You're out on the trail and the Arctic Cat drowns out your phone speaker after the first gear change. Bar-mounted speakers get in the way, and most of them don't survive a real wash-down.
The Knight ATV Arctic Cat ATV speaker kit puts two marine-grade 6.5" speakers inside custom pods that bolt to your front fenders. Our pods are laser-scanned to the Arctic Cat fender, so they sit where they belong, not on your handlebars.
Shop Arctic Cat ATV Speaker Pods (from $549.99)
Why the Arctic Cat pods
- Built only by Knight ATV. No one else makes a fender-mounted speaker pod system like it. Each pod is laser-scanned to fit your machine.
- Marine-grade 6.5" speakers with a Bluetooth marine amplifier.
- RGB LEDs you control with the included remote or the iOS/Android app.
- Plug-and-play wiring harness. No wire cutting or splicing. You drill the mounting holes and plug everything in.
- 2-year warranty. Free US shipping on orders over $100, and Shop Pay lets you split it into 4 payments.
Which Arctic Cat ATV Speaker Kit Fits Your Machine?
| Your Arctic Cat | Kit to choose |
|---|---|
| 2013-2017 500 (not XR); 2013-2014 550 (not XR) | Model 1 |
| 2012 450, 550 and 650 | Model 1 |
| 2011 450, 550s H1, 550 H1 and 650 H1 | Model 1 |
| 2010 450, 550 H1 and 650 4x4 automatic | Model 1 |
| 2007-2008 400 automatic; 2006 400 manual | Model 1 |
| 2010 400, 500, 550 TRV, 650 Mud Pro, 700 and 1000 | Model 2 |
| 2009 400, 500, 550, 650, 700 and 1000 | Model 2 |
| 2006-2008 500, 650 and 700 | Model 2 |
| 2005 500 and 650 | Model 2 |
- Price: $549.99 in Black, $579.99 in colors.
- Colors: Black plus 18 colors, including Dark Gray, Gray, White, Bone, Red, Teal, Blue, Pop Blue.
- Made to order. Production takes up to 5 days, then your kit ships.
- The Model 1 kit does not fit XR models.
- On this kit the marine amplifier mounts outside the speaker housings, not inside the main pod.
What's in the Kit
- Two 6.5" marine-grade speakers in Arctic Cat-fit fender pods
- Bluetooth marine amplifier (mounts outside the speaker housings on this kit)
- Smart handlebar remote
- Plug-and-play wiring harness and mounting hardware
- Waterproof on/off button
- RGB LED kit and LED remote
Tools You'll Need
Every Knight ATV speaker pod kit installs with the same two tools: a 1/4" drill bit and a 5/32" hex driver.
- Drill and a 1/4" drill bit
- 5/32" hex driver
- Marker
- Wrench or socket for the mounting nuts
- Dielectric grease
- Zip ties
Time and Difficulty
- Difficulty: easy to moderate. If you can drill four holes and plug in connectors, you can do this.
- Good to know: the install is the same on every make and model we sell, and it's the same for 6.5" and 8" speakers. Only the pod shape changes.
- Rear speakers too? Install and test the front kit first. Rear speakers don't change anything about the front install.
Step-by-Step Arctic Cat ATV Speaker Pod Install
Mount the pods
- Find the pod's spot. Each pod only sits correctly in one place on the fender. Slide it around until it settles flush.
- Mark and drill the four mounting holes. Drill the top two first and set those screws loosely. That holds the pod steady while you drill the bottom two.
- Drill the wire hole. Drill one more hole for the wiring, on the side toward the inside of the ATV.
- Warning sticker. If the pod covers a factory warning sticker, move the sticker somewhere visible.
- Bolt the pod down. Use a washer, screw and nut on each bolt. Snug it, don't crank it, because these bolts go into plastic.
Wire it up
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Connect the main harness. It runs to the battery and to the main pod. It has three differently shaped connectors:
- The triangle connector goes to the waterproof push button.
- The black connector goes to the voltage booster (the silver box). Its other side is already plugged into the amp.
- On this kit the amp mounts outside the speaker housings. Check the wiring diagram linked below for how it connects, or call us.
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Grease every connector. Put a dab of dielectric grease on each one before you plug it in.
- Run the speaker extension. Route it under the front fender to the other pod and plug it in.
- Connect the LEDs. Plug in the LED controller, lining up the arrows on the connectors. Then run the LED extension to the other pod.
- Hook up the battery. Red to positive (+), black to negative (−).
Power on and pair
- Turn it on. Press the push button. A tone confirms the system has power.
- Pair your phone. Connect to "Knight ATV" in your Bluetooth settings.
- Set up the LED remote. Pull the battery tab, then pick your color or mode. You can use the app instead if you prefer.
- Pair the smart remote. It shows up in Bluetooth as "Smart Remote".
- Tidy up. Once everything works, zip-tie the wires away from hot and moving parts.
Watch the Speaker Pod Install Video
Want the full wiring picture? Open the surround sound wiring diagram (PDF).
Rear Speakers
We don't list rear fender speaker pods for the Arctic Cat ATV right now. Want four-speaker sound anyway? Call or text 732-737-7761 and we'll tell you what's possible for your machine.
Troubleshooting
- No power or no tone. Check the polarity at the battery (red to +), and make sure the black connector is fully seated in the booster.
- LEDs are out on one side. Re-seat the LED connectors with the arrows lined up.
- One speaker is silent. Check the speaker extension that runs under the fender to the second pod.
- Your phone can't find it. Look for "Knight ATV" in Bluetooth, not "Smart Remote".
FAQ
Are the Arctic Cat speaker pods really waterproof? They use marine-grade speakers and a marine amplifier, built for mud, rain and wash-downs.
Do I have to cut or splice any wires? No. The harness is plug-and-play. You only drill the mounting holes and one wire hole per pod.
Will it fit my 2009 Arctic Cat 700? Yes. Choose Model 2, which covers the 2009 400, 500, 550, 650, 700 and 1000.
Can I control the lights from my phone? Yes. Use the iOS/Android app or the included LED remote.
Are you a dealer? Most of our speaker kits ship through dealers. Apply to become a Knight ATV reseller to stock them.
Get the Arctic Cat ATV Speaker Kit
Give your Arctic Cat sound you can actually hear on the trail, from speakers built to fit it.
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Dealers: register as a Knight ATV reseller to carry Arctic Cat speaker pods. Questions? Call or text 732-737-7761, or email sales@knightatv.com.