Kenwood KFC-1653MRW 6.5″ 2-Way Marine Speakers Pair-Complete features/Owner’s Guide

June 5, 2024
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Kenwood KFC-1653MRW 6.5″ 2-Way Marine Speakers Pair

Specifications

  • DIMENSIONS : ‎53 x 7.64 x 0.47 inches
  • WEIGHT : 0.493 ounces
  • WOOFER SIZE: 160 mm
  • TWEETER SIZE: 25 mm
  • IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms
  • RMS: 50 watts
  • SENSITIVITY: 86 dB/W at 1 m
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 60 Hz – 20kHz
  • CUTOUT DIAMETER: 5 – 1/8 inch.
  • MOUNTING DEPTH: 2-7/16 inch
  • BRAND: Kenwood

Introduction

The Kenwood KFC-1653MRW are two-way marine speakers that have a diameter of 6.5”. The Kenwood speakers bring power to the sound system of your boat. These speakers are specifically designed for marine use as they can without more moisture as compared to normal speakers. The speaker pair come in white color and have water-resistant cone woofers. The come with 1-inch balanced dome tweeters. The require an RMS of 50 watts (150 peak) to work at their best. The speakers are designed in such a way that they shrug off the damaging effects caused by water, salt or sun. They feature black UV resilient grilles and stainless-steel hardware providing a high-quality finish to their design. The speakers are capable of producing superior quality sound as they feature 1.0” balanced dome PEI tweeter.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Speaker locations

Dimensions

Designed and engineered in Japan
VOLUME 0.0089 m3 / 0.31 ft3 WEIGHT/POIDS 2.1 kg/4.61b

Connections

Connect the amplifier’s output terminal to each terminal.

Parts included

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: To avoid the risk of human injury or property ill CAUTION damage, be sure to read and observe the following safety cautions.

  • Have a specialist install and connect the speaker – Incorrect installation may lead to a vehicle accident or malfunction.
  • Avoid unstable installation – Make sure that the speaker will not rattle or displace. Otherwise, a displaced speaker may cause injury.
  • Do not modify the speaker – Otherwise, smoke or fire may result.
  • Do not touch the speaker – The speaker becomes hot after extended operation. Touching it in such a condition may cause burns.
  • Control listening volume at an optimum level – If the sound outside the vehicle is inaudible, a traffic accident may result.

In case of abnormality, stop the use and disconnect the speaker – If operation is continued, smoke or fire may result. Disconnect the speaker and ask servicing.

KENWOOD USA CORPORATION

This warranty will be honored only in the U.S.A.

KENWOOD LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CAR STEREO COMPONENTS

  • HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Kenwood U.S.A. Corporation (~Kenwood warrants this product for a period of one {1) year from the date of original purchase?

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in Kenwood car stereo components. The following are not covered by the warranty;

  1. Any product which is not distributed in the U.S.A. by Kenwood or which is not purchased in the U.S.A from an authorized Kenwood car stereo dealer or an automobile dealer, unless the product is purchased through the U.S.A Military Exchange Service.
  2. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
  3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
  4. Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier).
  5. Installation or removal of the product.
  6. Accident, acts of natura, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
  7. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kenwood.
  8. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

WHO IS PROTECTED?
The is warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will pay for all labor and aterial expenses for covered items. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

If your KENWOOD product ever needs service:

  1. Take or ship it to any KENWOOD Authorized Service Center in the U.S.A. along with & a complete description of the problem. (if you are uncertain as to whether a Service Center is authorized, please caii1-800-KENWOOD for the nearest Service Center at 1-800-536-9663).
  2. Although you must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for warranty service, we will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty within the United States.
  3. Whenever your units are taken or sent for warranty service, you must include a copy of the original dated sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
KENWOOD’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT OUR OPTION. KENWOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  1. INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT; OR
  2. ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If a problem develops during or after the Limited Warranty Period, or if you have any questions regarding the operation of the product, you should contact your KENWOOD Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center. If the problem or your question is not handled to your satisfaction, please contact our Customer Relations Department at the address listed below:

KENWOOD USA CORPORATION

  • P.O Box 22745, 2201 East Dominguez Street, Long Beech, CA 90801-5745
  • Tel: 13101 639·5300
  • MILITARY

Units purchased through the USA military exchange service overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental U.S.A. subjec1to the following conditions.

  1. The original warranty is in effect.
  2. Proof of purchase is provided to the servicer.

WARRANTY FOR MILITARY MARKET

Kenwood Corporation is proud of the quality and workmanship of its audio equipment. This unit has been properly designed, tested and inspected before it was shipped to you If properly installed and operated in accordance with instructions furnished, it should give you an optimum reliable performance.

WARRANTY PERIOD
The is product is warranted for a period of (1) year from the date of the original purchase

SCOPE OF WARRANTY

Except as specified below. this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship of the Kenwood brand products During the warranty period, any authorized Kenwood Service Center in the military market listed in the back of this warranty card will provide you free-of-charge both parts and labor required to correct any defect in materials or workmanship.

The following are not covered by this warranty

  1. Voltage conversions.
  2. Periodic check-ups which do not disclose any defect covered by the warranty
  3. Cabinets, grilles, other exterior finishes, belts, tape heads, and other non-durable parts and accessories.
  4.  Units on which the serial number has been effaced, modified or removed
  5.  Installation and/or removal charges
  6.  Damaged magnetic tapes.
  7. House call charges for any repairs
  8. Shipping or delivery charges to or from an authorized Kenwood Service Center.

This warranty will not cover any failure that is due to any of the following conditions in accordance with the visual inspection of the authorized Kenwood Service Center:

  • Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and specifications of the original parts.
  • Misuse, abuse, neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow Instructions contained in the owner’s manual.
  • Accidental or intentional damages
  • Repairs or attempted repairs by an unauthorized agency. (All repairs must be performed at an authorized Kenwood Service Center.}
  • Damages or deteriorations caused during shipment (Claims must be presented to the carrier).
  • Damages or deteriorations resulting from removal and/or replacement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

  • They look white in the picture but the description says tan. Are they white or tan?
    The speakers are white in color.

  • Can these be hooked up in a car ?
    Yes, they can be hooked in a car.

  • What is the cut-out size for the KENWOOD KFC 1653 MRW 6.5 2-way marine speaker?
    The cut size is about 5 1/8”.

  • What is the depth of the speaker?
    The depth of speakers is about 3-4 inches.

  • It’s a 6” speaker but it’s 13.39” across?
    No, the speakers are round

  • Are these speakers amplified?
    No, they aren’t amplified.

  • Why does it require a 12v battery?
    They don’t require a 12V battery, but require to be connected to the radio for audio signal

  • What are the watts of these speakers?
    The speakers have 100 Watts.

  • How’s the bass?
    The bass of the speakers is pretty decent at their value.

  • Do they sound better with an amp?
    Yes, they sound better with an amp.

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