rb5 286

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am thinking of getting this unit, any one already got one? wots ur verdict?



KEY FEATURES
- Flip-Down Removable Faceplate with Carrying Case
- Full Bandwidth Power (less than 1%% THD): 22 Watts x 4
- High Voltage Preamp Output: 4.5V
- Maximum Output Power: 50 Watts x 4
- Organic EL Display with Customizable Graphics
- Plays MP3 and WMA-Encoded CD-R/RWs and Conventional CD, CD-R/RW Discs
- Preouts: Front, Rear, Non-Fading (Gold-Plated)
- Remote Control: 10-Key
- Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
- System E's + Advanced Crossover System
- System Q EX Sound Control: with User Memory

GENERAL FEATURES
- Clock
- Display Contrast Adjustment
- Display Dimmer
- Finish: Ebony
- Flip-Down Removable Faceplate with Carrying Case
- Iso-Mount Capability for Japanese Vehicles
- Organic EL Display with Customizable Graphics
- Stores and Displays up to 40 User-Created Graphic Screens plus a User-Created 5.3-Second MPEG Movie
- Sub Illumination: Blue
- Volume Control: Rotary Encoder
- Illuminated Function Buttons: Green
- Touch-Tone Buttons: Defeatable

POWER RATINGS
- Full Bandwidth Power (less than 1%% THD): 22 Watts x 4
- Maximum Output Power: 50 Watts x 4

AUDIO FEATURES
- Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return
- Auxiliary Input
- B.M.S. Amplifier Interface: with Compatible Amplifier
- Dual-Zone Audio Control
- Electronic Audio Control (Volume, Balance, Fader)
- Front/Rear Fader
- High Voltage Preamp Output: 4.5V
- Loudness Control
- Low Output Impedance (80 Ohms)
- Muting Circuit for Internal Amplifier: Switchable
- Non-Fading Output for Subwoofer: Gold-Plated, with Level Adjustment
- Preouts: Front, Rear (Gold-Plated)
- Source Tone Memory
- System E's + Advanced Crossover System
- System Q EX Sound Control: with User Memory
- Tone Controls: Bass, Midrange, Treble

COMPACT DISC FEATURES
- CD Text
- Digital Filter: 8-Times Oversampling
- Digital Optimum Servo Control
- Digital to Analog Converter: Integrated Quad 1-Bit
- High-Speed MP3/WMA File Access
- Intro Scan
- Play/Pause
- Plays MP3 and WMA-Encoded CD-R/RWs and Conventional CD, CD-R/RW Discs
- Precision Digital Timing (DPAC)
- Random Play
- Repeat Play

CHANGER CONTROL FEATURES
- CD Text Display
- Changer Control: 2, 1+ Aux (w/KCA-S210 or Compatible Chan
- Disc Name Preset Play
- Disc Naming
- Play Time Display
- Random Play: Disc, Magazine
- Repeat Play: Track, Disc
- Scan: Track, Disc

TUNER FEATURES
- Automatic Memory Entry
- DAB Tuner Control
- High-Speed Multipath Control (CRSC) with ANRC
- Kenwood CR-2 Advanced Tuner
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Seek Tuning
- Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
- Station Presets: 24 (18FM, 6 AM)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- Remote Control: 10-Key

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- KCA-RC600 Full-Function Grip-Type 10-Key Remote
- KCA-RC700 Steering Wheel Remote
- KPA-CP100 Compass
- KPA-HD100 Heads-Up Display
- KPA-SS100 Sensor Unit
- KTC-WB100 Weather Band Tuner


[Edited by rb5 286 - 12/9/2002 1:28:10 PM]

J1nxy

As far as I know this is avaliable but its the Z838w. I had one of these and the quality of sound and MP3 functions was brilliant, but if you do get one make sure it very recent build as the screen colour inverts which at night is very distracting.

Try www.highwaymp3.com good site and details on various models and other info such as how to burn and record mp3s.

Steve

[Edited by J1nxy - 12/10/2002 9:26:04 PM]

Dark Blue Mark

http://www.caraudiodirect.com/

Dont know, but these people are cheap!

MB

rb5 286

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cheers mate, they dont do the excelon series.

this place is about the cheapest anywhere http://www.mcs-direct.co.uk

chiark

Didn't know excelon was officially in the UK. Excelon used to be the name state-side for anything that started with the "PS" (performance series) tag...

rb5 286

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yes its the states.

pi$$es me off y we dont get em over here.

i cant stand the look of any of the new wma stereos out, this is the only one i really like.

chiark

Two things:

- Tuner: you won't get RDS, and you won't get all UK channels (they space on 0.2MHz increments over there, we use 0.1) UNLESS you have "selectable tuner spacing" which is a feature on some kenwood units, apparenlty
- VAT & import duty: you will probably get stung for 4% import duty and 17.5% VAT on the $ price converted to £, plus either £3.85 or £13 "clearance fee" by the royal mail / parcelfarce.

Cheers,
Nick.

rb5 286

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my wifes freind is coming back from the states in the next few weeks so hopefully she can fit it in one of her bags

my mates excelon he had a couple of yrs back had the RDS and radio text working on it ok, has it changed now then chiark?

I just cant stand the look of any of the wma/mp3 players, wot would u recommend?

rb5 286

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thanx all, i saw the 838 but its a silver face (PICKY BSTD) aint I

i'll check that site out

rb5 286

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ok sorry 4 all the q's, almost made my mind up.

Is it worth getting a unit with WMA or is it not worth it.

if yes then i will go for the Z838 which is the uk version of the excelon one above

cheapest found: £329

or this, the M9021

Key Features:

4 x 50 W
3 RCA preouts, 4.5V
Radio Data System
CD-R/RW ready
MP3 decoder built-in
DMask+
2 colour 4 tone FL display
Rotary volume control
Changer control
Remote control included
Audio Features:

4 x 50 watts max. output power
3 RCA preouts, 4.5 Volts
Separated tone control: Bass/Mid/Treble
Loudness control
Source volume offset
Source tone memory
System Q-EX
Dual Zone control
External amplifier control (new BMS)
Rotary volume control
Tuner Features:

24 presets: 18 FM, 6 MW/LW
Radio Data System
K3I, clean reception tuner
Auto memory
Seek up/down
Local Seek
FM Stereo/Mono
Tuning mode: Auto1/Auto2/Manual
DAB reception with optional unit KTC-9090DAB
CD Features:

CD-R/RW ready
MP3 decoder built-in
CD-Text ready
8 times over-sampling
1 bit D/A converter
S/N ratio: 105 dB
Dynamic range: 93 dB
Channel separation: 95 dB
0-bit mute
Changer Features:

Dual changer control + AUX
CD-Text with compatible units
Disc Name Preset System with compatible units
Disc & Track repeat
Disc & Track scan
Disc & Magazine random play
General Features:

DMask+ with Mask Key
Removable faceplate with protection case
Automatic reversible faceplate
2 colour 4 tone FL display
Selectable key illumination (red or green)
Wired remote out
24 hours clock
OEM display out
Memory calendar
Auto Dimmer
2 way telephone mute
GSM H/F unit
External option control
All off select (20/40/60 min.)
Built-in fuse/coil
Remote control included (RC-420)
( i dont like the design & silver but its dmask+ and does a lot)

cheapest £300


advice appreciated.

thanx

Abbylad

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i`ve got the top end 9521 kenwood and its effing great, got it for £329 too

scoobyboy

i got the z838w and it's brilliant even download new pictures to it from the net and being silver matches the dash in my gti-6!

rb5 286

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i got the psw9521 now, had 2 have the automatic mask

z838 was cool but not auto face, then i thought the pictures are good but i wont be watchuing them so its just a waste of money for that extra.

got it for £300 delivered.

cheers 4 help and advice

Dark Blue Mark

Have a look on caraudiodirect.com website, click on the CADvent calender, they are doing a top Kenwood unit for a damn good price...

MB

rb5 286

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Bloody typical that, a day after i order mine that happens.

that was the one i was gonna get but it aint auto mask so i went for the PSW9521 which does the same (just not able to download pictures)

thanks for that tho

i managed to get mine for £300 all in

rb5 286

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