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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X491

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote and Front USB Input

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CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote • Power Output: Peak: 50 watts x 4 / RMS: 22 watts x 4 • 14-Seg FL • USB direct control • HD radio ready • Satellite radio ready • iPod Ready • Detachable Faceplate • Remote Control

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CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote • Power Output: Peak: 50 watts x 4 / RMS: 22 watts x 4 • 14-Seg FL • USB direct control • HD radio ready • Satellite radio ready • iPod Ready • Detachable Faceplate • Remote Control

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Flip-down, detachable face
  • Blue dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • CR-2 tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
  • System Q Sound control (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
  • Supreme audio processing for better sound from compressed MP3 and WMA Files
  • System E's high and low-pass filters
  • 24-Bit digital-to-analog converter

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: A subscription is required for service as well as either the Kenwood SIRIUS Satellite Radio Package or Kenwood XM Radio Package
  • Bluetooth: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Kenwood KCA-iP200 required and sold separately
    • The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Front USB Input
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • Car performance computer
  • Clock

Product history:

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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X493)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X492)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Security Code
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
4 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System Q EX (3 Band Graphic Equalizer w/ 6 Presets)
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
No
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-X491

Weight:

4.00lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcx491

Internal Product ID:

8648

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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
5
Design
4.4
Usability
4.4

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Nice Head Unit

This is a good head unit. Looks good. The usb in the front makes it even better if you have a mp3 player. Over all its a good deal for a wonderful piece of equipment.

By Andy on July 11, 2008

10 found this helpful


This is the perfect HU to stop you from going oveerboard

I comparison shop... a lot. I found that there was no better combination of features and functions out there unless you took a major step up in price.

one complaint, the remote has to be pointed dead on at the HU to work.

By Ben on November 9, 2007

11 found this helpful


Love the Features

I love this unit. I took my time and compared tons of different USB equipped units. I don't like overly distracting displays and this one is perfect. Plus it has the higher volt pre-outs that are controllable from the face. This has been my absolute favorite head unit of all time. I carry a couple 4gb USB flash drives with music and can jam for days on end. Add in Sonic has the best price and this is a can't miss deal.

By Carl on July 9, 2008

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