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Kenwood Boombox

Kenwood MDX-K1/K3

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MDX-K1
Kenwood MDX-K3
Kenwood MDX-K1
AM/FM/MDLP/CD boombox
Intro: 10/2002
Est: MDX-K3: ¥35,000, MDX-K1: ¥30,000
Availability:
Out: headphonesMDX-K3: 420w x 246d x 168h mm, 5.1kg. MDX-K1: 360w x 200d x 150h mm, 3.9kg.

Features:

  • MDX-K3: 4x CD->MD dubbing, MDX-K1: 2x CD->MD dubbing
  • MDX-K3: includes auto-reverse cassette.
  • Daily/Weekly timer recording.
  • "Melody timer" notifies when high speed dubbing has completed.

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Specs: amp: 4W x 2, speaker: -K3: 8cm, -K1: 7cm. FM: 76-90MHz

Reviews:

    Kenwood MDX-J7/J9

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    Kenwood MDX-J7
    Kenwood MDX-J9
    MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
    Intro: 7/2002
    ``OPEN''
    Availability:
    IN: USB, ? (likely line & optical), OUT: headphones470 x 172 x 51mm, 1.7Kg

    Features: Kenwood "Rampage" line. MDX-J9 is world's first NetMD "Radio-MD" (boombox). MDX-J9 version is NetMD capable, MDX-J7 is not. Operates on AC or drycell batteries. 2X CD->MD recording. Thin, foldable body design borrows styling elements from previous MDX-G7 system. LCD can display Kanji titles and doubles as a clock when the unit is switched off. Employs "Mulia" ("Muria"?), Kenwood's own NetMD compliant Windows software for downloading and control. "Supreme-2" software package (or audio decoder?) provided for PC based playback of audio files. FM section is Japanese-band only. Units can also be used as powered speakers for USB-based audio output from PC.

    Included Accessories: Card-sized remote control, AM antenna, MDX-J9: USB cable, "Mulia" NetMD software.

    Links:

    Specs: Max Output Power: 2W+2W, Speakers: 7cm woofer, 2.5cm tweeter, Standby (off) mode power consumption: 0.75W FM Band: 76.0-90.0 mHz (Japanese FM-band), AM Band: 531-1629kHz

    Reviews:

      Battery LifePlay
      AA x 6
      (MD playback)
      3.5 hr
      AA x 6
      (CD playback)
      2.5 hr

      Kenwood MDX-J3/J5

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      Kenwood MDX-J3
      Kenwood MDX-J5
      MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
      Intro: 10/2001
      40,000
      Availability:
      IN:
      OUT:
      401 x 224.5 x 166 mm, 5kg

      Features: MDX-J5 capable of playing CDs of MP3 and WMA tracks. MD/CD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP/Group function support, capable of 2X CD->MD recording. Alarm clock, CD-R/RW compatibility. When using alarm clock, snooze button functionality is achieved simply by touching the body of the unit. LCD screen, capable of displaying MP3/WMA filenames on MDX-J5.

      Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the MDX-J3. AV-Watch (Japan) has a page covering Kenwood's announcment of the MDX-J3/J5 units.

      Specs: 4W+4W output. FM frequency range 76-90Mhz. 8cm full-range woofer.

      Reviews:

        Kenwood MDX-G1/G2

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        Kenwood MDX-G1
        Kenwood MDX-G2
        MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
        Intro: 5/2001
        open price
        Availability:
        IN: auxiliary
        OUT: headphones
        386 x 146 x 189mm, 4.2kg

        Features: MD/CD/Tuner. MDLP compatible, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, One-Touch Edit/Record, ExBASS boost, programmable timer, auto-power off after 30 minutes of inactivity. World-band FM tuner. Metal body. Available in silver, white, and yellow.

        Links:

        Specs: 3.5W x 2, 8cm full-range speakers.

        Reviews:

          Kenwood MDX-G3

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          Kenwood MDX-G3MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
          Intro: 2/2001

          Availability:
          IN: aux
          OUT: headphones
          409 x 172 x 225 mm, 5.6kg

          Features: MD/CD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatible, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed. One-Touch CD-to-MD recording, CD-TEXT, 30 FM radio presets, timer record function, treble and bass adjustment, bass boost.

          Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the MDX-G3 (see also specifications page). T's MiniDisc Comparison Tables list specs for the MDX-G3.

          Specs: 4W x 2 output. 8cm full-range speakers. World-band FM tuner.

          Reviews:

            Kenwood MDX-G7

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            Kenwood MDX-G7MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
            Intro: 11/2000

            Availability:
            IN: line, USB (non-recording), optical
            OUT: subwoofer
            470 x 172 x 51 mm, 1.7kg

            Features: MD/CD/Tuner, USB input (for playback of PC audio only -- cannot record from PC via USB). MDLP, speakers fold behind main unit body, carrying handle doubles as a support for standing up the unit, 2X CD-to-MD recordings speed, one-touch CD->MD recording. Runs on AC or drycell batteries. Japanese FM band (76-90MHz) only.

            Links:

            Reviews:

            • Tim Corcoran's review of the unit.

            Specs: 2W+2W output, Japanese radio band only (76-90MHz).

            Battery LifePlay
            AA x 6
            (MD playback)
            3.5 hr
            AA x 6
            (CD playback)
            2.5 hr
            AA x 6
            (Radio playback)
            5.5 hr

            Kenwood MDX-01

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            MDX-KT302
            Kenwood MDX-01MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
            Intro: 10/2000
            open price
            Availability:
            IN: ?
            OUT: ?
            410 x 170 x 190mm

            Features: MD/CD/tuner. 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, One-Touch Edit recording, CD Text display, built-in timer, auto power saving mode activates after 30 min.

            Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for the MDX-01. Kenwood's Japanese press release for the MDX-KT302 (Hello Kitty version).

            Specs: 3W output.

            Reviews:

              Kenwood MDX-F1

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              Kenwood MDX-F1MD/CD/Cass boombox
              Intro: 1/2000

              Availability:

              Availability:
              W 464 x H 182 x D 243 mm, 5.4 kg

              Features: One-touch record, three timer functions, available in five different colors (silver, violet, yellow, red, and green).

              Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

              Specs: 8cm full range speakers

              Reviews:

                Kenwood MDX-A7

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                Kenwood MDX-A7Desktop MD System
                Intro: 3/1997
                MSRP ¥75,000
                Availability:
                in: line, mic. out: headphone540x195x280 mm, 6.9Kg

                Features: 3-CD changer, MD recording functions: blank search, auto-marker, synchro-recording "best hit"-recording, one-touch edit recording (while listening to CD, one button press will return to the beginning of the track and record that track to MD). Up to 80 characters per track can be titled. Date and time stamp recording. Katakana input. CD functions: program play, dj-seamless, dj-loop, dj-pointer. AM/FM presets for 30 stations. Timer functions: alarm (wakeup) with snooze function, timer recording/playback, sleep. Speaker: 8cm full range. Remote control included.

                Specs: Bitstream A/D converter, 20-20kHz +/- 3dB, S/N (playback) over 85dB. Tuner: AM band: 531-1629KHz, FM band: 76.0-108MHz (world tuner). Amp: 7.5w+7.5w. Power: 37 watts, 100VAC.

                Links: Kenwood's Japanese Page for this unit. KNG sells this unit.

                Reviews:

                  Kenwood MDX-E7

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                  Kenwood MDX-E7Personal stereo system
                  Intro: 1
                  MSRP ¥70,000
                  Availability:
                  in: line, out: line570x219x296mm, 8kg

                  Features: Second generation ``Rampage'' boombox. 1MD + 3CD changer. MD section has 20bit D/A and A/D. CD section has 20bit D/A. World band FM tuner. Date and time stamp recording. One touch edit. Best hits recording/playback. 4 stage bass boost. MDX-E7LTD version can be used with the keyboard cyber titler.

                  Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this product. Cosmo's announcement of this product.

                  Specs: S/N: >96dB Amp: 10W+10W. Speakers: 3.5cm tweeter, 10cm woofer (LTD edition has different woofer and bigger woofer magnet.)

                  Reviews:

                    Kenwood MDX-F3

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                    Kenwood MDX-F3MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
                    Intro: 2

                    Availability:
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                    Features: AM/FM/CD/MD/cassette boombox. Capable of high speed CD to MD dubbing, AC or dry cell powered. battery operation.

                    Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

                    Reviews:

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