The Kicker Key amp and KS speakers installed in Hailey's Ford Escape Installer Diaries 120

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[@paulg444]

Ill tell you, there is no substitute for knowledge of the crafty ways that the interior plastic is installed. No way that you would ever figure that out alone. Thanks 5star!

[@Martin-gz4qn]

Wow this is a lot of work but it turned out well. You really went all out for your daughter. What a great dad.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Thank you

[@hstafford078]

I ordered one if these and was searching how to install it. Your video was excellent, not only for the install process, but explaining the features and setup. Thank you for a well made and helpful video.

[@erocksnow1631]

You are thee most helpful people in car audio. thank you

[@SenorDennis]

Holy hell this guy is thorough. The T-Harness & speed wire circle of life technique, the amount of time and headache you just saved people watching this video.. that right there made this install look doable. Thanks for the upload!!

[@SenorDennis]

My only question (if you happen to see this) is how you made the amp rack out of the ABS plastic. Did you take a jigsaw then file the edges smooth?

[@scottr2028]

@@SenorDennis They used a router in other videos

[@SyxxFtH8]

I have a huge old '80s stationwagon, and I was looking for a small 4 channel amp to power my Kicker KS', so it's kismet that I came across your video about this amp and speakers! Watched a bunch of your vids, and I love your style! Got yourselves a new subscriber!

[@SHAWN46368]

Really good / informative tutorial for the product-and also thank you for some of the tips-just goes to show-as a car audio shop installer and owner in South Africa-youre never to old to learn new things. Thanx guys!

[@dimitrilauratet9828]

Thanks for convincing me in installing this little amp in my ford fiesta with same setupm intead of KS, I will be using Kicker CS component in front and CS coaxial at the back! Cheers!

[@surround1969]

Your site is an academy ... awesome love it ... thanks dears for all your efforts ... appreciated a lot

[@artiemcbride629]

Another clean install. I may have to take a vacation to Florida and get you guys to do an install for me.

[@Kstxrd]

2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Sport Dbl Cab with the factory 7 inch non JBL HD radio but installed the Subaru plug and play tweeters made by Kicker in the dash, Kicker KS 6x9 2-ways in front doors, Kicker KS 6 1/2 2-ways in rear doors, Kicker Key 180.4 for power and EQ and the Kicker Hideaway 8 inch 150 watt sub behind the rear seat back....very nice combination with new clarity, sound quality and low end ( bass ) response compared to stock.

[@markfrench2700]

When you were being all quiet doing the auto EQ I was just waiting for the compressor to start up 😋

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Lucky we remember to turn it off, but I that would have been funny

[@lakkchina]

This channel is the top best for audio car. Thanks a lot

[@mrbedhead]

Is Fernando the sidekick or is it the other way around? 🤣 The dynamic duo!

[@twotwentyswift]

Dean is Batman and Fernando is Robin. The dynamic duo indeed! *BAM, POW, OOOF!*

[@jimmied9871]

Did you know per Kicker key install video, he says the componet speaker crossover boxes are not to be used because the kicker key automatically takes care of that job, it automatically detects the speaker sizes too and applies the crossover frequencies! Awesome!

[@BronxCincere]

Nice instructional video... I wish I would have seen this video before I returned the speakers that I returned because I had no IDEA what I was doing.

[@eightycutty]

Id did an amp & sub install in my wifes 18 Escape last year with a Parrot T-Harness from overseas. It plugs in behind the screen & I was able to run speed wire to the rear. Im getting ready to upgrade the factory speakers in the next few months as well

[@napochulo]

22:21 Money shot. You guys get me every time...Good job.

[@genrock6756]

I just ordered one, it’s exactly what i needed. u made it so easy to understand the features. Thank u, new subscriber.

[@freddyacosta2358]

“After the afternoon” 😂

[@stevenmcnabb6157]

That’s a cool little amp for a simple system

[@sanjuanpr25]

Dean it must be so cool to be able to that for your daughter. Great work as always.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Very, thank you

[@Clint_L]

That tweeter mount.. so cool.. Never would have thought of it!!

[@christophepalmer]

Great video, Did anybody else see Fernando's shirt change?

[@TheFiendRacer]

Cool install as always, it’s funny how dean and Fernando are always on a different page.

[@BRAZENCHROME]

Wow that's pretty cool I wish I would have had that for my son's car but no I over killed it with two big amps and a sub and interior your speakers deck wiring the whole nine yards and the kitchen sink lol

[@ronjlwhite8058]

Sweet tweet install Dean!!!

[@dhestondh]

Love how clean your installs are very nice sir what kind of sub it that car running an how many watts is the whole system

[@davidperry4013]

I am definitely considering a kicker key amp in my 2015 Camry so I don't have to worry about complicated wiring and have a nice lean installation and even if I cannot afford high quality aftermarket speakers atm, I can still vastly improve the overall SQ from the stock speakers. I already got a subwoofer and amp that is going to be installed. I just need a proper T harness and I don't want to zonk the head unit, key amp, or speakers. I like to keep the stock head unit, I like the big knobs and buttons and don't want to get rid of them.

[@thenotoriousrvh6091]

Staying is why I can not bring myself to get rid of my Kicker Zxdsp_1 it does an amazing job. Crossover/imaging enhancer/wanna be epicenter/line driver all in one package. I'm not surprised Kicker nailed this piece.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yeah and this is just step one of this tech, so maybe they will have something for you to upgrade to

[@bige8397]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Thank you

[@ronjlwhite8058]

The good ole 10mm...if ya can find it LOL!!!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yeah installers buy them in bulk

[@firebirdude2]

Awesome video! Thanks guys! Try turning the compressor off next time. Or bi-amping the components and running the rears off of head unit power. All in all, for the price paid, there's nothing on the market that even comes close to this little guy!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

We played with it on and off for a while, for the application on seemed the better option.

[@tinsaiz]

firebirdude2 I'm considering bi"amping the front components and running the rears off the head unit but wanted to ask what the benefit to doing this is? Will the rear speaker have enough power to match the front now? I know all factory amps are different but how much power will go to the rear?

[@tinsaiz]

firebirdude2 also do you know if I'll benefit from adding the audio control lc7i if I add the Kicker key amp to kicker 6x9 components in the front and 6.75 coax in the back?

[@TheSaldanaFam]

This video is a life saver, I’m upgrading the speakers on my escape also, and I’ve watched this video like 4 times, awesome job!!! Is there a video for the sub install?? Keep up the great job

[@Bradimus1]

This was a good one! Thurough!

[@LokiX76]

Great channel! What was used to make the “fast rings” style rings around the speakers? Looks just like adhesive backed foam molding but everything I am finding isn’t that thick. Thanks.

[@johnpaulcarrillo1022]

I want to do the same install you did, just a little confused about how to add the power wire. I already have a P300-10 with 8gauge hooked up.

[@razhocarjr]

I get it. Thanks. I’ll look into one of those. Not sure if I can comprehend it all though. But I’ll try and give you guys a call. Thanks.

[@JayO1963]

Thanks for sharing your experience bro. I love your videos

[@ADR69]

Fernando is hilarious

[@SDS-1]

Very neat and clean

[@williamlongmoreiv6090]

Why did you use the speaker cross overs instead of running the amp in bi amp mode? I have a 2010 f150 super crew cab with this amp on all 4 factory speakers. Which sounds really good together. I have a set of Polk db+ 6502 components I'm installing in front doors. Tweeters will be mounted up in the plastic section of the door panel that covers the mirror bolts. Back door speakers still factory, will up grade with a good midbass spkr later. Should I use the crossover that came with the polks or bimode? I did put roadkill in side the doors and outside and using fast rings. Thanks for all the knowledge u guys share with us. I love the clean installs and most of all the clean language. Happy new year.

[@mobileradiofitter]

great video. lucky buggers looks like your livin the dream. i do similar stuff here in the UK (but its freezing all the time)

[@moedizl]

If i had to guess why it plays pink noise, the pink noise will cover up small outside noise as not to cause the auto set up to fail.

[@Watchingyou-daily]

I caution is the SRS airbag that is behind the right side dash panel.

[@brandidudley7309]

you guys should do a system of the month with viewer submitted pics. 😎

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Good idea I like that

[@davidperry4013]

I’m considering that amplifier eventually after I get bass added to my Camry when I get the money to upgrade to crisper sounding speakers and a 4 channel amp

[@diegogarza5921]

He says “next up is fader” twice lol

[@mattltech]

This amp would be perfect if it had a line level sub output that was tuned with the DSP also.

[@mafosa8519]

Can’t the input 1/2 channels be doubled up for the signals for the mono “key” amp? I just guessing.. Larry

[@mwhitcomb1]

Great video, well done! What about first impressions from customers when they hear it for the first time after you do an install?

[@pimpdaddywithoutthecaddyca7786]

perfection as always

[@ronalexander4955]

I had to break down and buy the 200.4 and 500.1.

[@KT_One]

Great video on the Kicker Key. Where was this thing 20 years ago?

[@peterlommel]

Great vid! What did you do with the, not mentioned, centre dash speaker? Why did you mount a coaxial speaker in the rear doors instead of 2-way component speaker? Thanks for your replies!

[@hustleman4880]

With the key amp, do you still need the crossovers?

[@bigboytoys10]

How are you getting signal to the subwoofer? I was looking at doing something similar with one of these key amplifiers. I currently have my subwoofer ran off a lc2.

[@RobM12088]

great install video. i'm thinking about using the Kicker Key amps in my 2020 Subaru Outback Limited and swapping out the original factory Harman Kardon speakers for something better. have you guys done an install in '20 or '21 Outbacks yet? any tips/tricks you can pass along?

[@julietactual6757]

Awesome video as usual from you guys! Quick question after calibration, does the radio T-M-B still adjust those parameters for some slight tweaking or does the amp auto correct override those adjustments?

[@funtimeswithtom4108]

It is cool that you can time align for the driver but what happens when other people get in the car? The audio will sound off to them.

[@repete74]

There's no such thing as a passive crossover + boost for tweeter. In this case the +9 is actually the cleanest signal bypassing the resistor, the +4 is a 5db cut and the 0 is a 9db cut.

[@theloser0]

Kicker comes threw again! What is wattage output of the amp? Keep up the awesome work and thanks!

[@trogoautoegocrat666]

45 w

[@firebirdude2]

45W RMS x 4 @ 4ohm

[@trogoautoegocrat666]

thanks!

[@r3d-1truth17]

Hey guys, enjoy your videos and content! Great work. QQ- do you not worry about equipment,when mounting on floor below seats, getting wet from shoes? Also, do you worry about heat when so close to vents? I live in WI, so we get every season. Thnxs

[@ghostinthetreeline]

I need to figure out if that harness you used would work on my wife's 2013 Ford Edge SEL with MyFord Touch/Sync. Thank you for the good video/content.

[@godzillasballs]

Nice upgrade

[@adriandab7017]

i have a 2019 accord hybrid with the premium sound, if i upgrade the speakers and add this but still use my head unit, would i need a loc like a LC7i?

[@kennethblackburn8756]

Hey Dean, if you guys tied into the Key with a T harness, where are the signal wires for the sub tapped in? I never saw those connections anywhere.

[@royyoung3456]

Do you have a video for installing the Kicker 200.4 into a 08 Chevy 3500 crew cab. Have already installed Pioneer 5.5/dia 70w triple axles speakers.

[@jshaf]

have the kicker key coming in soon and ordered Kicker KS 6.5 components for front and rear in my 2017 Wrangler. is this a good match for speakers to amp? love your videos, keep up the good work :)

[@dcastro0018]

Thank you for the detailed video. Can I use this amp with an alpine double din unit and four 50 watt rms kicker speakers as well or only for factory stereo setups? Thx.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes you can use any speaker you like

[@zoeya3254]

Are you only using one pink noise? Or do you have to use the whole list they provide?

[@JP-vh6ub]

What about after market radio with built in dsp. I can't ever seem to get that nice blend with my amplified sub. Could this be the sub for me i have component in front coaxial in the back power by a terrible power acoustik amp. If I replaced my amp with this one will that fullness that I've been looking for final be there??

[@chadpittman4366]

Awesome review guys. Considering this amp, but unsure if it will be sufficient to run my front and rear speakers ( Infinity reference 6x9 coax front doors and JL audio 6.5 coax in the rear deck) which is currently running off of the Sony XAV-200. Thoughts? Thanks for the continued great content!

[@Aqualung1956]

Does it adjust the EQ automatically on each individual song? I get that impression from the way you were talking about that one song that was poorly recorded

[@sivucit]

hi, quick question, if i have an amp with HPF and cross over, what is the benefit of having cross over in component speaker. please advise. also do u have patron setup where i can donate, watched ton of video and oh boy i understood quite a lot from tools, techniques, neat way of doingg things, troubleshoot etc etc.. thanks a bunch

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work guys

[@nahventure3873]

give us the reaction!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

I tried she just kept laughing, but she loves it.

[@austinej2785]

Nice job, I m having problem with my kia ceed 2013. I wanted to install component speaker on the front door, but there is a big connector on the grommet. There is no way to install a speaker wire through it.

[@filipa1155]

Nice project guys :)

[@TheSaldanaFam]

Is there a video on the subwoofer installed? Btw great job guys love seeing your videos

[@logantic]

The tweeter hack 👌🏽

[@SA-iw4ci]

I have a question regarding the dip switch settings.. I have a Kenwood DNX892, powered 8" JL Audio sub, and my Key180 running active bi-amp to Infinity REF-6520cx components A pillar mounted tweets & mids in the doors. Nothing else. Should I have the fader dip on or off? Should I have the HPF dips off since I'm bi-amping?

[@cease5131]

What if you have after market 14 gauge speaker wire running from all your aftermarket speaker? How would you hook those up to the Kicker key it the wire from the harness is a lot smaller wire?

[@IDontAShitGive]

I have aftermarket deck with pre amp rca outputs. Ive heard people say they recommend running high level input. Why is this? Thanks.

[@DaniloSuarez-kj2yt]

which tone track plays to adjust the gain?

[@iHernandez620]

Can you make a video comparing these smalls amps , Kicker Key, Alpine Power pack , pioneer gm, kenwood , and does rockfor Fosgate haves one ? Please please I know know which one to get !

[@bradysimpson]

Can I put 2 of these in my system? I have a 2016 single cab Chevy. I want to put a set of 47KSS6904 6x9 components in the door with the tweeter on the center mount, 47KSC404 4” coax in the B pillars, and 47KS2704 2 3/4” mids in the dash. How should I run the amps to the speakers? 1. one amp run the 4s and 6x9s & one amp runs the tweets and 2 3/4s 2. one amp run the 4s and tweets & one amp to the 6x9 and 2 3/4s 3. Amp 1 to the 4s and 2 3/4s & Amp 2 to the 6x9s and tweets in the doors 4. Something else

[@nebulousJames12345]

I'm still waiting for the finish beeps. Been 3 months. Unrelated, I sound deadened pretty well

[@kapazo13]

I installed a kicker key 4 channel amp. I have a low volume hissing noise. The noise has stable volume no matter the radio volume. The noise is still there even with the inputs disconnected and the engine off. My grounds are confirmed good. And my gain is all the way down. Also my amp chassis doesn't touch metal where it is mounted. Is there anything else i can try to remove this sound? It is not very loud but it is there and before the amp install there was no noise.Thanks.

[@SuperLance95]

I’ve got a 2018 F-150 that I put new Focal speakers in the doors. After installing this and letting it auto EQ will I be able to turn the bass up on the radio once it’s finished?

[@mammlouk]

Great video. I know I'm late to the party, but I sure wish they would release a version with subwoofer output. I'm still deciding between this and the Alpine KTP-445U. If either company offered a version with sub output it would make the decision for me. Is there any similar product with a sub out that you would recommend?

[@firebirdude2]

Kicker now makes a KEY500.1 for subwoofers.

[@racefacefpv7294]

When you set the gain, were you playing something during that time ir dont you need to?

[@christianvalentin3836]

Hi, Great Video!, does anyone knows where can I find that T plugs.The link you posted doesn't work anymore. I'm planing on installing the Kicker Key in a 2018 Murano. Thanks

[@rickgolden9220]

Do they make a harness for the 2017 Toyota Tacoma Entune Head for the Kicker Key Amp

[@JackPepal357]

What did you do for the sub cause with sync it's kinda complex to get a clean sound. I have a 2017 Ford fusion Titanium with the Sony system and I installed a sub with a line out converter on the rear 6x9s that are supposed to be like subs and it sounds like trash. Just wondering what you guys did

[@trapstar1998]

Hi I currently running 4x pioneer 6.5” coaxial front and rear and to install the key amp later down the track I want to install front 6.5” component speakers can I just replace the speakers or does it need to be setup byamp mode?

[@Clint_L]

Woohoo new video.

[@bige8397]

Need a bi-amp set up for some components! Can't find anything on this.

[@sivucit]

hi, i thought db in cross over is for slope that is what i understood from ur other video, but in this you are speaking about volume highness for tweetter by setting it to 9 db from 0db. so db here is volume of slope fall out..pls

[@jondonnelly4831]

It's a lot of work and cost to do such a lovely install. The whole ICE market could do with moving to the 21C. Why not build LDAC blutooth into the amp! and bypass the oem headunit for the maximum quality audio for any OEM car with even the crappiest system. LDAC 999 kbit to phone and a wireless controller the dash for volume etc or build into a phone holder and 8 channels to dump the old passive crossovers.

[@vato4822]

Any idea what t harness i would need for a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with navigation but NO amp no thx system