• Drive Change
• Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
• Kenwood sound reconstruction, restores musical to compressed music
• MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC Files Playback with ID-3 Tag Display
• Android Rapid Charge
• Multi language(English, Spanish)
• Dual Phone Connection
• Wireless Music Browsing

Clear Display
Bright LED's can be adjusted to match any color dash lighting.  

Easy Operation
A large volume knob and buttons are intuitively placed, reducing distraction and promoting safety.

Android Music Playback (AOA2)
Simply install the Kenwood Music Play application onto your Android smartphone, connect it to your KENWOOD receiver via USB, and control your music directly from the 973 audio receiver.  

Android Rapid Charge
Rapidly charge your compatible Android smartphone with the USB port, up to a maximum of 1.5A.

Wireless Music Browsing (AVRCP 1.5)
Search and select songs from your music collection through a Bluetooth connection.

Dual Phone Connection
Allows two phones to be connected for hands-free operation at any time. Easily switch between both phones with the touch of a button. Answering, calling or searching your phonebook on your phone is made simple through an intuitive GUI.

NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a convenient wireless technology that simplifies the Bluetooth pairing process between a KENWOOD receiver and your smartphone with just one touch.

13 Band EQ

13-Bands of equalization offer detailed audio tuning to match your taste and listening environment.

Drive EQ
The inherent frequencies of road noise masks a wide range of the audio signal found in music, and this is the reason KENWOOD engineers developed Drive EQ. Drive EQ boosts specific frequencies in the audio signal to overcome the negative impact of road noise.

High Quality Bluetooth Streaming

Compatible with high resolution audio, high quality codecs such as AAC and aptX, allow the listener to be entertained with superior music playback.

General Features

• Multi language(English, Spanish)
• 13 Digit 1.5Line LCD Display
• Rotary Encoder and Direct Key (TEL) for easy operation
• Digital Clock (12H)
• Variable Color Illumination
• Dimmer Control Function (Manual/Set by timer)

Audio Features

• Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
• Dual USB & Front AUX Interface with slide protection cover
• 3 Preout (4V)
• Kenwood sound reconstruction, restores musical to compressed music
• Equalizer (13Band)
• Drive EQ
• Subwoofer Level Adjustable
• System Q
• Bass Boost
• Loudness
• Built-in LPF/HPF
• Stage EQ

USB Features

• MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC Decoder with ID-3 Tag Display
• iPod/iPhone Direct Connection with Optional cable*1
• iPod Skip/2 Speed Search Function
• Pandora / iHeart Radio App Ready (iPhone App)
• Drive Change (For Android or Card Reader)
• Android Music Playback
• Android Rapid Charge 
• *1: KCA-iP102: 30-pin type, KCA-iP103: Lightning type

Tuner Features

• Built-in HD Radio
• Sirius XM (SXV100/200/300) Ready
• Backup Memory for Tuner Preset
• FM/AM 24 Station Presets (18FM, 6AM)
• RBDS with Radio Text
• AME (Automatic Memory Entry)
• Up/Down Seek Tuning
• FM Stereo/Mono Selector

CD Features

• MP3, WMA, AAC Decoder with ID-3 Tag Display
• Folder Name Manual Search Function without Stopping Audio-play
• 0-bit Mute
• CD Text Ready
• CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
• Random/Repeat Play

External Media Control Features

• Bluetooth Built-in (Hands-Free Profile / A2DP/ AVRCP1.5/ Voice Control / AptX)
• NFC
• Dual Phone Connection
• Wireless Music Browsing
• Pandora / iHeart Radio App Ready (Android App : A2DP/SPP/Multi Profile)
• Rear Wired BT Microphone included
• OEM Remote Interface
• 200mm Trim Panel for TOYOTA