Kenwood Excelon KFC XP6902c and XFC XP6903c unboxing, install, and review

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[@venomrogue1]

These model numbers always make me hungry for chicken! 🍗

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

If anyone watching this video is new to Car Audio all I can say is... THESE TWO GUYS ARE THE BEST TEACHERS AND INSTALLERS IN THE CAR AUDIO COMMUNITY! They won't teach you the correct way to install anything having to do with car audio and not to mention the reviews are excellent to!! It's an absolute joy to watch two very smart individuals doing things the correct way and teaching the correct way and I'm not talkin in and out either I'm talkin from start to finish every little DETAIL to the T!! If you guys have not got a thank-you lately... TY, TY, and TY for what you guys do nobody needs to do this stuff and a lot of people do it for views and for money and monetization and you guys do this from the heart it's not hard to tell!! EXCELLENT VIDEO AS USUAL A BREATH OF FRESH AIR EVERY TIME YOU GUYS ARE ON NOT TO MENTION I'VE NEVER SEEN FERNANDO AND YOU IN A BAD MOOD OR TALKING CRAP ON ANY COMPANY YOU GUYS A GREAT!! KARMA IS A B**** AND YOU GUYS ALWAYS HAVE GOOD VIBES AND REAL GOOD KARMA!! TY AGAIN AND AGAIN FOR WHAT YOU DO! 🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏

[@FernandoLopez-kf2qf]

Everyone Is Equal thank you man

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

@@FernandoLopez-kf2qf hey buddy if anyone deserves praise that you guys and Fernando you are like the nicest person I know a lot of people are totally different than on film but I got a good feeling that you're a good guy and when it comes to installation you're a whiz anytime Bud anytime

[@michaelbierman4697]

Appreciate the quality videos! you guys have saved me more then once with how detailed your videos are.

[@CoopCooperCoop559]

I have been waiting on this review from you. Thank you for this!

[@adaboy4z]

I just bought a set for my 2024 Camry. I put in Infinity 6.5 but was not satisfied with the midbass, now I'm satisfied!!

[@DaWalkDude]

A sensible approach to a 2-way for in dash applications! It's nice to find out Illusion audio no longer has a monopoly in that department! ;)

[@JordanSince93]

A lot of thought went into these

[@bbfoto7248]

+Five Star Car Stereo +Fernando Lopez Nice overview guys! One tip: I think that it might be helpful to a lot of viewers if you state the Exact Year, Make, Model, & Trim Level of the Vehicle you are working on. You did mention that this RAM did not have the OEM Alpine system, so 👍 Also, I believe that the midrange drivers on these two sets are 2.75" & 3.5" respectively, not 2" & 3". I know that's a minor detail, but when it comes to speaker sizes & fitment, that could be a big deal for some, and might cause some confusion for potential buyers of these Kenwoods looking for factory replacements. I LOVE what you guys are doing for the Car Audio Community. Keep it up. 👍👍

[@donnronnbagger1727]

Hey you sound knowledgeable about the Kenwood speakers so can I ask a question. It's buggin me. With these Kenwoods, in your opinion, would they work well together with the bass in the back, being a Taramps Smart 3 with the Skar ZVX 15" ? Or would the bass bury the speakers? I'm kinda worried, I've never heard them in person, so I have no clue what they sound like. Do you have an opinion on this?

[@tatialo37]

Cool speaker!

[@N6EAJ]

Just installed the 6902c version in my 08 Tundra. The "mids" actually have decent highs. I wanted the dedicated tweeter that is in the 6903, but it was not going to fit. I noticed the 6902 use a whizzer which helps with the highs (shine a flashlight through the grill and you can see it in there)

[@kj232009]

Fernando always in the back like yeah yeah whatever he said lol

[@surround1969]

wow wow wow ... awesome

[@RicheySynthetics]

don't want to miss the unboxing of the KENWOOD DNX996XR, when will that be?

[@PrairieValleyProjects]

Nice job 😀

[@cherokee1995]

Oh, looks like maybe a good option for my 04 Grand Cherokee!

[@donnronnbagger1727]

Lol exactly what I'm doing for my 04

[@treydaypnw]

Another Excellent installation video! Thanks! Man I've heard those Kenwood Excelon component 6×9's, and they sound Awesome! Very Good sound! Not quite as good as the 3 way Infinity Kappa Perfect that I run in my Honda, but those 'woods have great Clarity in my opinion.

[@donnronnbagger1727]

Hey with these Kenwoods, in your opinion, would they work well together with the bass in the back, being a Taramps Smart 3 with the Skar ZVX 15" ? Or would the bass bury the speakers? I'm kinda worried, I've never heard them in person, so I have no clue what they sound like. Do you have an opinion on this?

[@feariraq3677]

Hey guys what’s going on. Kenwood ftw 👌😂😂😂

[@bassblaster505]

the XFC XP6903c is exactly what i need for my chrysler 200! when will they be available?

[@lunchie80]

Lower Impedance doesn't mean louder, just means it draws more power. A PA speaker is also 8 ohms, and is louder than any car speaker. Efficiency varies among speakers, impedance is not everything (and that's without going into the fact a lot of cheap amps do NOT double/halve power with impedance doubling/halving)

[@jerrymorrison7501]

thanks for your great videos! I am planning on putting a XR600 / Maestro combination in my 2019 Ram limited which came with the horrible Alpine system. What is you opinion on the best speakers for this model and amp? Should I stick with the Kenwood XP6903c front & X683c rear combination or look at something like the infinity reference 9632IX / 3032CFX front and reference 9632 rear, or even a JL audio setup with C1-690x / C2-350X Front C1 690tx rear? I am not concerned with overly loud or booming bass but mainly listen to classical or acoustic so I am more concerned with accuracy, clarity and separation. Thanks for the input!

[@anthonyreddy2834]

Just put the 6902c's in my 05 Tacoma with 6 3/4" in the rear doors off of factory deck. Night and long Day Sound Difference!!!👍

[@thegirlsmomkll]

Do you have the standard radio or jbl system?

[@daveroski]

I was wondering. Why did you turn the low pass on the speakers? Or did you turn off cross over to the mini amp? I would think you have more control using amp crossover instead? About to do my vehicle with same speakers and amp. Thanks! You guys are great.

[@theRussians1918]

...and of course, that delicious KFC aroma😋

[@crx350x1]

Awesome video guys! I'm considering this exact setup for my 2020 ram 1500 with an audio control lc6.1200. I have one question, won't this turn out to be a 2 ohm load with the 3.5 and 6x9 wired in parallel to a channel?? Thanks!

[@steelkiller79]

So, where would you recommend placing the roadkill? On the door panel as well as the door? Also, since the factory speakers are 8 ohm and these are 4 can I still run these off my factory deck until I get my amps and new r eciever? Thanks guys!

[@KHHappYChannel168]

very good

[@williammartel9415]

I am hoping you guys did a radio swap video on this truck

[@surround1969]

Awesome

[@spbcorgan]

Where did you get that neat glowing clock?

[@scottwestmoreland1]

Any idea how these would sound with the factory Beats amp/processor in a Charger?

[@bowtierider]

14 Regular Cab RAM W/halo 9 and two 12" subs, I want to upgrade the front stage would these Kenwood components play well with a dedicated Rockford Fosgate P600X4, would they be under or over powered?

[@user-bc6xx5yb5y]

Nice video guys 👍 but what about the Audison Prima ap 690 will fit the Dodge Ram 2017 and is it possible to install in the front dash 4 inch coaxial speakers Audison prima apx4??? Thanks

[@thegirlsmomkll]

Dean & Fernando: I have a 2010 Tundra with JBL 3 way set, looking at these Kenwoods (2s not 3s) vs Kicker Ks components with the new 2.75 coming out. Which way would you go. Would prefer a 3 way, possibly running a kicker key bi-amped on front stage. Which way would you go?

[@andrebraun9290]

Do you guys put the crossover by the tweeter

[@cobrarsz1]

Is the tweeter wire with a line on it always negative and the solid color positive?

[@wretchedspecter3282]

How would you compare theses to the kicker q class

[@lbcbruh3820]

I'm installing the 5 channel excelon amp do I need the crossovers for the 2.75 high frequency midrange speakers 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 doublecab lt?

[@eyeshocars9978]

What was the difference between the high frequency 2 inch and 3 in coaxial sound wise

[@tatsumaru12345]

Question! I doubt anyone will respond, but I'll try! So I bought the 6902 a couple months ago. Not bad! But I'm wanting to run active with it. The crossover point is 850hz. Pioneer network mode only goes as high/low as 1.2khz. Kenwoods actual video for these sets advertise the xr401-4 being able to run them active. WELL! It can only do 2.5khz as a crossover. Would 1.5khz be too high and cause break up in the sound on the woofer?

[@smirnoff1589]

I got a question for you guys. So I bought the JL Audio C2-350x 3.5's and I have them in my dash. I know their power rating is only 20W RMS, but I wanted to ask how you'd compare those 3.5's to these Kenwood ones? I have them amplified with a pioneer GM-D8604, and i really convince myself sometimes that the JL's aren't loud or just don't pack enough punch. Would I be upgrading if I got these Kenwood 3.5's?

[@dlee5737]

Does either one of these sets of speakers work for the dash and front doors of a Chevy impala 2017

[@daaneel]

how do you wire this in a toyota? do you take the toyota output from the radio and split it into 2? one set goes to the crossover and then to the tweeter. another set going to the woofer?

[@bigboidarrius37]

Would it be better to have the 3.5 or just tweeters

[@nickhunt811]

Have u guys done any equinox?

[@norbertoruiz1996]

Is there a video out there on how to exactly connect the twitter do I have to cut the factory connected off

[@efrenmartinez5994]

Would the 2.75" midrange fit on the dash of a 2005 Nissan frontier .

[@DelTalkoh]

Will these speakers work well with 2003 4runner?

[@goldenknob06]

If you could explain. You said you added a 5 channel amp. Did you wire and amp the dash and door speakers together using the crossovers supplied?

[@ashleywilson6145]

Do you guys know of an amplifier bypass harness for an 04 Acura TL?

[@Mrtrucker1981]

Curious how they sound hooked up to a factory amplified dodge. Would they be a disappointment over the factory alpine. I’m sure the front highs would be a huge upgrade but afraid the factory amp won’t have enough for the door speakers.

[@robertgonzalez9261]

Did you trying in ? With stock alpine ?

[@antimaga856]

What year Ram were these installed in? Looking to use this 3 way set in my upcoming 2020 Ram tradesman, but these are listed as not compatible. Thanks!

[@httrms11]

i want these for my 2023 jeep grand cherokee L but crutchfield says they don’t fit don’t know how because my door speakers are 6x9 and dash are 3.5 maybe mounting depth but these come with spacers so not sure

[@Dontdothat5300]

Curious how they will be running off a challenger 2020 head unit with no amplifier.

[@Nscalestuff]

With a Ram, if I wire this kit as a true component set by running new leads between the dash and door, will I alleviate the super bright effect that results from doing a simple plug and play using the factory parallel wiring?

[@CharlesSwensen]

I was wondering this as well.

[@Mike-hn4uu]

Haha I just bought these from yall

[@ls1powered240sx]

How do these compare to pioneer ts-d69c?

[@Countryboy60131]

What amp did y’all use?

[@jasondeal298]

How much do you sell both sets for?

[@mrunop]

Would like to install these in a 2016 LEXUS ES350 w/Mark Levinson. Using the factory AMP Would i need to use the passive crossover?

[@Gmtail]

Some of these car manufactures really overthink their speaker mounting options and do some bizarre things. At least the RAM and other Chrysler vehicles keep it simple. Of all the ones I’ve done they were straight forward and sounded good.

[@ericcano1219]

Can anyone tell me how to run the crossover cable in the 19+ Ram?

[@ericperry72]

Glad to see companies are starting to take the 6x9 size seriously. Once people realize that the design actually lends itself to really great sq, brands will start to put the same R&D into them like they do with 6.5" mids. Important thing to note, if the 6x9 is oriented properly in the door, the beaming effect all drivers have become a huge asset! Imagine really tight midbass and great mid-range! Esp in a 3-way.

[@Ravenjay6924]

When fitting the Excelon 6X9 in the rear doors what did you need to modify if anything to fit?

[@phillipsmith3353]

Curious also

[@Barney-hk3es]

Does anyone know what the value is for low pass crossover is?

[@pvpv6969]

My ram doesn't have a amp. And i bought small harnesses, do i need to connect the crossover to them or just not use the crossover?

[@skwerlee]

Too bad I just replaced my 2015 ram speakers with some Rockford 6x9's I had to shoehorn in there

[@1976mrjoey]

Just got the same set up. Now looking for the same amp. Did you say kenwood 801.5?

[@Devildog8791]

I believe it is this amp that he was talking about. www.kenwood.com/usa/car/excelon/x801-5/

[@GunMetalSmalls]

Only issue I would see with them is that most car companies that use a 6.5 to 6x9 as a "subwoofer" are as far as I've seen 1ohm. Now I doubt that those 6x9's are 1ohm. So it would kill some use cases in which they built some of the features for

[@bigmanbuilds]

The_Undead_Zambie I cant speak for every situation but I personally replaced the rear 6x9’s in a Saturn aura, which are 2ohm speakers, with just some basic scosche 6x9’s (4ohm) and noticed really no difference in bass response

[@GunMetalSmalls]

@@bigmanbuilds ahhh okay.. when I did the total system replacement in my mazda the 6x9's were 1ohm and same in my current gmc.

[@rc121crx]

Kentucky Fried Chicken's

[@chrifaranaudo123]

Can someone explain the low pass high pass on these speakers

[@robertgonzalez9261]

Did you figure it out?

[@chrifaranaudo123]

@@robertgonzalez9261 no

[@derekmatthew8908]

Okay so if I'm setting the high pass on these, what do I need to set for them on the head unit? 2 way or 3 way? I have my hpf for the 6x9 at 80hz and the tweeter set at 5khz, 24db slope as is recommended for SUV's. And also they are crackling quite a bit. I had them "professionally" installed but if it has to do with wiring I wouldn't even know where to look, as I didn't do it. I'm thinking of taking them off to investigate🤔 thanks

[@mojosodope0230]

All videos u do on this kit you never show how to wire up the door speakers

[@1rexrex]

Hate to be that guy, but the only application a Dodge Ram for is testing a "For Sale" signs.

[@masterfabricator]

Funny after all this tyme I can still barely understand Fernando .

[@Mistabigge]

I've learned to adapt😁gotta love the little guy.

[@alphaomega8373]

Most likely you don't was to understand him. Many people feel like everyone should talk the same. I understand him fine because I had the desire to. Give it a shot.

[@alphaomega8373]

Not for Ford.

[@asherdie]

Plastic screws???? Auto makers suck.

[@sweetdickwilly3444]

2012 convertible Chrysler 200 doors and dash perfect fit. Killmat the car too