Hi everyone! The new range of Kenwood Car Stereos are out, here is the website:

http://www.kenwood.com.au

I’ve been waiting for the new range to be released and after seeing the new models, I might purchase the one below:

http://www.kenwood.com.au/files/748774.gif

KDC-9023R: CD MP3 WMA Receiver

General Features
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] FP-Mask: Full Motorised Folding Panel Mask with Large Display & Operation Part
[*:8c0aa52688] Motorized Panel Angle Adjust: Display Part (2 Steps) and Operation Part (4 Steps)
[*:8c0aa52688] Mask Key Built-in Detachable Panel with DSI Illumination
[*:8c0aa52688] Multifunction Key Operation
[*:8c0aa52688] Combination 3-D FL Display: 3-D Fine Dot FL + 3-D Multicolour FL
[*:8c0aa52688] Display Customize Function
[*:8c0aa52688] TV Control with VZ-7000P
[*:8c0aa52688] New B.M.S. (Bass Management System) with '02 eXelon Amplifiers
[*:8c0aa52688] B.M.S. (Bass Management System) with '99-'01 PS Amplifiers
[*:8c0aa52688] Selectable Key Illumination (Green/Red)
[*:8c0aa52688] Digital Clock (24 Hour)
[*:8c0aa52688] DAB Ready with Optional Unit (KTC-9090DAB)
[*:8c0aa52688] Supplied with Remote Control Unit (10-key)
[*:8c0aa52688] 2-way Telephone Mute
[*:8c0aa52688] Molex/ISO DC Cable & Jaso/ISO Antenna Jack
[*:8c0aa52688] Japanese Car Installation Possible[/list:u:8c0aa52688]
Audio Features
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] Maximum Output Power: 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
[*:8c0aa52688] Gold Plated 3 Preouts with 5V Pre-Output Level
[*:8c0aa52688] Non-fader Level Adjustable
[*:8c0aa52688] SRS WOW Effect (SRS / TruBass / FOCUS)
[*:8c0aa52688] Built In Amp Mute
[*:8c0aa52688] System E's Light (Built-in Easy HPF & LPF)
[*:8c0aa52688] System Q-Ex: Preset & Full Manual Sound Control
[*:8c0aa52688] Separate Bass / Mid range / Treble Control & Source Tone Memory
[*:8c0aa52688] Independent AUX Input
[*:8c0aa52688] Additional AUX Input with Optional Unit (CA-C1AX or KCA-S210A)
[*:8c0aa52688] Dual Zone Control & Volume Control
[*:8c0aa52688] Fader & Loudness Control
[*:8c0aa52688] Attenuator (-20dB) with Smooth Volume Return[/list:u:8c0aa52688]
Single CD Features
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] WMA (Windows Media Audio) Decoder
[*:8c0aa52688] MP3 Decoder with ID-3 Tag Display
[*:8c0aa52688] 0-bit Mute (L/R Independent)
[*:8c0aa52688] CD-Text Ready
[*:8c0aa52688] CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
[*:8c0aa52688] Random/Repeat/Scan Play[/list:u:8c0aa52688]
Changer Control Features
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] Dual Disc Changer Control Capability CH1/CH2 & AUX
[*:8c0aa52688] DNPS (Disc Name Presets) with Compatible CD Changers
[*:8c0aa52688] DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) by Remote
[*:8c0aa52688] CD Text Ready with Compatible CD Changers
[*:8c0aa52688] Direct Access with Remote
[*:8c0aa52688] Random/Repeat/Scan Play (Disk/Track)[/list:u:8c0aa52688]
Tuner Features
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] FM (RDS) / MW / LW 24 Station Presets (18FM, 6MW/LW) with Radio Text
[*:8c0aa52688] RDS with K3i Clear Reception Tuner Circuit
[*:8c0aa52688] AME (Automatic Memory Entry)
[*:8c0aa52688] Up/Down Seek Tuning
[*:8c0aa52688] Stereo / Mono Selector
[*:8c0aa52688] SNPS (Station Name Presets)[/list:u:8c0aa52688]

The RRP of the unit is $1,399. It has everything that I want from a stereo, plus extra more and it is within my price range. I’m not a stereo expert, so I’d like to ask you guys a few questions:
[list:8c0aa52688][*:8c0aa52688] Am I getting a good buy?
[*:8c0aa52688] Are the features good or not?
[*:8c0aa52688] Anyone has this already or buying it in the near future?
[*:8c0aa52688] Does anyone have a Kenwood stereo? Are they good? Do they skip a lot on bumpy roads?[/list:u:8c0aa52688]

I’m also getting the disc changer below and in the future (when I get more funds) I will have a new set of speakers & amp.

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KDC-CPS89MP: CD/MP3 Changer

Thanks for all you’re help, ideas and opinions!

for 1400 your paying alot for a head unit but it sure is one killer unit. You'll definatly been bouncing along with your tunes. I don't think stackers are worth thier money, i mean really its not to hard to change a CD

Spend the extra money in some speakers.

With the 5 volt triple pre-outs hooking it to amps then speakers from the amps will be much easier / clearer / better!!

1400 bucks is a little steep but i reckon it is worth it for sure - if u are planning on going and getting a full setup with amps and subs and all that sorta stuff (as we all intend to do one day i am sure)

Manual

I don't think stackers are worth thier money, i mean really its not to hard to change a CD

I'm just lazy.... :lol: can't be bothered to change CD and most likely I'll have Eminem in the stacker and leave it there... 8)

This model looks like the one two models after mine, which is the Z919 it was the top of the line Kenwood Head Unit maybe 18months ago. It also listed at $1399 and had full motorised face and MP3, remote, 3 preouts etc. Its a good headunit IMO has lots of features you'd never use and has never skipped for me.
I bought it because I love MP3 and this unit was one of few that had MP3 and a GOOD remote. good becuase it actually had all digits on it and if you wanted track 179 you didn't have to press forward 179 times or hold the forward button and blindly hope to get near that track.
Maybe it has changed by now, but on my model the MP3 track text display only allows you to have 8digits, in which you will struggle to describe the artist/title of most songs.
I still reckon its a good unit and Kenwood make good stuff.
:o

man that looks like a sick head unit! :shock:

Heaps of features should keep you busy for at least a few hourse :P

Its pretty expensive for a HU but I guess it's the top of the range so...

Its pretty nice.

Id look at Pioneer though.

my DEH5550MP does just about all that for a mere $529.
Click me for specs! (http://www.car.pioneeraus.com.au/catalogue/product_cd_tuners/deh-p5550mp/product_deh_p5550mp.html)

If you were to look at the higher range Pioneer im sure youd find theyd do all what the Kenwood do at probably half the price..

To each their own though.

I really love the OEL Display, my last deck had it and it was unreal. Passangers go mental over it. Like DSLO3L allways says, its all about attention...