Every tower speaker covered previously, the KMFC, KMTC, KMTCXL, and KMTDC65 lines, ships as a complete unit: driver and enclosure sold together. The KMTES and KMTED are different on purpose: empty tower enclosures with no driver included at all, built specifically for a bare 45KM654 or 43KM654 coaxial speaker you already own or plan to buy separately.
The KMTES holds a single 6.5" or 8" driver ($319.99-$399.99 depending on size and color); the KMTED holds two 6.5" drivers in one enclosure ($399.99). Both include the aluminum pipe clamp hardware sized for common tower diameters.
Key Takeaways
- No driver included. These are empty cans built for the 45KM654/43KM654 coaxial speaker specifically, sold or already owned separately.
- The KMTED houses two 6.5" drivers in a single dual enclosure, a DIY version of the same concept behind the pre-loaded KMTDC65.
- Aluminum tower-pipe clamps included, sized for 2-1/4", 2-3/8", and 2-1/2" pipe diameters, with a separate KMTAP adapter pack available for other sizes.
- Nine-degree axis rotation in either direction for aiming, less range than the full-rotation clamp on the pre-loaded KMTC line.
- Tough ABS construction with slotted mounting holes to accommodate different bolt patterns.
Why Buy an Empty Enclosure
If you already own a pair of 45KM654 speakers, from a prior flush-mount install, and want to move them to a tower instead of buying an entirely new pre-loaded tower speaker, the KMTES lets you reuse the driver you already have. That's real savings over replacing a working speaker just to change its mounting format, the same logic behind the KLSR lighting rings solving a different retrofit problem for existing speakers.
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Feature Walkthrough
Pipe Clamp Sizing
Included aluminum clamps fit 2-5/8" tubing directly, with three included adapter sizes covering 2-1/4", 2-3/8", and 2-1/2" pipe. A separate KMTAP adapter pack extends compatibility to additional pipe sizes not covered out of the box.
Rotation
Nine degrees of axis rotation in either direction lets you fine-tune aim after mounting, a narrower adjustment range than the full-rotation clamp mechanism on the pre-loaded KMTC65/KMTC8 line.
Single vs. Dual
The KMTES holds one driver per enclosure; the KMTED holds two 6.5" drivers in a single housing, letting you consolidate two speakers onto one mounting point the same way the pre-loaded KMTDC65 does, just without a driver included.
Compatibility Notes
Kicker's own listing specifies compatibility with the 45KM654 and 43KM654 coaxial speakers specifically. Confirm your exact driver model matches before ordering; this isn't stated as a universal fit for any 6.5-inch speaker.
Who It's For
Choose the KMTES or KMTED if you already own compatible KM654 drivers and want to relocate them to a tower mount without buying new speakers. If you're starting from scratch with no existing drivers, a pre-loaded tower speaker like the KMFC65 or KMTC65 is simpler, one purchase instead of two.
Honest Cons
No driver included, despite tower-speaker-level pricing. Factor in the cost of a compatible driver if you don't already own one.
Compatibility is specific to the 45KM654/43KM654, not a universal 6.5" or 8" fit.
Less rotation range than the pre-loaded KMTC line's full-rotation clamp — nine degrees versus near-full rotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy speakers separately for these enclosures?
Yes — both are sold empty, built specifically for the 45KM654/43KM654 coaxial driver.
What's the difference between the KMTES and KMTED?
The KMTES holds a single driver; the KMTED holds two 6.5" drivers in one dual enclosure.
What pipe sizes does the included clamp fit?
2-5/8" directly, with adapters included for 2-1/4", 2-3/8", and 2-1/2". A separate KMTAP pack covers additional sizes.
Why would I buy this instead of a pre-loaded tower speaker?
If you already own compatible drivers, this saves the cost of buying a new complete tower speaker just to change the mounting format.
Bottom Line
The KMTES and KMTED solve a specific reuse case: moving speakers you already own onto a tower mount without replacing the drivers. If you're starting from zero, a pre-loaded tower speaker is the simpler one-purchase option instead.