Kenwood KX-W8060 (1994–1995)

A double auto-reverse cassette deck from Kenwood's mid-90s lineup, built for high-fidelity tape dubbing and playback.

Overview

The Kenwood KX-W8060 is a double dual cassette deck player made in 1994-1995. Both decks do auto-reverse playback and recording, so you can duplicate a tape at full speed without flipping it by hand. It has HX Pro, which improves high-frequency response during recording by dynamically adjusting the tape bias. That helps most with metal and high-performance tapes.

Specifications

Type	auto reverse, double compact cassette deck
Wow and Flutter	±0.18% (DIN)
Wow and Flutter	0.06% (W.RMS)

Design

The KX-W8060 uses HX Pro (Headroom Extension), a signal-processing system that optimizes recording headroom. It does this by reducing the bias level during high-frequency passages. On compatible tapes, that gives better clarity and extended high-frequency response.

Market

In 2014, a working unit was bought for $35 on Craigslist. By 2023, a Reverb listing had the KX-W8060 at $19.99, down from an original listing of $34.99. User feedback says it copies tapes cleanly, with accentuated highs and slightly reduced bass, and one description calls it a “significant upgrade without breaking the bank.”