Kenwood KDC248U In-Dash Head Unit Car Stereo

 

Kenwood KDC248U In-Dash Head Unit Car Stereo

 

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Item Description

Creating it very easy to connect, search, select and delight in music from your iPodreg or iPhonereg. In addition the Kenwood KDC248U In-Dash Head Unit Automobile Stereo functions a front auxiliary input that quickly accepts the headphone output of a portable music player or intelligent-telephone and a remote manage. The Kenwood KDC248U In-Dash Head Unit Auto Stereo is a fantastic sounding receiver with several connectivity options all at a terrific cost.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B004EG0LS2
• Item model number: CD Receiver
  

Technical Details

• Power Handling Peak: 50W X 4
• Power Handling RMS: 22W X 4
• Front USB Port Provides Direct Control Of IPod And IPhone
• CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/AAC/WMA Playback

Customer Evaluations

I have had this in-dash unit for just more than a year, and it is so really good that I decided to write my 1st evaluation ever on Amazon. I have owned several vehicle stereo systems more than the years, including some $500+ units bought in the 70s and 80s, when $500 was a lot of revenue. I wanted something that would manage my iPod Touch, so I headed to a local electronics shop to see what was obtainable.
I purchased a numerous brand very first, but upon acquiring it property I found it did not manage the Touch 4th Gen, so back to the store. I ended up obtaining this unit, although it was a bit cheaper than I had planned on spending (nearly twice what it is now), simply because there was a limited selection of units that could control the iPod Touch.
The unit installed very easily in my 2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT with Monsoon sound technique. I had it installed in about an hour, applying a $12 installation kit, without breaking something or getting any additional components left more than.
I had to locate a spot to get a continuous 12 volts, given that I couldn't find one particular in the original wiring harness. I went to a neighborhood automotive supply shop and found a basic device that plugged into an current fuse slot and added another fused circuit. I had to pull out an current fuse to add the device, so I decided to use the circuit that fed the in-dash stereo method with continuous power. I don't keep in mind why I could not just have wired it in on the existing harness, but there was a cause.
Now, with every thing installed and wired it was time for a test run. I plugged in my iPod and turned on the radio. I discovered the iPod input quickly by going by means of the menu, and selected it. I picked a song from a favorite artist. I COULD NOT Believe my ears! I had under no circumstances heard such excellent sound just before, not even out of my past high priced systems. This factor just blew me away. I cranked it up way beyond what I would think about loud, over 30 on the volume control. The sound held together, remaining crisp and clear.
More than the subsequent few months I began listening to a lot more loud music than I've listened to in years. I fell in really like with this method. Then one day when I cranked it up, the sound began to cut out and break up. As soon as I turned it down, the sound became steady once again. I was bummed out! This continued for about a month. Every time I turned the volume also load, the sound would break up. I was about to take out the unit and return it when it died fully. I thought possibly a fuse had blown and when I checked it I located that the device I had put in to add a circuit had come unplugged and fallen out. I realized that the vibration of the speaker in the door had brought on the device to vibrate loose. I plugged it back in and added a tie-wrap to hold it in location. The method has worked flawlessly since then, no matter how high I turn it.
Due to the fact this is one particular of the less expensive Kenwood models, I wonder what the expensive ones sound like. Possibly they add alot more capabilities. I am not sure.
I would advocate this unit to any person seeking for a wonderful in-dash technique at a low value. I don't know if I just got a 'sweet' unit, or if they are all this fantastic. I hope that you find this evaluation beneficial.

I bought this stereo for its USB feature. I had no prior encounter installing a automobile stereo. I was able to install it on my personal more than various hours, and following acquiring 1) wire strippers, 2) electrical tape, and 3) a few replacement screws for ones I misplaced haha. Looking back, the installation wasn't complicated, but the first time at anything will take some time. I personal a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant by the way.
I have driven 5 or six hours now with the stereo on, and it entirely exceeds my expectations! Sound quality is quite imperative to me, and I do not hesitate to adjust whatever EQs I can acquire. This unit takes it to the subsequent level, by permitting you to choose the speaker setup in your vehicle--mine has the awkward 6x9" rear speakers. By choosing this speaker configuration in the stereo, I believe (could be incorrect) the method adjusts the EQ at distinct volume levels. With the factory stereo, music would sound superb at frequent volume, but the rear speakers created some bass notes far better than other individuals at high volume. With this Kenwood stereo, the bass response stays flat and even and hits nice and hard at considerably larger volume. Why the freakin' factory could not design a radio that functions much better with their personal speakers is beyond me, but Kenwood nailed it.
Yeah it controls an iPod. So far I've just put it on shuffle all. The interface is likely what you'd anticipate. It's largely red so it matches my gauges nicely. Removable faceplate is also an significant function. Altogether, this is a single of the top $90 (such as expense of wire strippers) I have ever place into the car.

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