This is a $120 Pioneer 80 PRS killer!! A full and thorough review of the Kenwood KDC-X304 CD player

[@HifiVega]

Buy this Headunit here (affiliate link) amzn.to/3frBJzo

[@leonardslade903]

What dsp do you recommend under 500 dollars

[@HifiVega]

@@leonardslade903 the entry level helix seems to be the dsp of choice in that range

[@jarrodbrennan121]

@@HifiVega i was watching a video about the lucid ev cars electrical system. They use a silicon carbide mosfet. Sounds fancy but do you think those could possibly have a car amp application in the future?

[@HifiVega]

@@jarrodbrennan121 I haven’t even heard of those yet. I’ll have to look into it

[@MrWebb-gs3ld]

Which is a good budget 💎 double din head unit option please ???

[@kenjimarlin4056]

I always run a pre-out eq. My hifonics is 9 volts output and I can keep my volume low and sound clean. It's in the tuning.

[@STCgarage419]

Thank you for the review! Just installed mine and it’s night and day compared to my previous head unit.

[@bunky021543]

I love my KDC-X304! It supplies all of my needs for the system in my truck! 💪

[@jesusbadenajb]

I have a deh 80prs I will never trade in snything but the best sound from a single din But this thing has the best components 3 yrs still running strong....

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

Bro you do such a great job on your channel, your intro, the sound quality, the review and testing is spot on! Thank You for all the time you spend entertaining and educating us. We love you and what you do and I can't wait tell your next video! God Bless.

[@HifiVega]

Thank you! I truly appreciate the feedback especially when it’s positive 😂

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

@@HifiVega lol

[@SoXDYTB]

i have the same head unit but in Romania it's called KMM-BT356 and i got it for 100$ , same " 3x5v preouts " same interface not a bad reciever thanks for testing it out much love

[@robertcorcoran6850]

Just a guess but I'd say the speaker sizes in the app would be based off the kenwood series speakers and it would set the crossovers for those speaker sizes...possibly eq to get those speakers to a flater response as a bass line....that's what I would do

[@bunky021543]

After setting my KDC-X304 with DD-1 I can turn my hu up to 31-32 easily before my amp starts clipping. I'm running a Wolfram AW250.4, W250.4, and a Wolfram C90.4, and a Wolfram W7500 with excellent sound quality.

[@210Designs]

Been a Kenwood guy, since I had a pull-out version #1990s 😆 Once I tried the Excelon model, it’s the only one I buy now. Thanks for sharing 👌🏾

[@evanfield580]

I have always bought a kenwood head unit and never had any problems with any of them,but i have always bought a premium head unit

[@HifiVega]

They’re quietly pumping out solid hu’s

[@iceman45ification1]

That is a way cool feature that should be incorporated into headunits these days. You could do so much more with the app than doing it on the headunit. Now if they could make it a standard to put a digital audio output. Either Toslink or Spdif would be nice. Great video Robert!! 👌

[@HifiVega]

Digital out would be awesome, but I imagine they gotta save some stuff for their higher end units.

[@carsonday5748]

I been sporting that unit with my sundown build. This head unit is totally sick! Mine is the kmm x503

[@jsnichols1]

This thing is DOPE for that kind of scratch. It would make a great deck for someone who doesn't need Carplay/AA but wants some easy sound sculpting and clean RCA outs. Well done, Kenwood and HiFi!!

[@jondoe6618]

Love my 80-prs!

[@robertmontalvo597]

Maxspeedingrods q96 double din. 4 volt preamp outputs clean signal and dsp

[@Linkvision]

Heck yeah! I'll watch as many of these videos you make. Great job!🤙🤙🤙

[@mallorycainjr.1921]

I really appreciate this video and this was after I just asked about good radios definitely a video worth watching just like the rest of your vids

[@HifiVega]

Appreciate the feedback man!

[@jameshorn7635]

I love this gin and Jake breaks Snoop dog og rol on back in the 60s

[@whoopdeedo83]

Ran the X704 for a few days before switching it out. Not a fan of the sound even with EQ adjustment the highs were either overwhelming or the music sounded dull. Also at higher volumes the distortion was much more noticeable than the $100 ish JVC and Pioneer I tested before it. Same vehicle, speakers, etc. I'm running the 80 PRS and am much happier. First head unit I've owned that had virtually no audible distortion at near max volume using the internal amp.

[@fresh55n9ne]

Great review on this deck. You went above and beyond. I personally would save up more money to get a better deck but thank you for showing the rca voltage. Also I have always wondered about alpine decks at what volume does the rca signal start to clip.

[@buitenb]

Your craftsman multimeter is not a very good true rms meter ! You can’t trust the readout above like 100hz

[@HifiVega]

It’s perfectly fine to read the mind of measurements I take.

[@richardbates2367]

I have the Kenwood x301 cd mp3 player but I have not installed it in anything yet i got rid of the truck I wanted to put it in.

[@flankerzo]

You cant measure 1khz pk-pk with Causal multimeter, RMS or oscilloscope can do this

[@richardbates2367]

Wonder how the older decks like the Kenwood kdc 3090,3080,4070 compared to this?!

[@derosmane4107]

Please get an opinion and answer from you.. I dig between the Alpine CDE-196DAB and the Kenwood KDC-X7200DAB and please i care about the technical aspects which of the two has the edge I want in my BMW e90 with one of the two radio still min. 2 power amplifiers connect on the one hand the Alpine PDX V9 for the front system partially active i.e. medium high note with active soft from Audison K4e and and the underseat woofer Audison Apbmw s-2ohm over an eton mini 300.2 and still stop the rear loudspeaker in the hut tray. Plus a bandpass subwoofer that plays through the skisack which then also runs over the Alpine PDX V9... I like the kenwood: the design, display length, 4v preamplifier RCA, and the connectors for aux, usb rear. I like to play music via USB nothing else so no CDs are used. But sound tuning settings are also very important to me. What can the Alpine do more than the Kenwood KDC-X7200DAB... 🤔 request for an opinion and which would fit better in my case. Sound quality is also very important to me. Sincerely 🙂👍🏻 wich is better for me??

[@HifiVega]

I think you could get the results you want with either unit, but I feel like the Kenwood model adds more value if you don’t need CD’s

[@Thumper68]

I use Kmm-bt325u it’s the same more or less but no CD player. It’s a beyond a gem for sure. Oh I paid 14 dollars for mine too

[@HifiVega]

Dealz

[@SH-mo9pz]

Would love to see the alpine 9887r reviewed. Also regarding the head unit amp clipping at 25 the head unit has a gain control for the internal amp so can be lowered to go all the way to 34 so your bass gets 4v

[@HifiVega]

That’s a good tip I’m gonna have to look into that

[@SH-mo9pz]

I found a gain setting in x-over and individual gain settings for left and right speakers in the dsp menu. Hope that helps

[@Bigislandguy]

@@HifiVega was this verified? 🤔

[@victorhugosoquiesquer4875]

Mi estereo da 7v en salida de subwoofer, libre de distorsión subiendo el subwoofer level

[@almetej29]

Just got this head unit. Love it! Cant seem to connect my android to usb on it. Maybe im doing something wrong. Would like to play spotify over usb connection vs blutooth.

[@HifiVega]

That’s strange there’s gotta be some sort of solution for that. I only tried with iPhone and it worked well

[@almetej29]

Does it let you play spotify over the usb? Would like that cause have yet to find a usb type-c to 3.5mm dac i like. Phone doesnt have 3.5mm jack :( The two adaptors i have when i play a test tone some times have a strange distortion buzz with the sound. Doesn't matter low or high volume. Verified its the phone making the buzz, when i switched to head phones same sound is heard. Same thing happens over bluetooth.

[@vali_cvm]

I need your help to choose one pls: Kenwood kmm 306bt or kenwood kdc-x5200bt

[@MullinPerformance]

I ended up going with the Alpine CDE-172BT. Its roughly $120 off Amazon and was a toss up between that and the Kenwood.

[@HifiVega]

I wanna get my hands on the entry level Alpine too

[@MullinPerformance]

@@HifiVega I would really like to see a comparison between the two. It would be nice to see if Alpine still holds up to the quality i remember them back in the day. So far, i have loved the unit tho...

[@yahjarelyah9674]

What is loudest one with dvd screen no alexa

[@Timsmo0th]

Wow that’s an amazing value!

[@Thumper68]

You can buy Kenwood KMM-BT328U for 104 right now with same features. www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPDJB5J/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6r-UFbEYZ3RZH

[@b.ramquist8704]

How is this better than the pioneer 80prs deck? Price? I doubt it matches the phenomenal sound quality of the pioneer.

[@HifiVega]

Just a lil clickbait since they don’t make the 80prs anymore. This unit is fantastic with more updated features than the 80, but if you want that high end dac the 80 is the way to go

[@derrickgause8419]

Does it have burr brown converters?

[@HifiVega]

I don’t think so

[@jameshorn7635]

You and me cleans up the foot ball team Snoop dog doesn't not scare me you don't Snoop dog og

[@christmode3649]

I have the Kenwood X998 and I had to ground my rcas to the back of the deck or there was an awful noise, and it does not play anything over an 8g flashdrive. Would this one be any better than the X998?

[@mbr9106]

I have a 1T hard drive connected to my Kenwood no problem playing

[@joaquinsanchez7723]

Does they have a three way crossover or four-way?

[@HifiVega]

3 way

[@XCRiders]

Friends don’t let friends bump their mids and highs off their deck

[@mallorycainjr.1921]

Also if I were to use a sub amp and an amp for the speakers, I will be able to go up to volume 34 without clipping the speakers since I'm not using the internal amp on the head unit?

[@HifiVega]

Yep that is correct

[@bnaudio7813]

og till the end. interesting 4 channel with only 95db snr?

[@HifiVega]

Ride or die!

[@asherdie]

Please tell me a smart phone is not necessary to adjust the features adjustable in the app.

[@HifiVega]

Nope you can adjust through the GUI

[@chrisheidt1836]

Always loved kenwood, and these are great headunits, but the illumination sucks, u can't see anything in daylight. There all like that now wtf?

[@HifiVega]

I haven’t used it in car yet so I’ll have to peep

[@evanbishop392]

What's the name or link to the app you used for this kenwood deck

[@HifiVega]

Kenwood remote s

[@Bigislandguy]

Hey Rob, I hope all is well. I’m in the market for a decent HU after my fairly new JVC took a 💩 it was a refurbished x370bts it only had a 90day warranty. So I need a deck that has 4-5 volt, 6ch. pre amp outputs. I almost just bought this x304, for $160 from Crutchfield However he’s is where the trouble starts. I’m using the deck to power some small tweeters. So I’m very thankful I seen this video first. Cause I don’t want to be clipping my tweeters before the majority of the pre-amp voltage hits 4volts. Any info for another head unit? Must be single din. Anyone has some info please comment the model number. Thanks

[@HifiVega]

Almost all headunits will be like this when using the built in amp. Imo the x304 is still one of the best single din hu’s you can buy right now

[@vernonjackson1792]

@@HifiVegahonestly, which single din is better kenwood or pioneer? Was looking at kdc bt782hd. The only thing it’s missing is Spotify via usb.

[@administratorperson3272]

Im old school, so my crossover i dont think can handle a 4.1v input. What am i supposed to do?

[@HifiVega]

Just set the gains to the max volume around 30 and you’ll be set

[@tedtan6449]

Solid, punchy lows... Get a clarion.

[@hermankangoo4744]

Is there any app available for pioneer 80 prs to control the unit from my phone?

[@HifiVega]

Unfortunately no they don’t have one for the 80prs

[@kewlbug]

Is there something better if willing to spend a bit more? X704?

[@HifiVega]

Yeah the 7 series is great there is also the new higher end Sony’s and Alpine hu’s

[@kewlbug]

@@HifiVega The 175BT? I'm having a hell of a time finding a decent deck. I've got a 149BT w DSP-408. Hoping to go full active soon. The 149BT 4v only goes to vol 27/35 maybe 2 volts clean. 175 is supposed to have 5v and newer bluetooth..So hoping it would have a little more juice. I keep hearing about DEH-80PRS, but almost 10 years old at this point?! I would think there would be a lot more videos like yours for all these different decks. Showing DD-1, Oscope, etc. Of course I'd go something like RSX-GS9 but that's way outta my budget at this point. *UPDATE My Dayton DSP can only take 1.5v IN. The 149 puts out a CLEAN 4.3v

[@HifiVega]

@@kewlbug if you could fit a floating screen that might be where I look especially if you don’t mind spending a bit more. The Stinger Elv8 the new Sony ES are just a few

[@kewlbug]

@@HifiVega Need to update, 149BT gets a clean 4v, more like (4.3 if you +1 the input level) Posted some videos. also 5v from the 175BT... I think I'm sticking with the 149BT tho. Figured out the Dayton DSP can only take 1.5v IN.. got an audiocontrol on the way

[@richschenk1828]

Is this active capable like the 80prs?

[@HifiVega]

Yes, but not bandpass

[@mlong4403]

Uh pioneer or keenwood

[@wal]

Love da vid, but a couple of concerns 1) can't disable the internal amp and 2) volume needs to be so high to get 4 volts or more. Overall fantastic vid

[@HifiVega]

Yep that’s the bummer part, but if you’re not powering speakers with the internal amp the volume is clean all the way up to max volume. Also $119 bro lol

[@96kylar]

And, distortion at upper volt, and and and... love you vega, and big D, but, don't do the same bullshit amplifier makers do.

[@93da9teg]

Lol nobody cares about internal amps unless your going active and most ppl don’t even know what that is lol and your voltage concern is invalid because most ppl who are worried about clipping and volume control have a bass nob and a dd1

[@thedailybench2527]

@@HifiVega there’s actually an adjustment in the settings for the volume offset! As far as the internal amp no you can’t shut it off 😑 but for the price it’s awesome!

[@angelclaudio3316]

Speaker settings probably have something to do with the crossover cutoffs on certain speaker.. anyway, cant compare to the 80 prs just because it gives you little distortion and high rca voltage, pioneer's 3-way parameters are a game changer!

[@davidbrennan5]

I just bought one, exactly what I was looking for, Thank You. This unit seems to be discontinued, I almost pulled the trigger on the New KDC-x705 but wasn't sure if it was as good. I plan on using the pre-outs and amps for each channel.

[@yiaxiong7864]

Isn't one of the main selling points of the 80PRS the audiophile internal components? There's no mention of these components on this unit. Granted it is about 1/6 - 1/8 the price of a second hand 80PRS, it is a bargain and gem as you stated.

[@oSTYNCLSYo]

The 80prs has .5% distortion at 4.8v on the preout. That's amazing.

[@bkh5746]

The pioneer looks like a atari though..what do u do about usb on pioneer do they make a attachment to plug in the back??

[@drwatson32bit]

What Atari?

[@tpol6515]

Pioneer 80 PRS famous for high-fidelity sound quality not for power output. I can use Pioneer 80 PRS for home audio and it can even compare to some hi-quality DAC,. Ken wood? Not so much but you can be right about everything except sound quality.

[@nickriker8336]

I've always used Alpine single DIN head units and they are bulletproof with great build quality. I picked up a nib Kenwood excelon x501 for my nephew that he had never used. Not quite an 80prs but definitely great budget head unit for SQ build or SPL build. I'm getting just over 4 volts pre out before clipping. Also very capable on the processing side of things with lots of features but definitely not Alpine build quality. From the volume knob to the buttons mushy and hard to turn almost crunchy LOL. They definitely could have put a rubber band around the volume knob so you can turn it but nevertheless it's a really good budget head unit. I think you could pick it up for $150 just a guess I forget what it was selling for. Rob if you have the time I would love to see it tested.

[@ixionn563]

Damn, I have the KDC-X303. It's about identical, I think the only difference is the bluetooth chip is different. I must say I absolutely love this thing, had no idea it was an 80 PRS killer though, lol! I'm running NVX component 2 ways in my front doors, coaxial 2 ways in my rear doors, all off a Kicker CXA 300.4. My low end is a Skar SDR-12 D2 getting about 800 watts RMS off a Pioneer GM-D8601, in a Fox Acoustics ported underseat box for my quad cab Dodge truck. Gains set on a scope, verified it does go clean up to 35, though I don't run it that high. Sound quality has been absolutely great, and besides a software issue which was fixed with a quick update when I first got it, it's been rock solid. Assuming the only difference seems to be the bluetooth chip, if you really need to save a buck grab an X303. My buddy has an X302 in his BMW which seemed about identical when I went through the menus on it, not sure what the difference is for the X302. By the way if anyone has any strange settings menu issues with this, in my case I couldn't get into audio control sometimes, just update the firmware. Kenwood has the firmware and all the information on their website, it loads onto a USB flash drive. Great video, happy thanksgiving to everyone celebrating it today!

[@richardbates2367]

I have the x301

[@Satch_4_Hogs]

I would be interested to hear the difference between this and the Pioneer. One reason the 80 PRS is so well loved is the actual signal coming out is really nice. Features match between the 2, but what does it sound like? That's an important comparison.

[@Jeffdachefz]

these cheap kenwood decks sound muddy as hell. Low quality all around and dont last long.

[@beerman9807]

I have the 8o PRS , sounds so good , I had plenty of cheaper end stereo from Pioneer and others and the 80PRS surpasses them by a large number , sound quality is so go and clean and my system bangs harder and deeper

[@itscoldinwinter1]

@@Jeffdachefz you must be destructive! I've had multiple kenweed decks! From cars to motorcycles and never had one break! The 1st pioneer I've had is the deh-80prs which will be replaced with a kenwood or alpine

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@itscoldinwinter1 Individual Results may vary

[@kosheronlynobacon1542]

This is what I have in my truck. Awesome deck and complete audio control and Bluetooth calling.

[@ghost3158]

i have the pioneer japan model of the 80 prs its just in Japanese in a lot of places lol but can go full 62 / 62 on volume no distortion or clipping

[@msh6865]

Definitely a quality budget h/u option. Nice review. I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on a JVC KD-T915BTS. It has most of the same features as the Kenwood tested here but, I believe it's three way crossover network is brand pass capable. The JVC is available from Crutchfield for $129.95.

[@HifiVega]

Sounds like a solid Hu

[@justingalasso1850]

Jvc and kenwood are actually the same company now.

[@dirtboy896]

The deh80prs has way more features like coming with a microphone and cd to set speaker time alignment and many more. Plus it sends out the cleanest signal that I know of.

[@HifiVega]

This one comes with a mic as well and my prs only came with an instruction cd. The 80 uses the mic and a start up button press to do the auto EQ.

[@justkiddin1980]

You're right, at the pricepoint the PRS is the best, but i sure would like pioneer to update their product line...these units are getting old and i would like a optical output..and modern flac and dsd support..

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

Not sure how that is worth a extra $200.00+

[@JesseJames83]

The auto EQ feature is the reason you buy pioneer. It's sets up your DSP better than you ever could by ear, unless you are a master tuner. The problem is, people aren't used to hearing a well set up system, so they bash the Auto EQ. Even if you don't like the initial setup, all the settings are adjustable, so at the very least it sets up an incredible foundation to work with. Volts and Watts are not how we measure sound quality. This is like eating chicken nuggets till you're stuffed, and saying you eat well. SQ nerds understand. Appreciate your channel, bro!

[@ericperry72]

Doesn't the PRS have the separate left and right EQ?

[@basshead402omaha]

Your still not gonna get the same sound as the 80prs it’s the only single din I’ve ever ran

[@stevensmith1881]

If I absolutely had to own a budget Kenwood I guess this would work because it has a volume knob, but only if Pioneer and Alpine both went bankrupt. Nothing beats the sound of budget Pioneer units for the money, especially if you don't require Apple carplay or Android auto. I do like the features of this unit though. I wouldn't mind knowing your opinion of the SQ of this unit compared to comparable Pioneer units. I've always preferred the Pioneer sound compared to the Kenwood sound.

[@NoPainNoGain___]

I used to own a pioneer unit and now I'm using a kenwood excelon and love the sound quality the pioneer offered just sounds very different glad you head it too

[@TBO207]

Definitely a better blend in the melody in musical songs that have a variety of peaks

[@FLINTmitten810]

Agreed! Always preferred Pioneer SQ over everything besides Alpine & Eclipse. Alpine head units in my opinion are the best you can get these days. The build quality is excellent and you can feel the difference within seconds of using one. The SQ of Alpine is very accurate as well.

[@HeadHonchoMofo]

No way near an 80 prs killer. No auto eq, internals are not the same quality as the 80 prs, eq is smaller, 80 prs is 16 band per channel

[@jaimeperez7176]

Im pioneer head unit fan but this kenwood is awesome,in old school I loved pioneer stereo and 6x9 and all speakers also in subwoofers,but on amps and equalizer I love kenwood,specially 1020 and equalizer the little one Hi Fi Vega!!!

[@Linkvision]

Please review the dual XDM17B in depth like this. It's under $20 at Walmart. 😂

[@thewillofus.defend1351]

Have a Kenwood x998 and a pioneer prs80 ..... I hate my Kenwood...pioneer build quality needs to be better on the prs though....

[@3RDERA]

OG!! The rotary volume knob is a must! Glad I got rid of my avh1300nex, might have to pick one of these up!

[@HifiVega]

^TrueOG^

[@033Fritz]

That answered my question, true dead head fan here!

[@remdawg4771]

Isnt there a difference between clipping and distortion? Ths thing wont touch the PRS-80 but for a budget headunit seems to be a good investment.

[@HifiVega]

I only tested the internal amp to clipping and if you’re using the built in amp you’re kind of missing the whole point of the 80prs. The RCA’s were measured to 1% thd

[@remdawg4771]

@@HifiVega Your absolutely right about the internal amp and the 80-PRS. It is best used 3 way active through the RCAs. My comment was simply that unit you were testing is great for a budget unit but no where close to the 80-prs..The question about clipping and distortion was just to seperate the two as different things. Clarification is all

[@jorgem50]

I prefer kenwood/jvc decks. I have a refurb JVC, paid $35 on ebay. Best deck for the money IMO. My test shows my deck clips at volume 34

[@jdizzle3740]

Just found this vid and love it bro. Curious as to how the RCA output would compare with benchmarks from the old SQ decks like Nakamichi or Eclipse 5303R. Also, any idea on the output impedance of the RCAs. I know back in the day we measured my old Eclipse 5303R and the RCA outputs were 5 volt 55 ohm, whereas many of the other SQ decks only did 4 volt max around 110 ohm and the eclipse had the best output curve over the entire volume range compared to the others.

[@74midwestbass74]

DAAAMN BRO!!! You beat me to it!!! This is the stereo that's going into my SPL van build

[@3RDERA]

Yesssir!

[@HifiVega]

I’m quick like a ninja!

[@74midwestbass74]

INDEED!!!

[@Dave1979z]

Been shopping for a higher quality cheap budget friendly unit, thank you. I found it now. Going to order it in a few days!!

[@Dizzy95187]

I wish you would do the Pioneer DEH-S4220BT. I know its entry but is well liked

[@scottymsu6063]

I didn't realized that to get 4-5v RCA pre-amp volt you need to be near max volume?! Thought its was always for all range of volume at 0-100% you get max 5v RCA ... dam!

[@TheRizal2727]

This is how the review have to be done . Great great video! Thank you for this video👍

[@mooklaathegreat3662]

You should also test the RCA outputs under a load ( powering an amp ). Usually you will get different / more accurate or " Real world" numbers on voltage and at what volumes you reach it. Most electrical signals in general will change or act differently under a load. Just Fyi, Love the reviews!

[@leonardslade903]

You've been hanging around dean to long. Lol

[@HifiVega]

😃

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

@@HifiVega and Deric are like pees and carrots.

[@edud8452]

Better watch out with that amp at the end you'll be SHOK---ED🤣

[@HifiVega]

OG 😉

[@robertoortiz85]

My $60 pioneer has all that!!!! The 80prs has much better internals .. the king off headunit before stepping up to a dsp

[@emillioesserman6879]

Sorry Roberto, alpine did it in the late 90s-early 2000 with my 7995 which I have retired to my work truck and it still sounds awesome 👍😎

[@deanfender3076]

So what do you think is the better single-din unit I wanted to put one in a classic car is it the DH 80 PRS pioneer is it the Kenwood is it the Sony I'm doing a three-way speaker in the back base tube or box and single highs in the front if knowing that helps at all which will probably be driven by 2 amps a four-channel and one amp just for the base

[@sfv1001]

Man this sucks b/c I just bought the Kenwood KMM-BT32U for like $60 after using Crutchfield points. Looks like the KMM-X704 is the digital media version of this one for $130. DAMMIT! Guess I should have done more research before pulling the trigger :-D

[@gregblau8082]

My jvc kw-r940bts has pretty much the same settings. It’s a double din with a similar layout to your pioneer and was only $99. The stuff like car type and speaker size compensates for deficiencies and seems to work pretty well. If you have a passive front stage changing the tweeter size helps match their output to the mids. Overall I’ve been really impressed

[@davidstevens7809]

jvc is kenwood.. if you look on the back it actually says JVCKENWOOD. I asked why jvc is in front of kenwood. i was told its because J is before K in the alphabet.. so the brand name is now Jvckenwood...

[@OlaJustin]

I’ve had the KMM 304BT for years and that too is awesome. Dont know what they have changed but Kenwood is great budget options for us plebs. :)

[@gabrielcasas4793]

Can you recommend me something that might cost more I’m willing to spend 250

[@igiblaz]

Just open it, and do same on 80prs. You will see diference in quality parts. This Kenwood is waaay worse. Currently is 80prs best 1 din radio in his price range. And for quite a lot of years now. Decent sq sound and a lot of audio settings. Also multiline screen, which is today hard to find on 1din car radios. His problem is not suporting Flac format, and now very popular spdif/coax digital output which doesn't have them. Please be so kind and do some similar tests on new series of Joying Android 10!

[@tomaskobel3446]

My Pioneer FH-S701BS has all of those features too and it was less than $150.

[@HifiVega]

Pioneer makes some dope entry level units as well

[@katexpero2]

pioneer app doesn't have q factor this has, however both should have parametric eq not just standard frequencies.

[@tomaskobel3446]

@@katexpero2 no, it doesn't have q factor, but it does have network mode, which the Kenwood doesn't.

[@ericperry72]

If pioneer just put the exact same features of the PRS in a double din with optical out and the ability to bypass the internal amp they would have the market.

[@HifiVega]

I swear they do make that unit I just can’t recall the model number off the top of my head

[@ericperry72]

@@HifiVega I know in Japan they have one its a pioneer carrozzeria I believe.

[@DDOAgaming]

Is there anything under 200$ with built in amp @40 watt RMS????? I'm building a system

[@supermassiveblckman]

An entry level Kenwood (wich is JVC), 80prs killer?!?!? So, the medium level Kenwood, is the p99rs killer! ...Sorry I did not understand, about what 80prs is limited compared with this kenwood???

[@HifiVega]

It was a bit of a joke the 80prs is no longer being made so it is actually dead

[@supermassiveblckman]

@@HifiVega Dead?!?!? The Alpine 9835 is still alive more than ever!!! My 80prs has a big problem, the Pioneer official technical assistance is not able to fix it, I want to buy a new one but, the few 80prs on the market has increased their prize!!! In the next years, 80prs is gonna be much more than the Alpine 9835!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HifiVega]

@@supermassiveblckman the plant that made the dsp chips they used went under

[@supermassiveblckman]

@@HifiVega can you explain? I didn't understand anything, even using translator

[@HifiVega]

@@supermassiveblckman they used a certain dsp chip for the Pioneer 80 prs and it isn’t being made anymore forcing them to quit production. Of the 80prs

[@briandevoe730]

Internal amps are noise generators and are a waste of space inside the headunit . You people need to control what the manufactures build and sell not the other wag around .

[@averageamerican8965]

Pioneer deh s4220bt only 90 bucks I would like to see how it stacks up

[@justkiddin1980]

80PRS KILLER.?? I think not!!! okay...Flac...if this would have a optical output it would win..But why put the volume at 75%? I had a pioneer prs80..and i gain matched it to full volume..Because the PRS does not distort at full volume...And when you take full volume on the headunit doesn't that mean less stress on the amps??

[@HifiVega]

The reason I mentioned 75% volume is because that’s what a lot of manufacturers recommend when setting the gain. I suppose they assume you’re not setting the gain with an o scope or dd-1. But I set my gains the same way you do.

[@jarrodbrennan121]

Would be better if the manufactures would make all decks preouts clean all the way up too full volume.

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

He went over all that, did you pay the bill? The attention bill. lol I crack my self up!

[@MrHarleyreinke]

When pioneer decided it was ok to allow bluetooth connection but not allow music streaming is when I stopped paying attention to pioneer.

[@denniswalker1640]

Yeah, I run a higher end double end excelon for my system, and love it, the sq is fantastic in my opinion!! Thumbs up 👍 👌

[@thedoujinguynico7315]

Make a video on the Kenwood KDC-X305 eXcelon

[@jameshorn7635]

I love the Toyota speacials on the blue cd gold players and I don't need the money in layers I got wooden Penny's jin and juice man