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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X959 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with CD Changer Controls

The KDC-X959 is Kenwood Excelon's ultimate music machine! It'll play just about any CD format you choose: CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, MP3s, and Windows Media (WMA) files. And the display can scroll ID-3 tags, CD-Text, radio station names, or disc names that you've entered.

The big, bright Organic EL display features customizable graphics — you can store and display as many as 80 user-created graphic screens, and even a 5.3-second MPEG movie (PC and CD burner required). Kenwood even has a place on their website where you can download additional prerecorded animations and graphic screens. The possibilities are endless!

Tune your system to match your vehicle's acoustic characteristics with System Q EX Sound Control. It includes 6 preset EQ curves ("Flat," "Rock," "Pops," "Easy," "Top 40," and "Jazz") to get you in the ballpark, plus a 3-band parametric equalizer for fine-tuning your sound and speaker size-matching modes for maximizing system efficiency.

When you upgrade to component amps and subwoofers, the KDC-X959's ready to help you do it right. First, switch off the internal amp to reduce heat buildup and distortion. Then switch on the System E's+ Advanced Crossover and separate your system's bass frequencies from the mids and highs so your speakers will play cleaner and louder. You'll be amazed at the difference a little time and effort can make!

The KDC-X959 can also control an optional Kenwood CD changer or Sirius Satellite Radio tuner from its front panel. And you can plug a tape, MD, or digital media player into the auxiliary input and play it through the receiver.

A wireless remote is included.

Details:

  • detachable, fold-down face
  • Organic EL high-resolution display
  • plays MP3 and Windows Media files on CD-R or CD-RW, plus audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
  • displays MP-3 text info (ID-3 tags)
  • CD Text
  • disc naming and station naming
  • Sirius Satellite Radio controls (Sirius Radio subscription, tuner, and antenna required to receive the satellite radio signal) — service is available only in the lower 48 states, not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories
  • CR-2 tuner
  • Radio Data System
  • System Q EX Sound Control
  • System E's+ Advanced Crossover
  • auxiliary input
  • muting circuit for internal amplifier
  • zero-bit mute circuit
  • 4.5-volt gold-plated front/rear/subwoofer preamp outputs
  • Bass Management System (provides extended sonic control over compatible Excelon amplifiers)
  • CD changer controls
  • wireless remote
  • 22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
  • CD frequency response 10-20,000 Hz
  • CD signal-to-noise ratio 96 dB
  • FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
  • 2-year warranty
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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X959

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with CD Changer Controls

Item #113KDCX959
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  • AM/FM/CD/Changer controller receiver with 10-amp fuse inserted into chassis
  • Sleeve
  • Face
  • Hard face case
  • Trim ring
  • Wiring harness
  • RC-410 Wireless remote
  • CR2025 lithium battery
  • 2 Removal tools
  • 4 Panhead ISO-mount screws
  • 4 Countersunk ISO-mount screws
  • 2 Face security screws
  • Instruction Manual (English)
  • Instruction Manual (French/Spanish)
  • Warranty Card
  • Car Audio Passport card (required if face needs to be replaced)
  • Online registration card
  • Caution note
  • Display-inverting function note