Kicker KS68 5"x7"/6"x8" 2-way car speakers Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 20605KS68 offer details Item# 20605KS68 Review Sumary 4 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers In-stock Alternative Kicker DS68 $69.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Kicker KS68 by Ken Nail Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. You set up your car for performance, so make sure you rev up your audio system too — with Kicker KS Series speakers! They're built from the ground up to put some serious kick into your sound. The KS68 2-way 5"x7"/6"x8" speakers have high-performance polygraphite woofer cones, built to minimize cone flex for lower distortion. The woofers are built into Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assemblies, utilizing low-profile, high-strength steel baskets. Santoprene surrounds allow extended cone excursion — for the kind of solid suspension the woofers need to belt out the bass. You'll enjoy imaging that sounds like you've got the best seat in the house, thanks to the Kaladex semi-dome tweeters' excellent sonic clarity and dispersion. The tweeters are ferro-fluid cooled to handle high-volume situations without overheating. These speakers are built with high-quality touches, like rugged polyimide film voice coil formers and high-power-handling tinsel leads. You'll enjoy the excellent performance for a long, long time! Grilles are not included. (Factory grilles are appropriate for most installations.) Highlights:2-way 5"x7"/6"x8" car speakers (pair)polygraphite woofer cone with Santoprene surroundKaladex semi-dome tweeterpower range: 5-45 watts RMS (90 watts peak power)frequency response: 45-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBtop-mount depth: 2-3/8"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1/2" Balanced-dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Kaladex Woofer Composition Loading... Polygraphite Woofer Surround Loading... Santoprene rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 45 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 5-45 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 90 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 3/8 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way speakers Two 9.75' lengths of speaker wire (each length of speaker wire has female quick-slides on one end and tinned wire on the other end) 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual Warranty Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Curvilinear Injection-Molded Polygraphite Woofer Cones (CIMP): CIMP is a high performance composite, which remains rigid, minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion. The CIMP consists of a one-piece, injection-molded polygraphite material that moves as a piston, exhibiting power and control. Santoprene Rubber Surrounds: The santoprene rubber surrounds offer unmatched acoustical dampening and UV protection, while allowing extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. 1/2" Kaladex Balanced-dome Tweeters: Each speaker features a 1/2" Kaladex balanced-dome tweeter for crisp, clear highs. Kaladex is a polymer film that is rugged and resistant to environmental extremes. Ferro-Fluid Cooled Tweeter Voice Coils: Each tweeter voice coil is fluid cooled for greater durability. Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly: The Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly utilizes a high strength steel basket, features a low-profile open design, and provides a solid foundation for the precision aligned motor assembly. Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-4 of 4 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 There Throwed Written By Johnathan, New Summerfield, TeXuZ on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 Man I just got these today, the shipping took a lil' while due to holidayz. But they work good.. nice crisp sound. I recommend em'... Na MeaN.. get chu a pair or two... 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Bang for the Buck Written By Kellyn, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 At first I was sceptical about how well these speakers would perform, but let me tell you they are nothing short of awesome. The bass comes in loud and strong and you dont lose any of the sound. The tweeter works great and all the high frequency sounds are delivered. With the crutchfield quides they were very easy to install. If your looking for a solid upgrade at a great price these are the speakers for you! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great replacement for stock speakers! Written By David Wied, Northern CA on Saturday, October 08, 2005 Purchased 2 sets of these speakers to replace my "premium" Mach system speakers in my Expedition. They sound crisp and clear with the Mach factory system. I upgraded to a new Sony CDX-M8815X CD/MP3 Receiver and the sound is awesome. If you still have a factory system, upgrade as soon as you can. The sound is so much better! 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Kicker KS68 -- 2004 F150 Super Cab Written By Aaron, Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 These speakers have a clean crisp sound with good stereo imaging. I would recomend them if you want to upgrade from stock speakers. I got them at a great price 2nd pair for 1/2 price with a crutchfield sale. I replaced all 4 door speakers in my F150 and they sound great running off the stock head unit but I also have a Kicker 10" CVR dual voice coil sub that handles all the base with a bostwick amp so together they sound awsome, but if you want the full benefits you'll need an after market stereo with a higher RMS wattage rating or a nice 4x50w amp. 42 out of 51 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-4 of 4 items Learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers Learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 5"x7" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 5"x7" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (4-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6"x8" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers $8.99 In Stock Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock Bass Blockers If your stereo doesn't cut the deep bass from your full-range speakers, a set of bass blockers can help prevent distortion and give you cleaner bass too. Bass Blockers Pairs (300 Hz cut-off) $9.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Kicker KS68, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_20605KS68/Kicker-KS68.html ). close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Kicker KS68 by Ken Nail Why replace your car's original speakers? The speakers that originally came in your car were made from inexpensive materials, designed to create acceptable sound at the lowest possible cost to the manufacturer. If you love music, you deserve better. Name-brand aftermarket speakers deliver fuller, richer sound with considerably more detail and nuance, and they're capable of playing louder and cleaner than factory speakers. Connect new speakers to your factory radio and you'll get the best possible sound from your dealer-equipped system. Pair them up with a new car stereo for a level of enjoyment that can rival a high-fidelity home audio experience. You set up your car for performance, so make sure you rev up your audio system too — with Kicker KS Series speakers! They're built from the ground up to put some serious kick into your sound. The KS68 2-way 5"x7"/6"x8" speakers have high-performance polygraphite woofer cones, built to minimize cone flex for lower distortion. The woofers are built into Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assemblies, utilizing low-profile, high-strength steel baskets. Santoprene surrounds allow extended cone excursion — for the kind of solid suspension the woofers need to belt out the bass. You'll enjoy imaging that sounds like you've got the best seat in the house, thanks to the Kaladex semi-dome tweeters' excellent sonic clarity and dispersion. The tweeters are ferro-fluid cooled to handle high-volume situations without overheating. These speakers are built with high-quality touches, like rugged polyimide film voice coil formers and high-power-handling tinsel leads. You'll enjoy the excellent performance for a long, long time! Grilles are not included. (Factory grilles are appropriate for most installations.) Highlights:2-way 5"x7"/6"x8" car speakers (pair)polygraphite woofer cone with Santoprene surroundKaladex semi-dome tweeterpower range: 5-45 watts RMS (90 watts peak power)frequency response: 45-20,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBtop-mount depth: 2-3/8"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per pair
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Design Loading... 2-way Tweeter Design Loading... 1/2" Balanced-dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Kaladex Woofer Composition Loading... Polygraphite Woofer Surround Loading... Santoprene rubber Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 45 - 20k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 5-45 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 90 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 3/8 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... N/A Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way speakers Two 9.75' lengths of speaker wire (each length of speaker wire has female quick-slides on one end and tinned wire on the other end) 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual Warranty Registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Curvilinear Injection-Molded Polygraphite Woofer Cones (CIMP): CIMP is a high performance composite, which remains rigid, minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion. The CIMP consists of a one-piece, injection-molded polygraphite material that moves as a piston, exhibiting power and control. Santoprene Rubber Surrounds: The santoprene rubber surrounds offer unmatched acoustical dampening and UV protection, while allowing extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. 1/2" Kaladex Balanced-dome Tweeters: Each speaker features a 1/2" Kaladex balanced-dome tweeter for crisp, clear highs. Kaladex is a polymer film that is rugged and resistant to environmental extremes. Ferro-Fluid Cooled Tweeter Voice Coils: Each tweeter voice coil is fluid cooled for greater durability. Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly: The Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly utilizes a high strength steel basket, features a low-profile open design, and provides a solid foundation for the precision aligned motor assembly.
5 out of 5 There Throwed Written By Johnathan, New Summerfield, TeXuZ on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 Man I just got these today, the shipping took a lil' while due to holidayz. But they work good.. nice crisp sound. I recommend em'... Na MeaN.. get chu a pair or two... 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Bang for the Buck Written By Kellyn, Lancaster, PA on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 At first I was sceptical about how well these speakers would perform, but let me tell you they are nothing short of awesome. The bass comes in loud and strong and you dont lose any of the sound. The tweeter works great and all the high frequency sounds are delivered. With the crutchfield quides they were very easy to install. If your looking for a solid upgrade at a great price these are the speakers for you! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great replacement for stock speakers! Written By David Wied, Northern CA on Saturday, October 08, 2005 Purchased 2 sets of these speakers to replace my "premium" Mach system speakers in my Expedition. They sound crisp and clear with the Mach factory system. I upgraded to a new Sony CDX-M8815X CD/MP3 Receiver and the sound is awesome. If you still have a factory system, upgrade as soon as you can. The sound is so much better! 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Kicker KS68 -- 2004 F150 Super Cab Written By Aaron, Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 These speakers have a clean crisp sound with good stereo imaging. I would recomend them if you want to upgrade from stock speakers. I got them at a great price 2nd pair for 1/2 price with a crutchfield sale. I replaced all 4 door speakers in my F150 and they sound great running off the stock head unit but I also have a Kicker 10" CVR dual voice coil sub that handles all the base with a bostwick amp so together they sound awsome, but if you want the full benefits you'll need an after market stereo with a higher RMS wattage rating or a nice 4x50w amp. 42 out of 51 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers Learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound. Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers. Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best. How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in... Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about 5"x7"/6"x8" Speakers
Why Buy New Car Speakers? Why Buy New Car Speakers? Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 287 ratings (6 comments) If you want your music to sound great, you can't ignore car speakers. Dollar for dollar, new speakers are one of the best ways to improve your car's sound.
Car Speakers Installation Video Car Speakers Installation Video Video Guest 6/25/2008 based on 91 ratings (2 comments) A brief video covering the basics of installing car speakers.
Car Speakers: What to Look For Car Speakers: What to Look For Ken Nail 1/29/2009 based on 559 ratings (13 comments) With so many speakers available, it's important to understand what to look for. Keep these points in mind, and your system will sound its best.
How Tweeter Design Affects Sound How Tweeter Design Affects Sound Ken Nail 12/9/2011 based on 34 ratings (3 comments) When you're shopping for speakers, don't forget the tweeter. It's shape and the material it's made from have a direct impact on how your music sounds. Tweeters reproduce the upper frequencies in...
Component Speakers Installation Video Component Speakers Installation Video Todd Cabell, Danae Marshall 6/20/2006 based on 68 ratings (1 comment) A 5-minute video that shows the basics of installing a component speaker system in a car.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. Sheets $26.99 In Stock Speaker Wire You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp. StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock Baffles Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. XTC 5"x7" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (Slim-line: 3" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 5"x7" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers (4-1/2" depth) $8.99 In Stock XTC 6"x8" Speaker Baffles Protect your speakers $8.99 In Stock Extras Installation Tools The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. S&G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool $9.99 In Stock Multi Wedge Trim Panel Tools Set of six (flexible and rigid) tools — helps remove trim and door panels $19.99 In Stock S&G Tool Aid 87615 Window and Door Clip Removal Tool $7.99 In Stock Bass Blockers If your stereo doesn't cut the deep bass from your full-range speakers, a set of bass blockers can help prevent distortion and give you cleaner bass too. Bass Blockers Pairs (300 Hz cut-off) $9.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
