Kenwood KFC-1396PS 5-1/4" 2-Way Car Speakers

The Kenwood KFC-1396PS is a pair of 5-1/4-inch round 2-way car speakers designed to replace worn or limited factory speakers. Its compact format is suited to many factory speaker locations where a shallow mounting profile is important. With a 4-ohm impedance, the pair can be used with compatible factory radios or aftermarket amplification.

These speakers are intended for drivers who want clearer full-range sound from a small-door or dash-compatible speaker location. The 75-watt RMS power rating supports use with an appropriately matched amplifier, while the 320-watt peak rating describes short-duration handling. An 80 Hz to 25 kHz frequency response covers midrange and high-frequency duties in a typical vehicle audio system.

A 5-1/4-inch black polypropylene woofer cone handles the main range, supported by a rubber surround and steel basket. Kenwood's Diamond Array Pattern cone design is intended to help reduce distortion. The result is a coaxial speaker format that combines the woofer and tweeter in one assembly.

A 1-inch balanced-dome tweeter handles upper-frequency detail, while the Sound Field Enhancer is designed to direct high frequencies forward and broaden the sound field above 5 kHz. The Acoustic Sound Harmonizer uses openings in the tweeter panel to manage woofer sound waves. Together, these elements support a smoother transition between the woofer and tweeter.

The KFC-1396PS is a practical option for replacing compatible 5-1/4-inch factory speakers or building a modest multi-speaker upgrade. Its 4-7/16-inch cutout requirement and 1-13/16-inch mounting depth should be checked against the vehicle before installation. Grilles are included for installations where the speakers will be visible rather than mounted behind factory panels.

Key Features

• 5-1/4-Inch 2-Way Design: Combines a woofer and tweeter in each speaker for full-range vehicle audio reproduction.
• 75W RMS Power: Provides a continuous power-handling reference for amplifier matching.
• 320W Peak Power: Supports short-duration musical peaks within the speaker's rated limits.
• Diamond Array Woofer Cone: Uses a patterned polypropylene cone intended to help reduce distortion.
• Sound Field Enhancer: Shapes tweeter output for stronger forward high-frequency sound and wider dispersion.
• Acoustic Sound Harmonizer: Controls woofer sound waves through the tweeter-panel openings for smoother sound.

Design & Installation

The KFC-1396PS uses a black polypropylene woofer cone, rubber surround, steel basket, ferrite woofer magnet, and neodymium tweeter magnet. Its balanced-dome tweeter has a matte-black finish. Black-painted yoke and plate components are designed to release heat within the magnetic circuit, while the woofer damper incorporates stress-leveling points.

Confirm that the installation location accepts a 4-7/16-inch cutout and provides at least 1-13/16 inches of mounting depth. Use the supplied grilles for exposed custom installations, or retain the vehicle's factory grilles where applicable. Match the speakers to a compatible 4-ohm radio or amplifier and avoid exceeding the 75-watt RMS rating per speaker.