Kenwood

While now known as the JVCKenwood Corporation since having amalgamated officially with the Victor Company of Japan (better known as JVC) as a result of the 2008 GFC, the brand formerly known as Kenwood enjoys an incredibly long and storied history spanning all the way back to 1946. Most similar for its wide range of high-performance car audio and visual technology including source unit, speakers, amplifiers and dashcams, Kenwood is also well recognised for its home electronics and wireless communication systems. From an enthusiast standpoint, however, the brand is best associated with the McLaren Formula 1 racing team, having been a sponsor and technology partner for several decades now. 

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While now known as the JVCKenwood Corporation since having amalgamated officially with the Victor Company of Japan (better known as JVC) as a result of the 2008 GFC, the brand formerly known as Kenwood enjoys an incredibly long and storied history spanning all the way back to 1946. Most similar for its wide range of high-performance car audio and visual technology including source unit, speakers, amplifiers and dashcams, Kenwood is also well recognised for its home electronics and wireless communication systems. From an enthusiast standpoint, however, the brand is best associated with the McLaren Formula 1 racing team, having been a sponsor and technology partner for several decades now. 

While now known as the JVCKenwood Corporation since having amalgamated officially with the Victor Company of Japan (better known as JVC) as a result of the 2008 GFC, the brand formerly known as Kenwood enjoys an incredibly long and storied history spanning all the way back to 1946. Most similar for its wide range of high-performance car audio and visual technology including source unit, speakers, amplifiers and dashcams, Kenwood is also well recognised for its home electronics and wireless communication systems. From an enthusiast standpoint, however, the brand is best associated with the McLaren Formula 1 racing team, having been Read More

While now known as the JVCKenwood Corporation since having amalgamated officially with the Victor Company of Japan (better known as JVC) as a result of the 2008 GFC, the brand formerly known as Kenwood enjoys an incredibly long Read More

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    What to look for when purchasing a set of jumper cables for my vehicle? How do I tell the difference between low quality and high-performance jumper cables?

    While they may seem like little more than a pair of cables with alligator clips at each end, there is a bit to know when purchasing a set of your own to throw in the back of your vehicle. First of all, the quality of the conductors and insulators used in the cables have a huge impact on the performance, longevity and cost of the jumpers, with the cheapest options mostly constructed with aluminium conductors insulated with PVC sheaths. While aluminium can be fine if sized correctly, aluminium is more brittle, and also has a reduced current carrying capacity, when compared to conventional copper conductors. PVC is also less than ideal and, while quite hard wearing it offers little resistance to high temperatures. This can make working with PVC cables a bit of a challenge. At the other end of the quality spectrum you’ll find high quality oxygen free copper conductors wrapped in dual layer insulators consisting of hardwearing PVC wrapped in flexible, abrasion resistant, chemically and UV stable nitrile. Jumper cables made using pure copper insulators and high quality double insulated nitrile sheaths are not cheap, but can provide a lifetime of service provided they are looked after.

    Other materials to look out for are aluminium coated copper conductors, which offer excellent conductivity and resistance to corrosion. Copper clad aluminium on the other hand is markedly inferior in almost every measure with the exception of cost, and is best avoided if you’d like to be able to rely on your jumper cables when the time comes to use them. Silicon rubber is also a common insulator type, which is wonderfully flexible however offers little mechanical protection for the conductors, which means they are easily pierced or torn if treated poorly or exposed to rugged conditions.

    If you are familiar with the look and feel of PVC verses silicon and nitrile then a physical inspection should be able to tell you what insulator is used. As for the conductors, copper is substantially heavier than aluminium, so the weight of the cable is the best indicator of what is inside.

    What are the different types of jumper cables? What are the differences between car jumper cables and heavy-duty jumper cables for trucks?

    Most jumper cables consist of a pair of conductors just long enough to bridge the gap between two vehicles when parked nose to nose, terminated on each end by pairs of large alligator clips. Short jumper cables start at a length of approximately 2.5-metres, which is basically the minimum length required to bridge the distance between the batteries in two vehicle. Longer lengths are available, allowing greater flexibility in bridging gaps between the stranded and jumper vehicle. Grabbing longer jumper cables is highly advisable for this reason, especially if yours is an offroad vehicle or a mid-engine vehicle like a work van, however they must necessarily be markedly larger in capacity due to the compounding effect of inline resistance as the cable gets longer. Longer jumper cables capable of transferring the same amount of power as a shorter set will inevitably have a larger cross sectional area, and cost significantly more, due to the increased size of the conductors.

    In terms of sizing, how much current you need to start your vehicle largely depends on the the size of the vehicle and the type of engine, but there is a few rough rules of thumb that can be applied. If you have a small to medium sized compact petrol-driven passenger vehicle then you are probably going to be fine using a set of jumper cables rated for 200-Amps of current flow. Medium to large sized petrol-driven passenger vehicles will likely need no more than 400-Amps worth of current capacity. Larger vehicles like pushrod V8s and diesel driven vehicles like dual cabs, 4WDs and light commercial trucks can need 600A plus. Check the current rating of thejumper cables you select prior to purchase to ensure you select a solution that meets the minimum requirements you need for your particular vehicle.

    What are the alternatives?

    With the advent of lithium battery technology and the proliferation of modern, lithium battery based portable jump starters, you could be forgiven for thinking you may no longer need to carry a  good set of jumper leads. Jump starters can however deteriorate over time, or fail outright, so even if you have a modern jump starter pack it is highly advisable to keep a set of jumper leads in your vehicle for situations where your jump starter pack doesn’t cut the mustard.

    While not a replacement for a trusty set of jumper leads, you should always have a decent battery charger on hand. This is beneficial for several reasons. First of all, a battery charger will help you ensure your battery is returned to a full state of charge after needing a jump, especially if you aren’t gonna be running the vehicle for a long enough period following the jump to fully recharge it. More importantly, a battery charger can be placed on your circuit racer, 4WD, boat, motorhome or other recreational vehicle when left to sit for an extended period, in order to prevent it from needing a jump in the first place.

    How do I use your jumper cables to jump start my car or truck?

    When jump starting one vehicle with another, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk of something going wrong. The first thing to do is get the batteries in each vehicle as close together as you can. This usually involves parking nose to nose, as each battery will usually be located in the engine bay. If the battery is on the left side of one vehicle and the right side of the other, it may also be suitable to park the vehicles with the front quarter panels overlapping. Ensure you do not allow the two vehicles to touch, as they must be electrically isolated from each other in order to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics in each vehicles. Once you have the two vehicles positioned, join the positive posts of each vehicle together using the red jumper cable, starting with the vehicle to be jumped, followed by the vehicle which will be doing the jumping. Double, and triple, check your connections prior to attachment in order to avoid any risk of damage. Next attach the black jumper cable to the negative battery post of the jumping vehicle, then attach the other end of the black jumper cable to a solid grounding point on the vehicle to be jump stated. Some modern vehicles will have a designated point to which you should attach the negative jumper lead, otherwise any quality grounding location should do the job. Do not connect the negative jumper lead directly to the negative post of the battery to be jumped, as this will likely result in a hefty spark that can give you a fright, can damage the battery terminal and can even lead to an explosion in the right conditions. If you vehicle doesn’t have a designated grounding point for attachment of jumper cables then look for a clean and unpainted bolt or similar metal point you can attach the alligator clip to. A shock absorber mounting point is often a good option, if a better one cannot be found. Check to make sure the cables are routed in such a way they do not obstruct any moving parts like the engine belts or thermofan. Next start the jumping vehicle, and leave it running for several minutes.

    Why Kenwood

    While many of their competitors have rationalised their product offering over recent years, reducing the number of products they offer, narrowed their component selection and left various ancillary areas such as reversing cameras, dash cams and other accessories to other lesser brands, Kenwood has more than maintained their coverage of these areas. This allows you to construct a complete system that meets all your requirements without having to mix and match components for a range of different suppliers and hope the play together nicely.

    Reach out to Automotive Superstore today if you require any assistance determining which components are right for you.

    Kenwood's Range

    Source Units

    Spear-heading Kenwood’s range is their impressive audio/visual source units, spanning a wide variety of distinct models in price points that everyone can afford to enjoy. All the units feature an intuitive and responsive touch-screen menu systems enjoying the latest modern graphics and styles, with the premium models in the range coming with integrated navigation making them an ideal choice for people who are constantly on the road.

    You can also be assured that Kenwood’s audio/visual source units all come with a brace of additional modern technology specifically designed to work with the very latest smartphones, with every model providing Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming. They all also provide tuning tools and pre-amplifier stages to allow expansion to both outputs (amplifiers and speakers) and inputs (reverse cameras, USB, media devices etc.).

    If your budget is tighter or you can’t fit a double DIN source unit in your vehicle then one of Kenwood’s single DIN units will be the solution. These units are the most affordable way of adding Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming to your car. All of them come equipped with important features like USB connectivity for your media devices, a large and easy to use rotary commander dial, clear info display, and pre-amplifiers offering high-powered output channel as well as high-voltage RCA outputs to allow the addition of additional external amplifiers.

    Amplifiers

    Talking of amplifiers, Kenwood’s latest models can kick your sound into high gear with a choice of mono, 4-channel and even an integrated 5-channel model offering the ability to power your speakers to new levels of dynamics and resolution. All offer smart looks, compact dimensions for easier installation, and excellent filtering via high and low pass variable crossovers. Combined with a Kenwood source unit, start by adding a mono subwoofer amplifier and matching subwoofer, then upgrade later by adding a 4-channel amplifier to power your main speakers.

    Speakers

    Speakers are the single most important device for improving sound quality, and Kenwood has a size and shape with suit virtually every possible vehicle on the market. They come in 4-inch, 5.25-inch, 5x7-inch, 6-inch, 6.5-inch and 6x9-inch versions, and all feature multi-element designs providing a main midrange cone supplemented by smaller cone style or dome style ‘tweeters’ to extend the sound response into the upper frequencies.

    Subwoofers

    For low bass duties, a Kenwood subwoofer will provide you a solid foundation for your music while adding depth and authority to every song. Kenwood’s range of subwoofers are available in both prefabricated passive and active enclosures as well as raw 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch sizes which are purpose designed to operate in compact sealed enclosures for space efficiency and ease of installation.