Every speaker we've reviewed in this catalog so far needs a separate amplifier wired in before it makes any sound. The Kicker PowerCan doesn't: it's a 6.5-inch, IP66-rated, Bluetooth speaker with a 150-watt amplifier (75W per channel) built directly into the enclosure, at $699.99 (down from $799.99).
As an authorized Kicker dealer, this is the product we point to when someone wants sound on a side-by-side, golf cart, or UTV without wiring a separate head unit and amp into the vehicle's electrical system. Here's what "self-amplified" actually means for installation, and where a traditional passive speaker system still makes more sense.
Key Takeaways
- Built-in 150W amplifier (75W per channel) means no separate amp is required — genuinely different from every other speaker in this catalog.
- Bluetooth pairing, a stereo AUX input, and a backlit wired remote with oversized, glove-friendly buttons all control the same unit.
- IP66-rated, one of the strongest documented weather ratings in this catalog alongside the KMXL line.
- Rail mount fits round or square tubing up to 2 inches wide, plus a line-out connection if you want to expand the system later.
- At $699.99, it costs more upfront than a comparable passive speaker plus a separate amp would in some configurations, but eliminates a wiring step entirely.
What "Self-Amplified" Actually Changes
A standard passive speaker, including the PS-series and PSC57 we've covered separately, needs power wires run to an amplifier, speaker wire run from the amp to the speaker, and the amp itself mounted somewhere with its own power and ground connections. The PowerCan collapses all of that into one unit: run 12V power and ground to the enclosure, connect via Bluetooth or the AUX input, and you're done. That's a meaningfully simpler install on a UTV or golf cart with limited mounting space and no existing amp location.
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Feature Walkthrough
Built-In Amplifier
150 watts total (75W per channel at 14.4V, under 10% THD+N) drives the 6.5-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters directly from inside the enclosure. There's no separate amp to mount, wire, or troubleshoot.
Control Options
Bluetooth pairing works for most day-to-day use; the stereo AUX input lets you hard-wire a source device instead. A backlit wired remote with oversized buttons handles volume and source control without needing to touch a phone screen while riding, a genuinely practical detail for gloved hands on a UTV or golf cart.
Weatherproofing
IP66-rated, meaning protection from dust and powerful water jets or splash — the same tier of documented weather rating as the KMXL line, and stronger than most of the general "weatherproof" language used elsewhere in this catalog.
Mounting
The rail mount fits round or square tubing up to 2 inches wide, with a 12-foot wiring harness and a line-out connection if you want to add more speakers or a subwoofer to the system later.
Installation Notes
Because the amplifier lives inside the enclosure, installation is closer to mounting a single accessory than building a system: mount the rail clamp, run 12V power and ground, and pair via Bluetooth or connect the AUX input. There's no separate amp placement decision to make, which is a real advantage on UTVs and golf carts with tight, exposed mounting space.
Who It's For
Choose the PowerCan if you want working audio on a UTV, golf cart, or side-by-side without wiring a separate amplifier into the vehicle, or if you specifically want Bluetooth control with a glove-friendly physical remote as a backup. It's not the right choice if you're building a larger multi-speaker system where a dedicated separate amp gives you more total power and expansion flexibility for the money.
Honest Cons
$699.99 is a real price for one speaker pair, even accounting for the built-in amp. Compare against a passive speaker plus a separate amp for your specific vehicle before assuming this is the cheaper path.
75W per channel is a fixed ceiling. Unlike a passive speaker paired with an upgradeable separate amp, you can't swap in more power later without replacing the whole unit.
Rail mount only fits up to 2-inch tubing, narrower than the 3.25-inch maximum on the marine KMTC clamp-mount tower speakers — confirm your mounting tube diameter before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate amplifier for the PowerCan?
No — that's the entire point of this product. The 150W amplifier is built into the enclosure.
Can I still add more speakers later?
Yes — the line-out connection is included specifically for system expansion if you want to add more speakers or a subwoofer down the road.
Does it work without a phone connected?
Yes — the stereo AUX input lets you hard-wire a source device directly, and the wired remote controls volume and source independent of a paired phone.
What tubing sizes does the mount fit?
Round or square tubing up to 2 inches wide. Confirm your rail or roll cage tubing diameter before ordering.
Bottom Line
The PowerCan is the rare speaker in this catalog that skips the separate-amp step entirely, a real convenience for UTV and golf cart installs with limited space and no existing amp location. It costs more upfront than some passive alternatives, but for a genuinely simpler install, that tradeoff is the whole point of the product.