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SIRIUS SIR-KEN1

SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner for Kenwood receivers

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Got a Kenwood receiver has satellite radio controls? Connect the SIRIUS SIR-KEN1 tuner to it and enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio in the car from coast to coast. This dedicated in-car tuner box comes with the antenna you'll need to get reception and the cable you'll need to connect the tuner to your receiver. The tuner's low profile makes it easy to install it in a convenient spot in your vehicle.

Note: A subscription to SIRIUS is also required. Satellite radio service is available only within the lower 48 states — not available in Hawaii or U.S. territories. Limited service is available in Alaska.

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Highlights:

  • SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner for use with compatible Kenwood in-dash receivers
  • low-profile, roof-mount magnetic car antenna with 21' cable
  • connecting cable
  • pass through for connecting a Kenwood CD changer
  • 5"W x 1-7/16"H x 5"D
  • warranty: 1 year
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
 

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Service
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Sirius
Compatible Brand
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Kenwood
Display Lines
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None
Channel Presets
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None
Song Memory
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None
Built-in FM Transmitter
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No
Car Kit
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N/A
Home Kit
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N/A
Changer Jack/Pass-Thru
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Yes
NavTraffic Compatible
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No
Included Antenna
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Car Antenna
Dimensions and Warranty
Width (inches)
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5
Height (inches)
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1-7/16
Depth (inches)
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6-1/8
Parts Warranty
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1 Year
Labor Warranty
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1 Year

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  • SIR-KEN1 SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner
  • 8' Bus cable (has a 13-pin round connector on each end)
  • Antenna with attached 20.75' cable (has a right-angle SMB connector)
  • One 6.494" rubber antenna cable cover/tail
  • 6 Self-tapping screws
  • 1 Cleaner pad
  • Installation Guide
  • Installation Manual
  • Warranty sheet

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Features
Inputs and Outputs

Features

Overview: When used with a compatible Kenwood head unit, this tuner allows you to receive SIRIUS satellite radio programming in your vehicle. In addition to this tuner and antenna, you must have a subscription to SIRIUS Radio to receive SIRIUS digital satellite radio signals.

Note: Satellite radio service is available only within the continental United States. Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.

Compatibility: This tuner is compatible with select pre-2005 SIRIUS-ready Kenwood head units and all 2005 and newer SIRIUS-ready Kenwood head units. The tuner is not compatible with any KRC-series SIRIUS-ready cassette players. If a head unit carried by Crutchfield is compatible with this tuner, the tuner will be in the accessory list for that head unit.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio: SIRIUS Satellite Radio features more than 120 channels of original programming beamed coast-to-coast, including 65 channels of commercial-free, digital-quality music, and news, talk, sports, entertainment, and children's programming.

CD Changer Pass-Thru: The SIRIUS radio tuner uses the CD changer input on the Kenwood head unit. If you also want to use a CD changer, there is a CD changer pass-through connection on the SIRIUS radio tuner, so they can be daisy chained together.

SIRIUS Antenna: The SIRIUS antenna has a powerful magnetic base that allows you to mount the antenna on the roof or trunk lid of your vehicle. The antenna needs to be positioned in such a way that it will be free of mechanical and line-of-sight obstructions. 

Inputs and Outputs

Front Panel of Tuner:

  • Head Unit: 13-pin jack that connects to the head unit using the supplied cable
  • Changer: 13-pin jack that connects to an optional CD changer

Back Panel of Tuner:

  • Antenna: single SMB input
 

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4 out of 5

Works Good

Written By John, Anaheim, CA on Friday, October 19, 2007
 
Added the SIR-KEN1 to my Kenwood DPX501 which was Sirius ready. Works good, reception is excellent and installation was easy took about 30 minutes. Only gave it 4 stars because of display short comings; it will only display the channel number. It will not display station name, artist, song, etc. It's just a matter of finding the stations you want and programming them into the presets of which I have 18 available. In addition I have an Ipod interface which still works with the Sirius. The SIR-KEN1 plugs into the DPX501 and then the Ipod interface plugs into the SIR-KEN1. Ipod still works the same, no problem.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

Good System

Written By Qwyitstrm, Redford, MI on Thursday, June 28, 2007
 
I've had this satellite system for a couple months now. I paired it with the MP535u head unit, and it works fine. I had the system professionally installed, so i can't comment on installation.

Features: the sat and head unit work well together. the MP535u has a channel search feature that searches by category. the only problem i have is the slow response to the remote when trying to change channels. it's easier to change using the presets than with the analog button.

Reception: my antenna is installed where the dash and windshield meet. i live in metro Detroit, MI, and the reception is very good. i lose reception momentarily going under some overpasses, and even in some areas where there are a lot of large trees. this happens very rarely, but can become annoying when you have the system blasting your favorite tune, and the signal cuts out then comes back at full blast lol. sound quality is very pleasant, and crystal clear.

Conclusion: this sat unit paired with a good featured head unit should be very enjoyable. i'm very happy with my choices. my buddy at the local sound shop really put this together really well.
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1 out of 5

Not Compatible with DPX-701

Written By James, Temple, TX on Monday, June 18, 2007
 
The Kenwood DPX701 mated with the Sir-Ken1 works great as long as you don't require station ID, song info or artist info. I've had the DPX701 for a year now. I like the features included in the unit. I purchased the Sir-Ken1 for this radio back in December of '06. I began having problems with the information from Sirius right away. The screen is constantly saying "waiting" or changing station names. The song and artist information....well, there isn't any.

I like Crutchfield and will purchase future equipment through them. I think their customer service is some of the best available.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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2 out of 5

Not Compatible with DPX-701

Written By Carl, Houston, TX on Saturday, April 28, 2007
 
I tried 2 (KEN1) and 2 Kenwood Excelon DPX-701 and still did not get any Sirius info to display correctly. Crutchfield took all equipment back (great service) however they still insist these units are compatible. If you do a quick internet search you will find this to be a common problem. The sound was as expected, just a display issue.
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4 out of 5

Some Pluses, some minuses, still worth it

Written By nitwit, Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, January 30, 2007
 
after my first sirius receiver's remote stopped working, and just getting frustrated with the second receivers limited display, then constantly losing one or the other remote, and finally deciding that changing the channel without the remote was just too dangerous on I-95 during rush hour, I opted for the SIR-KEN1 to integrate with my Kenwood stereo.
NO, I can't directly enter a specific channel on it (like Howard 100 or Nascar 128) - unless I'm doing something wrong, but with using only one remote for anything, I can blip through the unwanted channels at red lights (no, not on I95, don't need red lights there. traffic there stops all by itself), and save my favorites to one of the pre-sets.
I typically listen to one of about 10 stations, so searching isn't an issue, but as someone else mentioned, it would be nice to be told when a particular song is being played on another channel
If I had to do it over again, I'd still go with another SIR-KEN1. The pros outweigh the cons easily.
1 out of 3 people found this helpful
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4 out of 5

SIR-KEN1 met expectations & more

Written By Cheryl, Wylie, TX on Monday, January 29, 2007
 
I purchased the SIR-KEN1 for my husband. He is absolutly thrilled. When he was using the non-dedicated Sirius unit, he had a tendency to get alot of static. He no longer does & loves the fact he can have it come thru his Kenwood system.
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2 out of 5

MARGINAL AT THIS TIME

Written By Stellie, TAMPA, FL on Thursday, January 18, 2007
 
Recently installed this unit with DDX6019 head unit. Went all out with NAV and sirius.
IF you HAD a previous "sirius" receiver, you may be disappointed - but I'm not sure if it the the receiver or the head units fault. Some issues:
- No complete channel listing/directory
- Unable to search by category
- similiar sound (for talk/entertainment)
- No ability to for "memory" recall a title or artist

Now I know most have just raved about this, but if have been using a real sirius in car system - be warned. You will likely not have the same features when you switch to "integrated system" like to DDX6019 or whatever. I really miss the category listing and the memory alert for really favorite tunes. Anyway - be warned - improvement in hardware does not necessarily translate into "improved user experience". The interface is different to. Instead of 9 presets per "band" you only get 6. Maybe I'm just too set in my ways with the sirius sportster I was using. I really didn't expect to loose the category listing - right now, it cuts off at the LATIN group - no news and entertainment, no talk - so you'll have to go from memory to get to these channels.

My setup: SIR-KEN1 w/DDX6019 also KNA g510 NAV
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5 out of 5

YES YOU CAN USE YOUR IPOD INTERFACE ADAPTER!

Written By dmccarth, Fairfax, va on Tuesday, December 12, 2006
 
This product is the best way to get sirius on your kenwood head unit. depending on your head unit you will have more display options than others, but ive heard the sound quality is better than a plug and play unit. the thing plugs into the back of your head unit where ur cd changer goes. also the kenwood ipod interface, which is a product i dont reccommend, can be used with this device, just plug it into where the cd changer outlet goes and it will work just fine. Best buy will tell you it wont work, but we all know how much those guys know. all and all a great way to get sirius on your kenwood head unit
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4 out of 5

Havent listened to FM since

Written By Justin, Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, November 18, 2006
 
I would recomind sirius to anyone who is tired of commercials. It is great. Sound quality is not as high as a CD but it works for me. There is a activation fee that no one seems to tell you about which is $15. Other than that i love it. So many channels to listen to and so little time
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4 out of 5

Awsome, but some down falls

Written By DAVID, Newark Ohio on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
 
Sirus is great; you have a lot of channels to choose from. All the music channels come in really clear. The only problems I've had with it are some of the talk channels sound like your listening to it under water, and every now and then when I go under an over pass on the highway it cuts out. But all in all it was a great buy, especially since I finally got listen to Howard Stern for the first time since he went of radio, and it's uncensored, and funnier than ever.
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