The newest multimedia receiver from Kenwood makes it easy for subscribers to Sirius XM to tune in to the service’s satellite radio stations.
The after-market vehicle entertainment device maker has just shipped the eXcelon DDX394-SAT receiver, which is suited for double-DIN applications and is packaged with a SXV300 vehicle tuner.
The eXcelon DDX394-SAT is being sold with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $520.
The unit boasts a customizable 6.2-inch resistive panel touch interface, enabling access to multiple entertainment sources with a single press.
As a standalone multimedia center, the head unit provides broadcast radio, SiriusXM satellite radio (with subscription), and CD or DVD playback. Bluetooth technology, in addition to on-board controls for iHeartRadio, Pandora Radio and Spotify, can also be found.
Tony Mercado, marketing manager for Kenwood, notes, “It gives drivers a full suite of entertainment options, both built in and through their smartphones. Plus, it saves them the trouble and expense of purchasing a tuner to hear their favorite Sirius XM programming.”
The DDX394-SAT also includes inputs for rear and front/side camera views and shows a distance overlay when the vehicle is backing up. Additionally, up to two phones can be actively connected simultaneously.
Connected smartphones charge through the USB port, and phones that include Android Rapid Charge are supported.
Audio is enhanced with a 13-band equalizer, time alignment controls and high-pass/low-pass filters.
