Pioneer
Pioneer GM-D9705
$349.99
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Pioneer GM-D9705 vs Kicker KEY500.1
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Kicker KEY500.1 is cheaper at $329.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kicker
Kicker KEY500.1
$329.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Pioneer GM-D9705 or Kicker KEY500.1?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Kicker KEY500.1 is the cheaper at $329.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Pioneer GM-D9705 | Kicker KEY500.1 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349.99 | $329.99 |
| Brand | Pioneer | Kicker |
| Released | — | — |
| Channels | 5 | 1 |
| Amplifier class | Class FD | — |
| Rms per channel4 ohm (W) | 75 | 150 |
| Rms per channel2 ohm (W) | 100 | 300 |
| Bridged rms4 ohm (W) | 200 | — |
| Total rms power (W) | — | 500 |
| Snr (dB) | 94 | 90 |
| Thd percent | — | — |
| Frequency response (Hz) | 10-50000 | 10-160 |
| Min impedance ohms | 2 | 1 |
| Fuse rating amps | — | — |
Sources — Pioneer GM-D9705: pioneercarentertainment.com (verified 2026-07-11). Kicker KEY500.1: kicker.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Pioneer GM-D9705 and Kicker KEY500.1?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Channels: Pioneer GM-D9705 5 vs Kicker KEY500.1 1
- Rms per channel4 ohm (W): Pioneer GM-D9705 75 vs Kicker KEY500.1 150
- Rms per channel2 ohm (W): Pioneer GM-D9705 100 vs Kicker KEY500.1 300
- Snr (dB): Pioneer GM-D9705 94 vs Kicker KEY500.1 90
- Frequency response (Hz): Pioneer GM-D9705 10-50000 vs Kicker KEY500.1 10-160
- Min impedance ohms: Pioneer GM-D9705 2 vs Kicker KEY500.1 1