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Which is better? JVC ARSENAL KD-AHD59 vs Kenwood Excelon KDC-X493

Discussion in 'Car Audio Head Units' started by KEODisaster, Jan 8, 2010.

  1. KEODisaster

    KEODisaster Full Member

    Both have key features that I want: USB and AUX on the front. But I'm concerned about the RMS and volts. Which of the two is most important?

    Kenwood Excelon KDC-X493 :
    50x4 watts
    22x4 rms
    4 volts

    JVC ARSENAL KD-AHD59
    50x4 watts
    20x4 rms
    5 volts

    I'm leaning towards the Kenwood because of excellent reviews and pricing. But it's lacking built-in HD radio. Does the 1 extra volt from JVC provide better sound reproduction or does the 22x4 rms from Kenwood provide better sound reproduction?

    So I guess, this is more of a RMS vs volt question. Which is more important?
     
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    KEODisaster, Jan 8, 2010
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  2. Kvo_8

    Kvo_8 Full Member

    are you adding a amp for your mids/highs? if so, the rms of the headunit would be irrelevant.
     
    Kvo_8, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. KEODisaster

    KEODisaster Full Member

    I don't plan on adding an amp. I only plan on upgrading the head unit, front speakers, and rear speakers.

    Some add'l specs I forgot to mention.
    The kenwood offers 110dB.
    The JVC offers 98.

    I don't plan on add'ing an amp nor subs in the feature.
     
    KEODisaster, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. KEODisaster

    KEODisaster Full Member

    I don't plan on adding an amp. I only plan on upgrading the head unit, front speakers, and rear speakers.

    Some add'l specs I forgot to mention.
    The kenwood offers 110dB.
    The JVC offers 98dB.

    I don't plan on add'ing an amp nor subs in the future.
     
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    KEODisaster, Jan 9, 2010
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  5. Kvo_8

    Kvo_8 Full Member

    if thats the case, i wouldnt worry about the pre-out volts...also, 1 or two extra watts rms isnt really going to make a difference imo. take a look into some alpine headunits, they have great sounding internal amps and they work great too
     
    Kvo_8, Jan 9, 2010
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  6. KEODisaster

    KEODisaster Full Member

    KEODisaster, Jan 9, 2010
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  7. KEODisaster

    KEODisaster Full Member

    How can I find out if the JVC or Kenwood models have a good internal amps.
    What is it that makes Alpine amps better?
     
    KEODisaster, Jan 9, 2010
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  8. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    Peronally I like the Kenwood. I have run Kenwood for years and it was reliable and it performed well. As far as the wattage differance, 2-watts RMS difference is not something you could hear, so it don't matter.

    Again I do prefer Kenwood over JVC.

    Your speaker choice looks good
     
    Ranger SVO, Jan 9, 2010
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