Kenwood DPX500BT Bluetooth, USB, Cd Receiver

Kenwood DPX500BT Bluetooth, USB, Cd Receiver

Form, function, fun

If you’re considering ditching your factory stereo for something that’ll add a little life your ride, Kenwood’s DPX500BT CD receiver ought to be high on your list. This great-looking double-DIN receiver features a big single-line display, Bluetooth functionality, an array of tools for sonic adjustments, and some very cool entertainment options.

Bluetooth made easy

This receiver’s built-in Bluetooth eliminates all the headaches. Kenwood’s Simple Secure Pairing system automatically detects and pairs phones in close proximity to the receiver — no dealing with searches, PIN codes, or other hassles. Your phonebook transfers quickly to the receiver, so it’s easy to make outgoing calls — you can even use voice dialing with compatible phones. And the DPX500BT will even inform you when you receive a text message on your phone.

When paired with an iPhone 4s or iPhone 5, you can engage Siri through Kenwood’s Siri Digital Assistant Control. Just press a button to talk to Siri through the included Bluetooth microphone, and you’ll hear her answers through your car’s speakers.

Bring your smartphone

When it comes to music on your phone, this Kenwood covers a lot of bases. Of course, you can stream music wirelessly from just about any phone. But this receiver also provides easy access to and control over these apps:

Get the beat however you like it

This Kenwood’s got you covered, whether you’re listening to CDs, streaming audio through Bluetooth, or checking out the music on your iPod. And you can easily expand your entertainment options by adding SiriusXM’s add-on tuner, and getting into the amazing variety of programs and personalities offered by satellite radio.

The sound’s the thing

This receiver’s built-in amp will rejuvenate your car’s sound system. You’ll find preset tone curves for quick adjustments, plus bass, treble, and midrange controls for hands-on customization. Special controls let you tailor the sound to match your car’s cabin, speaker setup, and your favorite listening position. And you have a full complement of preamp outputs for adding amplifiers and subs.

Attention, Toyota owners

Kenwood includes a set of Toyota trim pieces that’ll make this receiver look great in your dash.

Want to keep your car’s steering wheel audio controls?

In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle’s steering wheel controls to this Kenwood stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Kenwood, and you’ll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls

General Features

• CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• fits double-DIN dash openings
• large multi-line display with selectable button, knob, and display illumination (24 colors)
• plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files
• built-in Bluetooth for hands-free phone calls and wireless music streaming
• automatic iPhone pairing with Siri control capability
• Pandora control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
• App Mode allows iPhone 4/4S use for select streaming audio apps
• Aha Radio and iHeartRadio control with Android or iPhone
• remote control

Audio features:

• System Q Sound Control with 7 EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer
• “Supreme” audio processing for better sound from your compressed music files
• speaker settings that allow you to tailor the sound to the size and type of speakers in your car
• high-pass filter (speaker and preamp outs); low-pass filter (sub preamp outputs only)

Expandability

• iPod direct control via USB input — no adapter necessary
• compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
• inputs: front auxiliary and USB inputs
• outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (2.5-volt front, rear, sub)

Other features and specs:

• compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)