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Well, here we are! My Dad and I are currently down here in Cropwell, Alabama hanging out at a campground awaiting the final round of the AMA Pro Road Racing series this weekend. Here's a recap of our last few days down here:
We left New York last Thursday afternoon wearing heavy jackets as the temperature had been starting to drop into the low 50's the past few weeks. We watched the thermometers go up as we headed down south for track days at Barber Motorsports Park hosted by Sport Bike Track Time. My plans didn't include a cold that I was starting to get on the ride down, and as soon as that hot humid air hit my sinuses it turned into a nasty one. I did everything I could, got as much sleep as possible and took the medicine but the cold was relentless. I settled into the fact that I would be testing this weekend without the ability to breathe through my nose. And geez, the weatherman was projecting record high temperatures reaching near 100 degrees all weekend.
But, how could I let anything bring me down? I hadn't ridden since the AMA round at NJMP and here I was at a racetrack again about to saddle up. If I could ride every day of the week, I would do it, through sickness and through health. Yup, let's just say I love being on a motorcycle that much!
Jason DiSalvo, a close friend from NY has been living down in this area on and off with his wife, Bethany, so it was a no brainer to have him come out and ride with me on Saturday to see if he could help me find some extra time. I mean, he has a few laps around this place! All day we worked on lines and bike setup, and it was such a big help having him there to coach me on a track that I wasn't all that familiar with. By the end of the day we had made boatloads of progress, and came up with a plan for Sunday. Jason would be leaving to go ride his Indy Moto2 bike at Road Atlanta the next day, so I was on my own for the remainder of the weekend. Sunday was HOT, but we stuck to the plan and made even more progress by the end of the day.
So with a week in between before we head back to the track, what better to do than hit up the links, ride some flat track, and go flying? Monday Jason and I played 18 holes near his Talladega home in 100 degree plus weather, but had a great time slowing it down a bit for a laid-back day.
Tuesday I headed up to Huntsville where my buddy Russ Wikle had invited me to go ride some dirt track at a local 1/5 mile with him. I hadn't strapped up a steel shoe in over a year so it was good to get back out there and get sideways again. Russ has been running the Pro Singles this season in his first year racing flat track and has been progressing very well. We had the track all to ourselves for a few hours and got to bang some handlebars. It's such good cross training to get back on the dirt and target some different riding muscles, and should set us up for a good weekend back on the sportbikes!
For the past year or so I've been going to flight school working on getting my private pilots license. I haven't had the opportunity to take lessons lately, and Russ' father, Luther Wikle, has his own Cessna 172 that's in need of some 'tach time.' It was a relief to get up in the air without the pressure of an instructor in the right seat (but I was still learning). We took off out of Birmingham International Airport and were up in the air for about 45 minutes but it was the most relaxing part of the whole week.
Now it's time to get back down to business and prepare for the weekend. I'm glad to have this cold finally out of my system, and can't wait for the race. See you all there!
Kyle Wyman
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Can anyone report on the changes since Brett Cooper (Rubicon, Coi, Saison) joined the kitchen?
Can't help you with that since my experience is more recent.
My first day of summer kicked off with discovering a flat tire in the morning. But a quick repair and Mom and I made it up to San Francisco and Outerlands in time for lunch. My hope was that showing up at 12:55pm on a Thursday might be an easier way to get in . . . dream on. Fortunately, Mom was swathed in a full-length down coat for the wait outdoors. Despite my fleece jacket and heavy pants, I still needed to avail myself of one of Outerlands crocheted afghans to ward off the chilly 55 degree fog.
Mom had studied the menu while we were waiting and declared she wasn't very interested. At the same time she was puzzled that so many people would wait in the cold and fog for "just sandwiches". I assured her it was all about the bread at Outerlands.
We snagged the corner table, snuggled up against the counter, sharing it with a local chef. Mom ordered the soup and grilled cheese combo, $10. Soup of the day was a light vegan bouillon with chunks of roasted vegetables. Cheese melted between 1" thick slices of Outerlands airy bread satisfied with the requisite stretchy ooze (as shown in the photo below) and browned edges crusty from sizzling on the skillet.
For me, the roast beef sandwich, pink medium-rare and tender slices of top sirloin with horseradish crème fraiche, tiles of pickled cukes, peppercress, and thinly shaved red onions. Loved the combination with two kinds of peppery bite originating from the horseradish and cress, then cooling off with the tart and watery cucumbers. With a side of bitter greens and bountifully stuffed, this was well worth $11. A half-sandwich was enough for a meal.
During the delay in getting an indoor table, Mom turned grumpy and hungrier. I'd bought a cookie, the Oreo-esque chocolate wafers sandwiched with lime cream, when I placed our order at the counter to tide her over. But she waited till she was done with lunch then broke it in two. And she did the mom-thing, taking the smaller piece for herself. After her first bite, she put her share of the cookie down, and then carefully broke off more from my side to even us up. I think this meant she liked it.
With a pot of genmaicha, tax and tip, our tab came to $34. Mom's review: "T&A truck stop at home makes better soup. This was good. But you have to like bread."
not sure if I missed a more recent thread ..... with the recent MB review I dreaded not checking out this place earlier but the wait wasn't bad. it was a Tuesday lunch though. got there a bit after they opened and waited 15-20 minutes. it was worth waiting for. we shared a large squash soup with spiced walnuts and sage brown butter w/ bread. the waiter had the kitchen split the soup into two bowls - generous portion and nice of the kitchen to do. a squeeze of lemon gave the soup just the right touch of brightness. The hot ginger, lemon apple cider was very nicely balanced: not too sweet, not too acidic and too hot from ginger. a good way to warm up if it's cold / foggy. (most of the time) I had the pork shoulder and spicy tomato sandwich with greens - one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten ! generous filling of tasty ingredients plus the ideal sandwich bread - griddled to a nice crunch and rich with butter. I ate only half - had the second half for dinner. SO's turkey sandwich was OK/good but paled compared to my pork sandwich. it also came on house bread but wasn't grill toasted. Finished off with a nice caramel: buttery and salty. Then a cookie - chocolate with lime filling ? It was interesting but didn't quite do it for me. A lovely lunch, all in all.
Eater reported yesterday that Outerlands will start taking reservations April 23. Here's the link to reserve:
I had dinner at Outerlands recently and was happy with our experience. We arrived a few minutes before our reservation and were seated promptly. It has been at least a year since I'd had dinner here and the style is much more refined than I remembered (and very different than their casual lunch offerings). I glimpsed into the kitchen area and didn't catch Brett Cooper, but I believe I saw Brandon Jew.
We tried almost everything on the menu. I imagine the menu changes often, but one constant (and must-order) would be the bread -- the type they served with butter was outstanding. All the vegetables were well executed. A few of the dishes reminded me of original menu at Plum, similar flavors though not as fancifully described. For example, we had a broccoli dish with chicharrones crumbled on top adding texture and a bit of spice. There was a fish dish with perfectly crisp skin which was built on top of some vegetables that were straightforward but outstanding. A turnip soup was a bit under flavored, but we devoured quickly a pork belly entree with a kimchi component to it. One other dish that sticks out in my memory is a starter that had some vegetables with crunchy grains. I look forward to returning.
re: wanderlust21
Thanks for the insight into dinner here. I checked the res system and there's availability tonight and tomorrow for two-tops. But for a party of four, looks like you need to plan a week in advance.
re: Melanie Wong
Looks like Outerlands is getting a bit of a facelift starting end of December 2013: http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/12/...
re: wanderlust21
"the style is much more refined than I remembered"
I think this is entirely accurate, even at lunch where the menu remains true to the original incarnation, but much more paired down, with the disciplined of a well seasons executive chef mindset. It makes the place feel a lot less freewheeling, and more of a concept than an eccentric and very original personal vision. It's a little boring and formulaic compared to before.
Dinners changed to the fancier and finessed menu that got them all the write ups, but now they have the team with the skillset to pull it off. I don't miss vegetable-rice soup with bread holes as an entree and soggy pie for dessert, and it's nice that they're buying more diversified ingredients instead of the farro, kale, etc. overload from before.


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The second half includes guests Rachel Brumfield and Alan Pennington who tell us about what to expect at the
Earth Fair at the Oregon Garden
on Saturday, April 18.
GEARS, Garten Services
March 26, 2015
Join us on KMUZ to hear from Jared Wimp from
Garten Services
, a Salem company that runs GEARS, the only reuse electronics store in Salem.
Kerr Concentrates
March 12, 2015
Join us on KMUZ to hear from Greg Watkins from Kerr Concentrates, a Salem company that produces specialty concentrates, purees, essences and custom blends, is
recertified. Kerr has made a commitment to environmentally friendly practices through reduction of waste, energy savings, and expansion of recycling programs.
Mid-Valley Green Awards
February 26, 2015
Guest Michelle Cordova, Executive Director of the Straub Environmental Center, highlights nominees and the schedule for the 2014 Mid-Valley Green Awards.
Spring Valley Dairy
February 12, 2015
Join Alan Pennington and guest Stephanie Hoy from Spring Valley Dairy to discuss how the dairy has reduced waste generation, their employee-led Green Team, and the ways they have become more sustainable and diminished their carbon footprint through the EarthWISE program.
HOPE team from Forest Ridge Elementary
January 29, 2015
Join us for a very special Waste Matters with Laurie Aguirre the Second Grade Teacher and Environmental Coordinator at Forest Ridge Elementary along with six students from their HOPE team. The students will school us about the 3Rs, water conservation, and worm composting.
The Green Auto Repair Scene
January 15, 2015
How green is the auto repair scene? Join host Alan Pennington as he chats with Bob Anderson, co-owner of AJ's Auto Repair, to find out all the ways the auto world can green up the repair side of life through reuse and recycling.
Green Year's Resolutions
January 1, 2015
Now's the time to reflect on the past and start implementing sustainable practices in 2015. The Waste Reduction Coordinators Griselda, Bailey, Alan, and Jessica share their New Year's resolutions as well as tips that work for them and their family.
North Marion Ash and Metal Recovery
December 18, 2014
You may know all about how your garbage gets incinerated and turned into energy in Brooks, but do you know what happens to that leftover, non-combustible 10% portion that remains as ash? Don Alexander, a Marion County Public Works civil engineer, will fill us in on where it goes, what's still in it, and what treasures we might find.
Oregon Green Schools Association
December 04, 2014
Laurel Bates, Bailey Payne,
Laurie Aguirre,
Jana Everitt, and Nicole Schnurbusch (phew, that's a lot of guests!) from
Oregon Green Schools discuss how schools in Oregon are making a difference to recycle, reduce waste, save energy and conserve water. Visit
Oregon Green Schools
for more information
Food: Too Good to Waste
November 20, 2014
Let's talk turkey! Ashley Zanolli from the EPA chats about how we can implement systems in our own homes to reduce food waste. To learn more about the Food: Too Good to Waste program visit:
Restaurant and Hotel Waste Reduction
November 6, 2014
Sherry Miotke of Bentley's Grill and Kristi Reed of The Grand Hotel in Salem join host Alan Pennington to discuss the ways these two EarthWISE businesses strive to be the greenest they can be.
Commercial Composting Efforts in the Salem Community
October 23, 2014.mp3
Art Kuenzi of Suburban Garbage and Griselda Puga of Marion County discuss commercial, residential, and Salem-Keizer School District composting of food wastes.
Ups and Downs of Commercial Sorting and Handling of Recycled Materials
October 9, 2014.mp3
Pete Grell, recycling wizard for Garten Services, gives us the scoop on the how and why of sorting recycled goods after businesses and residents place these items in their blue bins.
Creative Reuse of Old Wood
September 25, 2014.mp3
Bruce Wadleigh, founder of Barnwood Naturals, shares the ins and outs of how his company turns old barnwood into new products.
Household Hazardous Waste
September 11, 2014
Host Beth Myers-Shenai, a waste reduction coordinator with Marion County, chats with guest Jeff Bickford, Marion County's Environmental Services Division Supervisor, to learn how the county deals with hazardous wastes.
Biodiesel Production
August 28, 2014
Guest: Tyson Keever, SeQuential Pacific Biodiesel
Sustainable Communities
August 14, 2014
Guest Jane Poznar, Site Manager for Pringle Creek Community, fills us in on Pringle Creek's sustainability efforts through establishing the Mid-Valley's first truly green community.
Sustainability in Higher Education
July 31, 2014
Guest Joe Abraham, Director of the
Willamette University Sustainability Institute
talks about ways Willamette University is working to lessen its environmental footprint.
Curbside Recycling
July 17, 2014
Topic: Curbside Recycling
Guest Todd Irvine, General Manager of the
Mid-Valley Garbage and Recycling Association
delves into everything you wanted to know about curbside recycling.
Food Swapping
July 3, 2014
Guest Laurice Riddell, organizer of
Cherry City Food Swappers
walks us through a typical food swapping event, and gives tips for participating in one.
Sustainability in Correctional Institutions
June 19, 2014
Guest Chad Naugle, sustainability coordinator for Oregon Department of Corrections, discusses how State of Oregon correctional facilities are focusing on sustainability to help the environment, their bottom line and their adults in custody gain green job skills.
Reclaimed Building Materials
June 5, 2014
Topic: Reclaimed Building Materials
Guest Rich Jacobson, Director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore, discusses how the ReStore helps divert usable building materials from the waste stream to support their mission to build affordable homes for those in need.
Food Recovery
May 22, 2014
Topic: Food Recovery
Guest Rick Gaupo, President and CEO of Marion Polk Food Share, discusses how MPFS is capturing extra food before it becomes waste and getting it to those most in need.
Home Composting
May 8, 2014
Guest Bonnie White, composting expert, discusses the basics of getting started with a backyard compost pile to help reduce kitchen and yard waste and create great home-produced fertilizer for your garden.
EarthWISE Certification Program
April 24, 2014
Guest Alan Pennington, Waste Reduction Coordinator with Marion County Environmental Services, discusses Marion County's EarthWISE certification program which recognizes businesses that demonstrate sustainable practices in waste reduction, recycling, water conservation and energy conservation.
Earth Day Fair
April 10, 2014
Guest Rachel Elmer with the Oregon Garden previews what is in store for this year's Earth Day Fair on Saturday April 19th.
DEQ Vision 2050 for Materials Management
March 27, 2014
Guest David Allaway, Senior Policy Analyst with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, describes the Vision 2050 plan for how waste and other materials will be managed in the future which includes much more emphasis on the "upstream" processes where materials are harvested, manufactured, transported, etc.
Creative Reuse
March 13, 2014
Guests Jessica Ramey and Carlee Wright with DIY Studio discuss the fast-expanding world of creative reuse, also known as "upcycling", where ordinary discards (trash or recyclables) are turned into fabulous new art, jewelry, furniture…you name it!
Why Does Waste Matter?
February 27, 2014
Guest Bailey Payne, a waste reduction coordinator with Marion County Environmental Services, discusses the impacts waste has on our planet and its people.
Mid-Valley Green Awards
February 13, 2014
Guest Michelle Cordova, Executive Director of the Straub Environmental Center, highlights nominees and the schedule for the 2014 Mid-Valley Green Awards.
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text: Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back Right Photos (4) Videos (2) View larger Kenwood KDC-BT855U CD receiver (New Stock) Item #: 113BT855U 10 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $219.99 Shop all Car Stereos Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Ken Nail Painless pairing and music app compatibility You'll enjoy great sound and remarkable versatility with Kenwood's KDC-BT855U CD receiver. It not only plays music from your CDs, iPod®, and more, but it also comes with built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming. This Kenwood's crystal-clear display gives you all the info you want, and you can switch the 3-line display to a 2-line format with a larger font that makes it easier to read phone numbers, song titles, and source data. Personalize the receiver's look by choosing from a wide selection of display and control illumination colors. A sleek-looking, flip-up CD slot door cover keeps airborne particles from gumming up the works inside. The convenience (and safety) of Bluetooth® Bluetooth lets you keep your attention on the highway when you get a call. Kenwood's Simple Secure Pairing system will automatically detect and pair phones in close proximity to the receiver — with no searches, PIN codes, or other hassles. When the receiver's paired with an iPhone® 4S or iPhone 5, you can engage Siri through Kenwood's Siri Digital Assistant Control. Just press a button and talk through the included Bluetooth microphone and you'll hear Siri's answers through the car's speakers. This receiver also provides a wireless connection to audio streams or stored music on your Bluetooth equipped device. You can tap into a variety of streaming audio sources with the receiver and your smartphone. Music apps at your command If you're a fan of Internet radio and music apps, you'll appreciate how the KDC-BT855U integrates your iPhone, Android®, or Blackberry™ into your system. With this Kenwood and your smartphone you'll enjoy playing music from Pandora®, iHeart Radio, and Aha™ radio. You can scroll through your stations, bookmark songs, and give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down right from the receiver's face. Great for your other content Once you connect your iPod® or iPhone to one of the USB inputs you can use the receiver's controls to search through your albums, artists, and playlists. If you've got your music on an Android device, you can download Kenwood's free Music Control app from the Android market to enjoy a variety of search and playback features. If you store your music on another device, you can plug into the handy front-panel auxiliary input. Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Kenwood stereo. Connect a few wires, program the adapter for your car and this Kenwood, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Note: Bluetooth compatibility with this receiver may vary, depending on your phone and service provider. Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver. Product Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingPandora control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberryautomatic iPhone pairing with Siri control capabilityplays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with AAC, MP3, and WMA music filesdetachable face with selectable 2- or 3-line display, plus variable display and control colorsremote controlAudio features:System Q Sound Control (8 preset EQ curves and 3-band equalizer)high- and low-pass filtersSupreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit ratessubwoofer level controlsExpandability:iPod/iPhone direct control via USB input — no adapter necessary, but adding Kenwood's optional cable lets you leave your iPod cable at homeSiriusXM-ready (SVX-200 tuner and subscription required)inputs: front-panel auxiliary, front and rear USB inputsoutputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)Other features and specs:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Kenwood KDC-BT855U Reviews Average Customer Review: 10 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. 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Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Excellent upgrade Written By AsianCraig, Houghton, MI on Friday, April 11, 2014 "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value This was a replacement for the 1.5 DIN CD player that came in my 2000 Silverado. I paired this unit with some new speakers (Memphis 5x7's [15-PR572V2] in the back doors and FUSION Performance Series 6.5's, component speakers [PF-CM650] in the front doors) to end up with what I would describe as impeccable sound quality. The new speakers definitely aided the head unit in overall SQ, but even the stock speakers sounded nicer with the new stereo. I am nothing short of impressed with the features included with this unit, but one thing that could be better is some of the navigational aspects (i.e. phonebook, settings, etc.). Pros: Choose any colors to match your dash, seamless Pandora and Bluetooth integration, excellent sound quality, aesthetically pleasing Cons: Some controls are clunky, phone book is difficult to navigate Was this review helpful? Yes No Bonus points with the spousal unit Written By Busmonkey, Southern MD on Friday, March 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Wow. The sound and quality expected of a Kenwood, with some great features that help me earn bonus points at home. Read on. I used a USB extension cable to connect the rear USB to a port on the dash. I keep a thumb drive in the front USB and my phone in the rear USB. Factory steering wheel controls are connected and work fine (yes, an extra interface is required). Between this and a compact powered sub, the horrid factory sound in my Gen2 Prius has been replaced by a good, solid system. The voice connect feature with Siri is great, too. Other than messing with her, I'd never used Siri before. Leaving work the other day, with my phone in my pocket, I switched on the car, and started driving away. The phone connected and music started playing. I pushed the voice command switch and asked Siri to call my wife. Told her I was on the way home, and she asked me to stop by the mailbox on my way. Now maybe I'm an anomaly, but maybe not. There's no way I'm going to remember her request at the end of my hour-long commute. So I tried something new. Pushed the voice command switch again, and asked Siri to remind me to stop by the mailbox when I got home. She read back the reminder, and I put the phone in its mount. When I got about 100ft from home, I heard the deedle and saw "check the mailbox" pop up on the screen. Kenwood makes an amazing unit that puts out great sound. Combined with Siri, it helps me earn bonus points with the boss. Pros: Plays any media Simple adjustments Great features Cons: Difficult the see entire screen with polarized sunglasses Was this review helpful? Yes No Kenwood KDC-BT855U Written By Tim, Durango, Co on Thursday, December 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Really nice deck. I just bought this deck a week ago and im in love with it. Get the extras and you wont be dissapointed. Can play anything. I got all the extras cd player, xm radio, bluetooth, ipod hooked up through rear usb(and it charged it), radio, bluetooth, pandora, front usb, and front headphone jack. I was also able to hook the factory steering wheel controls up. Awesome Pros: Has a phone button. That was a huge plus for me. All the features. Cons: Nothing Was this review helpful? Yes No Kenwood KDC-BT855U Written By Anonymous, Greeley, CO on Sunday, November 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Very nice radio. You can't ask for a better upgrade on a old work truck. Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Receiver Written By ScottC, Napa, CA on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value I installed this unit in my 99 SLK230 and it fits great with the car, straight through the bose amplifier via the fron RCA pre-outs. My iphone 5 connects every time without a hitch for Pandora, phone calls etc. I can hear and make calls clearly even with the top down at lower speeds. Plenty of functionality on the unit, the only pain is changing radio stations is not as easy as it should be due to a limited number of buttons. All in all a great unit. Pros: BT connectivity, easy to read display, functionality and looks Cons: Changing radio stations 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No I love it! Written By Rick, Monroe, LA on Thursday, July 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value This is the best receiver I have ever bought. The call quality is amazing and the sound it delivers is perfection. Pros: High Quality Cons: This receiver has no cons! Was this review helpful? Yes No Kenwood KDC-BT855U Written By Alexgee57, Girard, OH. on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Very well made product Kenwood does it again. This stereo does all the things I bought it for. The phone quality is great clear and no drop calls. Connects to bt and pandora instantly.the color options are excellent and can match any interior color. Pros: Its a Kenwood prduct the quality is in the name Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Kenwood KDC-BT855U Written By Anonymous, Nunn Co on Sunday, June 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value Nice radio easy to install good sound Pros: almost everything Cons: I think ease of Bluetooth could be better 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Very Happy Written By bathroomsink, Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, May 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value I was happy with unit. Only complaint is it can be hard to see in the sunlight. Call quality on the phone sounds like you are on speaker phone, but hey it works and you can understand each other. The display can be complicated, but messing with the settings a user can change it to display less information. Overall very happy. Pros: Tons of features. Lots of customization. External microphone. Cons: Hard to see in daylight, playing around with colors helps somewhat. Phone pairing was tricky at first. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Deck Written By Nitesmoker, Some cornfield in Illinois on Saturday, March 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value I just bought the head unit and it was simple to install and setup. There are tons of features that this deck offers and am very impressed with its performance. This is an upgrade from a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X395 for me so it is a big step up in features. Pros: A TON of features that offer a lot of listening choices. Great sound quality with a lot of choices in tuning your sound preference. I used my CD player on my other deck like 2 times because of usb and with this deck it still gives me that option but it is hidden behind a stealth-ed "flap" so its out of the way. The cord for the mic is very long to give many options to installing it. Cons: Display hard to read in the daylight. Because of all of the features it can be confusing to get around in the settings. lack of information for the owners manual. It is downloaded from kenwood's site and doesn't offer much in the way of information for the features and settings. 16 out of 16 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (with 10-amp fuse inserted into the chassis) Face (attached) Trim ring (attached) Sleeve (installed) Wiring harness Wireless remote control (RC-406) CR2025 3V lithium-battery (installed in remote) Microphone with integrated bracket (attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector) 2 Removal tools 4 Panhead ISO-mount screws 4 Flathead ISO-mount screws Face-fixing screw Quick Start Guide (En/Fr/Sp) Warranty Card Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant No RMS Power Output 22 watts Peak Output 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20KHz Preamp Outputs 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Video Screen No Preamp Voltage 4 volts Display Color Variable Key Button Color Variable EQ Bands 3 Wireless Remote Yes Steering Wheel Control Compatible Adapter required Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Front Audio/video Input USB Input Front/Rear Memory Card Slot USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Built-in Satellite Radio Ready SiriusXM HD Radio No Navigation --- iPod Compatibility Full size Classic/5Gen Nano 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch 5/4/3/2/1 Mini No iPhone 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity 11.2 dBf European Tuning No Seek/Scan Seek Radio Data System Yes Product Research Built-in Bluetooth Disc & USB Playback iPod/Android/AUX Integration AM/FM+Internet+SiriusXM Radio Audio Section Display Features Remote Control Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U is equipped with built-in Bluetooth (ver. 2.1 + EDR) allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), OPP 1.1 (Object Push Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Kenwood KDC-BT855U. Visit Kenwood's Support Site for a complete list of compatible Bluetooth enabled phones. SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Kenwood KDC-BT855U without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. You can register up to five Bluetooth-enabled devices with the Kenwood head unit. A maximum of two Bluetooth-enabled phones can be connected at one time, but only one can be used at a time. Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication: The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. The controls of the KDC-BT855U can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also includes an external microphone (featuring adjustable gain), so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers. During a conversation, you can switch between the Private Mode (talking directly on your cell phone) and the Hands Free Mode. Answering a Call: When a call comes in, a ring-tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker and the caller's name or phone number will be displayed. You can answer the call from the head unit's front-panel controls, or setup the head unit to automatically answer the incoming call immediately or after 1-99 seconds. The KDC-BT855U also supports the Call Waiting function, so you can answer another incoming call while suspending the current call you are on. Your compatible cell-phone must also support this feature. Dialing a Number: Using the KDC-BT855U, you can dial a phone number in one of the following ways: Entering a Phone Number: Allows you to directly dial a phone number up to 32 digits from the head unit's control knob or remote control. Speed (Preset) Dialing: Allows you to register up to 6 phone numbers for quick dialing. The preset numbers can be accessed from the head unit's Control Knob. Phone Book: You can dial by using the downloaded phone book. You can download phone book data from your cell phone to the KDC-BT855U. Up to 600 numbers can be stored for each registered cell phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits long and each name can be up to 50 characters long. Stored phone numbers can be categorized by General, Home, Office, Mobile, or Other. You can search each category of the phone book in alphabetical order. Call History: The Call History is a list of calls that have originated from and were received by this unit that you can dial. You can select Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed calls. Voice Dialing: If your mobile phone supports voice recognition, then you can dial out by voice command. Simply speak into the included microphone. External Microphone: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U includes an external microphone to carry on your side of your phone conversation and voice command dialing. The external wired microphone offers improved audio quality versus an integrated microphone, so you can be heard easier over noisy traffic and road noise. You can adjust the volume level and noise cancellation of the microphone without affecting the other sources. The external microphone features an attached 10' cable terminated by a right-angle 3.5mm connector which plugs into the mic input on the rear-panel of the head unit. The microphone offers an integrated mounting bracket which can be clipped to your vehicle's sun-visor or taped to your dash. The external microphone measures 0.525" (diameter) x 1.505" (depth). Note: This unit does not offer an integrated front-panel microphone. SMS: If your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone is compatible with SMS (Short Message Service), the Kenwood head unit will notify you when a message has been received. You must then use your phone to check the message. You cannot read, edit, or send a message through this unit. Wireless Audio Streaming (w/ Metadata Display): The Kenwood KDC-BT855U also supports wireless audio playback (AD2P) and control (AVRCP) of a Bluetooth enabled audio player or smartphone. The KDC-BT855U will be able to control basic playback functions of your Bluetooth device's stored music; such as Play/Pause, Skip Next/Previous, Fast Forward/Rewind and Random/Repeat. The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name and Song/Album title. The KDC-BT855U also supports audio streaming of music apps downloaded on your smartphone with metadata display and limited control. Advanced music control of your music apps will still need be done via your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S or 5/5C/5S via Bluetooth (not USB), the Kenwood KDC-BT55U has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's Answer Button to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the KDC-BT855U and its microphone. The head unit's display will only indicate hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Kenwood KDC-BT855U; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device). Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5/5C/5S. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions. Bluetooth Detailed Settings: The KDC-BT855U offers the following Bluetooth Detailed Settings, so you can configure the unit to suit your needs. Bluetooth Audio: You can allow Bluetooth audio to be heard from only the front-speakers or all the speakers in your vehicle. Call Beep: You can choose to output a beep from your vehicle's speaker's when a call comes in, or you can turn this function off. Echo Level: You adjust the echo cancellation delay time until the least echo is being heard during a phone conversation. Mic Gain: Adjusts the volume of the external microphone. Disc & USB Playback Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit also supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs. The CD slot is hidden behind a manual fold-up cover which blends in the front-panel of the head unit. Dual USB Ports: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U features a front panel USB (type-A) port that is hidden behind a flip-up cover and a rear-panel USB (type-A) port attached to the rear-chassis by a 38" cable. The USB ports enable connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The USB ports support audio playback and control of MP3, WMA, & AAC audio files stored on these portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB ports (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U supports the following types of MP3, WMA, AAC, & WAV files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz AAc: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz AAC: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WAV: bit rate of 16-bit w/ sampling rate of 44.1 kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 500 folders/500 files (500 files per folder) 999 folders/20,480 (999 files per folder) Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags, AAC tags Text Scroll: The KDC-BT855U will display CD text or Audio file text. You can set the text scrolling feature to three different modes (Auto, Once, or Off) to scroll longer titles across the screen. Music Search: The Kenwood AM/FM CD receiver features a Music Search feature which allows you to scroll through and select your MP3/WMA/AAC music folders and files, as well as scroll through your audio CD's music tracks using the head unit's rotary knob. Direct Music Search: The supplied IR wireless remote control (RC-406) allows you to search for music directly by entering the track number. Playback Modes: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U features the following Repeat, Random, and Scan playback modes. Repeat Play: Track, File, or Folder Random Play: Disc or Folder Scan Play: Track or File (plays the first 10-seconds of each music track on a disc or music file in a folder) Last Position Memory: If the unit is shut off or switched to the tuner mode while a CD is playing, the next time CD is selected as the source, playback will resume from the point where it left off. CD Read: This function sets the method for reading a CD disc. You can choose between two modes. CD1: Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing a CD or CD-R/RW disc. CD2: When unable to play a special formatted CD, set this function to CD2 to force playing. Some music CD discs may be unplayable even when set to this mode. Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Reload: If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. Music Editor Compatible: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U supports the PC application, Kenwood Music Editor Lite (ver.1.1.0). Kenwood Music Editor Lite is a Windows-based desktop software that helps organize, manage and transfer MP3/WMA/AAC music files to your USB (MSC) device from your PC. When you playback audio files that have been stored on your USB (MSC) device using Kenwood Music Editor Lite through this unit, you can search a file by title, album, or artist name using the head unit's Music Search function. The Kenwood Music Editor Light (ver.1.1.0) Windows-based software can be downloaded for free from Kenwood.com to your PC. The Kenwood Music Editor Light is compatible with the following Windows Microsoft Operating Systems. Windows XP Professional, Home Edition SP2 or later (32-bit) Windows Vista (32/64-bit) Windows 7 (32/64-bit) Note: Not compatible with Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Zune, or Android iPod/Android/AUX Integration iPod Direct Connection w/ DAC Bypass: The KDC-BT855U's front-panel USB port or rear-panel USB port can act as an iPod/iPhone high-speed direct connection when used with the optional Kenwood USB Direct Connection Cable (113KCIP102, sold separately) or the USB/iPod cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5/5C/5S; use the Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the KDC-BT855U. DAC Bypass: This USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB. The Kenwood head unit supports audio playback of music files and podcasts stored on your iPod or iPhone, as well as music apps streamed to your iPhone. Music Control: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. Head Unit: The Kenwood head unit allows you to navigate your iPod's music by Playlist, Artists, Album, Genre, Composer, Song, or Podcast. You can search these categories alphabetically or using a percentage search (0.5%, 1%, 5%, 10%). The head unit also supports Repeat (file) & Random (folder) playback functions of your connected iPod/iPhone. iPod/App Mode: In iPod/App mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Kenwood head unit and your vehicle's speakers. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate your apps. Not all apps will be compatible with App Mode. Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Information Display: The KDC-BT855U will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod or iPhone from the Kenwood head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. If you choose to operate your connected iPod/iPhone via its clickwheel or touchscreen controls, the KDC-BT855U will not display your iPod/iPhone's music information (the head unit will instead display "APP/iPod"). Battery Charging: The head unit's USB connection provides 1A of current to power and charge your connected iPod/iPhone when your vehicle's ignition switch is set to the 'ACC' or 'On' position. This unit does not charge the iPad. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 9/19/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Specific Apps Display Type Bluetooth Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Pandora app iHeart Link Aha Radio Artist/Song Text Track Info Phone Audio Siri iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y Y N N Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y N Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y 4S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y 4th 6.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y 5th 7.0 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y N N N N Y Y N N N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N Y N Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y N N N Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y N N N N Y Y N N N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 2 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 3 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y N N 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N mini 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Music Control for Android Smartphone: The Kenwood Music Control app for Android organizes your Android smartphone's music, while providing quick and easy search capability from the Kenwood CD receiver. The free Kenwood Music Control App for Android can be downloaded onto your Android smartphone from the Google Play App Store. Your Android smartphone must be running Android OS 2.2 or later. Once the app is downloaded and has a chance to organize all the stored music on your Android smartphone, you can connect your Android smartphone to the Kenwood CD receiver via USB (your compatible Android smartphone must be recognized as a USB mass storage class device; not compatible with MTP protocol). The Kenwood Music Control app offers the following Android supported functions. Song Management: Music stored in your Android smartphone can be navigated from the Kenwood CD receiver. Songs can be easily selected by searching for a Song title, Artist name, Album label, or Genre. Song Information Display: Song information such as Artist name, Song title, and Album label are displayed on the connected Kenwood CD receiver. Mood Playlist: Playlists can be created by classifying songs into categories by type of mood. Songs are analyzed and classified into the following categories of moods - High Energy (Active/Powerful/Core), Acoustic (Detailed/Simple/Smooth/Easy), Standard (Dynamic/Rockin/Vivid), Stylistic (Cool/Urban/Trance). Intro Skip: This function allows you to choose and listen to only the hook-lines of songs stored in your Android smartphone. Note: When the Kenwood Music Control app is first downloaded it will require some time to populate all the music, so we suggest doing this overnight. Music Files Format Supported by Music Control app for Android: Codec Extension Bit Rate Sampling Frequency AAC .aac, m4a up to 160 kbps 8-48 kHz MP3 .mp3 8-320 kbps n/a PCM/WAV .wav 8-/16-bit n/a Aux In: The unit is equipped with a front panel 3.5mm minijack auxiliary input that can be used to input audio from a portable audio source, such as a portable MP3 player. The Aux input must be turned on to function. The KDC-BT855U allows you to select the source type displayed when using the auxiliary input. You can choose from AUX, DVD, Portable, Game, Video, or TV. The unit has 3 auxiliary input modes. On1: Outputs the sound of the external unit connected to the Aux terminal when switched to the Aux source. On2: Activates the attenuator function when turning on the power with the auxiliary source selected. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to the Aux terminal. Turn off the attenuator function when listening to output from an external unit. Off: Disables the selection of the Aux source. AM/FM+Internet+SiriusXM Radio RDS AM/FM Tuner: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U features a built-in RDS AM/FM tuner. The Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist & track information when listening to compatible AM/FM stations. You can choose one of four tuning methods: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button press), Manual Tune, or Direct Access (via remote). The KDC-BT855U's tuner features 3 FM banks (1, 2, 3) and 1 AM bank for storing presets. The Kenwood KDC-BT855U offers two preset modes. Normal: You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 6 AM presets (total of 24). Mix: A total of 6 preset stations can be assigned to the head unit's 6 preset buttons, regardless of AM/FM band. This lets you recall a preset station without switching between bands. Note: Not only does the CD receiver's tuner allow you manually enter your desired presets you can choose to have the unit automatically put stations with good reception in the memory banks automatically; this is a handy feature when traveling. Internet Radio Apps: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U allows you to access Pandora, iHeartRadio, and Aha Radio online music services through your USB-connected iPhone or Bluetooth-connected Android/Blackberry smartphone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the KDC-BT855U via the Kenwood KCA-iP102 cable (sold separately, or the cable supplied with your iPhone. Your Android or Blackberry smartphone must support A2DP/ AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Kenwood KDC-BT855U. Your iPhone, Android smartphone, or Blackberry device will need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. Pandora App (for iPhone/Android/Blackberry): The free Pandora App (either from iTunes Apps, Google Play, or BlackBerry App World) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Kenwood KDC-BT855U using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+) or Bluetooth paired Android/Blackberry smartphone. The Kenwood KDC-BT855U provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. You can select Pandora stations from your station list and sort them by date or alphabetically (A-Z). New stations can be created based on the current songs or artists playing. You can also save 3 Pandora stations as presets. You can also skip song tracks within a station. You can even give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down. An active Pandora account is required. iHeartRadio Link (for iPhone/Android): The free iHeartRadio Link app for Kenwood (either from iTunes Apps or Google Play) lets you play music from the iHeartRadio music service through the Kenwood KDC-BT855U using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS 5.0+), or Bluetooth paired Android smartphone (2.2+). The iHeartRadio music service provides access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from coast-to-coast (including pop, country, urban, rock, talk, and sports). The KDC-BT855U will provide control over the iHeartRadio Link app, as well as display station identification and song/artist information. From the head unit's front-panel controls, iHeartRadio stations can be searched by the following categories (Local, Genre, City, or My Stations). The Local selection provides a list of radio stations in your local listening area. The unit also provides over 22 Genres to choose from (including pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, etc.) to help you find the right radio station for you. In addition, you can search for radio stations by City. Cities can be searched alphabetically (A-Z). You can even store your favorite stations (My Stations) for easier, quicker access. An active iHeartRadio account is required. Aha Radio App (for iPhone/Android): The Kenwood CD receiver offers compatibility with the free Aha Radio app for your USB-connected iPhone (iOS 4.3+) or Bluetooth-paired Android smartphone (2.2+); available from iTunes Apps or Google Play. Aha Radio provides you with up to the minute content made available from the convenience of Kenwood's front-panel controls and LCD screen. Listen to the latest Facebook updates or Tweets from your friends. Listen to thousands of stations that include internet radio, podcasts, and audiobooks. Receive traffic information, restaurants and coffee locations personalized to you instantly, safely, and easily. An active Aha Radio account is required. Note: Access to these Internet Radio services will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or Android/Blackberry smartphone to connect to the Internet. Not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 150 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM All Access" package (subscription required). Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options and channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: Channel list displays a list of all available channels Category Search searches for channels in a certain category Displayed Information such as Channel Name, Artist Name, & Song Title can be viewed on the head unit's LCD Up to 18 SiriusXM Satellite Radio station presets Direct Tuning via included remote Tune Start allows you to choose whether to start a song from the beginning or from its live point when tuning to a preset music channel. Song/Artist Alert with visual notification of your favorite songs or artists Supports the SiriusXM Instant Replay function, so you can pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live content iTunes Tagging for connected iPod/iPhone Channels containing unsuitable content for children can be blocked Note: A separate SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription is required (operates on the XM Network). However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan. Audio Section 24 Bit D/A Converter: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U utilizes a 24-bit digital to analog converter for superior sound quality. MOSFET Amplifier: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the KDC-BT855U are as follows: Full Bandwidth Power: 22 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD) Maximum Output Power: 50 watts x 4 channels 6ch/4V Preamp Outputs: The KDC-BT855U features front, rear and subwoofer 4-volt preamp outputs. The front and rear speaker preamp outputs are balance and fade adjustable. The subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. The front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs are fixed to the rear chassis of the head unit. Note: You can turn the KDC-BT855U's built-in amplifier off to improve the quality of the sound from the head unit's preamp outputs. Front & Rear High-Pass Filter: The KDC-BT855U features a High-Pass Crossover for the front & rear channels when your front & rear speakers are connected by the unit's speaker-outputs or preamp-outputs. You can adjust the high-pass crossover from "Through", 100, 120, or 150 Hz. The "Through" selection is a full-range setting. Subwoofer Controls: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U offers the following subwoofer controls, when you are using unit's subwoofer preamp output. Low Pass Filter: The receiver features a built-in Low Pass Filter control for the preamp-output, when the output is set to Subwoofer. You can select from 85 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, or off. Subwoofer Phase: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer output between 180-degrees (Reverse) or 0-degrees (Normal). Subwoofer Level: Once the Subwoofer preamp output is activated, you can independently control the subwoofer preamp output level (-15 to +15) from the CD receiver. Speaker Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors the head unit's audio settings according to the type of speakers in your vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of 'SP-Off' (flat/off), 'SP-OEM' (for OEM factory speaker systems), 'SP-6x9/6' (for systems with 6" and 6"x9" speakers), or 'SP-5/4' (for systems with 4" and 5" speakers). Preset EQ: Eight EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ curve for different types of music. Each preset has its own level settings for bass (100Hz), midrange (1kHz), and treble (12.5kHz). You can choose from the following preset EQ curves - Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Natural, Game, and User. Note: You can store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each source (Disc, Tuner, Aux, USB, iPod, Bluetooth, and Pandora). Sound Enhancements: The head unit provides further sound enhancements for your car audio system. Bass Boost: The Kenwood CD receiver features a Bass Boost control that can be set to the following levels (BB1, BB2, BB3, or Off). Loudness: This function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer lower volumes. There are 3 levels (LV1, LV2, or Off). Supreme Setting: When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96 kbps, 44.1k, 48kHz) are played, the Supreme Setting function restores their high frequencies so the sound quality is closer to files encoded at a high bit rate. The processing is optimized for the compression format and the bit rate used. When the Supreme Setting is Off, the unit plays the original sound stored in the audio file. Volume Offset: The level of each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range from -8 to 0 (-8 to +8 for Aux source). Key Beep: The in-dash head unit provides an audible beep to confirm button operation. This function can be turned On or Off. Display Features Detachable Face w/ Hidden CD Slot: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U features a hidden CD slot behind a manual fold-down cover which blends in the front-panel of the head unit. The KDC-BT855U also features a detachable face to deter theft (no face-case is provided). An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. Multi-Line Text Display: The 3-line full dot LCD makes it easy to navigate through your disc's music, radio presets, iPod music library, USB content, Bluetooth audio, or phonebook contacts. The KDC-BT855U offers 5 different display types: 3-line display mode with 3 lines of text. 2-line display mode with 2 lines of text. Spectrum analyzer display mode with 1 line of text and spectrum analyzer. Clock display mode with clock & date. Display off mode which turns off the display and button illumination. Note: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U offers English, French, and Spanish menu text. Variable Color Illumination: The Kenwood KDC-BT855U features variable color display and button illumination. You can choose to use the same color for the LCD display and button illumination, or use a separate color for each one. You can choose from one of 24 preset colors, have the unit scan through all 24 preset colors continuously, or customize your own color (RGB; 0-9). The custom setting allows you to individually adjust the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue (from 0-9) to better match your vehicle's interior lights. The Kenwood logo and eject button remain red. Note: You can switch the in-dash head unit's display between a positive or negative effect. You can also adjust the display's contrast from 1-30. Illumination Effect: This function sets whether the head unit's key illumination color is changed in conjunction with the key-button operation. Dimmer: The dimmer function will dim this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned On when you connect orange/white Illumination wire of this player. You can also choose to dim the display manually. The Kenwood logo and eject button remain the same brightness. Clock/Date Display: The in-dash CD receiver features a 12-hour clock and date (M/D/Y) display. Display Illumination/Clock Display: When the unit is in Standby mode, the face and button illumination is "keyed." When the Clock Display is turned on and the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed." Pressing and holding the source button turns the unit off completely. Demo Mode: This unit features a Demo mode which can be turned On or Off within the menu. Remote Control Wireless Remote Control: The KDC-BT855U comes with an IR remote control (RC-406) for wireless operation of the head unit. The remote will control Audio, CD, USB, and Tuner functions. It is powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium-cell battery (supplied). Numeric Keypad: The wireless remote control features a numeric keypad (0-9) which allows direct track access of your music tracks & files (from CD or USB), as well as AM/FM presets. Attenuator: The CD receiver features an Attenuator button on the supplied remote control that turns the volume down very quickly with one touch of the button. Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input wire (blue/yellow) within the included wiring harness that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Kenwood KDC-BT855U is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all All Car Stereos Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go