Kenwood KVT-719DVD DVD/WMA/MP3/AAC/USB/iPod Control Receiver with 7-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought and installed this head unit; it took 14 hours with all the cables, accessories, and removal of vehicle parts (seats, consoles,etc). Overall, the unit works well in all but one aspect. I have a rearview camera, gps, bluetooth, usb thumb, apple ipod, amp, and of course quality speakers connected. The only issue I have is with the BT100 I connected to it. Not sure though if it is the BT100, the interface with the 719, or just my cellphone compatability. It does take some patience getting all other accessories to interface correctly, and I wouldn't say the manual is great.
The screen is very good including the tilt feature and if you have a steady hand, you can use the little silver circular button controller. The remote is a plus too as it does many things; if you can remember all functions. A good compromise to higher end head units, and it fits all in 1-DIN with a removable faceplate.

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Play movies, music and control your iPod in high speed with this beautiful indash monitor. Play music directly from a USB device or go hands free on phone calls with the optional Bluetooth adaptor. You'll also appreciate its user-freindly GUI and touch-screen control.

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Kenwood KCA-BT100 - Car audio Bluetooth adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)Reasonably priced and fantastic sound. I love the way it connects automatically when I start the truck. When I get an incoming call, it answers automatically and mutes the stereo - perfect! Dialing out is awkward (they really want you to stop the truck before dialing). I also have to use my cell phone keypad to "enter 1 for english". The biggest issue is the interface for the cell phone directory. I wish it would just read it dynamically like my Garmin Nuvi 660 does. The KCA-BT100 requires you to "send a business card" for each entry. A lot of key strokes for 90 entries. Other cell phones reportedly can upload the entire directory - but my cell phone provider does not have them. I definitely would buy it again.

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Bluetooth adapter. Connect Kenwood stereo & Bluetooth compatible cell phone wirelessly. Send and receive calls with the stereo's controls. Handles up to five different phones

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Kenwood KDC-MP142 WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input and Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit is a great buy at less than $100. Tons of features, aux input works great has a separate volume for the aux input as well as switchable RCA jacks from full spectrum to sub woofer only with adjustable low pass filter. Remote is a little larger than i would like to see but it works great. Sound quality is very good and power output fantastic. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone wanting to replace a factory unit or an older unit.

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Kenwood's KDC-MP142 is a quick way to add WMA/MP3 playback to your vehicle. This CD receiver keeps things simple, and delivers playback of your digital files from a data disc, AM/FM radio, a pre-amp out for expansion, and quality Kenwood sound on a budget.

Detachable Faceplate Deter theft with the detachable faceplate, which features a 14 segment FL display and lets you turn Scrolling on or off. The rotary encoder provides easy, intuitive operation and the red key illumination with dimmer function looks great in any vehicle.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.
Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input, which is illuminated so it's easy to find in the dark.
Room to Grow The KDC-MP142 features one 2V pre-amp output for system expansion. It includes a rear/subwoofer switch with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you can send just what you need for your system.
Remote Control Let your passengers control the music from the back seat with the included remote.
Supreme When a music file is compressed, some frequencies signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio-quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k). Enjoy a natural, rich sound, even with lower compression ratios.
What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-MP142, wireless remote (batteries included), sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.

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JVC KSAX4302 Bridgeable 2-Channel Power Vehicle Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used this amp to power a 12" Kicker Comp. Sub and have been very satisfied. The amp is bridged, and provides sufficient power, while looking good doing it. Can't comment on any other applications, but if you are looking to power a single subwoofer I can say that this will do the job.

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Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a great all around unit
i had to upgrade after my stock headunit took a dump and couldn't be happier with my choice
the earlier complaints about this deck have now been solved and all you have to do is visit kenwoods website to get the latest updates installed (Real easy) and if your using a rear sub via the sub out connection you will have to contact kennwoods customer support # to get them to walk you thur the process.
btw calling and getting a kenwood tech is REAL easy and they are more then happy to help you. i called 3 times about different questions and got the answers every time, with little to no waiting on hold. (thank you kenwood)
the deck is fully upgradeable down the road so if you decide to add navi, satellite radio, bluetooth or hd radio ect. your covered no problem.
if your wanting to use your ipod or iphone with the new update and the use of KENWOODs KCA-IP301V cable you will be able to control your ipod thru the deck seamlessly
i am currently able to control my iphone 3g with no problems. (Video music podcasts .ect)
so if your looking for the basics with the option to upgrade you'd be goofy not to seriously consider the DDX-512

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The DDX512 offers innovative and convenient entertainment features like USB direct control and front aux input for portable media players. The 6.1" touchscreen is easy to read and variable illumination even allows you to match the color with your vehicle's interior.

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Kenwood KDC-MP242 WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel AUX Input Review

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(More customer reviews)I replaced the dying, lackluster factory radio in my 2005 Hyundai Elantra with this Kenwood. For the less than $100 price, I am duly impressed. The unit sounds as good as it looks. Even with the factory speakers, the improvement is amazing over the factory radio. It has plenty of power and with dual pre-amp outputs (rare on lower priced radios), it is ready for an amp and sub, not that I see myself adding one, but it's there.
It plays your MP3 and WMA CD's with ease. Loading time is quick, and it also has a feature which will improve frequency response on low bit-rate MP3 files. The remote control is a nice touch, again- not too common on lower end radios. What I really like is the VFD display. You can read this BRIGHT and CLEAR text in any light, and unlike LCD's, VFD's don't "dark out" in extreme heat, nor "lag" in extreme cold. I love the retro look of VFD, but really appreciate the clear bold text which makes reading it easy. The front mounted 1/8 line in is a plus, and the blue backlight makes it easy to spot at night for plugging in my MD walkman.
What really impressed me is the quality of the tuner. FM front end is one of the best I've ever used. I can hear stations the factory radio was deaf to, excellent selectivity. Even driving in downtown Atlanta amongst the dozen nearby 100Kw FM's, this Kenwood never gets overloaded. I was listening to a station from Macon over 70 miles away with ease, the factory radio couldn't handle this and would get overloaded from the nearby transmitters. The quality of the FM is superb, excellent frequency response and S/N ratio. AM is pretty hot as well. This is a good choice for FM DX'ing.
The built-in MOSFET amplifier has plenty of power at 22w x 4, and will drive most speakers with ease though you should be careful if using factory speakers as this amount of power could easily overload them. Installation is easy as is with any 1/2 DIN radio. In my Hyundai I did have to use a simple kit so there wasn't any gap in the dash fascia. Most Toyota, Nissan, and Honda installs should take less than 30 minutes if you have the correct wiring harness adapter.
Hats off to Kenwood, for the price I am more than satisfied. Bring back more VFD's!

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Kenwood's KDC-MP242 is a perfect way to add WMA/MP3 playback to your vehicle and leave room to grow. This CD receiver delivers playback of your digital files from a data disc, AM/FM radio, two pre-amp outputs for expansion, and quality Kenwood sound on a budget. Add additional Kenwood devices for Bluetooth, a direct iPod connection, or satellite/HD radio.

Detachable Faceplate Deter theft with the detachable faceplate, which features a 14 segment FL display and lets you turn Scrolling on or off. The rotary encoder provides easy, intuitive operation and the blue key illumination with dimmer function looks great in any vehicle.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.
Room to Grow The KDC-MP242 features two 2V pre-amp outputs for system expansion. These are switchable between front/rear/sub settings, with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you have a few options for setting up your system.
Remote Control Let your passengers control the music from the back seat with the included remote.
Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input, which is illuminated so it's easy to find in the dark.
Supreme When a music file is compressed, some frequencies signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio-quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k). Enjoy a natural, rich sound, even with lower compression ratios.
iPod Ready Add the optional KCA-iP500 for a direct iPod connection and enjoy your iPod music while it charges.
Bluetooth Ready Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free operation of the KDC-MP242, allowing you to keep your hands on the steering wheel allowing you better concentration on your driving. Advanced Bluetooth technology provides wireless connection and operation of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones and even phones that can stream music via A2DP.
HD and Satellite Radio Ready The KDC-MP242 allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V cable + Sirius Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports, and traffic information with CD quality sound.
You also can add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD radio tuner, features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.
What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-MP242, wireless remote (batteries included), sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.

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Kenwood KDC-MP638U USB/AAC/WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with External Media Control Review

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(More customer reviews)Very stylish with silver knobs and glossy black finish. Around the knobs glow blue, not overly bright either, doesnt bother me at night. The knobs have rubber around the edge for grip to easily turn them which is actually a nice feature because the knobs are sturdy and dont feel cheap.
The function of the screen is hit and miss. I would like to have a graphic image but if you have an image then you only get 1-line of text on the screen like artist/song title. If you want more lines of text like I do then you cant have the graphic image in the background. I want artist/song title and I like seeing the clock as well, so no background image for me. However, the text is very easy to read and you get choices of what text you want like if you want to see playtime instead of the clock, or artist album and song title.
USB works great. It comes with a decent length USB cable that I routed to a cubby hole underneath my receiver out of sight and reachable. I hooked up an 8gb flash card with only about 3gb of music so far. It recognizes it right away and begins playing your first folder. This is how the USB works. It reads FOLDERS, not playlists (or I havent figured it out yet). Right now I have 3 folders ROCK, HIPHOP, OTHER. Downside of this if you have a ROCK folder with a mix of rock music which includes Nirvana and say you have a Nirvana folder with only Nirvana music, then those Nirvana songs take up twice the space on your USB device because you cannot use playlists so the actually file needs to be on your USB device twice (one in each folder). Also, you cannot sort music, so if you only want to listen to Nirvana then you are going to have to make a NIRVANA folder and throw the music in there or just skip songs in a mixed folder until you get to Nirvana songs. You can random play songs in folders but you cannot random play ALL FOLDERS. So it wont play songs from my ROCK folder then play a song from my HIPHOP folder. This would have been a nice feature. Every now and then the USB device will just say "Reading" trying to read the next song. Doesnt happen to often and all you have to do is turn the receiver off then on and its good to go. Turning it on picks up right where you turned it off.
The Zone2 capability only works with the Auxillary input. So you cannot play your CDs in the rear speakers, and USB up front. Only the Auxillary input will play in the back speakers. Havent had to use this feature yet, but thats how it works.
Music quality inproved from my stock receiver slightly. Not a drastic improvement, but it does sound a bit more clean in the highs.
Havent tried bluetooth or sirius. Dont use the radio much but picks up my stations no problem and you can even name them on the receiver.
Overall this is a great receiver for the price.

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Kenwood KDC-HD942U USB/AAC/WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Built-In HD Radio Review

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(More customer reviews)First a little information about HD-Radio...
HD-Radio is broadcast at 1% of the stations normal power, in other words if the station's analog signal is 100 watts, the HD signal is only 1 watt! So, make sure you've got a top quality antenna, don't bother with a "booster", I've never seen one that works. Also make sure you choose a receiver with higher sensitivity (lowest dBf).
On to the review...
I purchased this radio to replace a JVC KD-HDR1 which also has HD-Radio but not as good sensitivity. It's installed in a '93 Explorer with Kenwood 6X9 door speakers but no external amp or eq. I do not use the cell phone, Bluetooth, satellite radio or iPod features but do use the USB interface with a 64Gig "thumb drive" with over 200 albums and some singles ripped at 250K sample rate and plan to connect the AUX input to the audio from my ham radio in the future (which is one of the reasons I picked this radio).

Sound quality is very good. Even without an external amp I can get enough volume to overcome road noise from my off-road tires and wind noise without distortion. The built in EQ, is only three bands which is somewhat disappointing for a radio of this caliber. I would expect at least 7 bands if not more.
The HD-Radio reception outperforms my old JVC KD-HDR1 hands down. I can receive all the local stations (Denver-Boulder-FortCollins) without any problems, something the JVC couldn't come close to doing. The CD player works fine although I would prefer not having to tip down the faceplate to change CDs. The USB interface works as expected and while some people prefer a front panel connector, I like the attached 1meter cable. I've routed the cable into the glove box and have the "thumb drive" attached at all times. I'm still figuring out the supplied "Kenwood Music Editor" and creating play-lists but that's just getting over the learning curve of a new piece of software.
The menu system could be improved. It just isn't intuitive and getting to some features is a pain in the behind. I also don't like the quick access to bass-boost/balance/fader via the volume control. Once they are set, they are seldom changed so why bother. I wish it had a front panel mute feature (this would be better than the bass-boost/balance/fader in the volume control). Maybe I'm too "old school", but I miss the six preset station buttons that none of the newer radios have. They allowed direct access to my favorite stations without stepping up and down or taking my attention away from the road to find a specific station. I would also like a way to have the data/time in place of the SPA/Clock on the bottom line of the display (who really cares about the real-time audio levels?). The manual is poor at best. It covers 4 radios and contains errors. There is very little explanation of what features and settings do, just how to change them, even then you have to be in certain modes to access them and those limits are in one place in the manual while the so called detailed information on the feature is in another.
Over all, if I had to choose again I would still buy this over any other radio in the price range, or even twice the price.


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Car stereo connectivity has come a long way over the years. and the KDC-HD942U is the perfect case in point. At the core of this receiver is legendary Kenwood audio performance, and its list of impressive attributes grows from there. This is the first Kenwood CD-receiver with built in HD Radio and iTunes tagging. In addition, the receiver is both iPod and iPhone ready, Bluetooth ready for hands-free cell phone use, and Satellite Radio ready. Hard to believe all of this comes in one package.

Dial in Your Music Enjoy your favorite CDs or CD-Rs, or burn a data CD with your favorite MP3/WMA/AAC files and enjoy hours of music on one disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
Awesome-Sounding FM and AM Broadcasts The KDC-HD942U features a built in HD Radio tuner. HD Radio delivers crystal clear reception taking conventional FM stations to near CD quality and makes AM stations sound like an FM broadcast. More and more stations are offering HD Radio broadcasting with your favorite local stations offering multicasting you get to enjoy more music from a variety of artists and genres. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.
Bookmark that Song You Want to Hear Again When you hear a song that you want to hear again while listening to HD Radio, just use the iTunes tagging function to "bookmark" the song and send data to your connected iPod, which allows you to access and purchase the song on iTunes via your personal computer.
Superb Audio All the Time When listening to music in a moving vehicle, sound quality can be degraded due to road and engine noise. Kenwood's exclusive Sound Excellence audio enhancement feature brings out all of the music masked by this noise, and also includes a unique iPod EQ function that improves the sound of any iPod by deactivating the EQ setting of the iPod and allowing you to select an EQ curve optimized for iPod playback in any vehicle at any speed.
Supreme When a music file is compressed, some frequencies signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio-quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k). Enjoy a natural, rich sound, even with lower compression ratios.
Memorize Frequently Used Functions Favorite Memory is capable of storing up to six frequently used functions from diverse sources and recalling them whenever necessary. This means those short cuts to frequently accessed radio stations, phone numbers, iPod songs, setup functions, menu, etc. can be easily stored.
Finding Songs on iPod Made Easy The head units found in the Regular lineup feature an original Dual Search function for iPod music libraries that uses a combination of Music Search and Skip Search to provide faster access to the songs you're looking for.
USB & AUX Connectors Right Up Front Certain models have either a USB interface or AUX input terminal or even both on the front panel for added convenience, making connection of external devices with USB or AUX support easier.
Bluetooth Ready Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free operation of the KDC-HD942U, allowing you to keep your hands on the steering wheel allowing you better concentration on your driving. Advanced Bluetooth technology provides wireless connection and operation of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones and even phones that can stream music via A2DP.
HD and Satellite Radio Ready The KDC-HD942U allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V cable + Sirius Tuner) or XM (requires KCA-XM100V + XM Mini Tuner) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports, and traffic information with CD quality sound.
You also can add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD radio tuner, features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.
Ready for System Expansion In addition to the on-board 50W x 4 amplifier, the KDC-HD942U boasts three 4V pre-amp outs for expanding your system.
What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-HD942U, sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.

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Clarion APX1301 400 Watts Maximum Mono Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Works great. I have it paired with a shallow 12" 4 ohm sub in a truck box. It was fairly easy to install, puts out plenty of power, doesn't overheat, and hasn't given me any trouble. I would definitely recommend it.

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Kenwood KAC-6104D 600 Watt Max Power Class D Mono Power Amplifier with Variable LPF Review

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(More customer reviews)I had blown an older amp and needed something for my 400RMS audiobahn. I just wanted a little bump, nothing wild. This thing is nice and compact, and gets the job done. On one 12" sub it has plenty of power to make the music sound good, and if you need it to be louder, it can be. I'd recommend this if you are looking for better sounding music, and not just to make the people down the street hear you.
My only complaint is the power/ground wire terminals. I had 4 gauge wire from my old amp, but these are standard speaker wire terminals set up hold smaller 6 (or 8, I'm not sure) wire. I had to do some jerry rigging to get the 4 gauge to work. I would have liked terminals that were just large holes with a set screw to tighten in to the wire.

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Kenwood KTC-HR300 HD Radio Tuner Box with Itunes Tagging Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the KTC-HR300 HD Tuner for an older Kenwood eXcelon radio (the KDC-X790) I have in an antique hot rod. I purchased it outside of Amazon at a higher price because information was lacking concerning older HD compatable Kenwood radios, and I was concerned I might need to return it. Also, Kenwood doesn't warranty anything not sold by their affiliated dealers.
Even the major Kenwood electronics supplier I purchased from was unsure the KTC-HR300 HD would work with my older (2007) Kenwood radio - although it was HD rated by Kenwood. The first tech told me straight out it wouldn't work with my older head unit. Boy, have I got a surprise for him. I later called back and spoke with another tech there, pointing out a few things in the Kenwood USA site item description, and ordered the unit from them with the understanding I could return it if it didn't work.
The only thing that doesn't work is my headunit is unable to do the iTunes "tagging" the KTC-HR300 HD is capable of - big deal. I just wanted HD radio. As it turns out, anything compatable with the older KTC-HR200 HD is also compatable with the KTC-HR300 HD.
Installation couldn't be easier. I might have spent five minutes total - and was taking my time. The KTC-HR300 HD comes with a 57" antenna extention and a patch cord of roughly the same length for connection to the headunit. A "KAB" adapter is also provided for newer headunits using "KAB" instead of the older "5L" connector that my older headunit has. I liked that the "5L" connector has a locking feature that securely holds it to the headunit once connected. As for the antenna, you simply pull the antenna from the headunit and install it to the KTC-HR300 HD connector. As quickly as I turned on the headunit, the KTC-HR300 HD was operating.
There are two switches on the KTC-HR300 HD some may need to set. Default is "Off" for both, and for using the "5L" connector. Using the "KAB" connector requires switch 1 placed in the "On" position.
Those long cables also meant I could easily place the KTC-HR300 HD under a seat or just about anywhere I wanted. Two pieces of included Velcro fasteners also allowed me to secure the small unit (6-1/2x1-3/8x4-5/16 inch) firmly out of the way. My mounting position allowed for some air circulation around the top of the KTC-HR300 HD, and I was worried some as I had read the older KTC-HR200 HD had run warm. After running the unit for two hours in full HD play and use, I was relieved to find my KTC-HR300 HD was still cool to the touch.
In operation, there was a small learning curve, but the eXcelon KDC-X790 is a complicated receiver with many features. Once I was accustomed to using the eXcelon controls and had made my headunit menu settings for HD, which required the headunit manual, operation was simple and my reward was great HD performance. I didn't even notice any sacrifice to standard analog FM or AM - but I could tell the difference in sound (for the better) using HD. What I liked best was I now can listen to many more programing choices - many much better than offered on analog. The KTC-HR 300 HD unit simply made an all around improvement.
The HD tuner station program acquisition was quick, and (40 miles out from stations) my reception lock on HD was very good on all but two. Those two tended to take a second or two, during which my eXcelon's screen displayed it was acquiring the signal, once locked it drifted back and forth some between analog and digital on those two, but the transfer was seamless and the sound quality remained good (this was using my vehicle's fender mounted OEM fixed wire mast antenna). I have to say I'm quite pleased with the performance of this unit in my application - and the "heads up" screen displays for the HD programs and all stations. Using that headunit just became much better with the addition of the KTC-HR300 HD. I'll definitely be purchasing another of these for another older Kenwood "HD Ready" headunit I have in another antique vehicle - and my next purchase of this product will be through Amazon (warranty or not).
Update - Actually, the paperwork that came with my old eXcelon KDC-X790 recommended the even earlier KTC-9090DAB. After reading the manual for that one, I'm glad I waited.

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Kenwood eXcelon DDX896 Double DIN 6.95" TFT-LCD Monitor with DVD and Built-in Bluetooth Review

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(More customer reviews)Well it works as planned, although it didn't particularly like being connected to a jailbroken iPod. Very slow to respond and sometimes would just not bring up any media. Connected by the Kenwood video cable through USB. Verified this slowness by connecting another of my touches that wasn't jailbroken and it worked flawlessly. So no discredit to the unit in my opinion as it doesn't list jailbroken compatibility.
This unit replaced a Pioneer P5200BT and a JVC KD-AVX77 and at this time quite pleased as I knew I would be with Kenwood's headunits as I also still have a eXcelon KVT-915, unfortunately it won't play video from the iPod and the actual interface is outdated. I would have gotten the navi model, but living in Japan it would of been pointless. Still hoping the add-on navi unit I might be able to load Japan maps if purchased at a later date.
Bluetooth works well, but as far as audio I much prefer direct connection. Video output is bright and sharp thanks to the pixel count, much improved over the Pioneer. Sound shaping ability is built-in if one is into DSP.
Pretty vague review, but I honestly believe if one is to purchase this unit they will not be disappointed.

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The Kenwood eXceleon DDX896 is an In-Dash Double DIN DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Multimedia Receiver. This Kenwood Receiver is also equipped with a built in AM/FM Tuner which features 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets, allowing you to program all your favorite radio stations. The Dual Zone capability option allows the playing of separate sources to the front of the vehicle and the rear of the vehicle simultaneously. The 24-Bit Digital to analog converter, high-pass and low-pass filters, 13 band equalizer with 9 selectable tone curves, Bass Boost, and the 5.1 audio outputs for Dolby Digital produce incredible sound clarity.Sound quality isn't the only thing you get from the Kenwood DDX-896, the 6.95" Touchscreen TFT-LCD monitor provides excellent viewing quality. Kenwood's reverse tilt mechanisms with multiple angle adjustments presents the perfect viewing angle from no matter where you're sitting. The widescreen touch sensitive panel display, variable color button illumination, and interactive video graphics allow easy navigation through its menu while producing enhanced video quality.This Kenwood CD/DVD receiver also has plenty of expandability options starting with the built-in Bluetooth by Parrot. The Bluetooth includes cables and a microphone, providing complete hands-free operation when receiving or making a call from inside your vehicle. With the built-in USB port, you will have full control with the latest iPods and iPhones, giving you even more playback options. Sirius and XM Satellite Radio, HD Radio, and compatibility with steering wheel controls are some other excellent options that make the Kenwood DDX896 a top of the line receiver for 2010

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Kenwood KFC-1062S 4-Inch 120 Watt Max Power 3-Way Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I used these to replace speakers in an early 90's isuzu rodeo. (the fronts) The stereo is a 50 watt (peak) power kenwood cd/radio (not stock). The speakers sound very good for the cost and the fact that they are front in dash speakers. If you are just replacing or slightly upgrading your factory stereo these speakers would work. I do not know how good they would be if utilized in a higher powered sound system.
After installing these, I heard better high, mid and low range sound from the front
speakers without any distortion. They installed flush without any difficulty in the original speaker slot for my vehicle. It did not require any modification whatsoever.


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4" 3-way Speaker System, 120W Max Power

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Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my 2nd MP3 player by kenwood. My first one was a much older model and after what seems like easily 6 or 7 years of faithful service I decided to upgrade.
The usb port on the front is what makes it worth the upgrade. I can put thousands of songs onto a dirt cheap thumbdrive and not have to worry about MP3 cd's all over my car.
The headunit also breathed new life into my 11 year old factory volvo speakers. I had no idea they could sound as good as they do. I've still got plans to put a recently acquired set of boston acoustic 6.5" speakers in the front doors but I'm re-thinking my decision to also upgrade the rear door and rear deck speakers.
As far as the things about the unit that I don't like, they're very minor. For one, the 1~6 buttons control playback options and what not. The numbers of the buttons are very easy to read as they're lit up but the functions is in a gray colored text that makes it hard to read. Before actually reading it in the manual, I didn't know how to pause playback. The number 6 button does that but you wouldn't know by looking at the unit because the little play/pause label is nearly impossible to read.
also, when adjusting the bass, mids and treble, like my older unit, these only go to 8. Why 8??? Why not 10? Kenwood, this makes no sense. Stop it. Also, I'm a little disappointed to see the attenuation button absent from the unit. I used that pretty frequently on my older one but I guess they have to save something for the units that cost more than $110. :D
Anyways, minor complaints and that's about it. The unit sounds great, and aside from initially figuring out what the small buttons do, I really like it. The music is easier to hear on the interstate as well. That was an unexpected surprise.

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Kenwood's KDC-MP342U delivers playback of your CDs and CD-Rs, MP3/WMA/AAC files from disc or via the unit's front USB port, AM/FM radio, and two versatile pre-amp outputs for system expansion. Add additional Kenwood devices for Bluetooth or satellite/HD radio.


Detachable Faceplate Deter theft with the detachable faceplate, which features a 14 segment FL display and lets you turn Scrolling on or off. The rotary encoder provides easy, intuitive operation and the blue key illumination with dimmer function looks great in any vehicle.

CD and WMA/MP3/AAC Playback Play your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or enjoy your favorite WMA/MP3/AAC digital files burned to CD or on a USB device plugged into the KDC-MP342U's front USB slot. Enjoy hours of music and ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.

iPod 1-wire Connection If you own an iPod, simply connect it to a Kenwood CD receiver via the USB cable that comes with the iPod. Better yet, use the optional KCA-iP100 1-wire iPod Interface Cable for crystal clear digital audio playback. You'll supply power to your iPod as well as charge it while you enjoy your music.

FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Features 18 FM and six AM presets for your convenience.

Room to Grow The KDC-MP342U features two 2V pre-amp outputs for system expansion. These are switchable between front/rear/sub settings, with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you have a few options for setting up your system.

Remote Control Let your passengers control the music from the back seat with the included remote.

Front USB/AUX Connection The DPX503 features a USB and AUX connector up front that makes connecting a USB mass-storage device easier than ever. For the auxiliary input, input sensitivity correction adjusts volume or input level depending on the characteristics of the input source.

Supreme When a music file is compressed, some frequencies signals are lost, particularly if it is encoded using a low bit rate. The Supreme technology is a Kenwood-original audio compensation technology that compensates for this loss and reproduces music in a more natural form, thereby making it possible to play music recorded using low bit rates (64k to 96k) in an audio-quality equivalent to music recorded using a higher bit rate (equivalent to 128k). Enjoy a natural, rich sound, even with lower compression ratios.

Bluetooth Ready Add the optional KCA-BT200 to enjoy hands-free operation of the KDC-MP342U, allowing you to keep your hands on the steering wheel allowing you better concentration on your driving. Advanced Bluetooth technology provides wireless connection and operation of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones and even phones that can stream music via A2DP.

HD and Satellite Radio Ready The KDC-MP342U allows you to enjoy SIRIUS (requires CA-SR20V cable + Sirius Tuner) or XM (requires Audiovox CNP2000UC and CPKEN1) radio in your vehicle. Enjoy a multitude of channels featuring music, news, talk shows, sports, and traffic information with CD quality sound.

You also can add an HD Radio tuner. When you connect an HD radio tuner, features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.

What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-MP342U, wireless remote (batteries included), sleeve, trim ring, wiring harness, installation tools, installation manual, operation manual, warranty card.

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Kenwood KAC-5204 350 Watt Max Power Stereo Amplifier with Variable LPF Review

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(More customer reviews)Kenwood has been around for a long time, it didn't take me but a few minutes to get my setup installed and tweaked, I have this amp and a 10" Kicker sub in a small sealed enclosure firing down, hooked up to an AVIC920BT on a pathfinder in the back and the performance is superb, if you don't mind your vehicle rattling all over then get this amp, it is small, light weight, and most important it's powerful, and economical, I recommend this amp to anyone.

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Power stereo amplifier capable of bridging, featuring variable low pass filter, 350W Max Power

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Kenwood Excelon KVT-696 DVD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)It's everything that's advertised. Connectivity is great (when the XM Radio isn't stuck "checking" forever). The main problem is the user interface looks like something from the '90's. You can't even see the entire names of songs because only 16 characters are displayed. It's jagged and ugly. For such a high-tech product (and market) I'm kinda shocked that the interface is so pathetic. Take a cue from the iPod (or maybe more realistically Android) and make it pretty and easy to use. The interface essentially hasn't changed at all in the last several years through several product revisions. I also used the KVT-512 and it was nearly identical. This is not good.

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In-dash DVD Receiver, Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels, RMS: 22 watts x 4 channel, 6.95" Full color display, Single-DIN, Navigation/Bluetooth/ Satellite/iPod® Ready, Rear USB input, 3 Sets of 5V preamp out

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Kenwood KFC-1652S 6.5-Inch 160 Watt Max Power Dual Cone Speaker System Review

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(More customer reviews)I am very pleased at how these sound, far better than the stock speakers. They really are a quality product for a fair price.

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6-1/2" Dual Cone Speaker System, 160W Max Power,

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