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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X304

CD receiver

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Kenwood Excelon KDC-X304

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X304

CD receiver

MFR # KDC-X304

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Great!

Brandon from Harrisburg, PA on 7/10/2022

2014 Ford Mustang

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Easy to install, easy to use, and the output is great! Really feeds my JL Audios and Infinity speakers the juice they've been looking for over the factory stereo. Lots of audio shaping options too, really fast to connect my phone, everything. If you're looking for sound quality and seriously don't care about all the fancy touch screen stuff, here you go.

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John from Orlando, FL on 7/8/2022

1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Set up and learning has been difficult!

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Kris from Redlands, CA on 7/7/2022

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Hubby wanted this and I surprised him with it . He loves Crutchfield products! We will be longtime consumers.

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What's not to like?

Crutchfield customer from N Royalton, OH on 7/6/2022

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Twenty minutes from start to finish with Ready Harness. True "plug and play." Installation was a breeze. Waaay better than the factory radio. (2004 Aveo) The X304 has a lot of features that I wanted. The sound can be adjusted by using a built-in graphic equalizer. You can use the pre-sets or adjust 12 bands to your liking. Detachable face is easy to use. I like having a volume knob. I plugged in a USB thumb drive loaded with music in MP3 form. No problem. CD's sound great too. Too many audio adjustments to list here, but they will allow you to tailor the sound to your preference. Plenty of power for me without an amp. The X-304 is powering 2, 6" Morel Tempo Ultra Integra 602 MKII's in the rear deck and 2, 4" Ultra Integra 402 MKII's in the front doors. Easy to use. Great sound. Cool colors on the display. Lots of options. What's not to like?

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Matthew from E Grand Forks, MN on 7/3/2022

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

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Looks and sound great. Easy to use

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Daniel from Bakersfield, CA on 7/3/2022

2001 Saturn L200

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Works great easy installation

Pros: Fast delivery

Cons: None

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Tunes on motorcycle

Vernon from Sun City West, AZ on 7/3/2022

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Looks good but all the buttons for preset are too small and it's such a pain to set all the functions but all new stereos have this same problem also can not program lights to the color (white) I want and the Clarion did this great with better sound.

Pros: Cell mic works great

Cons: Hard to set all functions

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Pioneer PRS killer

Eric from Jasper, AL on 7/2/2022

2015 Kia Optima

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Awesome head unit !!

Pros: So many to list!

Cons: Sub output clips at 25 and it takes full tilt to get full RCA output voltage other than that FANTASTIC head unit that I would recommend to any level in car audio !

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David from Boynton Beach, FL on 6/29/2022

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Great service Great company Product recommendation was excellent

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Victor from Dallas, TX on 6/23/2022

2005 Dodge Ram 1500

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Awesome stereo loved the easy set up and wide variety of customization. Great eq and sound setting as well.

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Guest from Oak Ridge, TN on 5/30/2022

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Save your money!!!! Deck started messing up after 7 months. I had a xplod for 7 years before it went bad. Then on top of that they told me I would have send the unit back to get it repaired instead of replacing it seriously. So I would have to go about a month without music LOL y'all can keep that I will buy another deck from the local big box store instead lol

Pros: Easy install, sound is good

Cons: Deck messing up before a year really. Bad quality

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Long Overdue Upgrade

Frederick from Kaneohe, HI on 5/26/2022

2000 Toyota Tacoma

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I am 67 years old, and had very little issues installing the receiver, and I love it! I have a 2000 Toyota Tacoma, and between Crutchfield and YouTube, I got it done. Crutchfield documentation on wiring makes it a snap.My original unit had a CD, cassette deck, and receiver. The CD stopped working and I don't know why I didn't do this earlier. The receiver is packed with features and just what I needed. I didn't change the 4 speakers and they sound better than ever.

Pros: Unit packed with features

Cons: The truck disassembly

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Good adjustability

Bradley from Elk Mound, WI on 5/26/2022

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Good features and adjustability for the price point. I'm real happy with it

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Robert from Richmond Hts, OH on 5/26/2022

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Very easy to install

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Robert Jeffe from Matthews, NC on 5/22/2022

1998 Chevrolet Cheyenne

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Fit Perfect. Sounds Good

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Great unit!

Ferdinand from Lebanon, TN on 1/10/2022

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Solid deck, full-featured. Great upgrade to my 2000 Silverado.

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Good radio for the money

Charles from Graham, WA on 1/9/2022

1998 Ford Explorer

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Bought for my daughter's Explorer to replace a failed factory radio. A very nice radio for the price. She's happy with it.

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Eric from Madisonville, LA on 1/8/2022

2016 Jeep Wrangler

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I gave it four stars due to the fact that I can't get it to reliably pair with my phone via Bluetooth. Still trying to figure out what's not quite right. Otherwise, the unit is easy to navigate and provides decent power to my speakers.

Pros: Ease of setup Clean power

Cons: Bluetooth pairing is just not working out

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Great Stereo

Crutchfield customer from Pensacola, FL on 1/6/2022

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

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Very nice stereo, perfect fit for the vehicle. Very happy with Kenwood products.

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Crutchfield customer from Christopher, IL on 1/5/2022

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Very good system. Like most single DIN radios, the controls are so small. Even with all new Kicker speakers, it sounds a little muffled. Still overall I like it.

Pros: Plenty of power and good display

Cons: Small controls

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Easiest process in the world!

Crutchfield customer from Myrtle Beach, SC on 12/12/2021

2004 Dodge Ram 2500

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Love the radio but I love the ease of installation and the help that crutchfield gives you through the whole process. Everything was plug and play. I installed my radio in less than 20 minutes. Thank you very much crutchfield.

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Crutchfield customer from Vista, CA on 12/11/2021

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Work s great meets all my expectations

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Crutchfield customer from Fairview, OR on 12/10/2021

1993 Ford Escort LX

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Easy install, great bang for your buck,!

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Surprised at some of the poor features

Greg from Mentor, OH on 12/7/2021

2003 Honda Odyssey

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The sound is good and the installation was easy. That is where it stops. There are so many options, the directions are confusing. The radio pushbuttons are so small you can barely feel them. Having to add an additional separate speaker and try and thread it under your molding is crazy. With today's high-quality minture mics, they couldn't have put it in the head unit? I am considering taking it out, selling it, and buying a used OEM radio to replace it.

Pros: Easy install Good sound

Cons: REALLY small radio buttons Have to add an additional accessory mic and thread it though your A Pillar to make the phone work instead of building it in So many features they are hard to understand The instruction manual is poor

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nice fit

Crutchfield customer from Gasport, NY on 12/7/2021

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this unit was exactly what I ordered and expected Great unit for price

Pros: easy hook up

Cons: had trouble with steering wheel controls called and talked to zeak we had to do some reprogramming guy was great works fine now

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Crutchfield customer from Export, PA on 11/14/2021

1996 BMW Z3

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The radio didn't come with a manual. I guess I'll have to download one or look for one. Lots of functions. I didn't need a pry set to get the radio into the car. In Crutchfields defense BMW is a rare breed of oddness. I'm still trying to figure everything out. Got the radio playing. I'll have to try Bluetooth and everything. Learning curve. Strange there's no manual with all the functions.

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Can't go erong

Crutchfield customer from Valencia, CA on 11/11/2021

2000 Lincoln Town Car

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Has everything I want for the price and then some. Can't go wrong with this Kenwood. Very very happy.

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Crutchfield customer from Palo Cedro, CA on 10/23/2021

2003 Chevrolet Astro

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The sound quality of the Excelon processor is great. I'm hearing instruments and a depth that never came through on my other units. This is the 3rd Kenwood Excelon unit that I have installed(2 for my daughters) and it did not disappoint!

Pros: Great bang for the buck.

Cons: None yet.

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Crutchfield customer from Thousand Oaks, CA on 10/16/2021

1993 Toyota Camry

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Good power without an amp, appreciate the adjustable color scheme.

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Crutchfield customer from East Syracuse, NY on 10/15/2021

2004 Dodge Ram 1500

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Very reasonable price. Surprised it has so many options. Received in 2 days.

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Solid head unit--not a bargain brand.

Crutchfield customer from Vine Grove, KY on 10/14/2021

2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder

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Installation was easy, the head unit works great...does everything I need and the ability to "match" the color to the gauges in the car (2002 Toyota MR2) was nice. The head unit itself is solid and seems, as it should, a step above the cheap, bargain brands.

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Crutchfield customer from Shelburne, VT on 10/13/2021

2004 Toyota Tundra

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Solid stereo, easy install, great service. What more is there to say! Just buy it, but make sure you buy it from Crutchfield.

Pros: Easy setup, tech that works.

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Great product

Crutchfield customer from Nesconset, NY on 10/13/2021

1993 Ford Bronco

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The Install was easy and very straight forward. The product works great and sounds great. I have no complaints.

Pros: Easy to install

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Great product for the specs for my test bench

Crutchfield customer from New Baltimore, MI on 10/12/2021

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Works great for my test bench sound quality from this is great

Pros: Great price for a test bench for the specs

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Crutchfield customer from Aberdeen, WA on 10/10/2021

2002 Dodge Dakota

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amazing help-they think of everything you will need for installation.even sent me step by step info for info to install my stereo

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Crutchfield customer from Beebe, AR on 10/10/2021

1995 Chevrolet Camaro

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Great stereo! Easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Boise, ID on 10/10/2021

2001 Subaru Forester

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User friendly, works consistently with the classic Kenwood sound. Very pleased.

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Crutchfield customer from Trussville, AL on 10/4/2021

2006 Mazda B Series

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Easy to operate and plenty of power for mids and highs

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Crutchfield customer from Kennewick, WA on 10/3/2021

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Kenwood excelon is by far the best brand stereo I have ever bought and won't buy anything else

Pros: Easy operation with best sound for lows,mids and highs

Cons: None that I'm aware of

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Easy Install, Looks Great.

Mike from Ormond Beach, FL on 10/3/2021

2005 Ford Explorer

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My first install and the Crutchfield Ready Harness made it easy, although I did call tech four times with questions. Easy to remove the old 2005 Ford Explorer OEM radio and replace with Kenwood Excelon. I mounted (drilled) the hands-free microphone through a dead switch plate (see pics) and it was a snap to simply leave mic wire bundled with harness wires (so I didn't have to run mic cable). Looks good, and it's the perfect location for great hands-free calling and voice commands. The only issue I have with KDC-X304 is the confusing way to simply program radio station presets. Between Auto 1, Auto 2 and Normal/Mix settings, I can't figure how to preset stations. It seems to pick up all stations no matter setting. Other than that, it works well with Android Bluetooth for calling and music. Thanks to Crutchfield for the assist on install.

Pros: Great sound. Easy install. Bluetooth. Steering Wheel Controls.

Cons: Confusing to program radio stations.

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Crutchfield customer from Cranford, NJ on 9/13/2021

2005 Hyundai Elantra

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I wired it up and it worked !

Pros: It workwd

Cons: Tiny buttons

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look else where

Guest from Parrish, FL on 8/1/2021

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I'm 57, been through a few car stereos in my time...This is the first after market radio I have installed in almost 20 years. This Kenwood goes into my 09 f150 to replace stock radio that went bad...This receiver sucks! I suspect all new Kenwoods to be the same as the seem to have the same Ai or operating system. Just because it can be done doesnt mean it should be done..Engineers want to pack all the options they can into a product thinking more is better, it is not...Scrolling through the menu from my steering wheel my iPhone connects to BT audio, then iPod, then Spotify . Playing music from Spotify but from different Spotify channel? When I land on CD the CD won't always play. Ill have to cycle through the menu a couple times to get CD engaged. To make a call I have hit the phone then cycle through to voice or history, I can't hit phone and say call ....... you must cycle through which is at least three clicks on media or phone icon.When I call comes in if you are listening to music at high volume the ring tone is at same level and blast your ears..Suppose to be able to set the offer volume for each source but it doesn't work.. Settings for sound is an overkill and useless. I have $20k invested in home equipment and this receiver is more complex with useless options then any of it. Car stereo isn't my life and I have no time to remove and send back, not worth the trouble to me...This Kenwood fails to older gear 20 years ago...It's a plastic piece of junk!

Pros: clean sound

Cons: everything else

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We're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. If you purchased this product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Inconsistent bluetoothe

Chuck from Bayfield, co on 8/1/2021

1997 Dodge Ram 2500

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Excellent sound from this unit! As good as I've ever heard! However getting it to communicate with my iPhone is extremely time consuming. Rarely do the phone and stereo just link up even through the hard wired USB. There is almost always a delay when playing music sometimes as long as my entire commute of 15 minutes. This is hard for me to do cause I'm a die hard fan of Kenwood and Crutchfield but between the broken mounting plate and the coms issues with my phone I felt three stars was probably more than fair.

Pros: Really nice sound

Cons: Bluetooth function is not reliable lots of error messages and unsuccessful attempts to remedy. My wife's phone does the same thing, so I'm guessing it's the stereo not the phone?

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Crutchfield customer from Pahrump, NV on 7/26/2021

2008 Chrysler Crossfire

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Nice stereo, sounds great . Bluetooth phone is a little fussy .

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Crutchfield customer from Bradenton, FL on 7/22/2021

2009 Ford F-150 XLT

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Sounds better than the stock head unit from 09 f150, BT phone connection works as it should. I have line out going to a 10 year old Alpine amp just for reference. Clock is ridiculously small! The numbers on clock are about as big as this font and a complete joke but by gosh I know how much time is left on the track playing or what the call numbers are for the radio station .Alexa button is needless and takes up too much landscape on radio.Not sure if this is latest trend for all radios, but way too many options on sound parameters that most buyers aren't going to use. Give me equalizer pre sets and crossover ability with a clean signal I'm good. Perhaps this radio is geared for teens who are obsessed with adjustments and have the time to fiddle with needless options. Choosing the wrong sound parameters will also cause your sound to be sub par and nothing like you hoped to get from a new unit. You alter the sound enough you will end up not hearing what the artist intended and you will be listening to artificial garbage. Lighting options is also a joke as I don't need my radio red when playing CDs and green when streaming. And I don't need the lighting to flash like a sign for a cheap hotel or Christmas lights hanging from a trailer....

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Crutchfield customer from Altoona, PA on 7/13/2021

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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I love this deck, I upgraded from my stock cd deck and this one with the built in Bluetooth is so much better. It also makes my stock speakers sound way better then they did before. I will still be upgrading them I'm the future but it's nice that that sound so much better just by adding this excelon deck!

Pros: Bluetooth, sound quality, and ease of installation

Cons: Doesn't come with a remote if you want that sort of thing

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Crutchfield customer from Townsend, WI on 7/13/2021

2001 Chevrolet Blazer

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If I like it a lot they should have kept the return button where it was and put the Alexa button where the return button is

Pros: Is great unit

Cons: Should have kept the return button where it was

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Nice upgrade for my CVPI

Andrew from Brookfield, IL on 5/22/2021

2010 Ford Crown Victoria

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Solid unit with more features than I'll ever use. Nice that it connects to my phone automatically. Audio quality is great, haven't had any issues with the bluetooth connection. Display is nice, though I wish the clock was bigger (it's barely visible, definitely not usable while driving).

Pros: Louder and nicer sounding than my stock radio. Nice to find a unit with a cd player and aux in that DOESN'T have a massive touchscreen on the front.

Cons: Clock display is too small, basically useless.

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fantastic

Crutchfield customer from Morrisville, PA on 5/10/2021

2002 Chevrolet Camaro

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Exactly as described. All the bells and whistles. Loved the customer support. loved the pre-wiring. Literally plug in play.

Pros: I have no idea why I waited so long to upgrade.

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Crutchfield customer from Newport, MN on 5/9/2021

2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Like the sound quality display and functions. Great unit.

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Knocked it out of the park

Crutchfield customer from Clovis, CA on 4/30/2021

2004 Mazda B Series

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Dropped this in place of a fairly recent kenwood cd deck that lost the usb connection (and I really wanted integrated bluetooth, finally). Wiring has changed slightly, so reusing the previous harness was out, but not a big deal. Reused the previous dash sleeve. Phone and ipod paired up easily, and repair without a problem. Sound is noticeably better, at the same price point as the previous deck. Price ended up cheaper from Crutchfield (due to included install bits) for the excelon vs a lower model at the big box store. 110% satisfied!

Pros: Better sound through the same setup.

Cons: None I can see.

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Crutchfield customer from Lexington, KY on 4/28/2021

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The unit is excellent. The help when I called was Superb

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Crutchfield customer from N Chesterfld, VA on 4/28/2021

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I like the first one so well I bought two more for my trucks.. Great Customer Service.

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Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 4/13/2021

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The Kenwood was suggested by my rep and it was great

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Crutchfield customer from Lagrange, GA on 3/17/2021

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love it easy to install not had time to complete set up

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Excelon KDC-X304 best bang for the buck!

Crutchfield customer from Supply, NC on 3/16/2021

2003 Jeep Liberty

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The best bang for the buck go-to head unit if you still use CDs along with flash drives, Bluetooth and signal processing is a bonus as well. Can power your speakers decently on its own plus 6 Pre-amp outputs for future expansion.

Pros: There is an optional remote control available

Cons: Most newer units have smaller buttons

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Crutchfield customer from Monroe, NC on 3/2/2021

1999 Honda Passport

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Plain and simple, just an awesome head unit.

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Crutchfield customer from Albany, OR on 3/2/2021

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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Love it except the small buttons and bluetooth is a little weak.

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Crutchfield customer from Stilwell, OK on 2/3/2021

1999 Chevrolet Silverado

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Love the way it looks and sounds

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Radio for the wife's Jeep

David from Raleigh, NC on 1/9/2021

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Over all a nice radio. I bought this radio to replace the factory radio that was in my wife's 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The kit I ordered with it worked fine and installation went well. Her iPhone will pair with it. Though it often will start playing random songs when my iPhone pairs with it. It can pair two phones though I'm not sure how well that works out. If you've bought in to Amazon, it has Alexa. I never use it and I've been a Prime member for years. I gave it 4 stars because 3 would b unfair. I don't use any of the extra networks, Spotify, Pandora, or SiriusXM. So it would be cool if the radio was able to make the sources optional. Same for Alexa, that button is wasted space. The Clock is entirely too small. My wife hates that, but the day and date is large. WTH? If I had to buy her another radio, it would not be this one, solely over the clock display. It's a deal killer.

Pros: Bluetooth phone connection CD player plays MP3s etc. Cool colors? I guess that's a pro.

Cons: Very small clock display No option to remove none used sources from the menu

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Crutchfield customer from Aulander, NC on 12/29/2020

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Great sounding and super features every thing you could need

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Crutchfield customer from Stanton, KY on 12/11/2020

1982 Chevrolet Blazer

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Love the CD player!!

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Sounds great! Control knob not so much

Stephen E from Talent, OR on 12/9/2020

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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This is my third Kenwood Excelon deck in as many cars. I've always been impressed by the function and feel of the units and excellent sound quality. I'm sad to say I'm disappointed by this unit so far. The controls feel very plasticky and cheap compared to previous versions. I find the function knob is either under or overly sensitive and jumps around in the menus too easily. Very frustrating trying to navigate around settings and having it skipping all over. I also miss the ATT(enuate)/mute button dearly. Still sounds very good though and a marked improvement over the factory unit it replaced. I may try and pick up a remote for this one to avoid having to use the worthless knob.

Pros: Audio quality, high level line outputs, Bluetooth feature

Cons: Control knob- feels cheap & finicky to use.

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Crutchfield customer from Killeen, TX on 12/8/2020

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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I love it, super easy install also

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Michael C. from TRABUCO CANYON, CA on 11/10/2020

1999 BMW 3 Series

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I installed this unit in a 1999 BMW 323i convertible to get Bluetooth and USB connectivity without the hassle of a complex installation in an older car. I also wanted to match the BMW orange lighting scheme. This unit fit the bill but had some drawbacks not related to it's performance. First, the install was relatively simple and the Crutchfield instructions were complete and accurate. I had the unit installed in under 1 hour. The hardest part was getting the wire harness connector far enough back in the opening so it didn't interfere with the unit. Once installed, it fit perfectly. Sound is very good for the price and the radio gets decent reception. There are also plenty of options for sound, display and USB/BT compatibility. The unit immediately paired with my iPhone. As it is a single DIN unit, the setup menus are a pain to manage but that's not the fault of the unit but the limited display space available. I was able to match the BMW color scheme for the display fairly closely but, unfortunately, the display was not bright enough as it is not backlit. I couldn't read the display in the daytime so I had to forgo the color match and use bright white instead. The display can be set to automatically dim at night which is nice feature. My one star deduction is for the small-sized buttons and the button layout. This would have been only a one-half star deduction but that option wasn't available. Other than that, this unit is a very good value for th

Pros: Simple installation, BT/USB connectivity, good radio reception, very good sound quality for the price

Cons: Button layout and small size make operation difficult while driving

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JOSEPH from Edwardsburg on 11/10/2020

2003 Ford Ranger

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This kenwood for 119.00 is a nice up grade from the oem cd player in my ford ranger can't believe how much the difference there is should of did this long time ago,Highs,Mids,and lows are good,Its gonna take a bit to lean the functions,Crutchfield pulled it off again you guys are great I'll always buy from you again ,And the shipping was fast,Thanks again??

Pros: Excellent unit

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from North Liberty, IN on 11/1/2020

1993 Dodge Dakota

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Fixed my sound issues and now I have Bluetooth

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Crutchfield customer from Enid, OK on 11/1/2020

1997 Dodge Dakota

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Simple. Easy to install and use. Easy format.

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Great Bluetooth hands free cd and usb deck!

Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 10/28/2020

2008 Chevrolet Silverado

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Great unit. Only drawback is the large non-reassignable Amazon Alexa button

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Crutchfield customer from Adjuntas, PR on 10/27/2020

2004 Nissan Sentra

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Excelente sound, easy to install and configure.

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So amazing

Crutchfield customer from Columbia, MD on 10/25/2020

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Where do I start amazing amazing amazing. I have had a lot of stereos single din and double din ones with touch screen ones without touch this radio is wonderful and especially with the xm radio sound quality is absolutely amazing and best of all is the 6channel output great for the 2 amplifiers I'm running this is 10 stars not 5 great great I'm going to buy one for my girlfriend

Pros: Every thing is a pro

Cons: Absolutely no cons

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Crutchfield customer from Inchelium, WA on 10/22/2020

2007 Toyota Tacoma

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Easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Nevada City, CA on 10/22/2020

1996 Jeep Cherokee

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So far I'm extremely satisfied with the unit. It has worked flawlessly. For the price it has just about everything one needs for todays tech connections. Its bluetooth ability with my LG phone is great!!! The downloadable Kenwood phone app works great!!! The USB input works great!!! The multi colored lighting options are great!!! I ran the microphone wire through the dash for the purpose of hands free phone use. The install for the DIY'ers is pretty easy. Just take your time and you'll be fine. Download the complete unit manual from the Kenwood site. The manual will help. I'm enjoying learning all the things the unit can do.

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Cons: I wish there was a dedicated attenuation (ATT) button to quickly mute the stereo. Th unit automatically mutes when a call comes in. I haven't found a button combination to engage the ATT manually.

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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 10/22/2020

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Great radio

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Crutchfield customer from Marshalltown, IA on 10/21/2020

2007 Jeep Liberty

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Nice strong budget stereo

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Crutchfield customer from Denham Springs, LA on 10/17/2020

2003 Subaru Impreza WRX

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Excellent budget head unit. Plenty of features and great Kenwood sound.

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Awesome areceiver

Crutchfield customer from Crozet, VA on 10/14/2020

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This is my3rd KENWOOD receiver my 3rd Excelon and they are great receivers the sound is great and I really like this one has Alexa on it also.

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Super Product

Crutchfield customer from Haysi, VA on 10/4/2020

1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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Great product...easy install...Highly recommend both the system and Crutchfield....

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Crutchfield customer from Newburgh, NY on 10/3/2020

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Great radio with great features in a single din! Such a great upgrade!

Pros: Easy to install

Cons: None it's great

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Crutchfield customer from Yadkinville, NC on 10/1/2020

1996 Ford F Series

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Was great easy to install and has great sounds very pleased

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Great fit in E36 BMW M3- easy install, too

Paul from Cincinnati, OH on 9/26/2020

1998 BMW M3

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I was actually a bit glad when the oem radio in my E36 M3 finally crapped out- I was tired of using a cassette adapter to connect my old ipod. (Cassette? What century is this?) Anyway, I looked for a nice head unit that didn't look like Atari designed it, and found this pretty conservatively styled Kenwood at a great price. There were two thin chrome bands on the unit that I carefully sanded down to the black plastic underneath, and I painted the glossy trim ring with a low gloss black paint to better match the rest of my dash. But the unit installed easily, snapped right in place, and works great. It has about 200 functions that I will never use, but these days all head units do. One function I did use: you can select the display color, and the orange is a perfect match. P.S. I actually found a near-identical Kenwood in silver color here on Crutchfield (the KMR-D375BT in the "marine" category), and bought one of those for another car where I need silver to match the dash.

Pros: Looks great, works great

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Crutchfield customer from Muskegon, MI on 9/14/2020

1998 Chevrolet K Series

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Nice Unit Tech Support Was Great Thanks Again J.W. For ALL Your Help .

Pros: I Like This Unit .

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, CO on 8/26/2020

2002 Dodge Ram 3500

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Remarkable price for an easy upgrade over OEM stereo. Great Value!

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Crutchfield customer from Prague, OK on 8/24/2020

1991 Ford F Series

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The radio was a fairly easy install, the wiring harness worked well so I didn't need to splice into the factory wires, the plastic kit for mounting the radio was worthless, It made the radio sit too far back into the dash. After making some adjustments I was able to use the factory mounts and now all looks right. Still working on radio adjustment but so far I'm happy with purchase.

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Installed in 2006 Chrysler 300 w/ 6 speaker Boston acoustic

Crutchfield customer from Enola, PA on 8/23/2020

2006 Chrysler 300

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Great product with to tons of functionality, but I bought this stereo mainly for correcting the soundstage in my 2006 Chrysler 300 with 6 Boston acoustic speakers and I am only able to time align 4 speakers plus a subwoofer so was a little disappointed.

Pros: Lots of customization options

Cons: Lacks time align with more than 4 speakers

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Clear great sound. Dts sounds awesome

Crutchfield customer from Hoopa, CA on 8/23/2020

2001 Honda Civic LX

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Great system great price.

Pros: Great sound

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Bellmawr, NJ on 8/23/2020

1999 Mercury Mountaineer

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Very pleased with this stereo. Has a lot of bells and whistles on it! Great price too. Thanks!

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very good sound

Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 8/22/2020

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I had a jvc on my vehicle but the bluetooth was very disappointing and the sound wasn't that good but with this new unit you can really heard the difference

Pros: seamless connection with pandora 5v pre out makes a big difference when using a amplifier

Cons: None

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Nice Upgrade

Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 8/19/2020

1985 Toyota 4Runner

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This was an upgrade from another Kenwood unit. After ~15 years it was time. Ya, it went into an old truck. Ya, I will never be able to totally appreciate the stereo in this old POS. But, it's a significant upgrade. Even though my truck isn't quiet as a vault, I'm still able to appreciate this unit. Of course, the new speakers helped too.

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Crutchfield customer from Prineville, OR on 8/19/2020

2003 Ford F-150

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Great Stereo. Sounds good

Pros: Sounds great, easy to use

Cons: Clock is a little small

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Crutchfield customer from Heber Springs, AR on 8/5/2020

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Good head unit. Many options. Crisp and clear sound

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Crutchfield customer from Vandalia, OH on 8/5/2020

1992 Ford F Series

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Fit good in dash looks good sounds great and with Bluetooth hands free calls in the 1992 ford f150

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Great Sound

Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 7/27/2020

2010 Mercury Mariner

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Excellent sound and simple setup. Highly recommend!

Pros: Great sound. Great price. Bought from outlet. Looks brand new!!

Cons: None

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So happy!

Crutchfield customer from Wytheville, VA on 7/13/2020

2002 Ford F-350

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Beautiful, super features, and easy to install!

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Great radio fr the price, great service by Crutchfield.

Crutchfield customer from Herndon, VA on 7/13/2020

2006 Chrysler Sebring

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Great radio with provisions for SiriusXM and remote steering wheel controls (adapters needed. Many great features for the price -m Bluetooth, hands-free phone etc. Cost at Crutchfield is about the same as anywhere else but the service and assistance provided by Crutchfield is outstanding. They know their products and can help with any problems on installation.

Pros: price, features, ease of installation, Crutchfield support

Cons: None so far

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The go to head units for sound quality and value

Crutchfield customer from Vacaville, CA on 7/12/2020

2004 Honda Element

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I have single din Kenwood excelon head units in 4 of my cars now! They sound awesome! The outputs are super clean and the the crossover and digital time alignment settings make it easier to tune your system. Even with a stock speakers just upgrading with a Kenwood excelon head unit will be a vast sound improvement.

Pros: simple operation Awesome sound quality Eq and digital time alignment settings are great

Cons: none.

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Very nice unit

Crutchfield customer from Fogelsville, PA on 7/2/2020

2005 Jeep Wrangler

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Excellent unit, great price. So many features, I'm still learning what all it can do. Easy install and it looks amazing. Love the color changing option.

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Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 6/28/2020

1984 Volkswagen Vanagon

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Replaced a Kenwood car stereo that I had installed in my Volkswagen Vanagon 12 years ago. This model is significantly better than the KDC-452U it replaced. Display is brighter, controls are more intuitive, sound seems to be better and this one has Bluetooth. Shipping time was really fast, price was reasonable, and customer support excellent (I called to confirm a question I had about shipping).

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Crutchfield customer from Elysburg, PA on 6/24/2020

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Buttons small and difficult. Programing confusing.

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Nice stereo for good price

Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 6/21/2020

2001 Dodge Ram

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Very nice sound and features for a good price. Not as important to sound, but I liked the fact that there are so many options for display color. I was able to almost perfectly match the color of my gauges.

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Crutchfield customer from Nederland, TX on 6/18/2020

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

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Sounds great. Easy install. Please don't advertise an Android app (Bluetooth) for controlling Kenwood car stereos when all that app does is crash when you try to use it. That was an influence on my decision to make the purchase. No included remote because there is a smart phone app that does not work (on Android). I have heard that it works on iOS, but cannot confirm this. Extremely disappointed with Kenwood regarding this. Fix your app!. I contacted support regarding the app, no response. I tried every kenwood remote app in play store. None worked.

Pros: Good sound Easy install

Cons: NON-FUNCTIONAL Bluetooth Android remote app for this car stereo. Just crashes. No response from Kenwood support.

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OMG! Theres alot on this unit.

Crutchfield customer from Andover, MN on 6/12/2020

1998 Honda Civic

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I guess I have been out of the aftermarket radio seen for a while but its going to take me for ever to learn this thing. but super cool!

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Great!

Crutchfield customer from Valley, WA on 6/11/2020

1989 Ford Bronco II

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I have always relied on Kenwood when replacing factory units and this one has not let me down. I enjoy the ability to tune my system exactly how I want. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone looking to replace their factory one and do it cost effectively.

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Great Sale, Great Service,Great support

Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 6/2/2020

2004 Jeep Liberty

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Excellent! The stereo radio was exactly as I wanted, but the service and after sale tech support is what really made this a great purchase. Tech support helped choose the best unit, helped with all the additional hardware and when I hit a rough spot, they got me going. I would buy from them again before going anywhere else

Pros: price and support,easy to work with

Cons: I dont have anything!

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Crutchfield customer from Harrisburg, PA on 6/1/2020

2006 Honda Civic EX

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Awesome! I'm so happy with all settings of this car stereo

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Nice for the price

Crutchfield customer from Long Beach, CA on 5/28/2020

2007 Honda Element EX

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Nice unit for the price. I basically came out of the Stone Age with a CD player/radio. Now I've got all the bells and whistles from Spotify connect to Bluetooth calling (the microphone is a bonus). I had one issue while wiring it but customer service was great and everything went great. Gave 4 stars just because it is a really good unit but not mind blowing.

Pros: Easy install, good sound, easy Bluetooth connection

Cons: Small buttons

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Tons of Bang for Your Buck.

Crutchfield customer from Heartland, TX on 5/26/2020

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Great features, easy to adjust to your personal preferences, love that it allows more than one BT connection at a time. Extremely clear hands-free calling. Easy to install.

Pros: Slick design, responsive and intuitive controls, and a plethora of settings to customize to your specific audio needs.

Cons: Charging via the integrated USB with Android and using Bluetooth Audio put engine whine into my audio.

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Inexpensive radio upgrade

Crutchfield customer from Vancouver, WA on 5/25/2020

2008 Toyota Matrix

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Nice stereo for a little over $100. Easy install, and easy setup. Nice upgrade for a stock radio. It allows you to Bluetooth a smart phone, to answer phone calls hands free.

Pros: Inexpensive upgrade, 5v preamp outputs with sub preamp

Cons: Can't adjust the frequency in the bass mid treble settings to fine tune

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Crutchfield customer from Tallassee, AL on 5/23/2020

2002 Ford Escape

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Another awesome stereo and as always great support from Crutchfield! I installed the unit in my brother's vehicle and because of the install kit including the wiring harness adapter it only took me about 20 to 30 minutes to complete the installation. My brother was very pleased and said that I was absolutely right when I told him that I always turn to Crutchfield and no other place for all of my audio needs! So thank you Crutchfield and now you have another customer which is my brother! Thanks Again Scotty

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Finally, i will be able to enjoy BT and hands free options

Crutchfield customer from Hollywood, FL on 5/19/2020

2002 Ford F-150

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An excellent way to modernize my 2002 F150

Pros: Android fast charge usb

Cons: It would be cool if i was able to turn off pandora and alexa sources from menu/settings. These are not needed for me.

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Crutchfield customer from Harrisville, WV on 5/17/2020

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Pleased overall works well and sounds decent, the CD player does skip occasionally but the old F-350 rides rough. Crutchfield provided excellent instruction and diagrams to allow for ease of installation. Mac the sales representative was knowledgeable and friendly. I would order from Crutchfield again.

Pros: Fit the F-350 with the provided installation kit perfect.

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Another Sokid Ecperience

Steve from Philly, Pa on 5/17/2020

2014 Toyota Yaris

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Love this Kenwood. I seem to replace every stock radio when ever I get a new vehicle. My "new" 2014 Toyota Yaris was no exception. Great fit. Everything was easy to put together and this single din has alot of great features. I got the single not only because of the great price, but because as an old head who loves cds, I liked the pock8under the init to hold them. This Kenwoid makes my stock speakers sound better and is capable of being a great head unit if I decrease too expand my system.

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Crutchfield customer from Asheboro, NC on 5/4/2020

1999 Chevrolet Silverado

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As always Kenwood don't let ya down

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Great Stereo for the money

Crutchfield customer from Milltown, NJ on 5/4/2020

2001 Honda Odyssey

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Needed a Bluetooth that would recognize Spotify and this works great and Crutchfield always makes it super easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Sparkill, NY on 4/29/2020

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All the radio/ reciever I will ever need! I love the looks and all the functions.

Pros: Looks great in my dash , sounds great and enjoy all the things it can do !

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Palmer, MA on 4/29/2020

1989 Chevrolet C Series

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Great head unit made the rest of my components work and sound way better. Very happy

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Crutchfield customer from Loomis, CA on 4/28/2020

2005 Dodge Ram 3500

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Works great on cd. The Blue tooth is not as good as my other Kenwood

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Crutchfield customer from Olympia, WA on 4/27/2020

2012 Subaru Forester

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Easy to install, although the instructions required some common sense. May have been difficult for someone who hadn't installed before. Regarding the unit, I still haven't figured out how to get the levels to what my stock radio sounded like with the speakers I purchased at the same time.

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Fits my needs and then some.

Crutchfield customer from Waukegan, IL on 4/27/2020

2002 Mazda Protege

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Receiver has many features I will never use such as I pod capability and bluetooth. I wanted a decent radio receiver that would give me a good sound. This is what I got. Volume is ample and sound quality is clear and crisp. Fairly easy to program and looks like it belongs where it is installed. Worth the money.

Pros: Good value.

Cons: None noted

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Jim from Lyman, NH on 4/26/2020

1991 Volkswagen Passat

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As always another great head unit from Kenwood. Got nice features including dta and hpf and lpf. The menu can seem daunting to some, but it's not all that hard to figure out. Crutchfield did me a solid and got my product to me before the scheduled date.

Pros: 5 volt pre outs Kenwood signature sound Excellent price for features

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Crutchfield customer from Walker, LA on 4/23/2020

2002 Lexus GS300

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Great Unit ! Has a great EQ and system setup. Easy install and works great with my Kenwood amp.

Pros: Easy Setup Easy install Very Tunable

Cons: Have not found any yet.

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Crutchfield customer from Dillsburg, PA on 4/22/2020

2004 Hyundai Accent

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Crutchfield is awesome. From the search for my new system to riding down the street listening to great sounds Crutchfield has been there each step. This is my second buy and I am satisfied. Thank you.

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Crutchfield customer from Dawsonville, GA on 4/21/2020

2011 Ford Ranger

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Sound quality is excellent. Have not had any problems with it. Links to my Moto G7 with no problems.

Pros: Everything

Cons: None so far.

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Crutchfield customer from Greenfield, WI on 4/21/2020

2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i

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Easy install, great sound quality, fast delivery and great tech support. With crutchfield, you can't miss!

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Crutchfield customer from Linden, NC on 4/15/2020

2006 MINI Cooper

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Awesome head unit. Great way to update a factory radio. Easy to install and use.

Pros: Easy to install

Cons: Custom colors are harder to set

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Crutchfield customer from Bergen County, NJ on 4/13/2020

2010 Mercury Grand Marquis

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Installed OK, the Crutchfield ready-harness is an absolute timesaver. I've always had Sony units but bought this instead of the Sony MEX-N5300BT just to give it a try. Basically same features and I think $1 difference in price. Anyway... The jury is still out on this one. I do like the features, but as others have said the multitudes of settings aren't all that intuitive (to me) and I obviously have to spend time getting familiar but some of the buttons are way small - even for a single din unit. I don't like the tiny clock size, (Its my car's only clock) the power-on delay, the static picking up some local FM stations that my old stock unit had no problems with, and I can not get the sound just right for the FM Radio even though I have it just about right for the CD. (I guess each source needs its own customization?). The distortion when turned up is also noticeable between FM (gets distorted) and CD (does not get distorted) compared to my old stock unit. I set the time sync which is supposed to sync the time to the radio signal somehow (?) and every time I got into the car the time was wrong. Changed clock to manual and its OK so far, but if it starts to drift its definitely going back lol! I do like the amount of features, the bluetooth works very well as does the hands-free calling. I am going to give it some time to grow on me but initially, I am not blown away.

Pros: Lots of features. Dual color zones are neat. Plays just about anything. BT and hands free calling.

Cons: Tiny buttons, tiny clock, need to spend a decent amount of time getting used to where things are in multitudes of setting menus. FM reception not as good as what I had.

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Another outstanding Kenwood radio

Crutchfield customer from Wellfleet, MA on 4/12/2020

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

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Love the Kenwood products, I have installed Kenwood head units purchased from Crutchfield in all my vehicles. Great features, CD, Bluetooth, Hands free phone now a Law in Massachusetts. Bonus the Remote from my other Kenwood works on this unit also!

Pros: All the features anyone could want. Intuitive operation and programing.

Cons: Takes a little while to figure out all the features but it has all the Bells and Whistles

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Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 4/7/2020

2004 Honda Odyssey

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Working great so far, great Bluetooth, clear microphone. Very good receiver I would recommend it ..

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Good Radio

Crutchfield customer from Salinas, CA on 4/7/2020

2001 Dodge Dakota

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I replaced the stock radio in my 2001 Dodge Dakota with this Kenwood. The old radio gave up the ghost. The old system was the Infinity system. I only replaced the head. Speakers and amp stayed original. The Kenwood sounded great in this system, as good or better than it did 20 years ago. This head has a lot of nice features and was very reasonably priced. I hate the one nob to control everything but they all are that way now so what can I do. I would definitely recommend this unit for just about anyone. It would get 5 stars for sound and function but the one nob for all controls brought it down.

Pros: sound quality, plenty of features

Cons: One nob for all controls.

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Crutchfield customer from Naalehu, HI on 4/6/2020

2001 Ford F-350

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Loving my new receiver shipping was free and fast and the price is affordable for a receiver of such excellent quality plus the freebies that was included thank you Crutchfield

Pros: It's a win for me

Cons: NONE

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Crutchfield customer from Anchorage, AK on 3/26/2020

2003 Toyota Tacoma

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Great product, fit perfectly

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Kenwood Excelon are the best

Crutchfield customer from Fortuna, CA on 3/25/2020

2013 Subaru Outback

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Installed today in about an hour in the wife's 13 Subaru Outback as usual the Kenwood Excelon series decks are awesome for the price and quite user friendly once you are familiar with how they operate the wife loves it . I got the expanded install kit so she could use her steering controls, all I have to say is garbage the deck itself is all you need . I used the instructions and it still didn't function oh well the deck is awesome and makes her vehicle that more attractive in the interior thank you Crutchfield for a great product and killer service as always . Thank you.

Pros: The operating platform of the Excelon series decks are easy to work with and the sound quality is second to none . This deck has so much stuff it can do I really haven't figured them all out yet. Enhances the look of the dash without the garbage factory double din stereo.

Cons: The steering controls kit is a joke I even had my installer buddy help me out and he said it was crap

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Crutchfield customer from Casa Grande, AZ on 3/24/2020

2006 Nissan Altima

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Everybody is prefect for my car. Great settings 6 outputs

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Crutchfield customer from Clarksville, IN on 3/18/2020

1988 Chevrolet Corvette

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Great radio

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Made it so easy

Crutchfield customer from Athens, TN on 3/10/2020

2000 Chevrolet S10

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Awesome piece and also used friendly! Crutchfield really hooks it up with everything you need for a professional looking installation! Wife loves her new sound system! Thanks Crutchfield !!

Pros: Easy install Free stuff ! Quality Awesome price ! Helpful techs

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Evarts, KY on 3/3/2020

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Great system. Can't go wrong.

Pros: Sounds good and has almost anything you want.

Cons: Hard to figure out all the controls

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Crutchfield customer from Southgate, MI on 2/27/2020

1998 Chevrolet Suburban

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Blue tooth connection to cell phone is crystal clear, zero background noise! Installed in 1998 Suburban with six speaker setup! Had difficulty locating factory amplifier. Which is mounted to support bracket just left of accelerator pedal. Once blue wiring from radio wiring harness was connected all six speakers functioned like factory radio!

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I like it!

Crutchfield customer from Llano, TX on 2/24/2020

1993 Ford Explorer

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This is my second Kenwood to install, so I knew what to expect. Although it was not supposed to fit a 1976 El Camino, I made some alterations to my dash and it fits perfectly. Very good radio for the price. Sound and display surprised me. Displays colors look good and the sound is better than I've ever had in this car I've had for over 40 years.

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Crutchfield customer from Palm Bay, FL on 2/22/2020

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Great radio at a great price

Pros: I like all the colors

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Crutchfield customer from Mount Airy, NC on 2/22/2020

1988 Cadillac DeVille

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Lots of features for the price. My daughter is very pleased with the I-Phone controls

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Excellent factory replacement stereo!

Crutchfield customer from Bristol, TN on 2/11/2020

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Excellent sound quality on factory speakers and more features than I expected from a car stereo in this price range. The Kenwood's Bluetooth reception is fantastic and paired up with my IPhone 11 with no problem. The hands free mic is great and I'm using this in a convertible! The head unit has several adjustments regarding the mic as well as other options that allow you to personalize the sound to your specific taste. The front USB port and external plug are easy to reach and come with an easy to use cover that keeps out dust when not in use. The built in amp provides ample power and a clear crisp sound quality. Great value for the money!

Pros: Excellent sound, versatile look with numerous color choices, and tons of features.

Cons: Wish the bottom row of buttons were a little larger, but not an issue.

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Crutchfield customer from Montrose, CO on 2/10/2020

2004 Subaru Forester

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Works great! I wish it displayed track name instead of Playlist name on pandora, but other than that, it's great!

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Great unit

Crutchfield customer from Eagle Point, OR on 2/1/2020

2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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This unit is great! Simple to use, has great sound, and great look. Perfect if your looking to upgrade your stereo! Would buy it again!

Pros: Good look easy to use and great sound

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Potsdam, NY on 1/22/2020

1990 Dodge D Series

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A great replacement for the factory radio in my classic 1990 Dodge Ram D250 pickup. I thought this would be way too complicated to set up and "maintain" but controls are fairly intuitive once I mastered the menu system. Loving the Alexa capability as well as the hands-free phone.

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Crutchfield customer from Sidney, NE on 1/22/2020

2002 Ford Escape

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It's a really excellent stereo for the price easy to install easy to run I really like the hands free calling

Pros: Hands free calling

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Great value and sound

Crutchfield customer from Peachtree City, GA on 1/13/2020

2004 Honda CRV EX

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The stereo is very nice, sound, lighting, ease of installation are top notch. I assisted my teen aged son with the install and we found the instructions very well detailed. He enjoys the sound in his CRV and looks fed to adding two additional upgraded speaker in the rear. From Ordering to install we could not be happier. It made for a great Christmas project along with the speakers we also ordered. Thank you Crutchfield

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Good head unit

Crutchfield customer from Weatherford, TX on 1/9/2020

2007 Toyota Matrix

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Good feature set, intuitive UI, clean sound. What more can you ask for?

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Crutchfield customer from Tillamook, OR on 1/7/2020

1999 Cadillac DeVille

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Just upgraded a 20 year old radio/cassette combination to this Satelight Radio Ready/CD player in a low mileage cadillac I inherited from my mother when she passed. I been planning a cross country trek with my brother in the vehicle and I have a large collection of CD's that I made in the studio when I worked in radio years ago. The controls are small and I'm still trying to figure out ow to set the bass and treble. Just totaled my other vehilce so when I'm done sorting out that mess, if I can't figure it out, I'll call someone at Crutchfield to ask them. I will say I compared this unit with other units and for the price, it seemed like the better deal; but, only time will tell.

Pros: Price, Quality Brand

Cons: Small buttons, controls not intuitive (to me)

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Great, inexpensive system. Easy to install. I've done three.

Crutchfield customer from Portland, OR on 1/3/2020

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I purchased three of these radios for Christmas for my kids who all have older cars. I wanted them to be able go hands free in the car. My two daughters are iPhone users. One has a 2001 Honda CRV and the other a 2001 Mazda Tribute. My son like Android OS so uses a Samsung and drives a 1998 Volvo S70. The stereos are performing well in all the cars and the wiring harnesses that Crutchfield provides makes installation a breeze. This stereo supports all the speakers in all the cars despite the fact that one car has 5 speakers, another 6, and another 8 and Crutchfield makes it simple to figure out with color coded, preset harnesses. The Kenwood is easy to setup after installation. Bluetooth connects immediately on all cars with all types of phones. Each stereo supports two phone connections but also allows for up to five phone in the car being able to share music. Call quality is good and the stereo overrides music when a call is in progress. I realize these are not the top of the line systems. Anyone spending under $150 should understand that but they are all a step up from the Honda, Mazda and Volvo factory systems from 20 years ago. :) The kids all seem pleased and I feel safer knowing that have systems that allow them to operate their vehicles with focus.

Pros: Simple to install Easy to set up Crutchfield harnesses Crutchfield Support

Cons: The buttons are a little small but that is not unusual for systems trying to cram so much stuff into a single DIM.

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Crutchfield customer from Saint Thomas, PA on 1/2/2020

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Love the new Kenwood, have been using there radios for over 20 years, have never had a problem with any of them.

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Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 1/1/2020

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Good so far. Daughter is very happy

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Crutchfield customer from Weatherford, TX on 12/30/2019

1998 GMC Sierra

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