Kicker KS525 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers Zoom Front Back Other Other Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 206KS525 offer details Item# 206KS525 Review Summary 22 people say In Stock Free Installation gear for most cars Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $89.99 Pair Add to cart Also available - Open Box $80.99 + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 90 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available By buying this product you'll earn up to 90 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Share this product: Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories 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. Our take on the Kicker KS525 by Jo Greene You put some good bass in your car, but now your speakers just aren't hanging with your subs. Kicker designed their KS Series speakers to deliver the performance you need to bring that "live music" experience to your ride. The KS525 5-1/4" 2-way speakers use heavy-duty polypropylene cones supported by Santoprene rubber surrounds. These speakers can handle high-level playback without straining, especially when they're powered by an outboard amplifier. Each speaker sports a titanium 3/4" dome tweeter that broadcasts plenty of high-frequency sparkle, so you'll hear all the sonic details that make your tunes exciting. See more info on this item Highlights:2-way 5-1/4" speakers (pair)polypropylene woofer cone with Santoprene™ surround3/4" titanium dome tweeterpower range: 6-45 watts RMS (135 watts peak power)frequency response: 45-21,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBtop-mount depth: 2"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeShop all Kicker 5-1/4" Speakers 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... 3/4" Dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Titanium Woofer Composition Loading... Polypropylene Woofer Surround Loading... Santoprene Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 45 - 21k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 6-45 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 135 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 7/16 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 9/16 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 5.25" coaxial speakers 2 Grilles 2 Grille rings Two 12" lengths of speaker wire (tinned wire on one end and 0.205" + 0.115" female quick slides on the other end) 4 Red plastic butt connectors 8 Self-tapping screws (length=1-1/8") 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual 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 Polypropylene Woofer Cones: The Kicker KS-series speakers feature durable polypropylene woofer cones for power and control. Polypropylene woofers are also resistant to moisture and high temperature extremes found in automotive applications. Santoprene Surrounds: The woofer surrounds are made of Santoprene rubber to allow extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. Santoprene is durable and resists moisture for a long life. 3/4" Titanium Dome Tweeters: The 3/4" titanium dome tweeters provide a smooth high frequency response with a wide dispersion pattern. The tweeters have strong neodymium magnets for higher power handling. Mounting Options: Each speaker features four mounting tabs for standard 4-hole, 5.25-inch speaker openings. The speaker can be top-mounted or bottom-mounted. Grilles: The KS525 comes supplied with a pair of graphite-colored plastic pinwheel-style speaker grilles. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Jo's Awesome Kicker Car Audio Upgrade Jo's Awesome Kicker Car Audio Upgrade Jo Greene 4/20/2011 Crutchfield writer Jo knew her factory audio system wasn't cutting it...she needed a car audio intervention. So she decided to replace her factory speakers with Kicker, and power them with a Kicker... Product Reviews Review this product Submit a review and you will be entered to win a $150 gift card Crutchfield Great Gear Giveaway Official Sweepstakes Rules Reviews for the Kicker KS525 Average Customer Review: 22 people say: 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 Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (16) 4 Star: (5) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Sort by: Date Reviewed Rating Helpfulness Showing: 1-20 of 22 View page: 12 » Items per page: 10 20 50 5 out of 5 Great Speakers for Jeep Wrangler Roll Bar Written By Josh, Vail, AZ on Monday, June 17, 2013 Installed in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are the heart of my sound system. They fit perfectly in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler and sound great. I installed with bass blockers to send the bass to my powered subwoofer (Kicker 11PT8) in the trunk. Pros: Great sound Easy install Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Beautiful Sound!!! Written By Walker S., Blountstown, FL on Sunday, February 10, 2013 I installed a pair of these in the front doors of my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo a month ago and honey, they are incredible! Crisp, strong, BEAUTIFUL sound from these babies no matter what you listen to! The highs are sharp and sweet. The mids full and strong, and the bass surprisingly powerful, especially at slightly high volumes. Paired with my Polk Audio db651s set in the back doors and Power Acoustic 4" in the rear roof, I have the best full range of the entire high school! Definite recommending these! Pros: Strong, full sound. Clarity even when turned up loud. Great price Cons: Absolutely none! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Kicker KS525 - Crisp Responsive Sound Written By RLK, Michigan on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Installed in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crisp sound, very responsive. Easy installation using the Crutchfield Master Sheet, the Kicker provided speed clips and Chrysler wiring harness leads. Purchased these Kickers to replace the OEM rear speakers in 2000 Jeep Cherokee and plan to purchase a second set to upgrage the OEM door speakers too. Pros: Crisp and responsive speakers Cons: Light on bass tones 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Love these speakers Written By RickS, Louisville, KY on Saturday, December 15, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these to install in the doors of a 2004 Dodge Stratus. I installed them with 6.25" Kickers for the rear deck and a JBL amplified sub. These speakers are amazing. I got them for the vocals and highs as the sub handles the lows and the sound is extremely crisp and clear. Sounds like a concert hall! If you are looking for a great sounding speaker at a good price then get these. You won't be disappointed!!! Pros: Awesome sound, great price Cons: None 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Speakers for my door... Written By Anonymous, Hawaii on Thursday, November 01, 2012 Installed in a 1987 Chevrolet C Series Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice set of speakers, just what I needed at a great price... Came with everything to install but it didn't have a template to cut the holes... Wasn't to hard to work around that but it would have come in handy if they would have supplied one. Pros: Nice up to date looking speakers at a great price. Cons: No template to cut speakers holes Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 KICKERS GO HARD Written By MASERATI DUKE OF LIL FLIPS CLOVER G RECORDS, ROCKFORD/CHICAGO,IL on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Installed in a 1998 Buick Regal Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered these because of their price & I heard them in a a friends car ...I have always knew about Kickers being a good name brand but I have been a Kenwood & Alpine customer..I wont install these in my car until 2013...I'M getting my 98 buick regal ready for the summer of 2013...with the help from Crutchfield nothing can go wrong..Its going to be a Alpine & Kicker beating up the block,make sure u have a amp 4 these lil bad boys.... thanks Tommy.. Pros: listening 2 my friends in his 99 buick regal sound damn good so I know my 98 regal will sound good also...these kickers are built tuff Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great Sound Written By VABEACH01XJ, Virginia Beach on Thursday, September 27, 2012 Installed in a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These little speakers sound great for their size. I installed them in my daughters jeep to replace a much lower brand of speaker that sounded terrible. The difference is impressive. A sony head unit drives all 4 of them, front and rear. I would suggest adding a sub, as I have done to add to the highs. The bass boost will drive a little bass out of the 5 1/4, but it is not too good. These speakers combined with the sound ordinance powered sub enclosure add just enough high and low to create a well balanced sound stage. My daughter loves the sound of her new ride. Thanks for the continued support Crutchfield! Pros: Great highs and mid-range. Sound quality is excellent. Cons: Not really a con, but the bass is a little distorted, but that is normal with a 5 1/4. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Kicker Written By Samuel f, Stone Mountain, Ga. on Sunday, September 02, 2012 Installed in a 1994 BMW 325I Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought some 4 inch kicker speakers for my 325i and they were great. I decided to purchase some 5 1/4 inch speakers for the kick panels and now I will be a kicker customer. I love them!!! Pros: good base and mid power. Cons: i do not see any cons at the moment!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Factory replacement Written By CJ, Ellenton, FL on Sunday, August 26, 2012 Installed in a 2012 Toyota Corolla Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers sound great and I can turn up the bass and they do not bottom out. They were easy to replace in the front doors of my Corolla. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Not What I Thought Written By youbet211, Lynnwood, WA on Tuesday, August 07, 2012 Installed in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Looking at previous reviews I thought these speakers would have a great sound, which they did in the upper voices, but there is no mid or bass at all. If you can, look at upgrading to mid-range speakers that have some bass with them. Pros: Great highs Cons: Ok mids, terrible bass. But nothing to expect much from 5 1/4 speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 SO CLEAR Written By NS custom sound, il on Monday, July 16, 2012 Installed in a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) these speekers are so clear! bass sounds good to! i have the same ones but the DS versions and theses KS speekers are much better for a great price. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Speakers Written By Anonymous, Buffalo, NY on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 I have 2 pairs of these in my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Much greater sound than the stock speakers. They produce great mid's and treble but the bass is only alright. All-in-all these are a great pair of speakers that give a great sound. Pros: Great mid's and treble Cons: The bass produced was OK, took some jury-rigging to fit into my front doors 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By jlrfd13, pocatello id on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Installed in a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) replaced stock speakeers out with these much better Pros: sound good for the size Cons: none so far 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Speakers Written By WaterDR, WI on Saturday, March 10, 2012 Installed in a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just upgraded to these speakers in my sound bar from the Kicker DS525's. Why you may ask? Well, I figured out how to move the DS525's to my dash and wanted to try a better speaker in the sound bar on my Wrangler. The KS series is a really nice upgrade from the DS. Mids and high's are lot nicer! The DS speakers were fine, but I would certainly spend the few extra bucks to get these! Pros: Strong, solid, great natural sound. Cons: No bass....BUT...I don;'t see that as an issue. This is why they make subs. If you don't want a sub, then get a bigger speaker. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Sound Written By trbonium@gmail.com, Charlotte, NC on Thursday, March 08, 2012 These speakers were easy to install. All the required brackets and special connectors for my Beetle were included. After install, with the doors open, the speakers sounded ok. But once we got in the car and closed the doors you could really hear the sound quality. Highs and lows are great. Only replaced the door speakers and now I'm wondering how great my system would sound if I replaced all my speakers with Kickers. Worth the money. Pros: Easy install. Great price. Great sound. Cons: Not gold plated and didn't make the car go faster. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By James, Bethlehem, PA on Monday, August 15, 2011 Installed in a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sound great, clear, no distortion on high volume. Love Kicker speakers. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Loud n Clear! Written By Eugene O, Edison,NJ on Thursday, August 04, 2011 Installed in a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers definately play loud and clear! Don't be fooled by the size! l have them installed in all four doors of my compact SUV and it sounds just great. Just remember you will need a sub if you want to hear and feel any serious bass. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By Drew, San Francisco, CA on Monday, May 16, 2011 Gotta agree with the others in saying highs are great, mids are pretty good, but bass is lacking. So great speakers if you get a sub 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Mids and Highs! Written By Dr.S, Dalls, TX on Saturday, May 07, 2011 Installed in a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are AMAZING! I bought them for my classic Mercedes (install was fairly involved). I am running an old aftermarket Pioneer head unit and these babies sound fantastic. The mids are strong. The highs are super clear and crisp. I highly recommend these to anyone looking to add the top end of the sound spectrum. The only negative associated with them (and it's actually not even a negative at all), is that they don't put out very loud bass. They are only 5.25" though, that's not what they are designed for. I'll be adding some 6x9's in a custom box on my back dash for the lower end soon enough, but until I get to it, these speakers make the top half of the frequency spectrum sound so incredible that I'll be happy until then. Bass blockers would also probably be a good idea, as the bass they do put out seems to get in the way of what would otherwise be perfect sound. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Speakers! Written By Josh, Oak Ridge, NC on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 These speakers are great! The only thing is, you will probably want to buy a subwoofer! The bass in these speakers is not strong, however the treble and mids are great! FYI: If anybody owns a 1993 Dodge Spirit and wants to install these speakers in it, you can! The Crutchfield & other websites say the speakers will not fit, but they do! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-20 of 22 >> Accessories Add accessories for the Kicker KS525 Add Accessories Add a Warranty Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. See all categories & accessories Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat You may need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. Speaker Wire Keep your speakers clean and dry. They compress to fit behind your speakers. Foam Speaker Baffles These speaker connectors are handy if you're running new speaker wire or if your speakers have oversized terminals. Speaker Connectors The right tools will help keep your installation simple and clean. Installation Tools and Shop Supplies Get more info about having your new component speakers put in by a qualified professional in your area. 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Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Kicker KS525, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/S-C5iytf0q3fO/p_206KS525/Kicker-KS525.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item Kicker KS525 5-1/4" 2-way car speakers $89.99 In Stock Dynamat Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit Two 10-in. x 10-in. 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Call 1.888.955.6000 Email Compare with other Kicker models Kicker KS5.2Larger separate tweeter and external crossover for better soundstage 4.5 out of 5: In StockThe Kicker KS5.2 speakers offer: component speaker system 1" titanium dome tweeters 2-way external crossover View All Product Information$179.99Kicker KS5255-1/4" Coaxial Speakers 4.5 out of 5: In StockThe Kicker KS525 offers: polypropylene woofer with Santoprene™ surround3/4" titanium dome tweeter6-45 watts RMS power rangeView All Product Information$89.99Kicker KS5.25-1/4" Component Speakers 4.5 out of 5: In StockThe Kicker KS5.2 offers: polypropylene woofers with Santoprene&trade surrounds1" titanium dome tweeters6-65 watts RMS power rangeView All Product Information$179.99 You are hereKicker KS525Compare with $89.99 Kicker KS5.2Get details $179.99 Front Back Other Other
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. Our take on the Kicker KS525 by Jo Greene You put some good bass in your car, but now your speakers just aren't hanging with your subs. Kicker designed their KS Series speakers to deliver the performance you need to bring that "live music" experience to your ride. The KS525 5-1/4" 2-way speakers use heavy-duty polypropylene cones supported by Santoprene rubber surrounds. These speakers can handle high-level playback without straining, especially when they're powered by an outboard amplifier. Each speaker sports a titanium 3/4" dome tweeter that broadcasts plenty of high-frequency sparkle, so you'll hear all the sonic details that make your tunes exciting. See more info on this item Highlights:2-way 5-1/4" speakers (pair)polypropylene woofer cone with Santoprene™ surround3/4" titanium dome tweeterpower range: 6-45 watts RMS (135 watts peak power)frequency response: 45-21,000 Hzsensitivity: 90 dBtop-mount depth: 2"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeShop all Kicker 5-1/4" Speakers
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... 3/4" Dome Tweeter Composition Loading... Titanium Woofer Composition Loading... Polypropylene Woofer Surround Loading... Santoprene Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity Loading... 90 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 45 - 21k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 6-45 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 135 Impedance (Ohms) Loading... 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) Loading... 2 7/16 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 4 9/16 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 5.25" coaxial speakers 2 Grilles 2 Grille rings Two 12" lengths of speaker wire (tinned wire on one end and 0.205" + 0.115" female quick slides on the other end) 4 Red plastic butt connectors 8 Self-tapping screws (length=1-1/8") 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual 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 Polypropylene Woofer Cones: The Kicker KS-series speakers feature durable polypropylene woofer cones for power and control. Polypropylene woofers are also resistant to moisture and high temperature extremes found in automotive applications. Santoprene Surrounds: The woofer surrounds are made of Santoprene rubber to allow extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. Santoprene is durable and resists moisture for a long life. 3/4" Titanium Dome Tweeters: The 3/4" titanium dome tweeters provide a smooth high frequency response with a wide dispersion pattern. The tweeters have strong neodymium magnets for higher power handling. Mounting Options: Each speaker features four mounting tabs for standard 4-hole, 5.25-inch speaker openings. The speaker can be top-mounted or bottom-mounted. Grilles: The KS525 comes supplied with a pair of graphite-colored plastic pinwheel-style speaker grilles.
Jo's Awesome Kicker Car Audio Upgrade Jo's Awesome Kicker Car Audio Upgrade Jo Greene 4/20/2011 Crutchfield writer Jo knew her factory audio system wasn't cutting it...she needed a car audio intervention. So she decided to replace her factory speakers with Kicker, and power them with a Kicker...
5 out of 5 Great Speakers for Jeep Wrangler Roll Bar Written By Josh, Vail, AZ on Monday, June 17, 2013 Installed in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are the heart of my sound system. They fit perfectly in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler and sound great. I installed with bass blockers to send the bass to my powered subwoofer (Kicker 11PT8) in the trunk. Pros: Great sound Easy install Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Beautiful Sound!!! Written By Walker S., Blountstown, FL on Sunday, February 10, 2013 I installed a pair of these in the front doors of my 2002 Isuzu Rodeo a month ago and honey, they are incredible! Crisp, strong, BEAUTIFUL sound from these babies no matter what you listen to! The highs are sharp and sweet. The mids full and strong, and the bass surprisingly powerful, especially at slightly high volumes. Paired with my Polk Audio db651s set in the back doors and Power Acoustic 4" in the rear roof, I have the best full range of the entire high school! Definite recommending these! Pros: Strong, full sound. Clarity even when turned up loud. Great price Cons: Absolutely none! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Kicker KS525 - Crisp Responsive Sound Written By RLK, Michigan on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 Installed in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crisp sound, very responsive. Easy installation using the Crutchfield Master Sheet, the Kicker provided speed clips and Chrysler wiring harness leads. Purchased these Kickers to replace the OEM rear speakers in 2000 Jeep Cherokee and plan to purchase a second set to upgrage the OEM door speakers too. Pros: Crisp and responsive speakers Cons: Light on bass tones 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Love these speakers Written By RickS, Louisville, KY on Saturday, December 15, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought these to install in the doors of a 2004 Dodge Stratus. I installed them with 6.25" Kickers for the rear deck and a JBL amplified sub. These speakers are amazing. I got them for the vocals and highs as the sub handles the lows and the sound is extremely crisp and clear. Sounds like a concert hall! If you are looking for a great sounding speaker at a good price then get these. You won't be disappointed!!! Pros: Awesome sound, great price Cons: None 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Speakers for my door... Written By Anonymous, Hawaii on Thursday, November 01, 2012 Installed in a 1987 Chevrolet C Series Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice set of speakers, just what I needed at a great price... Came with everything to install but it didn't have a template to cut the holes... Wasn't to hard to work around that but it would have come in handy if they would have supplied one. Pros: Nice up to date looking speakers at a great price. Cons: No template to cut speakers holes Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 KICKERS GO HARD Written By MASERATI DUKE OF LIL FLIPS CLOVER G RECORDS, ROCKFORD/CHICAGO,IL on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Installed in a 1998 Buick Regal Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I ordered these because of their price & I heard them in a a friends car ...I have always knew about Kickers being a good name brand but I have been a Kenwood & Alpine customer..I wont install these in my car until 2013...I'M getting my 98 buick regal ready for the summer of 2013...with the help from Crutchfield nothing can go wrong..Its going to be a Alpine & Kicker beating up the block,make sure u have a amp 4 these lil bad boys.... thanks Tommy.. Pros: listening 2 my friends in his 99 buick regal sound damn good so I know my 98 regal will sound good also...these kickers are built tuff Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Great Sound Written By VABEACH01XJ, Virginia Beach on Thursday, September 27, 2012 Installed in a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These little speakers sound great for their size. I installed them in my daughters jeep to replace a much lower brand of speaker that sounded terrible. The difference is impressive. A sony head unit drives all 4 of them, front and rear. I would suggest adding a sub, as I have done to add to the highs. The bass boost will drive a little bass out of the 5 1/4, but it is not too good. These speakers combined with the sound ordinance powered sub enclosure add just enough high and low to create a well balanced sound stage. My daughter loves the sound of her new ride. Thanks for the continued support Crutchfield! Pros: Great highs and mid-range. Sound quality is excellent. Cons: Not really a con, but the bass is a little distorted, but that is normal with a 5 1/4. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Kicker Written By Samuel f, Stone Mountain, Ga. on Sunday, September 02, 2012 Installed in a 1994 BMW 325I Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought some 4 inch kicker speakers for my 325i and they were great. I decided to purchase some 5 1/4 inch speakers for the kick panels and now I will be a kicker customer. I love them!!! Pros: good base and mid power. Cons: i do not see any cons at the moment!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Factory replacement Written By CJ, Ellenton, FL on Sunday, August 26, 2012 Installed in a 2012 Toyota Corolla Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers sound great and I can turn up the bass and they do not bottom out. They were easy to replace in the front doors of my Corolla. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Not What I Thought Written By youbet211, Lynnwood, WA on Tuesday, August 07, 2012 Installed in a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Looking at previous reviews I thought these speakers would have a great sound, which they did in the upper voices, but there is no mid or bass at all. If you can, look at upgrading to mid-range speakers that have some bass with them. Pros: Great highs Cons: Ok mids, terrible bass. But nothing to expect much from 5 1/4 speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 SO CLEAR Written By NS custom sound, il on Monday, July 16, 2012 Installed in a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) these speekers are so clear! bass sounds good to! i have the same ones but the DS versions and theses KS speekers are much better for a great price. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Speakers Written By Anonymous, Buffalo, NY on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 I have 2 pairs of these in my 2000 Jeep Cherokee. Much greater sound than the stock speakers. They produce great mid's and treble but the bass is only alright. All-in-all these are a great pair of speakers that give a great sound. Pros: Great mid's and treble Cons: The bass produced was OK, took some jury-rigging to fit into my front doors 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By jlrfd13, pocatello id on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Installed in a 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) replaced stock speakeers out with these much better Pros: sound good for the size Cons: none so far 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Speakers Written By WaterDR, WI on Saturday, March 10, 2012 Installed in a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just upgraded to these speakers in my sound bar from the Kicker DS525's. Why you may ask? Well, I figured out how to move the DS525's to my dash and wanted to try a better speaker in the sound bar on my Wrangler. The KS series is a really nice upgrade from the DS. Mids and high's are lot nicer! The DS speakers were fine, but I would certainly spend the few extra bucks to get these! Pros: Strong, solid, great natural sound. Cons: No bass....BUT...I don;'t see that as an issue. This is why they make subs. If you don't want a sub, then get a bigger speaker. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Sound Written By trbonium@gmail.com, Charlotte, NC on Thursday, March 08, 2012 These speakers were easy to install. All the required brackets and special connectors for my Beetle were included. After install, with the doors open, the speakers sounded ok. But once we got in the car and closed the doors you could really hear the sound quality. Highs and lows are great. Only replaced the door speakers and now I'm wondering how great my system would sound if I replaced all my speakers with Kickers. Worth the money. Pros: Easy install. Great price. Great sound. Cons: Not gold plated and didn't make the car go faster. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By James, Bethlehem, PA on Monday, August 15, 2011 Installed in a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sound great, clear, no distortion on high volume. Love Kicker speakers. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Loud n Clear! Written By Eugene O, Edison,NJ on Thursday, August 04, 2011 Installed in a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers definately play loud and clear! Don't be fooled by the size! l have them installed in all four doors of my compact SUV and it sounds just great. Just remember you will need a sub if you want to hear and feel any serious bass. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Kicker KS525 Written By Drew, San Francisco, CA on Monday, May 16, 2011 Gotta agree with the others in saying highs are great, mids are pretty good, but bass is lacking. So great speakers if you get a sub 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Mids and Highs! Written By Dr.S, Dalls, TX on Saturday, May 07, 2011 Installed in a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are AMAZING! I bought them for my classic Mercedes (install was fairly involved). I am running an old aftermarket Pioneer head unit and these babies sound fantastic. The mids are strong. The highs are super clear and crisp. I highly recommend these to anyone looking to add the top end of the sound spectrum. The only negative associated with them (and it's actually not even a negative at all), is that they don't put out very loud bass. They are only 5.25" though, that's not what they are designed for. I'll be adding some 6x9's in a custom box on my back dash for the lower end soon enough, but until I get to it, these speakers make the top half of the frequency spectrum sound so incredible that I'll be happy until then. Bass blockers would also probably be a good idea, as the bass they do put out seems to get in the way of what would otherwise be perfect sound. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Speakers! Written By Josh, Oak Ridge, NC on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 These speakers are great! The only thing is, you will probably want to buy a subwoofer! The bass in these speakers is not strong, however the treble and mids are great! FYI: If anybody owns a 1993 Dodge Spirit and wants to install these speakers in it, you can! The Crutchfield & other websites say the speakers will not fit, but they do! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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