Here are just some highlights from the this years CES.
Kenwood released 4 new marine head-units. All have front USB and AUX (which im personally not a fan of), one did have rear AUX, 2 have built in BT. The difference between those 2 is one still has CD and the other is a shallow chassis and does not have CD. The one down side is that only the existing "700" unit will support the current LCD remote. These new units will only have a non-LCD remote.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4545_zpsc940cc17.jpg)
ARC Audio has completely redone the XDi line of their small Class-D amps. They have added another 4 chnl, which boats more output then the previous XDi804, now replaced with the XDi450.4. The XDi450.4 will deliver 150W rms x 4 @ 4 and 2 ohm and 300 x 2 @ 4 ohm. The XDi450.4 is 85W rms x 4 @ 4 ohm, 125W rms X 4 @ 2 ohm and 250W x 2 @ 4 ohm.
The XDi805 5 chnl has been replaced with the XDi850.5. Its output is the same as the XDi450.4 on the 4 full-range chnls and 225W rms @ 4 ohm and 400W @ 2 ohm on the dedicated sub chnl. Its very close in size and power output, but again, these are all new inside and out. They have added a larger 5 chnl, the XDi1100.5. It will deliver: 150W rms x 4 @ 2 or 4 ohm on the 4 full-range chnls and 275W @ 4 ohm and 500W rms @ 2 ohm on the dedicated sub chnl.
The XDi1200.6 is an all new full-range 6 chnl. It can run all full-range speakers or a mix of full-range and a sub(s). Its specs are: 150W rms on 1-4 @ 4 or 2 ohm and 300W rms x 2 @ 4 ohm bridged on 1/2 and 3/4. 150W rms @ 4 ohm on 5 and 6, 300W rms @ 2 ohm on 5 and 6 and then 600W rms @ 4 bridged on 5/6.
2 new full-range mono offerings for 2014. The XDi650 (185 @ 4, 350 @ 2 and 650 @ 1) and the XDi1100.1 (350 @ 4, 600 @ 2 and 1100 @ 1). Both are 1 ohm stable and include bass control knob.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4547_zpsbe1c3dbc.jpg)
I posted some info a couple weeks back on the new gear from Kicker, but here some additional pics.
This was a cool display showing how cable quality effects current draw and the amps output. Its using Kicker's amp cable and some other brand, both advertised at the same AWG.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4591_zps4223bc28.jpg)
The new 4" pods can surface mount, mount with tube clamp right to pod or use the offset arm for more clearance. They also have a new 4" coax as well
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4585_zps58d99b56.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4570_zpsa01e1f4c.jpg)
The new KM8 coax with RGB LED's as well as a controller with RF remote. The tweeter is suspended under the grill, so the grill is removable. You have the option of a white or charcoal grill or custom paint them.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4582_zps738fdf63.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4584_zps1165b286.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4581_zps936a5d21.jpg)
The new 6.5" KM65 coax also has the 2 grill options and RGB lighting.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4565_zps0e73994d.jpg)
Sub also has RGB lighting
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4567_zps665935ba.jpg)
From what I understand, the KM tower pods and the KMS674 HLCD tower speaker system will both see a price reduction for 2014.
Kenwood released 4 new marine head-units. All have front USB and AUX (which im personally not a fan of), one did have rear AUX, 2 have built in BT. The difference between those 2 is one still has CD and the other is a shallow chassis and does not have CD. The one down side is that only the existing "700" unit will support the current LCD remote. These new units will only have a non-LCD remote.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4545_zpsc940cc17.jpg)
ARC Audio has completely redone the XDi line of their small Class-D amps. They have added another 4 chnl, which boats more output then the previous XDi804, now replaced with the XDi450.4. The XDi450.4 will deliver 150W rms x 4 @ 4 and 2 ohm and 300 x 2 @ 4 ohm. The XDi450.4 is 85W rms x 4 @ 4 ohm, 125W rms X 4 @ 2 ohm and 250W x 2 @ 4 ohm.
The XDi805 5 chnl has been replaced with the XDi850.5. Its output is the same as the XDi450.4 on the 4 full-range chnls and 225W rms @ 4 ohm and 400W @ 2 ohm on the dedicated sub chnl. Its very close in size and power output, but again, these are all new inside and out. They have added a larger 5 chnl, the XDi1100.5. It will deliver: 150W rms x 4 @ 2 or 4 ohm on the 4 full-range chnls and 275W @ 4 ohm and 500W rms @ 2 ohm on the dedicated sub chnl.
The XDi1200.6 is an all new full-range 6 chnl. It can run all full-range speakers or a mix of full-range and a sub(s). Its specs are: 150W rms on 1-4 @ 4 or 2 ohm and 300W rms x 2 @ 4 ohm bridged on 1/2 and 3/4. 150W rms @ 4 ohm on 5 and 6, 300W rms @ 2 ohm on 5 and 6 and then 600W rms @ 4 bridged on 5/6.
2 new full-range mono offerings for 2014. The XDi650 (185 @ 4, 350 @ 2 and 650 @ 1) and the XDi1100.1 (350 @ 4, 600 @ 2 and 1100 @ 1). Both are 1 ohm stable and include bass control knob.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4547_zpsbe1c3dbc.jpg)
I posted some info a couple weeks back on the new gear from Kicker, but here some additional pics.
This was a cool display showing how cable quality effects current draw and the amps output. Its using Kicker's amp cable and some other brand, both advertised at the same AWG.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4591_zps4223bc28.jpg)
The new 4" pods can surface mount, mount with tube clamp right to pod or use the offset arm for more clearance. They also have a new 4" coax as well
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4585_zps58d99b56.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4570_zpsa01e1f4c.jpg)
The new KM8 coax with RGB LED's as well as a controller with RF remote. The tweeter is suspended under the grill, so the grill is removable. You have the option of a white or charcoal grill or custom paint them.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4582_zps738fdf63.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4584_zps1165b286.jpg)
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4581_zps936a5d21.jpg)
The new 6.5" KM65 coax also has the 2 grill options and RGB lighting.
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4565_zps0e73994d.jpg)
Sub also has RGB lighting
![](http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x101/chpthril/IMG_4567_zps665935ba.jpg)
From what I understand, the KM tower pods and the KMS674 HLCD tower speaker system will both see a price reduction for 2014.
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