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Reviews of the Kenwood KDC-X890

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    July 31, 2006

    The Good: The Kenwood KDC X890 plays back all major digital audio formats, including AAC, WMA, and MP3 via CD and a USB connection. Its useful voice-index feature enables drivers to search their albums and playlists without taking their eyes from the road.

    The Bad: A clunky interface means that searching for files manually can be cumbersome. We're far from convinced of the value of the head unit's horsepower-measuring capabilities.

    The Bottom Line: The Kenwood KDC X890 is a capable head unit that supports a broad range of audio formats. Voice indexing helps counteract awkward manual file selection, although the system's claims that it measures car performance are dubious.

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Manufacturer: Kenwood

Part number: KDCX890

General

  • Product Type Radio / CD / MP3 player
  • Recommended Use Car
  • Form Factor Full-DIN - In-dash unit
  • Width 7.2 in
  • Depth 6.1 in
  • Height 2.1 in
  • Weight 3.3 lbs
  • Faceplate Type Detachable

Audio System

  • Sound output mode Stereo
  • Amplifier max output power / channel qty 50 Watts x 4
  • Amplifier continuous power / channel qty 22 Watts x 4
  • Audio system built-in display Fluorescent
  • Audio system CD changer control Yes
  • Clock Yes (digital)
  • Additional features HD radio ready, USB direct input, Sirius satellite radio ready

Radio

  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM
  • Tuning display Fluorescent display
  • Radio response bandwidth 30 - 15000 Hz
  • Radio signal-to-noise ratio 70 dB
  • Additional radio features Preset buttons

CD System

  • CD system type CD / MP3 player
  • Media load type Slot-load
  • Digital audio standards supported AAC, MP3, WMA
  • CD system response bandwidth 10 - 20000 Hz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB
  • CD system total harmonic distortion 0.008%
  • CD system dynamic range 93 dB
  • CD-R compatible Yes
  • CD-RW compatible Yes

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Rear channel output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Front channel output ( RCA phono x 2 )

Remote Control

  • Remote control type Remote control
  • Remote control technology Infrared

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