacob on September 16, 2014

17

found this helpful.

Great value

I would highly recommend this to the novice installer it's great Kenwood all the way

By Anonymous on August 26, 2018

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