CES 2020: Kicker Key smart amps and line output converters | Crutchfield

It can be hard or even impossible to replace a factory radio in newer cars, but Kicker Key smart amps can let you keep your factory radio while taking over behind the scenes.
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We loved the original Kicker Key when it came out. It was straightforward to install and did a great job of automatically tuning itself in the car, resulting in great sound quality with minimal cost and effort.
For 2020, Kicker has expanded the Key lineup. What caught our eye immediately was the KEYLoc, a "smart" line output converter that not only converts the signal to line level, but also strips away the factory crossovers and tuning to provide you with a pristine signal to send to your amps.
Also new for Kicker Key is a pair of DSP amp/processors, the KEY200.4 4-channel amp and the KEY500.1 for your sub. These work like the original one did, only with a bit more power and now a sub amp.
You can keep the looks of your factory system, but using Kicker Key lets you replace the brains and brawn of the audio system with Kicker sound, tuned for the interior of your vehicle.
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[@cesar.villalobos]

2018 Honda Civic has 8 speskers total. 4 of them are tweeters. Can i use this app to power all of them?

[@crutchfield]

I do not recommend connecting their KEY amps to stock speakers. If you replace those stock tweeters and woofers with aftermarket speakers, then the 4 channel KEY amp will work to power all 8 drivers. Here's the 4 channel model:
www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc227/p_20647KEY20/item.html

[@cesar.villalobos]

@@crutchfield thank you! I have already purchased the 8 speakers along with this key amp from you guys! Really excited to install it soon. Just one more question, the tweeters are 3ohm and full range speakers are 4ohm. The amp is stable at 4ohm load. That means I have to connect them in series correct?

[@crutchfield]

Yes that's right. You can contact our tech support too if you have any questions about wiring our installation. Their direct number is at the bottom of your invoice

[@lazerlinec1770]

ballpark idea of when we can see the new key amp release for sale?

[@crutchfield]

Not just yet, unfortunately. We usually start seeing new releases start rolling in around early to mid spring. But that is a very, very rough estimate. Definitely keep a check with us on these! We're pretty stoked about them, too!

[@SuperBubba360]

Does the line out converter fix bass roll off?

[@AaronMalin1]

Yes! It will also smooth out any factory EQ in the bass region so the amp is getting a flattened signal.

[@SuperBubba360]

Aaron Malin do you know when it will be available and price? I think my 2012 RS camaro radio has bass roll off at around volume 20, it does get louder but, the bass sounds like it slows down on getting louder and doesn’t sound full. I replaced all speakers and added a 5 channel amp and a 12 inch sub. Thx

[@crutchfield]

The Kicker LOC will flatten out the factory EQ and restore your bass roll-off.
Be sure to keep a check back with us! We will be unrolling new information on the new LOC, as well as their new KEY amps, hopefully soon!

[@crutchfield]

The new Kicker LOC has yet to be released for purchase, but definitely keep a check with our web page!
Hopefully we will have those available soon.

[@blackula02]

Better late than never.