Behind its elegant exterior, the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X969 CD receiver is packed with a host of features designed to put the latest technology at your beck and call. Operation is simple — soft key controls change function according to the mode you've selected (no confusing array of buttons), while the rotary control affords easy adjustment of system functions.
The 3D MASK™ motorized, detachable faceplate motors open to reveal the simple control panel and a high-resolution, fine-dot, 3-D multicolor display. If the stunning graphics aren't enough, you can create your own images and movies to download into your receiver. Power down, and the face motors up to display a plain, black panel; or you can detach the face and take it with you.
The KDC-X969 plays CD-Rs and CD-RWs loaded with MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA) files, displaying all title information on its oversized, multicolor display. A single disc can hold over 10 hours of music, so you can store an entire CD collection on a few discs — and Kenwood's folder/file search gives you super-fast access to the track you want!
The 4-way MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak) provides the brawn, while System Q EX (with its 6 EQ curves, speaker size matching, and 3-band parametric EQ) shapes the sound to perfection. Kenwood also offers the 3-way sound enhancement of SRS WOW™ — you can raise the soundstage (useful if your speakers are mounted low in your doors), focus the stereo image, and improve bass response with this remarkable processor.
Three sets of 5-volt preamp outputs provide powerful signal to your outboard amplifiers; you can even shut off the receiver's built-in amp to maximize performance. To get the most out of your speaker system, System E's+ includes adjustable high-pass crossovers for the front and rear speaker and preamp outputs, with a low-pass filter and phase adjustment for the subwoofer preamp outputs.
Interested in more entertainment options? The KDC-X969 will control a Kenwood CD changer, Music Keg digital media player, or SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (SIRIUS subscription and antenna also required). You can connect the audio signal from a video game, DVD player, or VCR to the receiver's auxiliary input. Or, upgrade your AM/FM reception by adding Kenwood's HD Radio tuner (when that technology becomes available).
A wireless remote control is included for your convenience and driving safety, and Kenwood backs this receiver with a 2-year warranty. Impressive performance, elegant appearance, and the latest technology — the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X969 receiver is here to serve you!
Details:
- 3D MASK motorized, detachable face
- fold-out control panel with rotary control
- fine-dot 3-D multicolor FL display
- customizable, full-motion graphics
- plays CD-Rs and CD-R/Ws
- CD text
- plays WMA and MP3 files stored on CD-R and CD-RW
- displays MP3 text and WMA titles
- CR-2 tuner
- 18 FM/6 AM presets
- 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
- HD Radio-ready
- SRS WOW sound enhancements (raises the soundstage, improves imaging, and strengthens bass)
- Bass Management System (lets you adjust the bass boost on compatible Excelon amplifiers)
- dual zone audio control
- Speaker Setting function — optimizes receiver output based on the size and type of your speakers
- System Q EX Sound Control (6 EQ presets, speaker size matching, and 3-band parametric EQ)
- System E's+ Advanced Crossover
- 5-volt front/rear/subwoofer preamp outputs
- amp muting circuit — turning off the built-in amp improves the quality of the preamp output signal
- CD/MD changer controls — add a Kenwood changer or Music Keg
to your receiver order, and save $$ with Crutchfield's package discount
- zero-bit mute circuitry eliminates receiver output when no signal is present (between CD tracks, for example)
- auxiliary input
- wireless remote
- clock
- 22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
- CD frequency response 10-20,000 Hz
- CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
- FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
- 2-year warranty
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