Description
Four-Ring Lighting Kit for 8-Inch Kicker Marine Speakers in a DS18 Sound Bar
This Lit FX kit adds an illuminated glow around four compatible 8-inch Kicker marine speakers installed in the DS18 sound bar. Ring sets can be made for Kicker KM 8, KMXL 8, and Kicker MS8 Premium Marine speakers. The customer must provide the exact Kicker speaker model so the rings can be cut for the correct frame and grille.
Every package includes four Lit FX light rings. Select the package based on whether the installation also needs a controller, extension cables, and a power harness.
DS18 Sound Bar Required
This four-ring kit is designed specifically for installation in the DS18 sound bar. It is not a universal sound-bar kit and is not confirmed for MB Quart or other sound-bar brands. The DS18 sound bar is required for this application and is not included with the ring kit.
Supported Kicker Speaker Applications
- Kicker KM 8-inch marine speakers
- Kicker KMXL 8-inch marine speakers
- Kicker MS8 Premium Marine speakers
The ring shape is made for the exact Kicker model supplied with the order. These applications can use different frame and grille dimensions, so one ring pattern should not be assumed to fit every Kicker 8-inch marine speaker.
Package Options
- Four Rings Only: Includes four Lit FX light rings. Controller, extensions, and power harness are not included.
- Four Rings + Controller: Includes four Lit FX light rings and one compatible lighting controller.
- Four Rings + Controller + Extensions: Includes four Lit FX light rings, one controller, and extension cables for the four-ring installation.
- Complete Kit: Includes four Lit FX light rings, one controller, extension cables, and the power harness.
Important Fitment Information
- Designed for four Kicker KM 8, KMXL 8, or MS8 Premium Marine speakers installed in the DS18 sound bar.
- Requires the DS18 sound bar; not compatible with other sound-bar brands or unrelated applications.
- Not intended for other speaker brands or unrelated 8-inch speaker frames.
- The Kicker speakers and DS18 sound bar are not included.
- Provide the exact Kicker speaker model before fabrication so the four rings can be matched to the correct frame and grille.
What the Rings Do
The rings create an illuminated edge around the Kicker speaker grilles, adding a coordinated lighting effect to the sound bar for Jeep, powersports, and show-build applications. Lighting operation depends on the selected package and the compatible controller used in the installation.
Installation and Wiring
The speakers must be removed or loosened as required so the rings can be positioned and secured correctly. Verify grille clearance, mounting-hole alignment, wiring clearance, and available depth before final assembly.
Packages with lighting controls require a properly fused 12-volt power connection and a secure ground. Route and protect all wiring so it cannot be pinched by the sound bar, speaker frame, mounting hardware, or vehicle structure.
This is not a USB plug-and-play product. Proper power, ground, controller placement, and wire routing are required.
Product Details
| Ring quantity | Four rings |
|---|---|
| Speaker application | Kicker KM 8, KMXL 8, and MS8 Premium Marine speakers |
| Required sound bar | DS18 sound bar only; not compatible with other sound-bar brands |
| Speaker compatibility | Kicker only; exact model must be provided before fabrication |
| Speakers included | No |
| DS18 sound bar included | No |
| Controller | Included only with packages that specifically list a controller |
| Extensions | Included only with packages that specifically list extensions |
| Power harness | Included only with the complete-kit package |
Questions before ordering? Email Al at al@smscaraudio.com or message SMS Car Audio with the Kicker speaker model and DS18 sound-bar information.
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