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Kenwood KDC-BT282U Single-DIN CD Receiver with Bluetooth 4.2, USB and AUX
Newest Bluetooth (4.2) of the three decks and the best Amazon rating after the Pioneer, but only one preout pair.
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Price: $169 on Amazon (checked 2026-11-12); Amazon's price can change, and the Amazon page has the current one. Specs below were verified on Kenwood's site 2026-11-07.
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Specifications
| Chassis | Single-DIN, detachable face, 13-digit white LCD |
|---|---|
| Disc playback | CD, CD-R, CD-RW; MP3, WMA, AAC on disc; adds WAV and FLAC (to 24-bit/96 kHz) from USB |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP 1.6.1) |
| Inputs | Front USB, front AUX |
| Preouts | 1 pair of RCA at 2.5 V |
| EQ | 13-band with digital time alignment and Drive EQ |
| Amplifier | 50 W x 4 max, 22 W x 4 at under 1% THD |
| Amazon rating (2026-11-06) | 77% five-star, 632 ratings |
Model: KDC-BT282U. Figures are from the manufacturer's official product page unless a caveat says otherwise.
Compared side by side
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Who it's for
Single-DIN dash, factory speakers or a single powered sub, buyer who wants the most current Bluetooth stack.
Caveats
- One preout pair limits future amp expansion.
- Fewer preouts than the Pioneer.
- WAV does not play from disc, only from USB.
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