Las Vegas, NV (January 7, 2010) - Kenwood USA Corporation announced the introduction of seven new speaker models designed exclusively for sale and installation through Kenwood Excelon retailers.

Beginning with the KFC-X1730P 6 ½" component speaker system ($320.00 suggested retail price), this model uses a new cone geometry that incorporates a glass-fiber material giving the cone excellent strength and bass response.  The mid woofer cone also incorporates an equalizer dust cap to improve vocal clarity and realize a strong sound stage.  This component set also includes an improved 1" silk-down tweeter with neodymium magnet and multiple mounting options for more installation possibilities.  Audiophile-grade polypropylene film capacitors are included in the external crossover networks, a true sound quality benefit in reducing high frequency distortion caused by typical lower grade capacitors.  A coaxial version of this component speaker system is the KFC-X1730 ($180.00 suggested retail price) and provides similar performance using a polypropylene cone with Diamond Array pattern.  The KFC-X1730P and KFC-X1730 are both CEA-rated at 110/100 watts (RMS) with maximum power rated at 330/300 watts.

The KFC-X173 ($130.00 suggested retail price) is a highly-affordable, 6 ½" coaxial speaker with premium Kenwood Excelon technology such as a hybrid polypropylene cone with Diamond Array pattern, plus a ¾" silk-dome tweeter for extended high frequencies and wide sound dispersion.  The neodymium magnet used on the tweeter allows for its compact size.  A 5 ¼" version is the KFC-X133 ($130.00 suggested retail price) and is suitable for 5 ½" / 130mm applications. 

Three special application models are new in the Kenwood Excelon speaker line for 2010.  The KFC-X693 ($180.00 suggested retail price) is a 6" x 9" 3-way speaker system with a Diamond Array pattern cone, 1" silk dome midrange and ¾" balanced dome tweeter.  A unique low-distortion speaker basket design reduces unwanted resonance, resulting in clearer mid-bass and mid-range performance.   An application-friendly 6" x 8" model is the KFC-X683C ($180.00 suggested retail price), which has a

1 ¼" balanced dome tweeter, a Diamond Array pattern woofer cone and a low-distortion speaker basket.  For 4" x 6" size requirements, the KFC-X463C ($130.00 suggested retail price) is the perfect choice.  A 1" balanced dome tweeter is used along with the Diamond Array pattern woofer cone, coupled with a low-distortion speaker basket with multiple mounting holes on the basket flange to accommodate various factory mounting hardware configurations. 

The KFC-X1730P, KFC-X1730, KFC-X173, KFC-X133, KFC-X693, KFC-X683C and KFC-X463C come with a two-year warranty and are available only through authorized Kenwood Excelon retailers. 

Model             Sugg. Retail Price    Availability

KFC-X1730P      $320.00                February, 2010

KFC-X1730         $180.00                February, 2010

KFC-X173           $130.00                January, 2010

KFC-X133           $130.00                January, 2010

KFC-X693           $180.00                January, 2010

KFC-X683C        $180.00                January, 2010

KFC-X463C        $130.00                January, 2010

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Kenwood Corporate Information

Founded in 1961, Kenwood USA Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car, and personal use. Offering more than 250 products, Kenwood is one of the three largest selling brands of audio and video entertainment products in the United States and is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value.

Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, GA, established in 1983, maintains a leadership position in North and South America for mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems.  Clients include prominent federal, state and local government agencies and first responders and private industry including manufacturing, contracting, security, hospitality and education.   Kenwood USA Corporation, based in Long Beach, Calif., is the largest subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation (Japan).