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Kenwood KDC-MP745U
$175.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:Preamps for front, rear and sub rated at 4 volts - perfect for high end amplifiers. AUX port works with a wide variety of devices, no compatibility issues. CD player will read scratched CDs, never skips.
The Cons:Owner's manual is confusing and complex. Some find the faceplate interface confusing until they work out how it is used.
The Kenwood KDC-MP745U is a mid-range single-DIN car audio receiver. An AUX input ensures it works with any portable media device, while a USB port enables special iPod/iPhone functionality. Users can control, browse, and search in a variety of ways a connected iPod via the receiver interface.
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Like the KDC-MP445U, the receiver supports Bluetooth, satellite radio, and HD radio via separately purchased accessories. It offers an upgraded, 5-line display, however, and adds AAC support to the unit's CD player, which also supports MP3 and WMA audio. The MP745U also features more advanced sound EQ functionality than lower-end models. The unit is equipped with three 2.5V preamp outputs, and reaches 50 W of power output per channel, or a total of 200 W.
Features
- 1-DIN form factor
- Full Dot 5-line display
- CD player
- MP3/WMA/AAC support
- AM/FM tuner with iTunes tagging
- AUX input
- USB port with 1-Wire iPod Direct Connect
- iPod/iPhone control
- Advanced iPod/iPhone search functions
- iPod playlist function
- Function presets
- Sound Excellence DSP
- 4x50W max. power output
- 3 2.5V preamp outputs
- Remote control
- Bluetooth with optional accessory
- HD/SAT radio with optional accessory
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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preamps for front, rear and sub rated at 4 volts - perfect for high end amplifiers
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AUX port works with a wide variety of devices, no compatibility issues
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CD player will read scratched CDs, never skips
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most controls run through one knob, easy to use while driving
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remote is thicker than most, makes it easier to handle
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owner's manual is confusing and complex
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some find the faceplate interface confusing until they work out how it is used
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