Name: Kenwood KFC-6965S
Brand: Kenwood
SKU: 1136965S
Rating: 4.5 (116 reviews)

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Affordable upgrade

Kenwood's KFC-6965S 6"x9" speakers are designed to increase your car's sound quality without decreasing your bank roll. Install these budget-friendly speakers in place of your factory 6"x9" speakers, and their 3-way design will open a wide soundstage for all your tunes. Their high efficiency also lets them work effortlessly with your stock or aftermarket radio power. With 45 watts of RMS power handling, you can even add an amp for a bigger sound.

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Tough and responsive

Kenwood uses a durable polypropylene woofer with a treated cloth surround, so the KFC-6965S speaker keeps pumping out the bass even through the harsh conditions in a car. Add a 2" PEI cone tweeter and a 1/2" ceramic supertweeter to the mix, and you'll get a smooth transition between your music's highs and lows. Grilles are included, so you can also use these speakers in a custom installation.

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3-way 6"x9" speakers (pair)
polypropylene woofer with cloth surround
2" PEI cone tweeter 1/2" ceramic supertweeter
power range: 2-45 watts RMS (400 watts peak power)
frequency response: 30-22,000 Hz
sensitivity: 92 dB
depth: 3"
grilles included
warranty: 1 year
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
MFR # KFC-6965S

What's in the box:

Kenwood KFC-6965S owner's manual

Two 3-way speakers
2 Grilles
Two 12" Lengths of speaker wire (each has female quick-slides on one end and bare wire on the other)
Eight 1-1/4" Self-tapping screws
8 Speed clips
Warranty information
Specifications and template on the box

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I order these speakers to replace the OEM Honda speakers in my Accord and let me say the shipping is very fast and the included instructions to the free installation items are the very reason I am a customer for life now. Thanks again Crutchfield!

Jeremy from Jacksonville, FL

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Do you need an Amp for these for best quality? Or will an RMS of around 14 Watt still sound decent (better than factory)?

Yes, always amp up your speakers. Lack of power will blow a speaker quicker than to much power.

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General
Speaker Size	6X9
Design	3-way
Tweeter Design	2" Cone
Impedance (Ohms)	4
Tweeter Composition	PEI
Woofer Composition	Polypropylene
Woofer Surround	Cloth
Parts Warranty	1 Year
Labor Warranty	1 Year
Specifications
Sensitivity (1W at 1 meter)	92
Sensitivity at 2.83 volts	N/A
Frequency Response	30 - 22k Hz
Minimum RMS Wattage	2
Maximum RMS Wattage	45
Peak Power Handling (Watts)	400
Top-mount Depth (Inches)	3 1/16
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)	3 1/2
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches)	0
Mounting Height (Inches)	0.499

The Kenwood KFC-6965S replaces these items:

Kenwood KFC-G6930

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Tweeters: Each speaker has a 2" PEI cone tweeter. PEI (Poly-Ether-Imide) is a polymer film that produces a wide soundstage for superior imaging.

The Kenwood KFC-6965S replaces these items

Kenwood KFC-G6930

6" x 9" 3-way car speakers

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polypropylene woofer
2-9/16" PET (polyethylene terephthalate) cone midrange
1" PET balanced dome tweeter

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7 questions already asked

If I'm replacing a 2ohm speaker and go with a 4ohm speaker will I need an amp? And if so if I'm not replacing all of the 9 speakers how would that work?

[ Lane Dec 18, 2017 ]

2 answers

The higher resistance of the 4 Ohm aftermarket speaker will get fewer watts from the stock amplifier and produce less output as a result. For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service: https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

[ Ryan Dec 21, 2017 ] Staff

Sorry I do not know I just replaced a pair of 6 x 9 speakers.

[ marc Dec 21, 2017 ]

Hi, I'm getting a JVC KDX330BTS, a pair JVC CSDR620 for front and a pair KENWOOD KFC6965S for rear so can you let me know which Amp should i get? Thanks

[ Nghi Dec 20, 2016 ]

1 answer

Thanks for your question. For information on selecting the best amp for your speakers I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to help determine the differences between the amp models and help you make the best choice for your system.

[ Kenny Dec 21, 2016 ] Staff

What is the depth of the speaker??

[ John Aug 04, 2016 ]

1 answer

Thanks for your question. Top-mount Depth (Inches)3 1/16" Bottom-mount Depth (Inches)3 1/2" You'll find this information on the product page Details tab under "Specifications" Hope that helps.

[ Kenny Aug 06, 2016 ] Staff

The toyota mounting brackets have a "drip shield" on the upper radius of the bracket. This shield extends into the door cavity and above the speaker to prevent rain from the window dripping down on the cone. Do your brackets do the same?

[ p Oct 19, 2015 ]

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I bought the speakers for a 2014 GMC Sierra. But I think all newer trucks have rain shield.

[ lionel Oct 20, 2015 ]

no these went into a montero in the rear. no rain worries. but i did have to modify the hole to make them fit a little. they werent a direct fit 6x9 replacement.

[ MAUNA LAKI Oct 20, 2015 ]

Do you need an Amp for these for best quality? Or will an RMS of around 14 Watt still sound decent (better than factory)?

[ Justin Aug 03, 2015 ]

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Yes, always amp up your speakers. Lack of power will blow a speaker quicker than to much power.

[ DALLAS Aug 07, 2015 ]

Suprisingly, they sound much better than factory speakers even without an amp. I've had them installed for about a year with a kenwood stereo, no plans for an amp.

[ HENRY Aug 04, 2015 ]

Hard to say without knowing what "factory" sounds like. I can say this though, these were 100 times better than OEM in the 04 Impala. Even better when we matched them up to a Kenwood head unit.

[ ROBERT W Aug 04, 2015 ]

It depends on what kind of sound your listening for but the RMS of 14 watts is better than stock. I use an amp for my sound but I got two 12" sub to go with it.

[ lionel Aug 04, 2015 ]

These speakers come with supplied adapter or I have to buy it separately?

[ Will M. Jun 29, 2015 ]

1 answer

For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

[ Krissy Jun 29, 2015 ] Staff

Why does it say that this does not fit my car when my stock rear deck speakers are 6x9?

[ Adam B. Aug 09, 2014 ]

1 answer

[ Krissy Aug 09, 2014 ] Staff

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