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Matching speakers, subs and amps

Kicker's marine speakers and subwoofers are rated for a power range the accompanying amplifier should sit within rather than exceed, so check RMS power handling against your amp's output per channel before wiring in, particularly for subwoofers pushed hard at anchor. Tower speakers need a mounting clamp sized to your tower tube diameter and a wiring run planned before fitting, since running speaker cable inside a tower tube is far easier before the tower is bolted down.

Impedance matters when wiring more than one speaker or sub to a single amplifier channel, since wiring in series or parallel changes the load the amplifier sees, and getting it wrong can overheat the amp or underdrive the speakers. Weatherproof-rated components are worth prioritising for any open helm or flybridge position exposed to spray, even where a speaker sits under a grille or cover.