Kenwood KFC-1696PS 6.5" 2-Way Car Speakers

The Kenwood KFC-1696PS is a pair of 6.5-inch, 2-way coaxial car speakers designed as a practical replacement for worn or limited factory speakers. They combine a dedicated woofer and balanced-dome tweeter in each speaker to cover a broad range of everyday music. This makes them suited to factory-location upgrades where clearer, more complete sound is the goal.

With a 100-watt RMS input rating and 4-ohm impedance, these speakers can work with many compatible aftermarket head units or external amplifiers. Their 88 dB sensitivity and 75 Hz to 24 kHz frequency response support balanced playback across vocals, instruments, and high-frequency detail. They are intended for full-range door, rear-deck, or other compatible factory speaker locations.

The 6.5-inch polypropylene woofer cone uses a rubber surround and steel basket. This combination provides a durable speaker structure while the cone handles the lower and middle portions of the frequency range. A 1-3/16-inch balanced-dome tweeter handles upper-frequency reproduction.

Kenwood's Diamond Array Pattern Woofer Cone is designed to help reduce distortion, while the Acoustic Sound Harmonizer manages woofer sound waves through the tweeter panel. The Sound Field Enhancer uses the tweeter's shape to direct sound forward and broaden the high-frequency sound field. Together, these features focus on controlled, natural in-car sound rather than adding separate component-speaker hardware.

The KFC-1696PS is a straightforward option for building a matched speaker upgrade throughout a vehicle. Its low tweeter height is designed to support installation behind many factory grilles, subject to vehicle-specific clearance. For the most appropriate results, confirm cutout diameter, mounting depth, wiring connections, and amplifier power before installation.

Key Features

• 2-Way Coaxial Design: Combines woofer and tweeter drivers in each speaker for full-range playback from one mounting location.
• 100W RMS Power Handling: Supports use with compatible head units or amplification rated within the speaker's continuous-power capability.
• Polypropylene Woofer Cone: Provides a lightweight cone material for lower and midrange sound reproduction.
• Rubber Surround: Supports woofer movement while adding durability around the cone edge.
• Sound Field Enhancer: Uses the tweeter shape to help broaden high-frequency sound dispersion.
• Acoustic Sound Harmonizer: Helps control woofer sound waves for smoother, more natural playback.

Design & Installation

The KFC-1696PS 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, and the speaker includes grilles for installations where the factory grille is not retained. Kenwood also uses a black-painted yoke and plate to aid heat release within the magnetic circuit.

Verify that the vehicle provides at least a 4-7/8-inch cutout and 1-7/8-inch mounting depth before purchase. The package includes grilles, mounting screws, speed nuts, speaker cords, and adhesive tape, but vehicle-specific adapters or wiring harnesses may still be needed. Use a compatible 4-ohm source and avoid exceeding the 100-watt RMS rating per speaker.