--- product_id: 1177292 title: "Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer" price: "€ 13.88" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1177292-kicker-03kq5-5-band-parametric-equalizer store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 12 dB boost/cut Dual inputs 5-band EQ Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer **Price:** € 13.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Tune In, Turn Up: Your Sound, Your Way! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer - **How much does it cost?** € 13.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1177292-kicker-03kq5-5-band-parametric-equalizer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Feedback:** Stay informed with input and output clipping LEDs to ensure optimal performance. - • **Elevate Your Sound:** Experience unparalleled audio control with five adjustable frequency bands. - • **One-Year Peace of Mind:** Enjoy your purchase with a one-year limited warranty for added security. - • **Seamless Source Switching:** Easily toggle between multiple audio sources with dual input functionality. - • **Bass Boost at Your Fingertips:** Control bass levels directly from your dashboard for an immersive experience. ## Overview The Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer offers five adjustable frequency bands with a 12 dB boost/cut, dual inputs for seamless source switching, and the ability to control bass boost directly from your dashboard. It features input and output clipping LEDs for performance monitoring and comes with a one-year limited warranty. ## Description Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer Review: Excellent for fine-tuning the sound, variable center frequency, two inputs. - After installing nearly a $1000 worth of Infinity Kappa amp and speakers in my Mazda 3, I still wasn't happy with the sound. Unfortunately I kept factory head-unit (complete junk), which didn't help. So instead of ripping out and replacing the head unit, I decided to add parametric equalizer to get a better control of the sound. My main criteria was the ability to choose the center frequency for each gain/cut level knob. Most parametric equalizer have pre-set frequency for each knob or worse yet values like "low", "mid", "high" instead of actual frequency values. Kicker KQ5 was one of the few EQs I found to do just that- for each of the 5 bands, a user can select the actual frequency that will be boosted/cut. Now I can make precise adjustments to my liking. A huge added benefit of KQ5 is two inputs, which allowed me to connect my iPod directly to the EQ, thus bypassing the head-unit (and its crappy amp) altogether. The resulted in much better low-end output, which otherwise was getting cut and "muddied" by the head unit's amp. Of course, I have to use the input selector switch on the EQ every time I want to switch between the radio and iPod, so make sure to mount it in an easily accessible location if you do the same. In addition, the front panel illumination can be switched between amber and green to better match your car illumination (or just for fun)- a very nice touch ! Everything works and sounds well so far- I don't experience any clicking, humming, ground noise, etc that I hear frequently accompany EQ setups. A very worthwhile investment. My only wish would be to have separate EQ presets for each of the inputs, but that probably wouldn't be possible unless it had electronic controls (as opposed to mechanical knobs) or by doubling the number of knobs- a set for each input. Review: crummy eq - this eq is garbage i had one 2 years it quit working one me my first issue i had with it with engine noise going through the rca which the eq been in 2 different cars so both cars i had a issue with engine noise then my volume nob broke and so did the fader and the fader is right behind the volume and in the 2nd car it started clipping allot which i know which it did not had to do with the head unit cause i have that same head unit as long as i had the eq and it did not do that in the first car and not to mention they do sub input by phone cord so you have to get a kicker crossover so i replaced it with a different brand eq and crossover which is better and the engine noise went away so i do not recommend buying this and i know another few people who had the same issue ## Features - Five bands of EQ with variable center frequencies and 12 dB boost/cut - Two sets of inputs for line switching between multiple source units - Control bass boost on most KICKER amps right from your dash - Input and output clipping LEDs - One-year limited ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews | ## Images ![Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hIWSE-rRL.jpg) ![Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TN9yyQONL.jpg) ![Kicker 03KQ5 5-Band Parametric Equalizer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31IZn-ofJZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How big is it? And the length.** A: It is about 1 inch in height and about maybe 5 to 6 inches in length **Q: hey would this hook up to a kicker kx sub amp so I could control the bass ??** A: KQ5 doesn't have Subwoofer level control. You can use the sub level control that plugs directly into the amp. Thanks ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for fine-tuning the sound, variable center frequency, two inputs. *by A***N on April 9, 2012* After installing nearly a $1000 worth of Infinity Kappa amp and speakers in my Mazda 3, I still wasn't happy with the sound. Unfortunately I kept factory head-unit (complete junk), which didn't help. So instead of ripping out and replacing the head unit, I decided to add parametric equalizer to get a better control of the sound. My main criteria was the ability to choose the center frequency for each gain/cut level knob. Most parametric equalizer have pre-set frequency for each knob or worse yet values like "low", "mid", "high" instead of actual frequency values. Kicker KQ5 was one of the few EQs I found to do just that- for each of the 5 bands, a user can select the actual frequency that will be boosted/cut. Now I can make precise adjustments to my liking. A huge added benefit of KQ5 is two inputs, which allowed me to connect my iPod directly to the EQ, thus bypassing the head-unit (and its crappy amp) altogether. The resulted in much better low-end output, which otherwise was getting cut and "muddied" by the head unit's amp. Of course, I have to use the input selector switch on the EQ every time I want to switch between the radio and iPod, so make sure to mount it in an easily accessible location if you do the same. In addition, the front panel illumination can be switched between amber and green to better match your car illumination (or just for fun)- a very nice touch ! Everything works and sounds well so far- I don't experience any clicking, humming, ground noise, etc that I hear frequently accompany EQ setups. A very worthwhile investment. My only wish would be to have separate EQ presets for each of the inputs, but that probably wouldn't be possible unless it had electronic controls (as opposed to mechanical knobs) or by doubling the number of knobs- a set for each input. ### ⭐ crummy eq *by J***1 on April 28, 2011* this eq is garbage i had one 2 years it quit working one me my first issue i had with it with engine noise going through the rca which the eq been in 2 different cars so both cars i had a issue with engine noise then my volume nob broke and so did the fader and the fader is right behind the volume and in the 2nd car it started clipping allot which i know which it did not had to do with the head unit cause i have that same head unit as long as i had the eq and it did not do that in the first car and not to mention they do sub input by phone cord so you have to get a kicker crossover so i replaced it with a different brand eq and crossover which is better and the engine noise went away so i do not recommend buying this and i know another few people who had the same issue ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for that little extra in sound shaping. *by J***Y on June 23, 2019* If you look around, you will not find a 5 band parametric dial controlled equalizer in this size. This unit might introduce just a tiny bit of noise to your system. The middle frequency dial has a nice indent so you know where the middle is without having to look. It would have been nice if all the other dials had that same convenience. I also created an interface to use with my old Kicker powered sub that uses a 3.5mm audio jack to work with this units telephone cable jack. The sub control will work, but the extreme low and extreme high end of the normal sub controller would not work, so the KQ5 would only control about the middle 75% of the normal self powered sub's range. Also the manual is a bit lacking. I used a 5amp fuse to power this unit. After over a year of use, I am quite happy with this unit's performance. The switchable light colors area nice touch. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1177292-kicker-03kq5-5-band-parametric-equalizer](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1177292-kicker-03kq5-5-band-parametric-equalizer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-23*