Kenwood KMR-M312BT Review
Kenwood, the household name for high quality audio system, has come up with one more cool car stereo receiver. The new Kenwood KMR-M312BT has decent specification and features to grab attention of car audio system lovers. The company has set price very competitively for this product and targeting mid-budget buyers. With many options already available in the market, let’s see how Kenwood KMR-M312BT Marine DMR receiver stands out in the competition.
The model comes with all basic functions to offer good car music entertainment. The device has built-in Bluetooth with A2DP/AVRCP support for audio streaming from Bluetooth enabled devices. The stereo receiver also assists functions such as track name display and track search straight from the receiver. The built-in Bluetooth in the device also allows voice dialing function from supported smartphones. An external Bluetooth with swivel and angle adjustment is provide by Kenwood as part of the packing.
One of the useful feature we noticed in our review is its Hands free Phone book transfer feature. The 1-Din car stereo receiver supports hands-free calling, Access to Phone book, Last Calls list and Missed Calls list directly from the receiver, don’t have to search for mobile or touch it.
The device is powered with latest Android Open Accessory Protocol version 2 (AOA2) technology, which allows the user to connect Android smartphones and control music files directly from the Receiver.
The Kenwood KMR-M312BT Marine DMR receiver has got USB and Aux inputs ports on the front, which is easily accessible. Under our testing, the device played all commonly used music file formats stored on USB flash drive. For break-free entertainment, this car stereo is compatible with several internet radio stations like PANDORA, SiriusXM and iHeartRadio.
Coming to the built-quality and design, the KMR-M312BT looks simple, yet cool. There are no loose parts or jut, the unit feels robust and sturdy. You can preset the attractive variable color illumination to match your dash or mood. The device Comes with 3 Band EQ and connect up to 6 RC35 Remotes.
Our Verdict : Kenwood is one good brand name we can trust on quality and performance. Yet again, the new Kenwood KMR-M312BT didn’t disappointed us. This model has got all basic features to offer a good car audio experience at an affordable price.