Kicker DS600.2, DS650.2, DS680.2 Owner's Manual

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DS

©2007 Stillwater Designs

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DS600.2, DS650.2, DS680.2

Your DS components were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive
environment. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to
maintain optimal performance for years to come.

Application

The Kicker DS component systems are specifically designed for mounting in free-air
applications. The speakers do not require a sealed enclosure for optimum performance. It is
important to isolate the sound coming off the front of the driver from the sound radiating
from the back of the driver. This isolation is usually accomplished by using the driver in a
factory speaker location, or in a location with a semi-isolated rear chamber. See Figure 1.

Location

The sound produced by the DS components is directional, particularly for the tweeter’s
sonic output. The external crossover has a High Frequency Output Attenuation switch
(0, 3 & 6dB) that allows for added flexibility in positioning the tweeter. Find the best location
for stereophonic sound. If necessary, add more DS component systems to the audio
system to help distribute and balance the sound. After determining the best mounting
locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed.
See Figure 2.

INSTALLATION

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KICKER purchase

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To get the best performance from your new Kicker speakers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the speaker to reach optimum performance.

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INSTALLATION

DSComponentSystem

Owner’sManual

DS600.2 / DS650.2 / DS680.2

Models:

WooferMounting

If you are replacing factory speakers in their original locations, you may have to enlarge the
speaker cut-outs and pre-drill new screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit. Custom mounting
locations will require more preparation and work. In either case, make sure the speaker will
not interfere with the trunk and door opening and closing mechanisms, and the enclosed
screws will not puncture the fuel tank, wiring, or interfere with any other mechanical parts on
the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all the way down and up.

If the speaker cut-out locations require you to cut metal, avoid structural metal and braces.
If the door body and panel cannot support the weight of the speaker, an optional reinforcing
panel (thin piece of wood or Medium Density Fiberboard) may be sandwiched between the
panels. Mount the speaker to the vehicle as outlined in Figure 2.

If factory speaker wiring is not available in your desired location, it may be necessary to run
the supplied wire through the door jamb. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp
edges and avoid the possibility of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the
door jamb is the ideal place to run the speaker wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not
exist or are inaccessible, you must drill a hole
to run the speaker wire through the door jam.
Be careful not to drill into other wiring or
exiting door mechanisms. Any time a wire is
run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a
rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire
from damage as outlined in Figure 3.

If the supplied hardware is not applicable to
your installation, some other means of
securely attaching the speakers to the vehicle
must be used.

Figure 1

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Rear Seat

Trunk / Storage Space

Rear Sound

Waves

Front Sound

Waves

Figure 2

Door Panel

Place Speaker Grille over the Midrange/Woofer

Driver and mount with the enclosed Screws

Door Body

Reinforcing Panel

(Optional)

Midrange/Woofer

Driver

Speaker Grille

Screws

Stagger the holes for

the wiring and use a

rubber or plastic

grommet to protect

the wire from damage

Speaker cut-out

Speaker cut-out

Figure 3

Front Door Body

Front Dash

Kick Panel

Speaker

cut-out

To speaker terminals

To the

external

crossover

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DS Component Driver

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DS600.2

6 (160)

3/4 (20)

Titanium

4 (3)

120 (60)

90

35-21k

4 13/16 (12.3)

1 7/8 (4.8)

2 3/16 (5.5)

1 9/16 (4)

12, 4000

12, 4000

0, 3 & 6

Yes

4 5

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INSTALLATION

TweeterMounting

The tweeter can be mounted one of three ways: flush, angled-surface and angled mounting.
For flush mounting applications, please refer to the illustration in Figure 5. Choose a flat
location on the panel with space behind the panel to allow room for the mounting nut. After
checking the clearances, cut a 1 9/16” (4cm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Place the
shorter mounting nut behind the panel (only use the longer mounting nut if panel thickness
prohibits the use of the shorter mounting nut). Feed the wire through the optional tweeter
flange, the hole in the panel and the mounting nut. Mount the tweeter by screwing the
mounting nut onto the tweeter.

For angled-surface mounting applications use the angled-surface mount cup as a template
and pre-drill one 7/64” (2.5mm) screw hole for attaching the angled-mounting cup to the
panel, and a 5/16” (8mm) hole for the wires. A M3 pan-cross head wood screw is supplied
to attach the mounting cup to the panel. Position the tweeter over the attached angled­mounting cup and press it into position. See Figure 6.

For angled mounting applications choose a flat location on the panel with space behind the
panel to allow room for the mounting nut and back angle ring. After checking the
clearances, cut a 1 9/16” (4cm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Place the front angle
ring (does not fit through the longer tweeter mounting nut) in front of the panel. Then place
the wire and tweeter through the tweeter flange, front angle ring and into the panel. Next
place the wire through the back angle ring (fits through the longer tweeter mounting nut),
place the back angle ring over the rear of the tweeter, and line-up the narrow part of the
front angle ring for the preferred angle of operation. Place the wire through the longer
tweeter mounting nut and loosely tighten the mounting nut around the tweeter. Rotate all the
parts in unison until the tweeter is angled in the desired direction. Secure the assembly by
tightening the tweeter mounting nut. See Figure 7.

Wiring

Hooking up the Kicker DS-Series Component Speakers is easy. Mount the external
crossover in a location free and clear of water and mechanical components of the vehicle
with the enclosed phillips-head wood screws. The positive and negative leads on the
speakers are terminated with connectors of different shapes and sizes that intuitively
connect to the external crossover’s connectors. After connecting the speakers to the
external crossover, connect the external crossover to the source unit or amplifier in
accordance with its owner’s manual. For reference, the Gray wire is Positive and the Black
wire is Negative on the external crossover.

WiringMultipleSpeakers

Modern high performance component system speakers have a lower DC Resistance than
what used to be available. The Kicker DS-Series component system speakers are rated at
four ohms and work with any source unit or amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm
load. If you want to use two DS-Series component system speakers (two midrange/woofers
and two tweeters) on each channel of
your source unit or amplifier wire the
speakers in series, as shown below. This
will improve the sound quality, lower the
total harmonic distortion and lessen the
thermal load at the source unit or
amplifier. This may prevent an amplifier
from shutting down, due to over-current
protection circuitry. See Figure 4.

DS680.2

6x8 (160x200)

3/4 (20)

Titanium

4 (3)

90 (45)

90

40-21k

5x7 3/16 (12.7x18.3)

2 3/8 (6)

2 3/4 (7)

1 9/16 (4)

12, 4000

12, 4000

0, 3 & 6

No

Performance

Model:

Woofer Size, in (mm)

Tweeter Size, in (mm)

Dome Material

Rated Impedance, ohm (DC Resistance, ohm)

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m

Effective Frequency Range, Hz

Woofer Mounting Hole Diameter, in (cm)

Woofer Top Mount Depth, in (cm)

Woofer Bottom Mount Depth, in (cm)

Flush Mounting Tweeter Hole Diameter, in (cm)

High Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz

Low Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz

High Frequency Output Attenuation, dB

Bolt-Thru Grilles

Figure 5

DS650.2

6.5 (165)

3/4 (20)

Titanium

4 (3)

120 (60)

90

35-21k

5 1/2 (14)

1 13/16 (4.6)

2 (5.1)

1 9/16 (4)

12, 4000

12, 4000

0, 3 & 6

Yes

Flush Mount

Angled-Surface Mount

Angled Mount

Shorter Mounting Nut

Angled-Surface Mount Cup

Longer Mounting Nut

Back Angle Ring

Front Angle Ring

Panel

Panel

Panel

Optional Tweeter Flange

Tweeter

Tweeter

Tweeter Flange

Tweeter

Source Unit or Amplifier

High Frequency Output

Attenuation Switch: 0, 3 & 6dB

Two DS-Series Component

Speakers wired in series to

a single channel

External Crossover

PERFORMANCE

Figure 4

Figure 6

Figure 7

M3 Screw

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Su DS sistemas de componentes se diseñó para “Livin’ Loud” en el ambiente automotor
duro. Utiliza las técnicas avanzadas de materias y construcción para mantener el
desempeño que óptimo para años para venir.

Aplicación

Sus sistemas de componentes de la serie DS de KICKER han sido diseñados
específicamente para montarlos en aplicaciones al aire libre. A pesar de que los altavoces
no necesitan una caja sellada para un rendimiento óptimo, es importante separar el sonido
radiado por delante del sonido radiado por detrás del excitador. Esta separación se logra
normalmente usando un excitador de tamaño correcto en un lugar preestablecido de
fábrica para el altavoz. Vea la Figura 1.

Posisiton

El sonido producido por los sistemas componentes del DS es direccional. Encuentre el
mejor posisition para el sonido estereofónico. El paso externo tiene una Alta Frencuencia
interruptor de salida de Atenuación (0, 3 & 6dB) eso tiene en cuenta la flexibilidad agregada
a posicionar el altavoz. Si necesario, agrega más sistemas componentes del DS al sistema
para ayudar a distribuir y equilibrar la sano-etapa. Después que determinar el mejor
posistions que monta, verifica con cuidado las áreas donde el hardware que monta irá. Vea
la Figura 2.

INSTALACIÓN

¡Felicidades por su

compra de KICKER

Por favor registre su información de compra

y mantenga su recibo de ventas para

validación de la garantía.

Distribuidor autorizado de Kicker:

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Número de modelo de Altavoz:

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Todas las especificaciones y rendimiento de las cifras están sujetos a cambios. Por favor visite www.kicker.com para obtener la

información más reciente. Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de su nuevo altavoz Kicker, recomendamos usar accesorios

y cableado genuinos de Kicker. Deje pasar aproximadamente dos semanas para que el altavoces Componente del DS logre su

rendimiento óptimo.

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INSTALACIÓN

DSSistemasComponentes

ManualdelPropietaro

DS600.2 / DS650.2 / DS680.2

Modelos:

Montajedelaltavozdefrecuenciasmedias

Si usted reemplaza los altavoces en las ubicaciones originales, usted puede tener que
ampliar el altavoz que monta hoyos y taladra nuevos hoyos del tornillo que utilizan un 7/64”
(2.5mm) el pedacito. Si desea montar los altavoces de frecuencias medias de la serie DS de
Kicker en lugares especiales en la puerta, evite interferir con los mecanismos de bloqueo de
la puerta y de la ventana. El primer paso es encontrar un lugar del panel de la puerta que
acepte el tamaño del altavoz escogido. Luego quite el panel de la puerta y vea si hay
obstrucción del funcionamiento de la ventana; suba y baje completamente el vidrio. Si hay
que cortar metal para montar los altavoces, evite cortar los refuerzos o el metal estructural.
Puede ser necesario agregar un panel de refuerzo opcional (pedazo delgado de madera o
Plancha de Fibra de Densidad Media {Medium Density Fiberboard, MDF}) si el panel de la
puerta no soporta el peso del altavoz. Monte el altavoz en el panel y el cuerpo de la puerta
como se indica en la Figura 2.

Si no dispone de cableado de fábrica para altavoces de puerta, será necesario encaminar el
cable que se suministra a través del marco de la puerta. Este cable debe mantenerse
alejado de los bordes afilados de la puerta, para que no se pueda apretar por accidente. La
arandela de goma que pueda haber en el
marco de la puerta es el lugar ideal para
hacer pasar los cables. Si no hay tal arandela
de goma, o la que hay no es accesible, debe
taladrar agujeros para hacer pasar los cables.
Tenga cuidado de no taladrar otros cables o
mecanismos. Cuando haga pasar un cable a
través de un agujero en el metal, es
necesario insertar una arandela de plástico o
de goma para proteger el cable, como se
muestra en la Figura 3.

Si el hardware suministrado no es aplicable a
su instalación, algunos otros medios de
conectar seguramente a los oradores a la
nave se debe utilizar.

Figura 1

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Cojin

Cajuela

Onda

trasera

Onda

acústica

Figura 2

Panel de
la puerta

Coloque la rejilla sobre el altavoz y el monte

con los tornillos

Cuerpo de la puerta

Panel de

refuerzo (opcional)

DS altavoz de

frecuencias medias

Rejilla

Tor nillos

Cuando haga pasar un

cable a través de un

agujero en el metal, es

necesario insertar una
arandela de plástico o

de goma para proteger

el cable

Hueco de

montaje

Hueco de

montaje

Figura 3

Cuerpo de la

puerta

Tablero de

mando

Hueco de

montaje

Al altavoz

Al paso

externo

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DS altavoz de frecuencias medias

Garantía

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concesionario o
distribuidor Kicker
internacional para
obtener infor ación
sobre procedimientos
específicos
relacionados con las
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