---
product_id: 1145112
title: "Single DIN Bluetooth CD/AM/FM USB Auxiliary Input Car Stereo Receiver w/ Dual Phone Connection, Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio, Apple iPhone and Android Control with ALPHASONIK EARBUDS"
brand: "kenwood"
price: "£116.22"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Kenwood"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1145112-single-din-bluetooth-cd-am-fm-usb-auxiliary-input-car
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# Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio control Dual phone Bluetooth connect 50W x4 peak power Single DIN Bluetooth CD/AM/FM USB Auxiliary Input Car Stereo Receiver w/ Dual Phone Connection, Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio, Apple iPhone and Android Control with ALPHASONIK EARBUDS

**Brand:** kenwood
**Price:** £116.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your car audio game — because your drive deserves more than just background noise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Single DIN Bluetooth CD/AM/FM USB Auxiliary Input Car Stereo Receiver w/ Dual Phone Connection, Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio, Apple iPhone and Android Control with ALPHASONIK EARBUDS by kenwood
- **How much does it cost?** £116.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1145112-single-din-bluetooth-cd-am-fm-usb-auxiliary-input-car)

## Best For

- kenwood enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kenwood brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Your Drive:** Crystal-clear 50 watts x 4 channels deliver immersive sound that turns every commute into a concert.
- • **Security Meets Style:** Theft-deterrent detachable faceplate combines sleek design with peace of mind.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Dual Bluetooth phone connections keep you hands-free and effortlessly connected to work and play.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Apple iPhone 6/6+ and Android devices for total control on the go.
- • **Streamlined Audio Control:** Integrated Pandora, Spotify, and iHeartRadio control puts your favorite playlists at your fingertips.

## Overview

The Kenwood Single DIN Car Stereo Receiver offers powerful 50W x 4 channel audio with built-in Bluetooth for dual phone connections and hands-free streaming. It supports Pandora, Spotify, and iHeartRadio controls, compatible with Apple iPhone 6/6+ and Android devices. Featuring front USB and auxiliary inputs, a theft-deterrent detachable faceplate, and clear CD/MP3 text display, it blends premium sound quality with user-friendly design for the modern professional on the move.

## Description

Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming Power output: peak: 50 watts x 4 channels/ RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels 3. 5mm Front Audio auxiliary input/ Front USB Input/ 1 sets of 2. 5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer) Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio control via Bluetooth/ compatible with Apple iPhone 6/6+ and iOS 8 software Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate/ CD text information display/ MP3 ID3 tag display (title/artist/album)

Review: Thoughfully Designed; Sounds Clear - CONS The curved, glossy surface attracts dust and scratches. The removable faceplate is sometimes difficult to plug in; it tends to get wedged at an odd angle. It does NOT read UDF discs (called Live File System in Microsoft Windows), only ISO 9660 (CDFS). MP3 discs are a pain to navigate, especially if you dump all the MP3s into the root of the drive. Placing each album in a folder with the album title works okay. ID3 and CD Text information needs to scroll a lot faster. The screen is not readable in direct sunlight, but that's a common problem. Screen brightness is buried in the menus. It ought to be more prominent, since it's not automatic like the OEM unit. This looks very nice in my Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. I used Mounting Kit-FMK550 (desertcart product B00006JPA1) for a clean fit. The installation instructions were easy to follow and written in real English. PROS This unit sounds decent with my OEM speakers. It's not very flat; I think Kenwood boosted higher frequencies typically muffled in cars. The result is agreeable, though I sometimes reduce the treble -1 or -2, especially for audiobooks or classical. The "bass boost" feature is nice for casual listening. It adds some kick without sounding strange, as long as you stay at Level 1. Bass Boost Levels 2 and 3 sound ridiculous. Also, the Bass Boost seems to attenuate some mid-range frequencies. I only notice it with classical and Owl City. I initially though a remote for a car stereo was a silly idea, but it's actually quite convenient. The buttons are well-planned and have nubs and shapes, so I usually don't have to look at them. I feel much safer not having to lean forward or take my eyes off the road. Playing regular audio CD's is very pleasant. It reads quickly and resumes playback when turning the car on/off. It doesn't remember position when swapping between multiple discs. I didn't really expect it to, but that sure would be nice when swapping between music and sermon CD's on long drives. You might wonder why I don't just use an MP3 player. I do sometimes, but being able to use the remote to navigate makes CD's more attractive. CD's also don't require cables hanging off the dash, battery chargers, etc. Sure, it's not audiophile grade, but it's worlds better than most stock units. It also doesn't look like a punk art project. Those flashy, bells-and-whistles receivers usually have poor ergonomics and insane menu structures. Kenwood obviously put some effort into making this human-friendly instead of just adding LED's. :)
Review: Fantastic Radio!!! - Having just purchased this and using for about a week now, I thought a review would be in order. Where to start? Well lets talk about its design first. The unit is VERY aesthetically pleasing to look at and has a sleek nice black finish really complementing the factory appearance on the dash. The display is VERY simple and bright, but not obnoxious either. It's very easy to read and has a dimmer setting in case you find it overwhelming at night which I don't at all. Settings and equalization is VERY straightforward and makes perfect sense. The volume knob is ergonomic and easy to feel unlike those stereos with the flush knobs that you can barely adjust without hitting 4 buttons. Overall the look and quality of this unit is second to none! Now for sound quality. The volume ranges from 0 to 35 and for those of you reading who have tuned an amplifier know that it starts with the all the gain down and the headunit EQ zeroed out. I started slowly increasing the volume waiting for it to distort, 15...20...28...33 and finally 35. Crystal clear. I mean not a lick of distortion at max volume. I played it safe though and set my preferred max level at 28 before the amp was turned up. As I had previously mentioned the equalizer works beautifully slowly adding nuances into your music, and this unit features a bass boost setting which surprisingly doesn't distort either! It just adds Crystal clear sound. I'd rate the sound quality of this unit 11 out of 10 because there is nothing that comes close. I've had numerous Pioneer, Sony, and alpine units but this one blows them away and for the price? I must say I was skeptical with how little I spent but I put my faith in reviewers and glad I did. I saved my favorite part for last. The main reason I looked at this Kenwood was because because I am very picky about factory appearances. I hate Euro taillights, body kits, rims and just about anything the manufacturer of the car didn't design for it. I wasn't thrilled about an aftermarket radio because all the ones today have big chrome knobs, and cheap finishes with stupid designs and laser light shows. Features like that may be attractive to ricers and teenage kids, but not a mature listener who would rather take sound quality and a quality build over a cheap laser light show radio with the 10,000 useless features that are just excessive junk anyway. This kenwood was the cleanest, best looking, simple, best sounding unit I've ever seen in my life. For the price I can't understand why you are still reading this and not entering your credit card info yet. Extremely happy and more then recommend!!!!

## Features

- Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming
- Power output: peak: 50 watts x 4 channels/ RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
- 3. 5mm Front Audio auxiliary input/ Front USB Input/ 1 sets of 2. 5V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
- Pandora/Spotify/iHeartRadio control via Bluetooth/ compatible with Apple iPhone 6/6+ and iOS 8 software
- Theft-deterrent, detachable face plate/ CD text information display/ MP3 ID3 tag display (title/artist/album)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006KKS7XQ |
| Audio Encoding | Stereo |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,934 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #197 in Car Audio Receivers |
| Brand | Kenwood |
| Color | other |
| Compatible Devices | Speaker, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary , Bluetooth, USB |
| Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack , USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,688 Reviews |
| Format | MPEG |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00019048195494, 00151903463949 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.22"D x 7.17"W x 2.09"H |
| Item Type Name | KDC-BT23 |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | KENWOOD |
| Mfr Part Number | KDC152 |
| Model Number | KDC-BT23 + ALPHA |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Pandora |
| Output Power | 50 Watts |
| Output Wattage | 200 Watts |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Special Feature | Pandora |
| Supported Internet Services | Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 4 channel |
| UPC | 151903463949 613815595601 019048195494 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio Encoding:** Stereo
- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Kenwood
- **Color:** other
- **Compatible Devices:** Speaker, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB
- **Connector Type:** 3.5mm Jack, USB
- **Controller Type:** Button
- **Special Feature:** Pandora
- **Surround Sound Channel Configuration:** 4 channel

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this have a detachable face plate?**
A: Yes it has a detatchable face plate.. its easy to take off some what akward to put back on. it also doesnt come with a face plate case but is a great cd player

**Q: do I need a wiring harness adapter to replace an 2007 ford taurus oem stereo? i**
A: Morning, I would suggest buying it. Reason being - if you need it, and you are having the new unit installed at say, Best Buy - the cost of the wiring harness from them - could be 29.99 - not including installation cost.

**Q: bluetooth ?**
A: Yes it does have Bluetooth!

**Q: Will this unit play my mp3 discs? I have tons of old radio shows on mp3 disc.**
A: yes and it will do more, play your ipod, mp3 player anything you can pplug a chord into and it reads disks perfect no skips no distortion. very very good stereo

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thoughfully Designed; Sounds Clear
*by B***E on October 14, 2013*

CONS The curved, glossy surface attracts dust and scratches. The removable faceplate is sometimes difficult to plug in; it tends to get wedged at an odd angle. It does NOT read UDF discs (called Live File System in Microsoft Windows), only ISO 9660 (CDFS). MP3 discs are a pain to navigate, especially if you dump all the MP3s into the root of the drive. Placing each album in a folder with the album title works okay. ID3 and CD Text information needs to scroll a lot faster. The screen is not readable in direct sunlight, but that's a common problem. Screen brightness is buried in the menus. It ought to be more prominent, since it's not automatic like the OEM unit. This looks very nice in my Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. I used Mounting Kit-FMK550 (Amazon product B00006JPA1) for a clean fit. The installation instructions were easy to follow and written in real English. PROS This unit sounds decent with my OEM speakers. It's not very flat; I think Kenwood boosted higher frequencies typically muffled in cars. The result is agreeable, though I sometimes reduce the treble -1 or -2, especially for audiobooks or classical. The "bass boost" feature is nice for casual listening. It adds some kick without sounding strange, as long as you stay at Level 1. Bass Boost Levels 2 and 3 sound ridiculous. Also, the Bass Boost seems to attenuate some mid-range frequencies. I only notice it with classical and Owl City. I initially though a remote for a car stereo was a silly idea, but it's actually quite convenient. The buttons are well-planned and have nubs and shapes, so I usually don't have to look at them. I feel much safer not having to lean forward or take my eyes off the road. Playing regular audio CD's is very pleasant. It reads quickly and resumes playback when turning the car on/off. It doesn't remember position when swapping between multiple discs. I didn't really expect it to, but that sure would be nice when swapping between music and sermon CD's on long drives. You might wonder why I don't just use an MP3 player. I do sometimes, but being able to use the remote to navigate makes CD's more attractive. CD's also don't require cables hanging off the dash, battery chargers, etc. Sure, it's not audiophile grade, but it's worlds better than most stock units. It also doesn't look like a punk art project. Those flashy, bells-and-whistles receivers usually have poor ergonomics and insane menu structures. Kenwood obviously put some effort into making this human-friendly instead of just adding LED's. :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Radio!!!
*by J***H on March 26, 2013*

Having just purchased this and using for about a week now, I thought a review would be in order. Where to start? Well lets talk about its design first. The unit is VERY aesthetically pleasing to look at and has a sleek nice black finish really complementing the factory appearance on the dash. The display is VERY simple and bright, but not obnoxious either. It's very easy to read and has a dimmer setting in case you find it overwhelming at night which I don't at all. Settings and equalization is VERY straightforward and makes perfect sense. The volume knob is ergonomic and easy to feel unlike those stereos with the flush knobs that you can barely adjust without hitting 4 buttons. Overall the look and quality of this unit is second to none! Now for sound quality. The volume ranges from 0 to 35 and for those of you reading who have tuned an amplifier know that it starts with the all the gain down and the headunit EQ zeroed out. I started slowly increasing the volume waiting for it to distort, 15...20...28...33 and finally 35. Crystal clear. I mean not a lick of distortion at max volume. I played it safe though and set my preferred max level at 28 before the amp was turned up. As I had previously mentioned the equalizer works beautifully slowly adding nuances into your music, and this unit features a bass boost setting which surprisingly doesn't distort either! It just adds Crystal clear sound. I'd rate the sound quality of this unit 11 out of 10 because there is nothing that comes close. I've had numerous Pioneer, Sony, and alpine units but this one blows them away and for the price? I must say I was skeptical with how little I spent but I put my faith in reviewers and glad I did. I saved my favorite part for last. The main reason I looked at this Kenwood was because because I am very picky about factory appearances. I hate Euro taillights, body kits, rims and just about anything the manufacturer of the car didn't design for it. I wasn't thrilled about an aftermarket radio because all the ones today have big chrome knobs, and cheap finishes with stupid designs and laser light shows. Features like that may be attractive to ricers and teenage kids, but not a mature listener who would rather take sound quality and a quality build over a cheap laser light show radio with the 10,000 useless features that are just excessive junk anyway. This kenwood was the cleanest, best looking, simple, best sounding unit I've ever seen in my life. For the price I can't understand why you are still reading this and not entering your credit card info yet. Extremely happy and more then recommend!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Serviceable and easy to use
*by S***E on January 18, 2014*

I bought this well because of the price and the brand. All the others around this price point was brands I never heard of, Im old school I guess and I like to buy from brands I know have a track record of being a good product. I have not been disappointed, EXCEPT for 1 thing it takes about 8-10 seconds to read the cd no matter how many songs are placed on it. It could be 3 or 50 it still takes the same slow time IMHO. Maybe Im spoiled havent used a cd player in quite a while, again I got it for the price point and its ability to play MP3's. It has a fader option, a balance option Also you can manipulate the bass, mids, and highs which is a great function Im not a real thump thump bass kinda guy. It has greatly improved my listening enjoyment from the factory player. Gave it a 5 for the price, quality, and easy features. I don't believe you can get a better head unit for this low of a price.

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