Hey Guys! I would appreciate some opinions on some Kicker gear.
1st, I am not much of a speaker/stereo snob. Just looking for something that will work. I am looking closely at 2 options as 1 of my current tower speakers I think is on its last days.
For mostly a surf speaker / swimming around the boat / playing music while cleaning up type of speaker (less concerned about at wakeboard distance).
What do people think of these two options (ignoring costs) running on the Front Channel of my JL Audio 500/5 Amp that puts out 100W RMS / 200W Bridged? Currently, I have MB Quartz Speakers in the WakeDesign can that I think came with the boat.
Your input is appreciated
KMT674 -
Model KMT67
Woofer(in,mm) 6-3/4, 165
Tweeter(in,mm) 3/4, 20
Dome Material Titanium
Exponential Horn(in,mm) 3-1/4x6, 83x151
Rated Impedance(?) 4
Peak Power Handling(Watts) 300
Continuous Power Handling(Watts RMS) 150
Sensitivity(1W, 1m) 93dB
Frequency Response(Hz) 50-21k
Height(in,mm) 9, 229
Width(in,mm) 19-1/16, 484
Depth(in,mm) 11, 280
VS
Two pair of the KM65's in their double enclosure:
Mode
Speaker Size 6-1/2"
Design 2-way
Tweeter Design Dome
Tweeter Composition Titanium
Woofer Composition Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Rubber
Peak Power Handling 195 watts
RMS Power Handling 65 watts
Sensitivity 90 dB
Frequency Response 35 - 21000 Hz
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Top-Mount Depth 2-7/8"
Speaker Grilles Yes
Additional Information about my 2 amps:
The JL Audio 500/5 Running the Tower speakers, some of the in boats, and the JL Audio 10 Inch Sub (no idea of model or specs)
JL Audio 300/4 Running - The rest of the in boat speakers. I have 6 Infiniti in boat speakers (don't know specs) with 4 of them on this amp and 2 on the 500/5 amp.
Specs for the 500/5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Recommended Fuse Value: 50A
Recommended Fuse Type: AGU or MaxiFuse™
INPUT SECTIONS:
No. of Inputs: Three Stereo Pairs (Front, Rear, Subwoofer)
Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs
Input Range: Switchable from 200mV - 2V RMS
to 800mV - 8V RMS
FRONT CHANNELS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply with multistage
impedance optimizing circuitry.
Rated Power (Stereo):
100W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
200W RMS x 1 @ 3 - 8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
Front Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave Butterworth or 24
dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley High-Pass with continuously
variable cutoff frequency from 50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a
range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via x10 switch.
Can also be cascaded from rear filter’s cutoff frequency to
operate as a bandpass filter for tri-amp configurations.
Defeatable.
REAR CHANNELS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply.
Rated Power (Stereo):
25W RMS x 2 @ 3 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
50W RMS x 1 @ 6 - 8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1 dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
Rear Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave Butterworth or
24 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley high-pass with continuously
variable cutoff frequency from 50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a
range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via x10 switch. Also provides lowpass
cutoff for front filter when bandpass mode is used.
SUBWOOFER CHANNEL:
Amplifier Topology: H-Bridge, Class D Mono
with impedance optimization and patented
discrete drive circuitry
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply
Rated Power: 250W RMS x 1 @ 1.5 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.05% @ 4? (50 Hz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95 dB referred to rated power (Aweighted,
20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 300 Hz (+0, -1 dB), 5 Hz -
500 Hz (+0, -3 dB)
Damping Factor: >500 @ 4? / 50 Hz, >250 @ 2? / 50 Hz
Subwoofer Channel Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave
Butterworth or 24 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley low-pass with
continuously variable cutoff frequency from 40 - 200 Hz.
Defeatable.
LF Boost: Single-band, fixed-frequency (48 Hz), fixed “Q”
boost, variable from 0 to +15 dB. Defeatable. Port for
optional remote bass control to control variable boost from
front of vehicle.
Infrasonic Filter: 24 dB/octave @ 30 Hz. Defeatable.
PREAMP OUTPUT:
Tracking type low-pass linked to subwoofer channel filter.
Filtering is defeatable to pass a full-range signal from the
front channel inputs or a summed signal from the front and
rear channel inputs.
Specs for the 300/4
300/4 Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Recommended Fuse Value: 40A
Recommended Fuse Type: AGU or MaxiFuse™
INPUT SECTIONS:
No. of Inputs: Two Stereo Pairs (Front, Rear)
Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs
Input Range: Switchable from 200mV - 2V RMS
to 800mV - 8V RMS
AMPLIFIER SECTIONS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply with multistage
impedance optimizing circuitry.
Rated Power (Stereo):
75W RMS x 4 @ 1.5-4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
150W RMS x 2 @ 3-8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
FILTER SECTIONS:
Front and Rear Filters (2): State-variable, 12 dB/octave
Butterworth or 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley low-pass or
high-pass with continuously variable cutoff frequency from
50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via
x10 switch. Defeatable.
1st, I am not much of a speaker/stereo snob. Just looking for something that will work. I am looking closely at 2 options as 1 of my current tower speakers I think is on its last days.
For mostly a surf speaker / swimming around the boat / playing music while cleaning up type of speaker (less concerned about at wakeboard distance).
What do people think of these two options (ignoring costs) running on the Front Channel of my JL Audio 500/5 Amp that puts out 100W RMS / 200W Bridged? Currently, I have MB Quartz Speakers in the WakeDesign can that I think came with the boat.
Your input is appreciated
KMT674 -
Model KMT67
Woofer(in,mm) 6-3/4, 165
Tweeter(in,mm) 3/4, 20
Dome Material Titanium
Exponential Horn(in,mm) 3-1/4x6, 83x151
Rated Impedance(?) 4
Peak Power Handling(Watts) 300
Continuous Power Handling(Watts RMS) 150
Sensitivity(1W, 1m) 93dB
Frequency Response(Hz) 50-21k
Height(in,mm) 9, 229
Width(in,mm) 19-1/16, 484
Depth(in,mm) 11, 280
VS
Two pair of the KM65's in their double enclosure:
Mode
Speaker Size 6-1/2"
Design 2-way
Tweeter Design Dome
Tweeter Composition Titanium
Woofer Composition Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Rubber
Peak Power Handling 195 watts
RMS Power Handling 65 watts
Sensitivity 90 dB
Frequency Response 35 - 21000 Hz
Impedance (Per Voice Coil) 4 ohms
Top-Mount Depth 2-7/8"
Speaker Grilles Yes
Additional Information about my 2 amps:
The JL Audio 500/5 Running the Tower speakers, some of the in boats, and the JL Audio 10 Inch Sub (no idea of model or specs)
JL Audio 300/4 Running - The rest of the in boat speakers. I have 6 Infiniti in boat speakers (don't know specs) with 4 of them on this amp and 2 on the 500/5 amp.
Specs for the 500/5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Recommended Fuse Value: 50A
Recommended Fuse Type: AGU or MaxiFuse™
INPUT SECTIONS:
No. of Inputs: Three Stereo Pairs (Front, Rear, Subwoofer)
Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs
Input Range: Switchable from 200mV - 2V RMS
to 800mV - 8V RMS
FRONT CHANNELS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply with multistage
impedance optimizing circuitry.
Rated Power (Stereo):
100W RMS x 2 @ 1.5 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
200W RMS x 1 @ 3 - 8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
Front Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave Butterworth or 24
dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley High-Pass with continuously
variable cutoff frequency from 50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a
range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via x10 switch.
Can also be cascaded from rear filter’s cutoff frequency to
operate as a bandpass filter for tri-amp configurations.
Defeatable.
REAR CHANNELS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply.
Rated Power (Stereo):
25W RMS x 2 @ 3 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
50W RMS x 1 @ 6 - 8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1 dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
Rear Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave Butterworth or
24 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley high-pass with continuously
variable cutoff frequency from 50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a
range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via x10 switch. Also provides lowpass
cutoff for front filter when bandpass mode is used.
SUBWOOFER CHANNEL:
Amplifier Topology: H-Bridge, Class D Mono
with impedance optimization and patented
discrete drive circuitry
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply
Rated Power: 250W RMS x 1 @ 1.5 - 4? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.05% @ 4? (50 Hz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95 dB referred to rated power (Aweighted,
20 Hz - 20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 300 Hz (+0, -1 dB), 5 Hz -
500 Hz (+0, -3 dB)
Damping Factor: >500 @ 4? / 50 Hz, >250 @ 2? / 50 Hz
Subwoofer Channel Filter: State-variable, 12 dB/octave
Butterworth or 24 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley low-pass with
continuously variable cutoff frequency from 40 - 200 Hz.
Defeatable.
LF Boost: Single-band, fixed-frequency (48 Hz), fixed “Q”
boost, variable from 0 to +15 dB. Defeatable. Port for
optional remote bass control to control variable boost from
front of vehicle.
Infrasonic Filter: 24 dB/octave @ 30 Hz. Defeatable.
PREAMP OUTPUT:
Tracking type low-pass linked to subwoofer channel filter.
Filtering is defeatable to pass a full-range signal from the
front channel inputs or a summed signal from the front and
rear channel inputs.
Specs for the 300/4
300/4 Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Recommended Fuse Value: 40A
Recommended Fuse Type: AGU or MaxiFuse™
INPUT SECTIONS:
No. of Inputs: Two Stereo Pairs (Front, Rear)
Input Type: Differential-balanced with RCA jack inputs
Input Range: Switchable from 200mV - 2V RMS
to 800mV - 8V RMS
AMPLIFIER SECTIONS:
Amplifier Topology: Class AB with patented Absolute
Symmetry™ dual N-Channel MOSFET output design
Power Supply: Independent, pulse width modulationregulated
switching power supply with multistage
impedance optimizing circuitry.
Rated Power (Stereo):
75W RMS x 4 @ 1.5-4? (11V - 14.5V)
Rated Power (Bridged):
150W RMS x 2 @ 3-8? (11V - 14.5V)
THD at Rated Power: <0.03% @ 4? per channel
(20 Hz-20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio: >108.5 dB referred to rated power
(A-weighted, 20 Hz-20 kHz noise bandwidth)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 30 kHz (+0, -1dB)
Damping Factor: >200 @ 4? per ch. / 50 Hz, >100 @ 2?
per ch. / 50 Hz
Slew Rate: ± 25V/?s
FILTER SECTIONS:
Front and Rear Filters (2): State-variable, 12 dB/octave
Butterworth or 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley low-pass or
high-pass with continuously variable cutoff frequency from
50 - 500 Hz, switchable to a range of 500 - 5000 Hz, via
x10 switch. Defeatable.
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