Kicker Key Amp 200.4 Install DIY Video - Do this first!

[GreyCactus]

I used Boom Mat inside each of the speaker locations, based on recommendations I read here in this thread. Not sure if it helped but I can tell you it didn't hurt

I’ve read mixed reviews about using the boom mats so I wasn’t sure if it is the way to go. I might just try it anyway because prior to adding the amp, the speakers sounded a little hollow. Thanks for your input!

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[RedHotFuzz]

The 200.4 amp runs VERY hot, so hot in fact that you can’t keep a finger on it for more than 10 seconds after the amp has been running for 20-ish minutes.

Something you can hold a finger to for 10 seconds doesn’t sound all that hot to me…

 

[ctandc]

Speakers, 200.4 Amp and harness ordered. Plugnplay verified the harness itself is in stock - lead time 5-12 days. Now the waiting game.

 

[Barlos]

What model did you get for the focal speakers? Trying to decide between Focal,Kicker, and Memphis.
TIA

I ended up ordering Memphis PRX4. Only 20RMS but they sound really good. I just got a good feeling about them. Hope Im right. For the 6.5s I also got Memphis.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Speakers, 200.4 Amp and harness ordered. Plugnplay verified the harness itself is in stock - lead time 5-12 days. Now the waiting game.

So is the harness + Kicker amp + Kicker speakers bundle PlugNPlay sells all-inclusive? Or are additional items required, like speaker mounting rings, speaker wire connectors, bass blockers, etc.?

 

[RedHotFuzz]

Sure thing. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953MJP6/Memphis-Audio-MJP6.html

I like the idea of going full-woofer rather than a 2-way in the kick panel location.

 

[cmcbronco]

I like the idea of going full-woofer rather than a 2-way in the kick panel location.

That’s what’s down there from factory and I don’t see the reason to have highs at your feet. These fill out the mid bass nice with the amp.

 

[BCFDLtE13]

I got mine installed and set-up yesterday. It sounds great and is a huge improvement over the OEM system.

-Kicker 200.4
-Polk DB402 4" in dash and rear pods (300hz bass blockers in both)
-Kicker 6.5" 46CSC674 in kick panels
-PnP harness 11-6 with Kicker HS10 hideaway sub.

I ran the DSP set-up per Kicker's instructions with pink noise. Set the gains on the amp and then the sub. It sounds great. Really great.
I think people are paying far too much attention the volume level number after installing these components. On the OEM system, it began to distort and it was not very loud or clear above 15. After this install, volume 15 is very loud, extremely clean and clear, and sounds great. Just because it won't go to 25, doesn't mean it's not remarkably better. The limiter kicks in after 20 with my gains set properly and it's way too loud at that volume anyway. The kicker HS10 hideaway sub really takes this system upgrade to the next level.

 

[DaveInSA]

I ended up turning off the time delay feature of my 200.4
I wasn't really liking where it put the sound stage for me. Much happier with it off.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

The kicker HS10 hideaway sub really takes this system upgrade to the next level.

Where did you put the sub?

 

[DaveInSA]

So is the harness + Kicker amp + Kicker speakers bundle PlugNPlay sells all-inclusive? Or are additional items required, like speaker mounting rings, speaker wire connectors, bass blockers, etc.?

From what I can tell it is just the amp, speakers, and his harness.
You'd still need mounting adapters for the 6.5" woofers and the bass blockers. I used speaker wiring adapters on the 6.5" in the kick panel, but after dealing with the 'yeah they fit you just have to modify them' connectors on the 4" speakers I just cut off the stock wires and crimped on the leads that came with the speakers.
The only adapters I've seen for the 4" speakers that actually are plug and play are the custom ones from amazon or that you order the parts and build yourself. But i didn't want to wait and I can put the original plugs back on easily enough if I ever need to.

 

[Snowdogyyz]

I bought dash speaker connecting harnesses from a seller on eBay. Fit perfectly.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

I replaced the four 4” speakers with the Focal ACX-100

I've read reports that any 4" speakers where the tweeter sits higher than the rest of the speaker results in the tweeter pushing against the plastic dash covers (or in the roll bar pods). Not true?

 

[BCFDLtE13]

Where did you put the sub?

Right now it's sitting in the cargo area. The plan this week is to mount it on a JCR Offroad molle tailgate table.

 

[GreyCactus]

I've read reports that any 4" speakers where the tweeter sits higher than the rest of the speaker results in the tweeter pushing against the plastic dash covers (or in the roll bar pods). Not true?

I suppose for other speakers that could be true but not these. My front passenger grill protrudes just a little because one of the clips got loose when I removed the speaker a second time to add the bass blockers.

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