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

[Brock9281]

Kind of defeats the safety purpose of the enclosure though, yes? I have the enclosure and the HS8 and plan on mounting to the side or rear molle panel inside for added theft protection.

Is that the 8”? Enough bass? Also, did you upgrade anything else like 4” speakers or add amp for factory speakers? Not originally B&O, right?

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[Lobber]

Excellent. Would you be able to pull back a bit for another pic? Hard to see the perspective of the sub’s location. Thanks!

 

[Lobber]

Is that the 8”? Enough bass? Also, did you upgrade anything else like 4” speakers or add amp for factory speakers? Not originally B&O, right?

Has more bass than I will ever use. Yeah upgraded all speakers to Kicker. Not a B&O.

 

[Brock9281]

Has more bass than I will ever use. Yeah upgraded all speakers to Kicker. Not a B&O.

Any amp added for speaker? Link to speakers?

 

[Pugsly]

Just installed my hideaway, off to get the power run.

 

[Lobber]

Any amp added for speaker? Link to speakers?

Yeah the Kicker Key 200.4 and all Kicker CS series on the factory replacements.

 

[67BroncoG1]

Just installed my hideaway, off to get the power run.

Has anyone tried to install this in the location of the factory sub? It would be easy to make a mounting plate out of piece of HDPE. Then remove the little storage bin and add a speaker grill in it's place.

 

[cmcbronco]

Has anyone tried to install this in the location of the factory sub? It would be easy to make a mounting plate out of piece of HDPE. Then remove the little storage bin and add a speaker grill in it's place.

This was my original plan but didn’t think the hideaway would give me the sound I wanted so opted to add the B&O enclosure with my own sub and amp. Cut the cubby out and made a speaker grill like you said.

 

[Pugsly]

This was my original plan but didn’t think the hideaway would give me the sound I wanted so opted to add the B&O enclosure with my own sub and amp. Cut the cubby out and made a speaker grill like you said.

I wanted to do this but couldn’t justify buying the enclosure for $300 then spending another $300 for a speaker and amp.

 

[cmcbronco]

I wanted to do this but couldn’t justify buying the enclosure for $300 then spending another $300 for a speaker and amp.

Ya I’m over 2k in the audio. But all new speakers with both kicker key amps it sounds amazing so I think my purchase is justified….as long as my wife doesn’t find out .

 

[Lobber]

Did you have any rattle with the sub firing against the enclosure?

Well you were right ended up being way too much rattle even firing towards the seats so I moved it inside the enclosure on the side wall and that took care of the issue.

 

[22BlackDiamondGreen]

Well you were right ended up being way too much rattle even firing towards the seats so I moved it inside the enclosure on the side wall inside the enclosure and that took care of the issue.

Where did you get your straps …… I haven’t received my pluginplay or sub yet so not sure what comes with it

 

[Pugsly]

Where did you get your straps …… I haven’t received my pluginplay or sub yet so not sure what comes with it

The NS8 comes with the straps or four L shaped mounting brackets if you want a more permanent solution.

 

[mikey_photo]

I posted this in another thread as well but, figured it really belongs in this one.

As I previously posted, I purchased "kit 14" and I'm super impressed with the plugnplay kit.

This kit comes with the harness, 200.4 and also an AudioControl LC2i. I installed the 200.4 in the same location as the OP and that worked out great.

Speaker upgrades:

(4) Kicker KS (with 300 hz bass blockers on the fronts)
(2) Sony XS-GS1621's in the kick panels

I decided to mount my LC2i in the glove box and just purchased the KICKER 500.1 which will live in the same place. I'll be finishing off my system next weekend with the amp install. It actually fits perfectly in the bottom of the glove box and it will be velcroed in place. I did drill a few holes in the back of the glove box (added some rubber grommets) for the wiring.

I like this because it keeps everything pretty much self contained to one area. Outside of running speaker wire to the rear (for the sub) all of the wire runs are nice and easy. I also like that I can lock the glove box for that little bit of extra perceived security.

I know it's not for everyone... but my glove box is generally just filled with junk and this is much better usage of the space (for me).

As for the sub, I ended up going with the KICKER 48TRTP122 for the rear of my 2dr. While it does take up a lot of floor space, it doesn't really take up a ton of cubic space. I like this box because you can stack items on top of it, if necessary.

I'll post some updates once I have the 500.1 installed next weekend.

 

[VVSidewinderVv]

Didn't think you'd really need the LC2i since the Key 500.1 has DSP built in. No?

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