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Kenwood KDC-MP642U


$180.00 Released March, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Allows you to fine-tune the audio well. IPod integration is fast and easy to work with. Rear inputs make setup very clean, no hanging wires.

The Cons:Remote is missing a button for going through playlists on an iPod. Need to fold down the front to access the CD, unnecessarily awkward.

The Kenwood KDC-MP642U is a car receiver released by Kenwood in 2009, retailing at $190.  It plays the usual CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files.

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It gives iPod control through its USB input, and is compatible with Kenwood's Bluetooth® adapter, satellite radio, and HD Radio™ tuner, so users have the option of adding hands-free calling and extra entertainment options to their system. Users can browse through their iPod folders through the receiver's display and using the receiver's control wheel.  This receiver also includes a remote control. This is $20 extra over the price of Kenwood KDC-MP442U, but has a 3 line display whereas the other one has a single line display. 

Features

  • Flip TDF (Theft Deterrent Faceplate)
  • Full Dot Multi-Line Display
  • Spectrum Analyzer
  • Music Search
  • Favorite Memory
  • Rotary Encoder for Easy Operation
  • Key Illumination (Blue)
  • Manual Dimmer Function (2Step)
  • Supplied with Remote Control Unit
  • Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4
  • 2.5V 3 Preouts
  • Source Tone Memory
  • Front AUX Input with Input Sensitivity Adjust
  • Attenuator (-20dB) with Smooth Volume Return

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    allows you to fine-tune the audio well

  • 1

    iPod integration is fast and easy to work with

  • 1

    rear inputs make setup very clean, no hanging wires

  • 1

    enough preouts for multiple amplifiers

  • 1

    output signal is very loud and clean, makes the most of OEM speakers

Cons
  • 1

    remote is missing a button for going through playlists on an iPod

  • 1

    need to fold down the front to access the CD, unnecessarily awkward

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