Audio Design DDS12 User Manual
DS
DSSUBWOOFERENCLOSURE
DDS12
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Models:
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Enclosure Model Number:
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DSSUBWOOFER
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DDS12
Figure 1
At least 4” (10cm)
from the vent
Rear mounting,
speaker faces
front of vehicle
Front of
Vehicle
INSTALLATION
The Kicker DDS12 loaded subwoofer enclosure was specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the
harsh automotive environment. The DS series was designed to offer booming bass at the best bargain
possible without compromising Kicker quality. The DDS12 is made of advanced materials and
construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.
CheckTheLoad
The DDS12 loaded subwoofer enclosure is internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the speaker-wire
connection terminal. Please refer to this terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure’s specific
impedance. Check to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.
DDS12Vented
The DDS12 vented enclosure combines KICKER’s award winning line of subwoofers with computermodeled and human fine-tuned enclosures to offer a level of bass performance never before thought
possible from a commercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The DDS enclosure is
available with two pre-loaded 12 inch DS subwoofers.
The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed
for use in SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several mounting options. The vent
opening in these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some frequencies most of the bass will come
out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear space around
the vent.
If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle, it works best to point the
woofer toward the front of the vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the
back seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. These
CONFIGURATION
guidelines pertain to enclosures mounted in the vehicle as outlined in Figure 1.
At least 4” (10cm)
from the vent
bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws. Each bracket must be positioned so the
rounded end protrudes approximately 3/4" (2cm) from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass
through the bracket, securing the enclosure to the vehicle. With the enclosure right side up, securely
attach the enclosure to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws. See Figure 4. If the supplied
hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of securely attaching the enclosure to
the vehicle must be used.
Front mounting,
speaker faces
rear of vehicle
Pro Tip: You are one ZX Mono-Amplifier and a few cables away from a slamm’in system!
The Kicker ZX line of mono-amplifiers make it easy to upgrade to rock-solid bass with your
existing or stock source unit. Please ask your dealer about Kicker ZX Amplifier upgrades.
Figure 2
If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall, put the enclosure on the left side of
the vehicle as outlined in Figure 2. This orientation will make the vent point toward the rear of the
vehicle and will produce the most low bass output. Remember to leave at least four inches (10cm) of
room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle.
After determining the best mounting position, carefully check the areas where the mounting brackets
will be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank, brake lines, wiring, or
interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Turn the enclosure
upside-down, pre-drill the holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit and attach the four mounting brackets to the
Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance
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from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
DSSUBWOOFERENCLOSURE
Front of
Vehicle
At least 4”
(10cm) from
the vent
Left side
mounting,
speaker faces
opposite side
of vehicle
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WiringTheDDS12
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with
its owner's manual. If you are using the recommended Kicker ZX amplifier to power your DDS12
enclosure, refer to Figure 3 for assistance.
Figure 4
INSTALLATION
Figure 3
Battery
Ground
Remote
Turn-On
(45cm)
Or Less
+12V
18”
(60cm)
24”
Or Less
Fuse
Minimum Impedance of 2 ohms mono
Signal Out (P.A.S.T.)
-
+
Signal In
Mount Brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using
the supplied smaller screws. Securely attach the
enclosure to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws.
DS Subwoofer - Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Pat #'s 6,611,604, 6,731,773 D473,216, D456,386, D449,293,
D355,193, Taiwan Pat. #162,154; Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
(DDS12 is illustrated)
SafetyWarning
To avoid potential injury, or possible death, from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt
stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle. You
are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.
PERFORMANCE
Specifications
Model:
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per enclosure]
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)
Enclosure Top Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth, in (cm)
Enclosure Height, in (cm)
Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing a speaker
connection from positive to negative on the subwoofer channel; if the bass improves,
then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the system.
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Enclosure Width, in (cm)
Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in these charts are
calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter. Measurements based on 4 ohm voice coil models. All specifications and
performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.
DDS12
2 or 4
98.3
750 (250)
9 1/2 (24.1)
15 11/16 (39.9)
14 5/8 (37.2)
29 15/16 (76.0)
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