Kenwood Excelon Reference Hi-Res Audio

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BEST Amplifiers — Hear what you’ve been missing

KENWOOD eXcelon Reference receivers have been designed to play Hi-Resolution audio frequencies up to 40kHz. To take full advantage of the Hi-Resolution audio sources, the amplifier has to support this extended frequency range. To wear the Hi-Res logo the receivers, amplifiers, and speakers must pass certification demonstrating that they play to 40kHz and pass a listening evaluation.


Performance that fits

KENWOOD eXcelon Reference amplifiers are designed to produce impressive, clean, impactful power and still fit your vehicle. The small size is perfect for under or behind seat locations as well as trunk side panels. They often fit where a factory amplifier would be installed.

Clean installation

KENWOOD eXcelon Reference amplifiers have all the connections on one side of the amplifier. This makes wire management much easier and provides a cleaner looking finished installation.

Factory upgrade

KENWOOD eXcelon Reference amplifiers can be connected to factory radios in many applications. The inputs of the amplifiers will accept a speaker level input and the amplifiers have signal sensing turn on. This means you can often use factory speaker leads to provide signal to the amplifier. When the amplifier senses there is a signal on the leads it will turn on.


Bass Knob

All XR amplifiers come with a bass level adjustment knob. This allows quick changes to the amount of bass a subwoofer produces. This handy control can be mounted under dash or in a switch bank.

What is eXcelon Reference?

The eXcelon mobile audio system is an advanced array of precisely matched components that work together to faithfully reproduce your music as it was intended to be heard. With versatile system building features, precise sound tuning controls, and sleek aesthetic design, it offers audiophiles a thoroughly gratifying car stereo experience.

24 bit vs 16 bit CD. What are the advantages?

When the CD was introduced it was designed as a 16 bit 44.1 kbps sampling rate format to cover the range of human hearing. 24 bit allows for a wider frequency range than the original 16 bit. That, combined with its higher sampling rate, greatly reduces noise. Noise can mask small subtle details in the music. And with 24 bit information higher frequencies can be reproduced beyond the limits of a normal CD. This translates into very detailed music with great dynamics — the music sounds more alive.

Where can I find High-Resolution audio music?

Hi-Resolution audio files can be downloaded from many online sources. HD Tracks, for example, has a good selection. Simply download the file and put it on a USB thumb drive. Also, some of the newer phones support High-Resolution music. There are also streaming services available, like Tital, that offer Hi-Res streaming.

Kenwood Excelon Authorized Dealer

Where You Purchase Your Product Matters.

Kenwood eXcelon dealers are selected and approved by KENWOOD. They are the most skilled and reputable 12-volt retailers in the industry. And because it’s sold through our network of highly trained Authorized Dealers, we can stand behind it with an unmatched 2-year limited warranty.

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KENWOOD eXcelon Reference products are designed to work together.