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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X898

Single DIN In-Dash CD/MP3/WMAUSB Car Stereo with Bluetooth

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• Built-In Bluetooth
• SiriusXM Ready
• 3-Band Equalizer
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 50W x 4 Chan. MAX, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS

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Product Highlights


• Built-In Bluetooth
• SiriusXM Ready
• 3-Band Equalizer
• 3 Sets of 4V Preamp Outputs
• 50W x 4 Chan. MAX, 22W x 4 Chan. RMS

Description


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General Features:

  • Kenwood KDC-X898 In-Dash Receiver
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • Built-in Bluetooth technology
  • Pandora, iHeart Radio and Aha Radio App Ready (for iPhone and Android)
  • Sirius XM Satellite Radio Ready
  • Theft deterrent faceplate
  • Anti-dust flip-up door protects the CD drive
  • 3-line/2-line selectable LCD display
  • Variable color illumination
  • Remote control included
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • CD/CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
  • AM/FM tuner with 18FM/6AM presets
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Kenwood 30-Pin Connector or Kenwood Lightening Plug are required and sold separately
  • 3-band equalizer with Drive EQ
    • Drive EQ boosts specific audio frequencies to compensate the negative impact of road noise
  • Subwoofer Level Adjustable
  • Built-in LPF/HPF
  • 3.5mm Front,Rear Audio Auxiliary Input
  • Front and Rear USB Input
  • CD text information display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)

Bluetooth Features:

  • Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
  • Voice dialing and Siri Eyes Free features
  • Hands free phonebook transfer
  • Supports A2DP audio streaming
  • Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones
  • Includes a external wired microphone for clear, convenient talking

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 4V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio Ready: SiriusXM Radio Package and subscription required and sold separately
  • Steering Wheel Control Ready: PAC ControlPRO or Axxess ASWC-1 are required and sold separately

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Anti-theft Cover
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
3-Band
Display Type
LCD Text Display
Smartphone Integration
Compatible Smartphones
iPhone (iOS)
Android
iPhone Control
Pandora Control
Android Control
Pandora Control
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
USB (Front)
USB (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
DO NOT USE - Universal (Accessory required and sold separately)
  • PAC SWI-CP5: PAC ControlPRO Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
  • Axxess ASWC-1: Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
18
AM Presets
6
Radio Data System (RDS)
Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KDC-X898

Weight:

3.80lbs

Internal SKU:

kdcx898

Internal Product ID:

77117

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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Durability
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Value
5
Features
5
Design
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Usability
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Excellent

My son just started driving, bought this as a replacement for the factory installed radio. He loves it. Everything he was wanting. Highly recommended. Super fast shipping. Really nice to get face plate and all needed hardware at one place.

By Dale on October 5, 2014

19 found this helpful


Great Headunit

Awesome sound and features. I love the duel usb and BT audio.

By Jason on August 19, 2015

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