Kenwood is introducing next year’s Excelon models in its earliest release date yet, with most models shipping in October, as the company aims to offer next year’s products during the holiday season.
The 2015 models offer “Apple automatic phone pairing” and Excelon CD receivers now offer Android music playback via USB. DVD multimedia receivers get a new 6.2 inch screen and a 5-band equalizer.
New Excelon DVD multimedia models include:
DDX492 ($580.00 suggested retail price) offers built-in Bluetooth with HF and A2DP technology, HD Radio, USB input with iPod and iPhone control and voice control using Siri, Pandora Internet Radio control for both iPhone and Android and is SiriusXM realty (SXV200) with three 4-volt preouts with 5-band equalizer and a 6.2 inch VGA touchscreen. Safety features on the receiver include Rear View Camera In and Steering Remote Input technology integration.
DDX392 ($550.00 suggested retail price) offers built-in Bluetooth with HF and A2DP technology, USB input with iPod and iPhone control and voice control using Siri, Pandora Internet Radio control for both iPhone and Android and is SiriusXM realty (SXV200) with three 4-volt preouts with 5-band equalizer and a 6.2 inch VGA touchscreen. Safety features on the receiver include Rear View Camera In and Steering Remote Input technology integration.
New Excelon CD receiver models include:
KDC- X599 ($210.00 suggested retail price) packaged into one receiver, the KDC-X599 represents the top features available in the Excelon CD receiver lineup, with built-in Bluetooth enhanced with aptX streaming technology, Android music via USB, CD door, variable color display and three 4-volt preouts with 5-band equalizer, and is SiriusXM, iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
KDC-X399 ($170.00 suggested retail price) represents a new price point in built-in Bluetooth capabilities, and offers Android music via USB, variable color display and three 4-volt pre-outs with 5-band equalizer, and is iHeart Radio, Pandora Internet Radio for iPhone and Android ready.
All receivers start shipping in October with the exception of the KDC-X599 which ships in November.
Source: Kenwood
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