Kenwood has a reputation for bringing important new products to the consumer electronics market. The company built the first audio/video amplifier for home theater back in 1981. Kenwood also created the first anti-theft car cassette deck that could be slid out of the dash; the first with an automatic broadcast sensor system and automatic noise reduction; the first with 24 presets; and the first polypropylene speaker cones. Over the years, Kenwood engineers have invented dozens of new technologies later copied by others.

Today Kenwood has taken a leading role in developing market-driven products and continues to operate as one of the largest manufacturers of personal entertainment and communications equipment in the world. Renowned for its sound quality and technical expertise, Kenwood is a global leader in car electronics, radio communication systems and audio equipment. They strive to develop and market best in-class entertainment, information and safety technologies, delivering experience that exceeds expectation.