Product Description
The flagship model in the Kenwood Excelon CD receiver lineup is the KDC-X997. It features built-in HD Radio and Bluetooth. Pandora Internet Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM for iPhone and Android smartphones is supported, and the KDC-X997 also offers unique audio features such as digital time alignment, a 13-band equalizer and three sets of 4.0 volt preamp outputs with on-board digital high-pass and low-pass filtering. The three-line, full-dot variable color illumination LCD display offers exceptional visibility and fast scrolling of music files, multiple telephone numbers and names. The flexible, multi-lingual display of the KDC-X997 gives the user the ability to easily operate external media devices such as iPod, iPod-Touch, iPhone, Android smartphone and USB mass storage as well as content from HD Radio, Pandora Internet radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM (optional smartphone apps or accessories may be required, SiriusXM subscription required). Front and rear, dual USB ports provide additional connectivity to external devices as well as expanded installation options for these devices. A protective CD Door/Cover keeps airborne particles from interfering with the internal mechanism and gives the KDC-X997 a sleek, finished look in the dashboard.
The flagship model in the Kenwood Excelon CD receiver lineup is the KDC-X997. It features built-in HD Radio and Bluetooth. Pandora Internet Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM for iPhone and Android smartphones is supported, and the KDC-X997 also offers unique audio features such as digital time alignment, a 13-band equalizer and three sets of 4.0 volt preamp outputs with on-board digital high-pass and low-pass filtering. The three-line, full-dot variable color illumination LCD display offers exceptional visibility and fast scrolling of music files, multiple telephone numbers and names. The flexible, multi-lingual display of the KDC-X997 gives the user the ability to easily operate external media devices such as iPod, iPod-Touch, iPhone, Android smartphone and USB mass storage as well as content from HD Radio, Pandora Internet radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, iHeart Radio and AhaTM (optional smartphone apps or accessories may be required, SiriusXM subscription required). Front and rear, dual USB ports provide additional connectivity to external devices as well as expanded installation options for these devices. A protective CD Door/Cover keeps airborne particles from interfering with the internal mechanism and gives the KDC-X997 a sleek, finished look in the dashboard.
Pros
The Kenwood KDC-X997 has an impressive 13-band equalizer and excellent sound quality.
Cons
This head unit lacks an SD card slot.
The Verdict
: 9.9/10
The Kenwood KDC-X997 is an excellent example of all the sound and customization options available in the eXcelon series.
The Kenwood KDC-X997 has an impressive 13-band equalizer and excellent sound quality.
Cons
This head unit lacks an SD card slot.
The Verdict
: 9.9/10
The Kenwood KDC-X997 is an excellent example of all the sound and customization options available in the eXcelon series.
Review:
Kenwood has a proven record for providing high quality car audio systems, and the head units from this company are surprisingly good. It carries several different types of in-dash receivers, with the eXcelon series being the best car audio head units Kenwood offers. The eXcelon series is Kenwood's answer to high-end head units that are loaded with the best features and options available. The KDC-X997 is the high-powered flagship model in the eXcelon series and is the best example of what to look for when you replace your current car stereo system. That is why we gave the Kenwood KDC-X997 our TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award.
Kenwood has a proven record for providing high quality car audio systems, and the head units from this company are surprisingly good. It carries several different types of in-dash receivers, with the eXcelon series being the best car audio head units Kenwood offers. The eXcelon series is Kenwood's answer to high-end head units that are loaded with the best features and options available. The KDC-X997 is the high-powered flagship model in the eXcelon series and is the best example of what to look for when you replace your current car stereo system. That is why we gave the Kenwood KDC-X997 our TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award.
Specifications:
Tuner
AMP
General
Tuner
- Digital Tuner
- Digital FM
- Digital FM Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz
- Digital FM Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
- Digital FM Signal/Noise: 75dB
- Digital AM
- Digital AM Frequency Range: 530kHz - 1700kHz
- Digital AM Frequency Response: 40Hz-15kHz (±3dB)
- Digital AM Signal/Noise: 70dB
- Digital FM
- Analog Tuner
- FM
- FM Frequency Range: 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz
- FM Frequency Step: (200kHz)
- FM Usable Sensitivity: 9.3dBf
- FM Quiet Sensitivity: 10.2dBf
- FM Frequency Response (±3.0dB): 30Hz-15kHz
- FM Signal/Noise: 75dB (MONO)
- FM Selectivity: Over 80dB (±400kHz)
- FM Stereo Separation: 45dB (1kHz)
- AM
- AM Frequency Range: 530kHz-1700kHz
- AM Frequency Step: (10kHz)
- AM Usable Sensitivity: 28dBμ (25μv)
- FM
- Digital Filter(D/A): 8 Times OverSampling
- Frequency Response: 10-20kHz(±1dB)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.008%(1kHz)
- Signal/Noise Ratio (dB): 110dB(1kHz)
- Dynamic Range: 93dB
- MP3 Decode: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
- WMA Decode: Compliant with Windows Media Audio
- AAC Decode: AAC-LC ".m4a" Files
- WAV Decode: --
- Compatibility: USB 1.1 & 2.0 Full Speed
- File System: FAT16/32
- Maximum Supply Current: 1000mA
- Decode: MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV
- Preout Level(mV)/Load - Unbalanced: 4000mV/10kΩ (CD/CD-CH)
- Preout Impedance(Ω): Under 600Ω
- Speaker Impedance(Ω): 4-8Ω
AMP
- Tone
- Band 1: 62.5 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 2: 100 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 3: 160 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 4: 250 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 5: 400 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 6: 630 Hz ±9 dB
- Band 7: 1 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 8: 1.6 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 9: 2.5 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 10: 4 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 11: 6.3 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 12: 10 kHz ±9 dB
- Band 13: 16 kHz ±9 dB
General
- Operating Voltage: 14.4V (10.5 - 16 V allowable)
- Maximum Current Consumption: 10A
- Installation Size
- Width: 182(mm) 7-3/16(in)
- Height: 53(mm) 2-1/16(in)
- Depth: 158(mm) 6-1/4(in)