KICKER - KEY 200W Multichannel Amplifier with High-Pass Crossover - Black
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- Maximum Watts x Channel @ Ohms50 Watts x 4 @ 4 OhmAmplifier ClassNot ApplicableNumber Of Channels4Bass BoostNoneHigh-Pass CrossoverFixed
- Key Specs
- Maximum Watts x Channel @ Ohms: 50 Watts x 4 @ 4 Ohm (This is the maximum load the speaker, subwoofer or amp can drive.)
- Amplifier Class: Not Applicable (An amplifier's mode of operation, specifically the conditions in which its electrical current flows for the duration of an audio signal, determines its class. Each class has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to power efficiency, levels of crossover distortion, and overall sound quality.)
- Number Of Channels: 4
- Bass Boost: None (Circuitry that boosts the bass response of the amplifier, improving audio reproduction enhancing the sound of low frequencies. Fixed boost means the level of bass response is preset, whereas variable boost allows the user to make adjustments.)
- High-Pass Crossover: Fixed (Devices with this function allow only audio frequencies above a chosen cut-off frequency to pass through to a speaker or sound system. A device may have a cut-off frequency predetermined by its manufacturer (fixed), multiple cut-off frequency options to choose from (selectable), or have the capability for the frequency to be configured by the user (variable).)
- General
- Brand: KICKER
- Model Number: 47KEY2004
- Product Name: KEY 200W Multichannel Amplifier with High-Pass Crossover
- Color: Black
- Audio Power
- Maximum Watts x Channel @ Ohms: 50 Watts x 4 @ 4 Ohm (This is the maximum load the speaker, subwoofer or amp can drive.)
- Total Power Handling Maximum: 200 watts
- Watts Per Channel Maximum: 50 watts
- Amplifier Class: Not Applicable (An amplifier's mode of operation, specifically the conditions in which its electrical current flows for the duration of an audio signal, determines its class. Each class has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to power efficiency, levels of crossover distortion, and overall sound quality.)
- Audio
- Number Of Channels: 4
- Minimum Frequency Response: 20 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 20 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 90 decibels (The ratio of the desired signal's strength to the level of background noise. A ratio higher than 1:1, which equates to greater than 0 decibels, indicates more signal than noise.)
- Bass Boost: None (Circuitry that boosts the bass response of the amplifier, improving audio reproduction enhancing the sound of low frequencies. Fixed boost means the level of bass response is preset, whereas variable boost allows the user to make adjustments.)
- Features
- High-Pass Crossover: Fixed (Devices with this function allow only audio frequencies above a chosen cut-off frequency to pass through to a speaker or sound system. A device may have a cut-off frequency predetermined by its manufacturer (fixed), multiple cut-off frequency options to choose from (selectable), or have the capability for the frequency to be configured by the user (variable).)
- Remote Control Included: No
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 7.4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 2.8 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 713034013174
Turn it up to 11 with this KICKER four-channel amplifier. With 200W of raw power, this amplifier boosts the potential of OEM or aftermarket stereos for effortless incorporation. Acoustic correction provides concert-quality sound, while FIT2 technology ensures compatibility with nearly every stock or custom stereo system on the market. This KICKER four-channel amplifier supports the start/stop technology found in hybrids and other gas-savers, ensuring unimpeded enjoyment.
- 200W total power: RMS rating of 50W x 4 @ 4 ohms, 4 channels driven for robust audio.
- High-pass crossover: Ensures flexible operation.
- 4 ohms impedance: Conducts power evenly to keep the speaker at an appropriate level.
- 90dB signal-to-noise ratio: Offers crisp audio.
- 4-channel output: Allows easy system expansion.
- 200W total power: RMS rating of 50W x 4 @ 4 ohms, 4 channels driven for robust audio.
- High-pass crossover: Ensures flexible operation.
- 4 ohms impedance: Conducts power evenly to keep the speaker at an appropriate level.
- 90dB signal-to-noise ratio: Offers crisp audio.
- 4-channel output: Allows easy system expansion.
Whats Included
- KICKER KEY 200.4
- Auto calibration microphone
- KICKER KEY 200.4
- Auto calibration microphone
Product Manuals
Q: What is the impedance of this amplifier?
A: This amplifier has an impedance of 4 ohms, ensuring even power distribution to the speakers.
Q: What is the total power output of this KICKER amplifier?
A: This KICKER four-channel amplifier has a total power output of 200 watts.
Q: What is the signal-to-noise ratio of this amplifier?
A: This amplifier boasts a signal-to-noise ratio of 90dB, ensuring clear audio.
Q: Does this amplifier have a high-pass crossover?
A: Yes, this KICKER amplifier features a high-pass crossover for flexible operation.
Q: Can this amplifier work with factory-installed car stereos?
A: Yes, the KEY 200.4 amplifier is designed to work with both factory-installed and aftermarket car stereos.
Q: How many channels does this amplifier have?
A: This KICKER amplifier has a 4-channel output, allowing for system expansion.
Q: Can the dsp/eq be adjusted ?
A: The other answers are a little too cut-and-dry. The answer to this question is a bit more nuanced. You can adjust various aspects of this amplifier, but other things cannot be adjusted. Let's say you just installed it in your car. The first thing you'll do is run the auto-program. First you'll download the pink-noise test tones from the Kicker website and load the track onto a USB drive (you can use Bluetooth also, but it's preferable to run it from an offline source). Then, you take the included microphone and place it on top of your driver's seat headrest, facing directly towards the sky. Next, you plug the mic cable into the 3.5mm jack on the amplifier. Play the audio track on your radio at a reasonably high volume (doesn't have to be maxed out, or at 3/4 volume, just reasonably loud). Once the pink noise is playing through your speakers, press the button on the mic cable, and it will start the countdown, during which time you'll close all your doors and step away from the vehicle while the programming runs. This takes maybe 2-3 minutes to complete. During that time, the amp will chop and screw the pink noise test tone, and calibrate the time alignment and EQ of each of the four channels. It'll make chirps and sweeps and lots of strange noises. You'll want to remain as quiet as possible during this time, and pray that nobody honks their horn or calls an ambulance during the programming window, because it'll screw up the program and you'll need to run through it again. Let's assume everything goes great, and you get the "success" tone at the end. this means that the on-board DSP has been programmed, and the time alignment and EQ are set. Now to your question. You cannot go in and adjust the DSP or EQ settings. But, you can turn off the DSP, you can turn off the EQ, you can use the DIP switches to set the amplifier's high-pass crossover points, and you can enable compression and limiting--all this on top of the normal gain setting. Personally, I turn the compressor "on" and I ended up turning "off" the DSP while keeping the Kicker EQ enabled. I have the crossovers all turned off. This, to me, sounds better than the alternatives. So you cannot adjust the EQ and DSP as they are set by the amplifier during the auto programming. But I don't think you'd really want to, anyway. If you want full control over DSP and time alignment, you would want to get a separate DSP unit that you can adjust yourself. The Kicker amp is pretty awesome. I own several other 4-channel amps but none have managed to replace this one in my car. The Auto EQ in particular helps backfill for what my stock headunit cannot provide. I'd love to replace my headunit but the layout of my dash makes it extremely expensive and complicated to replace the factory equipment. I strongly recomment this amp. You won't want to mess with the DSP or EQ settings anyway once you hear the results. It's really good. I only wish it was more powerful, but it defintiely gets loud. I never run music at more than ~40-50% of max volume, it gets really loud. I just feel like it lacks that power to drive the speakers like they're meant to be driven. Good luck.
Q: I bought this amp. My question is. Do I also need a amp install kit? Thanks
A: Yes, you will need to run power and ground cables with an inline fuse to install this amp. The amp does include RCA wires
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| Pros for KICKER - KEY 200W Multichannel Amplifier with High-Pass Crossover - Black | |||
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| Sound Quality, Size, Power, Ease of use, Volume | Power, Sound Quality, Size, Ease of use, Install | Sound Quality, Power, Size, Ease of use, Installation | Sound Quality, Power, Ease of use, Size, Price |
| Cons for KICKER - KEY 200W Multichannel Amplifier with High-Pass Crossover - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Heat | Heat |
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Customers are pleased with the KEY 200W Multichannel Amplifier's sound quality, describing it as amazing, fantastic, and a great improvement. They also appreciate its compact size, easy installation, and powerful performance. The DSP setup is also noted to be user-friendly.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome! Best bang4buck. Breath life into stock.
Stumbled onto this otherwise unknown amp and with all the positive reviews it was an easy sell. The stock head unit on 3rd gen Tacoma's are known to be terrible, but have too many built in features which prevents upgrading. After the Key install, I no longer have to max the volume to 50 to jam, now its around 10-15 to get a crisp, clear, and loud sound from this small amp! Its amazing.. how it should've been from the factory. Open box from BB was a deal. Came looking like new, except the wiring for RCA cables were cut. So, clearly a prior install was attempted, but it saved me a step. Install was easy, after navigating worthless YT vids and forums. No one can get to the point in <30 mins or illustrate wiring in plan english. You got this!! Note, focus on the smaller amp plug, the input side for all the radio wires to flow into the Key. The larger amp plug is power, ground, and output for speakers. A simple detail omitted in the manual and every vid, yet vital for a newb to grasp wiring concept. Aside from that, buy the right Metra wiring harness (Metra # 70-1761 & 71-1761, for Taco) and match the speaker wires for easy diy. Amp is small enough to tuck behind the head unit. I wired direct to the radio power/ground and not the battery, as Kicker suggests. Works flawlessly. Minimal heat. Now the Rockford Fosgate 6x9's from years ago can breath and actually serve a purpose that was underutilized with the stock unit. Worth the 200 bucks for sure!
Posted by TimDubya
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Adds punch and equalization to the Ford B&O system
Added to an existing B&O 10 speaker system in my 2022 F350. At minimum gain (Gain turned completely counterclockwise) of the Key 200.4 in, it will crank out 50 watts with the B&O turned up 3/4 range. The big reason to do this is to adjust the built in 40 channel equalizer to balance all speakers. Replacing speakers in the Ford is highly recommended. If you use this in conjunction with the Key 500.1, disable the 500.1 before you run the automatic adjustment routine of the 200.4. Then run the automatic routine for the 500.1. Also, disconnect the center channel of the vehicle if so equipped while running the 200.4 routine. All other speakers (pillar) can be left intact. This amp in conjunction with the 500.1 gives a lot of extra punch with minimum distortion if you run at the minimum gain. The input sensitivity of the Kicker 200.4 high input level at minimum gain is 10V for 50W. (Output will be 14.14 Volts calculated into 4 Ohms or 3dB of gain.) The max output of the B&O 10 speaker system is 25W into 4 ohms., or 10V when calculated. Requires adapter Pac APH-FD02 Speaker Connection Harness. (Available on Amazon)
Posted by Gary
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome in car technology
Awesome piece of tech. Enough power to get down and love the auto tune and features to integrate into any car.
Posted by Drew
