Customers consistently note the positive Bluetooth functionality, excellent sound quality, and ease of use of this in-dash deck. Many appreciate the detachable faceplate for security and the overall value for the price. However, some users find the display difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, and the small button size is a point of concern for some. The CD player and other features are also frequently praised.
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Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Help
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I went into the store looking to upgrade my stock stereo. Wanted to be able to plug a flashdrive into something. Don't have a lot of space on my phone. And pandora gets tiring. So with the recommendation of the clerk, and the installation process was on discount at the time, i purchased this one. Got in installed today, they showed me how to work everything. Still getting used to it. But when I plug my flashdrive in, it says no music. Is there a brand or flashdrive I should use? I've tried everything that I know to do.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great deal
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If your looking for ease of use this is it love the blue tooth syncing my music ( cord free yes!! ) hands free phone use i love it what a great value
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound
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Love the sound and wireless Bluetooth for Phone that this radio offers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great overall product
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Enjoy the various options that are included with this product. Covers all my listening capabilities from cd to iPod to Pandora. Love the remote function and the safety to remove face plate
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Not up to expectation of the high ratings
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I bought this based on high ratings (here and elsewhere) as a replacement for a 5 year old Sony CD/MP3/USB/AUX receiver. Figuring it was time to 'upgrade' to something with Bluetooth & Android capability.
Being so used to my Sony I knew I would have to 'get used to' the differences but there were a few that grated on me.
Starting from least to most significant:
- Clock display is way too small
- Too much fussing to switch between Tuner, CD and USB. (I will never use Pandora or iHeart)
- Bluetooth pairing went ok, but even with phone volume on highest setting I had to crank the receiver volume up to 30 to hear music and it isn't as clear, so I will not use BT.
- Kenwood Music Play works fine from my Galaxy S5 but it doesn't work at all from my Samsung Tab S2, which has thousands of songs.
- Takes at least 4 times as long as the Sony to READ the CD. (More than a minute)
- Takes 10 times as long to READ a USB thumb drive as the Sony (I'm over a mile away from home before it starts to play music!)
- Of my three USB thumb drives:
#1 is displayed as 'NO DEVICE'
#2 displays as 'NA DEVICE'
#3 takes too long to READ but does work fine once READING has completed.
Ok, so what was good?
Seems to have better sound, but then I installed larger & better quality front speakers in the vehicle so that may be a wash.
In conclusion...
By upgrading to 4-5 year newer technology I expecting at LEAST as good a unit as the old Sony, but sadly the two inputs I used the most CD & USB are sorely lacking on the Kenwood.
Frankly I would return it right now (one day after purchase) if it weren't for two things:
1. Rewiring the connectors for another receiver (Why isn't there any standard for this?)
2. What would I buy? Something with lower ratings?
I guess I should have taken a day to play all the receivers in the store to narrow it down to what I felt most comfortable with, and would actually play from my three USB drives.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the blue tooth connection
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Bought one for my daughters car and liked it so much I got one for myself. My phone has tons of music on it and now can hear it in my car. Woohoo!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great radio
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The radio is easy to control , got it as a Father's Day gift for my dad he loves it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for any system
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This product was installed when I got a PA660 amp for system and works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple Stereo
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This radio is a simple system, very small, connects to your Phone and can charge it as well ! only problem is that it has a hard time staying connected to your phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice radio for $
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I did install myself and it would have been better if BB would have sold me the correct dash kit. I have/had some issues with the fit because of that otherwise everything else is good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not exactly what is advertised. Buyer beware!
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Cheep radio you get what you pay for... IT IS WHAT IS IS!!!.