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Kenwood XD-A81
Kenwood XD-A81
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Territory 49
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 27, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 1 of 27

Price Paid:  $650.00 from futureshop

Summary:
This baby rocks pretty good. For $650 it better though. I was impressed with it. The first day i had it, I already had the neighbours come over and ask to turn it down. I am moving into a house soon thank god. Imagine this boomer in a townhouse. Now I get to really crank this baby. It has a digital scale for volume and I can''t remember what exact number it goes up to, but the highest I went so far is about 30-33 which shakes the house. I had it positioned in the basement surrounded by concrete walls which really put out the bass. If you can pick up this machine for around 400 cnd now do so.

Strengths:
bass and looks

Weaknesses:
cd tray could of been improved a little

Similar Products Used:
JVC tried to copy this unit, but JVC''s sound just doesn''t compare to Kenwood.


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Rating
Reviewed by:
James Convery


Review Date
May 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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Review 2 of 27

Price Paid:  $400.00

Summary:
I baught this system Because I wanted raw power.

Strengths:
To many to list!

Weaknesses:
Tweeters burn out very easily and they are hard to find.

Similar Products Used:
A very old sanyo system.


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Reviewed by:
Steve
(Audiophile)

Review Date
May 8, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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Review 3 of 27

Price Paid:  $500.00 from Sears

Summary:
overall this system is awsome. i searched around for a system but never did i think i would find one like this one. if you like bass and like pissing you neighbours off then i would suggest this modle

Strengths:
The bass is unbelievable for a small system. There is no distortion

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
The jvc is trying to compete but not there yet


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Reviewed by:
Louie Howe


Review Date
April 3, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 4 of 27

Price Paid:  $1500.00 from Rentown

Summary:
this stereo is da bomb.if you are looking to buy a nice mini system i think you should buy this one. The BASS is awsome and the lightning bolt on the side of the subwoofer makes the stereo look even better. This stereo will amaze you with the sound quality for a mini system.This stereo has a pair of 100watt subwoofers with a total of 200watts plus the pair of front speakers witch also add up to 200 watts.This mini system is the 1 that i choosed and i am glad i did.

Strengths:
Bass Bass and more bass.

Weaknesses:
there is no weaknesses.

Similar Products Used:
Jvc mx-j700 or the mx-j900 but this system is the one that i like.


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Reviewed by:
Alex Green
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
January 10, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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Review 5 of 27

Price Paid:  $300.00

Summary:
Awesome stereo with mechanical defects.

Strengths:
Very loud and small at the same time

Weaknesses:
The subwoofer does not pick up low enough sounds.


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