Kenwood Car Audio

Why Kenwood car audio is a benchmark brand in 2026

Kenwood has built car audio gear in Japan since the 1960s and remains one of the three brands serious installers reach for first. Their head units balance feature count against sound quality better than any cheap import and the warranty network is genuine. This category covers the full Kenwood line stocked at Bass Junkies, from DAB stereos to component speakers and class D amplifiers.

Kenwood head units: DAB, CarPlay and Android Auto

The DPX and KDC series cover single DIN slots with DAB radio, Bluetooth hands free and high quality amplifier stages built in. The DDX and DMX double DIN screens add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless depending on the model. Look for the eXcelon badge for the longer warranty and upgraded internals.

Kenwood eXcelon: the audiophile range

eXcelon units carry a three year UK warranty and use higher specification DAC and amplifier chips than the standard line. The DMX9709S and DMX958XR are the flagship double DIN screens, with hi-res audio playback, 13 band EQ and digital time alignment for professional level tuning.

Kenwood speakers: the KFC series explained

KFC PS coaxials are the budget friendly upgrade for tired factory speakers and slot straight into standard 13, 16 and 17 cm holes. KFC XS performance coaxials handle real amplified power, while the eXcelon component sets bring silk dome tweeters and dedicated crossovers to drivers who want stage and detail rather than just volume.

Kenwood amplifiers and subwoofers

The KAC series compact amplifiers are perfect under seat upgrades for factory radios that need a clean boost. Class D mono blocks like the KAC PS702EX drive a single 12 inch sub with room to spare. The KFC PS3000W subwoofer is the natural partner, with a sealed or ported enclosure to suit your boot space.

Kenwood dash cams and accessories

The DRV series dash cams add Kenwood polish to road safety, with 4K front cameras, parking mode and discreet windscreen mounting. Compatible CA-DR1030 hardwire kits and CA-DR350 rear cameras turn a single front unit into a full two channel evidence system, all under the Kenwood warranty.

Brand quality at a glance

• Kenwood KDC. Single DIN DAB CD stereos with strong Bluetooth and four channel output.
• Kenwood DMX. Double DIN touchscreens with CarPlay, Android Auto and hi-res audio.
• Kenwood eXcelon. Three year warranty, upgraded internals, audiophile grade tuning.
• Kenwood KFC. Speakers from budget coaxial to full component set.
• Kenwood KAC. Compact and full size class D amplifiers.
• Kenwood DRV. Dash cams from 1080p single channel to 4K dual.

Compatibility and fitting

• Fascia adapter. Required to mount a Kenwood stereo neatly in your dashboard.
• ISO harness. Plug and play wiring loom adapter from factory plug to Kenwood plug.
• Steering wheel control adapter. Keeps your factory stalk controls live with the new Kenwood head unit.
• Aerial adapter. Matches your factory aerial plug to the Kenwood DIN aerial input.

Why buy Kenwood from Bass Junkies

Buying tips for 2026

Match the head unit screen to your car aperture before you decide on speakers. Double DIN dashboards on Ford Focus, VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra take a DMX series screen happily. Single DIN slots on older Minis and Land Rover Defenders need a KDC stereo. For SQ builds, choose an eXcelon source unit and pair it with the matching eXcelon component set, then add a class D mono amp for the sub. Always factor the fitting kit cost into the budget.

Bass Junkies has stocked Kenwood from our Wolverhampton workshop since 1995. We carry the live UK range with full warranty, ship same day on weekday orders and offer real phone support from installers who fit these units every week. Call 01902 863 005 for a fitting kit recommendation or to check stock on an eXcelon model.