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Kenwood DPX-55MD

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Manufacturer
Kenwood
Model / source grouping
DPX-55MD
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name DPX-55MD
Manufacturer Kenwood
Released 2007/01
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions 178W x 100H x 155Dmm
Weight 1.9kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) $355
¥39 900
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Inputs CD
Outputs Not recorded
Control Not recorded

Kenwood DPX-55MD (Black) Kenwood DPX-55MDS (Silver)

A CD receiver that has a stereo mini AUX input on the front and can be used by connecting to a portable audio player. In addition to the CD, it has a built-in AM / FM tuner, and the amplifier output is up to 50W x 4ch.

The equalizer is equipped with "dB Equalizer PRO" equipped with 6 types of presets and user modes. In user mode, the front / rear sound quality can be adjusted, and the optimum sound field can be set.

"DPX-66MD" is a model that supports CD-R / RW playback with MP3 / WMA / AAC files recorded. Also equipped with a unique sound quality correction function "Supreme" that plays compressed music with high sound quality. It also supports music CD and MD playback.

"DPX-55MD" is a simple model that supports only CD / MD playback in addition to AUX input and radio. Two models, black and silver (S), are available as body colors. "DPX-44" will be a model that supports cassette playback instead of MD.

DPX-55MD / 55MDS

[MD part]

  • Frequency characteristics: 20Hz to 20kHz (± 1dB)
  • S / N ratio: 90dB (1kHz)
  • Dynamic range: 90dB

[CD part]

Frequency characteristics: 10Hz to 20kHz (± 1dB)

  • S / N ratio : 105dB (1kHz)
  • Dynamic range: 93dB

[FM part] Reception frequency range: 76.0MHz to 90.0MHz (100kHz step)

  • Practical sensitivity: 9.3dBf (0.8μV / 75Ω)
  • Frequency characteristics: 30Hz to 15kHz (± 3.0dB) )
  • Stereo separation: 30dB (1kHz)
  • Equalizer center frequency: 40,50,60,70,80,100,120,150,500,1k, 1.5k, 2k, 10k, 12.5k, 15k, 17.5kHz
  • Variable range: ± 12dB [Audio section]
  • Maximum output: 50W x 4
  • Rated output: 30W x 4 (4Ω, 1kHz, 10% THD or less) [Common Part]
  • Power supply voltage: 14.4V (11 to 16V)
  • Maximum current consumption: 10A

Content adapted from: Kenwood DPX-55MD Kenwood Press Release

Manuals

Kenwood DPX-55MD User Manual JP

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