Superb audio performance meets outstanding playback variety! Not only does the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X589 CD receiver deliver lots of power and sound-control options, it'll play just about everything, from your standard CDs to your MP3, WMA, and even the CD tracks you've converted to AAC files. Its motorized, detachable face has star quality, too, looking great in any dash.

To help you navigate through your digital music files and folders, the KDC-X589 comes with Kenwood's impressive AC Drive with Voice Index on Tap feature. A voice guide in the system will actually tell you the names of your files as you scroll through them — you'll be able to find your favorite songs and keep your eyes on the road at the same time! The included software lets you encode your files on your computer to make them compatible with the AC Drive system.

Mighty MOSFET power (22 watts x 4 RMS) builds up your tunes with iron-pumping muscle. System Q EX lets you tone those sonic biceps with its six preset curves and an adjustable 3-band parametric EQ. And the sound is spectacular, thanks to the faithful reproduction provided by the KDC-X589's 24-bit digital-to-analog converter.

For even more strength, you can use this receiver as the commander of your full audio system by connecting external amps to the three sets of preamp outputs. The System E's+ crossover system ensures that the right frequencies go the the right places for optimum performance.

Now, with all your digital music formats available for playback, you've got enough to keep you occupied, right? Of course not! That's why the KDC-X589 also features built-in satellite radio controls, so you can add a compatible SIRIUS or XM tuner (plus antenna and subscription), and enjoy over 120 channels of premium music, news, sports, and entertainment. And this receiver's HD Radio-ready, too. Connect a Kenwood tuner, and you'll hear everything that HD Radio broadcasts (where available) have to offer.

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