Kenwood released many new in-car stereo radio CD and DVD receiver units for 2015 with Bluetooth. Bluetooth has proven to be the most popular feature of in-car systems. Due to customer demand Pioneer invented the dual Bluetooth Device function so that two phones connect to the units at a time.
All 2015 Kenwood CD and digital media receivers feature Android music playback through a USB port to control music that is stored on their smartphones. Four Bluetooth receivers continue to offer Apple automatic iPhone pairing capabilities. Also new for 2015 is the steering wheel control interface available on models starting with the KDC-122U line and up.
Safety features on the DVD multimedia receivers include Rear View Camera Integration and Steering Remote Input. The eXcelon DVD multimedia receivers feature an all-new 6.2 inch screen with a 5-band equalizer allowing for a better viewing and listening experience.
The 2015 eXcelon DVD Multimedia Receivers from Kenwood are:
Kenwood DDX492
Kenwood Bluetooth DDX392
DDX272 ($480.00 suggested retail price) offers USB input with iPod and iPhone control and voice control using Siri, Pandora Internet Radio control for both iPhone and is SiriusXM-Ready (SXV300 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner sold separately, subscription required) with three 4-volt preouts with 5-band equalizer and a 6.2 inch VGA touchscreen allowing for a better listening and viewing experience. Safety features on the receiver include Rear View Camera Integration and Steering Remote Input technology integration.
New CD Receivers from Kenwood are:
KDC- X599 ($210.00 suggested retail price) has built-in Bluetooth enhanced with aptX streaming technology, Android music via USB, CD door, variable color display and three 4-volt preouts with 5-band equalizer, and is SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-BT562U ($190.00 suggested retail price) packaged into one receiver, the KDC-BT562U offers built-in Bluetooth enhanced with aptX streaming technology, Android music via USB, voice control using Siri, CD door, front USB and auxiliary inputs, Android compatibility with charging, variable color display and three 2.5-volt preouts with 3-band equalizer, Drive EQ, and is SiriusXM-Ready (SXV300 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner sold separately, subscription required), as well as iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-X399 ($170.00 suggested retail price) represents a new price point in built-in Bluetooth capabilities, and offers Android music via USB, variable color display and three 4-volt pre-outs with 5-band equalizer, and is iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-BT362U ($160.00 suggested retail price) offers built-in Bluetooth, Android music via USB, voice control using Siri, a 1.5 variable color LCD display and three 2.5-volt preouts with 3-band equalizer, and is iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-162U ($110.00 suggested retail price) offers Android music via USB, voice control using Siri, front USB and auxiliary inputs, one rear/subwoofer RCA preout 2.5 volt, with 3-band equalizer, Drive EQ, steering wheel control capabilities, and is iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-122U ($110.00 suggested retail price) offers Android music via USB, front USB and auxiliary inputs, one rear/subwoofer RCA preout 2.5 volt, with 3-band equalizer, Drive EQ, steering wheel control capabilities.
The 2015 Kenwood media receiver available in December is:
KMM-BT312U ($160.00 suggested retail price) offers a full-featured receiver with built-in Bluetooth, Android music via USB, USB input with iPod and iPhone control, front USB and auxiliary inputs, Android compatibility with charging, variable color display and three RCA 2.5-volt preouts with 3-band equalizer, Drive EQ, and is SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner sold separately, subscription required), as well as iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
Kenwood receivers are covered by a one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty and are available through authorized Kenwood retailers.