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Kenwood KDC-MP438U

CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote, Front Aux and USB Inputs, and iPod Direct Connection via USB

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In-dash AM/FM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA player with Remote • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • CR-2 tuner • System Q • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs • Satellite, iPod, bluetooth, HD radio ready • Front USB Input

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Product Highlights


In-dash AM/FM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA player with Remote • 50W x 4 chan. Max • 22W x 4 chan. RMS • CR-2 tuner • System Q • 3 Sets of 2.5V preamp outputs • Satellite, iPod, bluetooth, HD radio ready • Front USB Input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote and Front USB + Aux Inputs for MP3 and iPod playback via USB connection
  • iPod USB direct connectivity via your standard iPod-to-USB connection cable allows you to charge, control, and playback your iPod through the receiver and stereo system
  • Detachable face
  • Blue dot-matrix display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue 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)
  • 1-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
  • System Q (3-band parametric equalizer with six preset tone curves)
  • BBE MP Digital Sound processing to enhance your MP3/WMA playback

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2.5V 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
  • HD Radio ready: Kenwood KTC-HR200 required and sold separately
  • Bluetooth: Kenwood KCA-BT200 required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: Direct USB Connection which allows you to use a standard iPod USB Cable
  • 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

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KDC-MP442U)
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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
2.5 volts
Built-In Equalizer
System Q -- 3 Bands Parametric with 6 Presets
Display Type
Dot-Matrix Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
No
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-MP438U

Weight:

5.00lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcmp438u

Internal Product ID:

11786

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
43%
4 star
57%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4
Value
4.7
Features
4.6
Design
4.5
Usability
4

Customer Reviews

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Very good buy

For the price you can't go wrong. It has lots of inputs and the USB port is really cool. It reads mp3's directly from a removable device. Don't need an mp3 player. Lots of other features, and plenty of outputs. The multi function volume control is a little weird. Takes time to get used to. I would recommend buying.

By Robert on November 3, 2008

7 found this helpful


Awesome options

WOW!!! This deck has so many options built into it. All the filters, sets of RCA jacks, and AUX. For the price I don't believe that you can pass this up. I bought a Pioneer deck about two years ago and this thing is so much better.

By Eric on July 29, 2008

8 found this helpful


Love it!

I've been using this radio for six months and I love it. It has great sound, easy to use and comes with an excellent MP3 player. No problems so far. I recommend it.

By Karen on May 4, 2009

7 found this helpful


Good product

This product was awesome. Played cd's, ipods .... really well.

By Nhung on June 5, 2009

6 found this helpful


Sweet Deck

This deck has ALOT of features. It has alot of features built into it, with both high and low filters. I would highly recommend this deck to anyone

By Eric on January 31, 2009

6 found this helpful


Amazing stereo!!!

This stereo has more features than you can imagine for the price!! It has a built in subwoofer volume, all the eq's, a few pre outs, an aux jack, and a usb jack. The coolest thing is definitely the fact that the stereo can control your ipod!! All you need is the usb cable for it. You can change songs, go through playlists and artist all on the stereo and with the remote!! You can also play music off of flash drives. Only thing so far that I've noticed is you cannot control a zune with the direct control. Otherwise this is the best stereo I have ever owned. PLUS if you buy it from here you save at least $60!! this will retail for $150+ cost of installation accessories.

By Brad on October 29, 2008

6 found this helpful


Audio buff

Kenwood form day 1 has put out a great product.This is another example of another great Kenwood product, Thanks again.

By Kenneth on April 7, 2009

3 found this helpful




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