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Kenwood KDC-255U

In-Dash CD/MP3/USB Car Stereo Receiver w/ iPod/iPhone Integration, Pandora Support & Auxiliary Input

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• Single-Line Fluorescent Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 1 Set of 2V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• 24bit Digital Analog Converter
• Pandora Link
• Variable Color Illumination
• iPod and iPhone Control

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Product Highlights


• Single-Line Fluorescent Display
• 50W x 4 Chan. Max, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS
• 1 Set of 2V Preamp Outputs
• 3-Band Parametric Equalizer
• 24bit Digital Analog Converter
• Pandora Link
• Variable Color Illumination
• iPod and iPhone Control

Description


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General Features:

  • In-Dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, USB Receiver with Remote
  • Single-line fluorescent display is highly visible for easy menu navigation
  • 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
  • Variable Color Illumination lets you match receiver colors with vehicle colors
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • Wireless remote control included
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, MPEG and WMA
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) with 8 times over sampling
  • 3-band parametric equalizer with selectable tone curves
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
  • Built-in Low Pass Filter for optional to connection subwoofer
  • Music control app for Android will organize your music for playback from the receiver
  • App Mode lets you enjoy listening to content on compatible apps
  • Separate subwoofer level control

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 2V preamp outputs (Left and Right)
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
  • Front Auxiliary Input: 3.5mm headphone jack allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players
  • Front USB Input: USB port allows connection to digital devices such as flash drives, portable media players, etc.




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Product history:

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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
1 Set (2-channel)
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
3-band parametric equalizer
Display Type
Fluorescent Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
No
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
12
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-255U

Weight:

3.40lbs

Internal SKU:

kdc255u

Internal Product ID:

65868

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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Durability
5
Value
5
Features
4.6
Design
5
Usability
5

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Little powerhouse

Great little dude, never gets hot. Doesn't work with my 6th gen nano sadly. Never had any problem with kenwood/jvc.

By JRLSprague on March 2, 2013

10 found this helpful


great product

Good price and good product, very fast shiping, good purchase.

By luis on January 21, 2014

9 found this helpful


Awesome deal

Way better than my old alpine and design and colors look nice on my 03 eclipse you can modify the volume on aux so your phone ,ipod,mp3 sounds nice loud and clear .

By Jaime on October 29, 2013

9 found this helpful


Great stereo!

Great sound, very nice look, flexible for different music sources, would suggest to anyone!

By AndyFlash on October 28, 2013

8 found this helpful


enjoyed the stero

This item was bought as a Christmas present. My son enjoys it very much. The services center, shipping and item were all great. My only complaint was I did not receive the products accessories until already installed in the vehicle and had to pay extra for installment. This was partially my error due to make of car and the company as they did not respond to e-mails

By Becky on January 22, 2014

7 found this helpful


My son loves this radio

My son got his radio for Christmas and is very satisfied with it

By Stephanie on January 13, 2014

6 found this helpful


AWSOME

this product is amazing soo far.. i would recommend it to anyone that wants to buy a radio not expensive.. great for music and to connect subs...

By bruno on November 3, 2013

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