Kenwood Boombox

Kenwood MDX-K1/K3

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MDX-K1
Kenwood MDX-K3
Kenwood MDX-K1
AM/FM/MDLP/CD boombox
Intro: 10/2002
Est: MDX-K3: ¥35,000, MDX-K1: ¥30,000
Availability:
Out: headphonesMDX-K3: 420w x 246d x 168h mm, 5.1kg. MDX-K1: 360w x 200d x 150h mm, 3.9kg.

Features:

  • MDX-K3: 4x CD->MD dubbing, MDX-K1: 2x CD->MD dubbing
  • MDX-K3: includes auto-reverse cassette.
  • Daily/Weekly timer recording.
  • "Melody timer" notifies when high speed dubbing has completed.

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Specs: amp: 4W x 2, speaker: -K3: 8cm, -K1: 7cm. FM: 76-90MHz

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Kenwood MDX-J7/J9

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Kenwood MDX-J7
Kenwood MDX-J9
MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 7/2002
``OPEN''
Availability:
IN: USB, ? (likely line & optical), OUT: headphones470 x 172 x 51mm, 1.7Kg

Features: Kenwood "Rampage" line. MDX-J9 is world's first NetMD "Radio-MD" (boombox). MDX-J9 version is NetMD capable, MDX-J7 is not. Operates on AC or drycell batteries. 2X CD->MD recording. Thin, foldable body design borrows styling elements from previous MDX-G7 system. LCD can display Kanji titles and doubles as a clock when the unit is switched off. Employs "Mulia" ("Muria"?), Kenwood's own NetMD compliant Windows software for downloading and control. "Supreme-2" software package (or audio decoder?) provided for PC based playback of audio files. FM section is Japanese-band only. Units can also be used as powered speakers for USB-based audio output from PC.

Included Accessories: Card-sized remote control, AM antenna, MDX-J9: USB cable, "Mulia" NetMD software.

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Specs: Max Output Power: 2W+2W, Speakers: 7cm woofer, 2.5cm tweeter, Standby (off) mode power consumption: 0.75W FM Band: 76.0-90.0 mHz (Japanese FM-band), AM Band: 531-1629kHz

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Battery LifePlay
AA x 6
(MD playback)
3.5 hr
AA x 6
(CD playback)
2.5 hr

Kenwood MDX-J3/J5

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MDX-J3
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MDX-J5
Kenwood MDX-J3
Kenwood MDX-J5
MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 10/2001
40,000
Availability:
IN:
OUT:
401 x 224.5 x 166 mm, 5kg

Features: MDX-J5 capable of playing CDs of MP3 and WMA tracks. MD/CD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP/Group function support, capable of 2X CD->MD recording. Alarm clock, CD-R/RW compatibility. When using alarm clock, snooze button functionality is achieved simply by touching the body of the unit. LCD screen, capable of displaying MP3/WMA filenames on MDX-J5.

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the MDX-J3. AV-Watch (Japan) has a page covering Kenwood's announcment of the MDX-J3/J5 units.

Specs: 4W+4W output. FM frequency range 76-90Mhz. 8cm full-range woofer.

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Kenwood MDX-G1/G2

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Kenwood MDX-G1
Kenwood MDX-G2
MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 5/2001
open price
Availability:
IN: auxiliary
OUT: headphones
386 x 146 x 189mm, 4.2kg

Features: MD/CD/Tuner. MDLP compatible, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, One-Touch Edit/Record, ExBASS boost, programmable timer, auto-power off after 30 minutes of inactivity. World-band FM tuner. Metal body. Available in silver, white, and yellow.

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Specs: 3.5W x 2, 8cm full-range speakers.

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Kenwood MDX-G3

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Kenwood MDX-G3MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 2/2001

Availability:
IN: aux
OUT: headphones
409 x 172 x 225 mm, 5.6kg

Features: MD/CD/Cassette/Tuner. MDLP compatible, 2X CD-to-MD recording speed. One-Touch CD-to-MD recording, CD-TEXT, 30 FM radio presets, timer record function, treble and bass adjustment, bass boost.

Links: Kenwood's official Japanese page for the MDX-G3 (see also specifications page). T's MiniDisc Comparison Tables list specs for the MDX-G3.

Specs: 4W x 2 output. 8cm full-range speakers. World-band FM tuner.

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Kenwood MDX-G7

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Kenwood MDX-G7MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 11/2000

Availability:
IN: line, USB (non-recording), optical
OUT: subwoofer
470 x 172 x 51 mm, 1.7kg

Features: MD/CD/Tuner, USB input (for playback of PC audio only -- cannot record from PC via USB). MDLP, speakers fold behind main unit body, carrying handle doubles as a support for standing up the unit, 2X CD-to-MD recordings speed, one-touch CD->MD recording. Runs on AC or drycell batteries. Japanese FM band (76-90MHz) only.

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Reviews:

  • Tim Corcoran's review of the unit.

Specs: 2W+2W output, Japanese radio band only (76-90MHz).

Battery LifePlay
AA x 6
(MD playback)
3.5 hr
AA x 6
(CD playback)
2.5 hr
AA x 6
(Radio playback)
5.5 hr

Kenwood MDX-01

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MDX-KT302
Kenwood MDX-01MD/CD/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 10/2000
open price
Availability:
IN: ?
OUT: ?
410 x 170 x 190mm

Features: MD/CD/tuner. 2X CD-to-MD recording speed, One-Touch Edit recording, CD Text display, built-in timer, auto power saving mode activates after 30 min.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese press release for the MDX-01. Kenwood's Japanese press release for the MDX-KT302 (Hello Kitty version).

Specs: 3W output.

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Kenwood MDX-F1

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Kenwood MDX-F1MD/CD/Cass boombox
Intro: 1/2000

Availability:

Availability:
W 464 x H 182 x D 243 mm, 5.4 kg

Features: One-touch record, three timer functions, available in five different colors (silver, violet, yellow, red, and green).

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit. The T-Station has further information on this unit.

Specs: 8cm full range speakers

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Kenwood MDX-A7

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Kenwood MDX-A7Desktop MD System
Intro: 3/1997
MSRP ¥75,000
Availability:
in: line, mic. out: headphone540x195x280 mm, 6.9Kg

Features: 3-CD changer, MD recording functions: blank search, auto-marker, synchro-recording "best hit"-recording, one-touch edit recording (while listening to CD, one button press will return to the beginning of the track and record that track to MD). Up to 80 characters per track can be titled. Date and time stamp recording. Katakana input. CD functions: program play, dj-seamless, dj-loop, dj-pointer. AM/FM presets for 30 stations. Timer functions: alarm (wakeup) with snooze function, timer recording/playback, sleep. Speaker: 8cm full range. Remote control included.

Specs: Bitstream A/D converter, 20-20kHz +/- 3dB, S/N (playback) over 85dB. Tuner: AM band: 531-1629KHz, FM band: 76.0-108MHz (world tuner). Amp: 7.5w+7.5w. Power: 37 watts, 100VAC.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese Page for this unit. KNG sells this unit.

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Kenwood MDX-E7

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Kenwood MDX-E7Personal stereo system
Intro: 1
MSRP ¥70,000
Availability:
in: line, out: line570x219x296mm, 8kg

Features: Second generation ``Rampage'' boombox. 1MD + 3CD changer. MD section has 20bit D/A and A/D. CD section has 20bit D/A. World band FM tuner. Date and time stamp recording. One touch edit. Best hits recording/playback. 4 stage bass boost. MDX-E7LTD version can be used with the keyboard cyber titler.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this product. Cosmo's announcement of this product.

Specs: S/N: >96dB Amp: 10W+10W. Speakers: 3.5cm tweeter, 10cm woofer (LTD edition has different woofer and bigger woofer magnet.)

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Kenwood MDX-F3

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Kenwood MDX-F3MD/CD/Cass/AM/FM boombox
Intro: 2

Availability:
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Features: AM/FM/CD/MD/cassette boombox. Capable of high speed CD to MD dubbing, AC or dry cell powered. battery operation.

Links: Kenwood's Japanese page for this unit.

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