Replacing a working, non-LED speaker for the sole reason of wanting lighting is expensive and wasteful. The Kicker KLSR line solves that specific problem: a weather-proof, LED-lit ring that mounts around an existing speaker, available in 6.5", 8", an 8"-8.8" adapter version, and 12" sizes, from $79.99 to $99.99.
Every size ships with seven standard colors built in, expandable to 20 colors and 19 modes with the separately-sold 41KMLC remote. One size carries a real fitment restriction worth knowing before you order.
Key Takeaways
- Retrofits LED lighting onto an existing speaker without replacing the driver itself.
- Seven colors included standard across every size; 20 colors and 19 modes require the separately-sold 41KMLC remote.
- The 8" ring is explicitly stated to fit only the KM8 coaxial speaker, not a universal 8-inch fit — check this one carefully before ordering.
- An 8"-8.8" adapter version exists separately, described as a half-inch spacer ring for that specific size gap.
- Weather-proof polycarbonate construction across the line, sold in pairs for the 6.5" and 8" sizes.
The One Fitment Restriction to Check First
The 8" KLSR ring's own listing states it "Only Fits KM8 Coax," not a generic 8-inch speaker fit. If you're running a different 8-inch speaker, that specific ring isn't guaranteed to fit, and there's no confirmation it works universally across other 8-inch models. The 6.5" and 12" sizes don't carry the same stated restriction, but confirm your exact speaker model against each ring's listing regardless, rather than assuming size alone determines fit.
Check the 6.5" ring → | Check the 8" ring → | Check the 12" ring →
Feature Walkthrough
Sizes and Pricing
6.5" ($79.99, sold as a pair), 8" ($99.99, pair, KM8-only), an 8"-8.8" adapter ring ($99.99, pair), and 12" ($99.99). Confirm exact pair-vs-single packaging per size before ordering, since it varies.
Color Range
Seven standard colors ship included. The 41KMLC remote unlocks the full 20-color, 19-mode range, the same upgrade path used across Kicker's other LED speaker products.
Construction
Weather-proof polycarbonate material across every size, built to add a lighting accent without replacing the underlying speaker hardware.
Who It's For
Choose a KLSR ring if you already have a working non-LED speaker and want lighting without a full replacement purchase. Confirm your exact speaker model against the specific ring's stated fitment, especially for the 8" size, before ordering.
Honest Cons
The 8" size only fits the KM8 coaxial speaker, not 8-inch speakers generally. This is the one restriction to check carefully.
Full color range requires a separate remote purchase. Budget for the 41KMLC if 20 colors matters to you, since only 7 ship included.
No numbered IP rating published on these listings, consistent with most LED accessories in this line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 8" ring fit any 8-inch speaker?
No — the listing states it only fits the KM8 coaxial speaker specifically. Confirm your exact model before ordering.
Do I need the 41KMLC to use any lighting at all?
No — seven colors work out of the box. The remote only unlocks the extended 20-color, 19-mode range.
What's the difference between the 8" ring and the 8"-8.8" adapter version?
The adapter version is described as a half-inch spacer ring, suggesting it bridges a size gap between 8" and 8.8" speaker mounts rather than fitting either exactly like the standard 8" ring.
Are these sold individually or in pairs?
Packaging varies by size — the 6.5", 8", and adapter versions are sold as pairs; confirm the 12" size's packaging directly before ordering.
Bottom Line
The KLSR line is a genuinely useful retrofit for adding lighting to speakers you already own, at a fraction of a full replacement's cost. Just verify the exact fitment for your speaker model, especially on the 8" size, before ordering.