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KENWOOD KDC-W4034: my product experience

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5 May 30th, 2007 

6 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Looks great, great controls, good backlight, plays MP3'S/WMA'S

Disadvantages:
Display screen :   limated to characters on display

Recommendable Yes:

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nimrod_king

nimrod_king

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I am a Interactive Multimedia Student at Uni and have an interest in audio/visual electronics, PC ...

Member since:29.05.2007

Reviews:6

I have had another head unit before I bought this one and after a few months’ buttons were sticking etc So far with this head unit I have not had any issues. I own a modified car and this added to my sound factor immensely, it pumps out 4 x45 watts and has MP3 and WMA playback, this meaning that you can play data discs which can store 200+ songs.
People have always told me that "joy sticks" on phones and head units are terrible as they snap off or somehow loose connectivity with the head unit. I have had no problems, however I treat it with respect and not harshly change tracks with the knob, and I in fact find it a very easy way to function the CD player. On this model the back light glows green and I think this create a comforting ambiance when driving at night.
My only annoyance with this product is on the display it is limited to only a set amount of digits/characters, so the song being played will not be fully displayed on the screen if it’s over a certain length. "Let me love you" would be” let me lo" for example. There could be a setting to have it scroll, but I have not found it as yet. The CD player has settings for your bass level, your treble, the fade and balance, it does not have a sub woofer control, however I have mine linked up to a sub woofer and speakers and I find I can set a nice sound with the controls on the subs amplifiers and the bass/treble settings.
People had advise me to stick with brands like Alpine and JBL but I could not be happier with my Kenwood Head unit, at the time I had spent around £70’s for it, but it was worth it.
My key features of the head unit

WMA/MP3 PLAY BACK
• Quick track change
• Great back light
• Good controls for bass/treble etc
• Have features such as repeat, random playback
• Has a great file search function
• Easy tuner for radio
• Came in a protective case
• 4 x 45 watts
• Easy to fit to my car and had various inputs for added audio equipment e.g. more speakers and sub woofers/amps.
• LED light for alarm symbolisation 

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sha-olga 30.05.2007 09:00

Good helpful review





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