Just because your car has a double-sized factory stereo opening doesn't mean you have to settle for subpar performance. Kenwood's DPX-501 CD player adds superb sound, great looks, and useful features to that 4" tall space, along with MP3, WMA, and Apple's AAC format playback.
The DPX-501's USB input makes it easy to connect a portable music player, and it can also provide power and control options for select players — you'll also find a standard auxiliary input jack for non-USB portables. Kenwood's ACDrive helps you navigate through your digital music files while you're driving down the road, with spoken cues that guide you through the various folders.
You can contour that sound to your heart's content with six preset tone curves for quick adjustments, plus bass, treble, and midrange controls for hands-on customization. Built-in frequency filters allow you to optimize the system by matching the music to your speaker setup for better, more realistic sound.
The DPX-501's oversized faceplate features Kenwood's big fluorescent display — it's easy to read and it won't wash out in bright sunlight. If you have a larger system in mind, this stereo will control an optional satellite radio, iPod adapter, CD changer, or HD Radio tuner. Two sets of preamp outputs make it easier to connect your external amps and subs. Let your passengers run the show with the included wireless remote.
Details:
- CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- CD, CD-R, and CD-RW compatible (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files)
- AAC music file playback (not compatible with songs downloaded from the iTunes Music Store)
- USB input
- ACDrive (PhatNoise Media Manager software included) — announces artist, album, and genre names
- System Q Sound Control (6 EQ curves)
- 3-band equalizer
- 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
- System E's+ high- and low-pass filters
- two sets of preamp outputs (rear outputs can be switched to subwoofer mode)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready (SIRIUS tuner, subscription, and antenna required)
- HD Radio ready (separate tuner required)
- CD changer controls
- controls for Kenwood's optional iPod adapter
- auxiliary input (rear RCAs, adapter required for optional second Aux-In)
- wireless remote
- clock
- dual zone control
- CD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz
- CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
- FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
- warranty: 1 year
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
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