An RGB speaker, a wire that carries LED power, and a remote to control it all sound like three separate purchases with three separate jobs. They're actually one system, and understanding how each piece connects to the next is what turns "I bought an RGB speaker" into "I have a synced lighting system that actually works."
Key Takeaways
- The 51KM604WL is a 6.5" coaxial speaker with RGB LED lighting built into the driver itself, $119.97 per pair.
- The 46KMWRGB150 is a combo cable, 16AWG speaker wire and LED power in a single run, $64.95 for 150 feet, so the audio and lighting don't need two separate wire pulls.
- The 41KMLC is the control point, a wireless remote and receiver module that switches the lighting between colors and modes, $59.99.
- None of the three requires the other two to function on its own, but ordering them separately without checking compatibility is how people end up with an RGB speaker and no way to control the color.
- Total system cost for a 2-speaker setup: $244.91 ($119.97 speaker pair + $64.95 wire + $59.99 remote).
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The Speaker: Where the Light Actually Comes From
The 51KM604WL is a 6.5" 2-way coaxial speaker with RGB LED lighting integrated directly into the driver, not a separate lighting accessory bolted onto a standard speaker. It's the source of the light in this system; the wire and remote exist to power and control it, not to add lighting on their own. For a side-by-side comparison against Kicker's non-LED KM654L, see our KM604WL vs. KM654L comparison.
The Wire: Why "Combo" Matters Here
The 46KMWRGB150 carries both the 16AWG speaker signal and LED power in a single jacketed run. That's the detail that makes this a real system component rather than a generic accessory: without a combo cable, powering the RGB lighting means running a second, separate wire alongside the speaker wire, more work, more potential failure points, more to route through a tight install. At 150 feet, this is sized for a multi-speaker run, not just a single pair.
The Remote: The Part That Actually Controls It
The 41KMLC is a wireless remote with a receiver module, the actual control point for switching colors and lighting modes on any Kicker RGB-equipped product it's paired with, not just the 51KM604WL specifically. This is the piece people skip most often, ending up with a speaker that lights up in whatever the default color is and no way to change it.
How the Three Actually Connect
The 51KM604WL's RGB driver needs LED power delivered to it, the 46KMWRGB150 is what carries that power (alongside the audio signal) from the amp location to the speaker, and the 41KMLC is what tells the LED circuit which color and mode to display. Skip the combo wire and you're running a second cable by hand. Skip the remote and the lighting works but can't be changed or synced.
Honest Cons
$244.91 for a 2-speaker system is a real premium over a standard non-LED speaker pair plus ordinary speaker wire, budget for the lighting as its own line item, not an assumed free extra.
The 46KMWRGB150 is sold by the 150-foot roll, not cut to length, plan your actual run distance before ordering so you're not paying for far more wire than the install needs.
The 41KMLC controls compatible Kicker RGB products generally, confirm it's controlling the specific lighting behavior you expect from the 51KM604WL specifically before assuming universal compatibility with every RGB accessory in a larger build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the 46KMWRGB150 wire specifically, or will any speaker wire work?
Standard speaker wire carries the audio signal, but not LED power. The combo cable is what lets you run both in one pull instead of two.
Can I use the 51KM604WL without the 41KMLC remote?
Yes, the speaker's RGB lighting will function, but you won't have a way to change colors or modes without the remote.
Is the 41KMLC only compatible with the 51KM604WL?
It's built to control Kicker RGB-equipped products generally, not exclusively this one speaker, but confirm compatibility with your specific build before assuming.
What's the total cost for a full system?
$244.91 for one speaker pair, one 150-foot combo wire roll, and one remote, before any amp or additional speakers.
Bottom Line
An RGB speaker without the combo wire means running a second cable by hand, and without the remote means a lighting feature you can't actually control. Order the 51KM604WL, 46KMWRGB150, and 41KMLC together and the three pieces function as one system instead of three unrelated purchases.