If you're an iPod® or iPhone® user, you won't miss a note of your favorite songs. Just plug your player into the convenient front-panel USB input, and you'll enjoy outstanding control right from the receiver. When you're connected via USB, the Kenwood KDCX397 bypasses your iPod's internal digital-to-analog converter, sending the digital data to the Kenwood's superior 24-bit D/A converter. Your music will sound more natural and lifelike.
GENERAL FEATURES
In-dash eXcelon Series AM/FM, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA player with Remote
Single-line blue illuminated backlit display
Pandora Link integrates your car stereo with your iPhone and Pandora Internet Radio
Music control app for Android will organize your music for playback from the receiver
Variable color illumination feature allows selectable display and button lighting
Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate
MOSFET Power Output
Peak: 52 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)
KENWOOD - KDC-X497
eXcelon In-Dash USB/CD Receiver with Built-In HD Radio
With built-in HD Radio, the KDC-X497 gives the user all of the features and audio performance of HD Radio right out of the box with no subscription required. Users can enjoy HD Radio-specific programming (where available), and iTunes Tagging is made easy by pressing a dedicated button near the volume control. A 13-digit full-dot display shows scrolling text from the HD Radio broadcast as well as from Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone.
GENERAL FEATURES
CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
built-in HD Radio tuner
built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files
gloss black detachable face with variable color button illumination
remote control
System Q Sound Control (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
speaker settings that let you tailor the sound to the size and location of speakers in your car
Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
bass boost
iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input - no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
Pandora control with iPhone
compatible with Kenwood's Music Control app for select Android phones
inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB input
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)
compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
KENWOOD - KDC-X597
eXcelon In-Dash USB/CD Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth
The KDC-X597 is a value-added Bluetooth solution with an external microphone that can be installed in an optimal position for better voice intelligibility, perfect for use with the iPhone Siri cloud-based digital assistant. Pandora Internet Radio capability is included and the unit is SiriusXM Ready. A front panel USB port and 3.5mm auxiliary input is included for the control and playback of a wide variety of external media, including iPod, iPhone, Android (with the use of the Kenwood Music Control app for Android) and mass storage devices.
GENERAL FEATURES
CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
one-button Bluetooth pairing with iPhone
Pandora control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA music files
detachable face with 11-digit display and variable-color button illumination
wireless remote control
AUDIO FEATURES
EQ Pro (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
speaker size settings
Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
3-level bass boost
high- and low-pass filters; subwoofer level and phase control
EXPANDABILITY
iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input - no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
Kenwood Music Control app enables playback of music files over USB from select Android devices
compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB input
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)
KENWOOD - KDC-X697
eXcelon In-Dash Dual USB/CD Receiver
The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X697 CD receiver is a great choice if you don't want (or need) a double-DIN (4") receiver in your car. You can adjust the color of the button illumination to suit your tastes, and you can switch its three-line, full-dot display over to an easy-to-read two-line configuration with larger font size.
This Receiver is more than just another pretty faceplate, though. This versatile receiver also gives you great performance with multiple entertainment options, plus the security of Kenwood Excelon's remarkable 2-year warranty.
GENERAL FEATURES
CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
Pandora and iHeartRadio control with iPhone
Kenwood's free Music Control app enables limited control over select Android devices
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA music files
detachable face with adjustable multi-line display and variable-color button illumination
remote control
AUDIO FEATURES
EQ Pro (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
speaker size settings
Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
3-level bass boost
high- and low-pass filters; subwoofer level and phase control
EXPANDABILITY
iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input - no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
SiriusXM-ready (SVX-200 tuner and subscription required)
inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB input
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)
KENWOOD - KDC-X797
eXcelon In-Dash USB/CD Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth/HD Radio
The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X797 CD receiver offers some of the latest smartphone integration features for your car, plus the security of a remarkable 2-year warranty. If you love local radio, you'll be knocked out by the improved reception provided by the built-in HD Radio tuner. Participating stations deliver FM that sounds more like a CD, while AM stations sound sharp and clear like analog FM. And it makes a pretty strong impression with its looks too - you can adjust the color of the button illumination to suit your tastes, while the 11-digit bright white display is easy to read in almost any lighting situation.
GENERAL FEATURES
CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA music files
Pandora, iHeartRadio, Aha radio control with iPhone and Android
works with Kenwood's Music Control app for Android devices
built-in HD Radio tuner
built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
detachable face with white display and variable-color button illumination
remote control
AUDIO FEATURES
EQ Pro (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
speaker size settings
Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
3-level bass boost
high- and low-pass filters; subwoofer level and phase control
EXPANDABLITY
works with SiriusXM tuner (subscription required)
iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input - no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB inputs
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)
KENWOOD - KDC-X897
eXcelon In-Dash Dual USB/CD Receiver with Built-in Bluetooth
The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X897 CD receiver not only plays music from your CDs, iPod®, and more, but it also comes with built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming. You'll enjoy great sound, remarkable versatility, and the peace of mind that comes with Kenwood Excelon's two-year warranty.
OVERVIEW
Built in Bluetooth w/A2DP
iPhone Bluetooth Auto Pair
SiriusXM ready
Variable color Illumination
Dual USB Front & Rear for iPhone/iPod and Mass storage device
Pandora - iHeart & Aha Radio control for iPhone
SPP for Android & Blackberry Pandora Control
SPP Android Control for iHeart & Aha Radio
AUX Input
3 line display
3 RCA pre-outs 4 Volt
System Q-EX
Music control APP ready for android
KENWOOD - KDC-X997
eXcelon In-Dash USB/CD Receiver with Built-In Bluetooth/HD Radio
The flagship model in the Kenwood Excelon CD receiver lineup is the KDC-X997. It features built-in HD Radio and Bluetooth. Pandora Internet Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM for iPhone and Android smartphones is supported, and the KDC-X997 also offers unique audio features such as digital time alignment, a 13-band equalizer and three sets of 4.0 volt preamp outputs with on-board digital high-pass and low-pass filtering. The three-line, full-dot variable color illumination LCD display offers exceptional visibility and fast scrolling of music files, multiple telephone numbers and names. The flexible, multi-lingual display of the KDC-X997 gives the user the ability to easily operate external media devices such as iPod, iPod-Touch, iPhone, Android smartphone and USB mass storage as well as content from HD Radio, Pandora Internet radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM (optional smartphone apps or accessories may be required, SiriusXM subscription required). Front and rear, dual USB ports provide additional connectivity to external devices as well as expanded installation options for these devices. A protective CD Door/Cover keeps airborne particles from interfering with the internal mechanism and gives the KDC-X997 a sleek, finished look in the dashboard.
GENERAL FEATURES
CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
built-in HD Radio
built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files
automatic iPhone pairing with Siri control capability
detachable face with selectable 2- or 3-line display, plus variable display and control colors
remote control
AUDIO FEATURES
13-band equalizer
Sound Excellence DSP with speaker size settings, plus high- and low-pass crossovers
digital time alignment
3-level bass boost
low- and high-pass filters; subwoofer level and phase control
EXPANDABLITY
iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input - no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at home
Pandora, iHeart Radio and Aha control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
compatible with Kenwood's Music Control app for Android phones
compatible with SiriusXM tuner
inputs: front-panel auxiliary input; front and rear USB ports
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)