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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X492 CD receiver | 
 enlarge | Brand: eXcelon
Category: CE
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $97.95
You Save: $82.04 (46%)
New (12) Used (1) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2486
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 10 x 4.6
MPN: KDC-X492
UPC: 019048176400
EAN: 0019048176400
ASIN: B001441XAM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | CD player with 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 files (will not play rights-protected music files on disc) | | • | detachable face | | • | inputs: front USB and auxiliary inputs |
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Product Description
CD player with 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 files (will not play rights-protected music files on disc) * detachable face * inputs: front USB and auxiliary inputs *
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| Customer Reviews:
 Quality and versatility September 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I wanted a direct, plug in, replacement for an 8 year old Kenwood already installed so considering other brands wasn't an issue. For this installation, must haves were a USB input for my thumb drives and MPG/WMA capability for CDs, so my choices in this price range were between this or a KDC-MP438U. The X492 has a higher pre-out output and the price (caught it on sale) made this unit the winner over the MP438U. Sound is great but I gave it only four stars for a few good reasons: The blue lighting around the jog knob and external inputs is distractingly bright (with no way to turn it down or off) and the clock only displays on "standby" (otherwise known as "off" in an earlier day) after you punch a button a couple of times. Why it can't be visible all the time is beyond me. Additionally, the instruction booklet could be clearer on how all this good stuff works and, at this point, the GUI seems a little complex.
Kenwood has developed a "dual mode" feature for this unit (and other I suspect) which I think would be ideal for families with kids. Easily selectable, in dual mode different sources can be listened to through the front and back speakers. With the included remote control, the kids can play what they please (iPod, whatever) through the back speakers while the adults can do what they want in front. Good idea.
All in all this is a good sounding unit that has a nice quality feel. Great for the price and I'd do it again faced with the same circumstances.
 Great for the price July 25, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Excelon series is Kenwood's finest. This stereo gives you USB input, is bluetooth ready and has an aux in plug. It also comes with a remote and is easy to use. I highly recommend buying one if you're looking for a reliable USB car stereo for a great price.
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