Kicker DS7130 User Manual

DS

DS3-WAYSPEAKER

DS7130

©2007 Stillwater Designs

Your DS 3-Way speaker was 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 3-Way speaker was 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 3-Way is directional. Find the best location for stereophonic
sound. If necessary, add more DS coaxial speakers to the 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

Congratulations on your

KICKER purchase

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales

receipt for validation of warranty.

Authorized Kicker Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

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

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INSTALLATION

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Mounting

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. The speakers are supplied with a 6” x 9”
(160 x 230cm) mounting adapter. The supplied mounting adapter can be placed between
the speaker and the mounting baffle in the bottom mounting application as shown in Figure
1, and in the front mounting application, as shown in Figure 2. In either case, make sure the
speaker will not interfere with any trunk or door opening and closing mechanisms, and the
enclosed screws will not puncture the fuel tank, wiring, or interfere with any other
mechanical parts on either side of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all the way
down and up to check for obstructions.

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
ring (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 3-Way Driver and

mount with the enclosed Scre ws

Door Body

Reinforcing Ring

(Optional)

3-Way

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 the amplifier or

source unit

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6” x 9” (160 x 230mm) mounting adapter can

be inserted between speaker cutout and 3-Way

driver for front mounting

6” x 9” (160 x 230cm) adapter can be

placed between baffle and speaker

in bottom mounting aplications

DS7130

Model:

Speaker Design

Woofer Size, in (mm)

Midrange Size, in (mm)

Tweeter Size, in (mm)

Rated Impedance, ohm

DC Resistance, ohm

Power Range, Watts RMS

Peak Power Handling, Watts

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

Effective Frequency Range, Hz

Mounting Hole Diameter, in (mm)

Top Mount Depth, in (mm)

Bottom Mount Depth, in (mm)

Tweeter Protrusion, in (mm)

Bolt Thru Grilles

Tweeter Magnet Material

Tweeter Dome Material

Tweeter Design

Midrange Magnet Material

Midrange Cone Material

Woofer Cone Material

Woofer Surround Material

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PERFORMANCE

Wiring to a single channel

Hooking up the supplied wires to your Kicker DS-Series 3-Way Speakers is easy. The end of
each wire is terminated with a large and a small connector. The larger connector is crimped
to the gray wire and connects to the larger positive terminal of the speaker. The smaller
connector is crimped to the black wire and connects to the smaller negative terminal of the
speaker. The other end of these wires connects to your source unit or amplifier with the four
(4) included red butt crimp-down style connectors. The gray wire connects to the positive
output of the amplifier or source unit. The black wire connects to the negative output of the
amplifier or source unit. These connections can also be made with solder and heat shrink or
electrical tape to prevent electrical shorting of the speakers. See Figure 4.

Performance

Figure 4

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Other channel

DS-Series 3-Way Speaker

wired to a single channel

Source Unit or Amplifier

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

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

Wiring two DS-Series 3-Way Speakers to a single channel

Modern high performance 3-Way speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to
be available. The Kicker DS-Series 3-Way 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 3-Way speakers on each channel of your source unit or amplifier wire the
speakers in series, as shown in Figure 5. 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.

Source Unit or Amplifier

Two DS-Series 3-Way

Speakers wired in series

to a single channel

Figure 5

INSTALLATION

DS7130

3 - Way

7x10 (178x250)

2 (51)

1/2 (13)

4

3.5

100

300

92

30 - 21k

6 9/16 x 9 1/8 (166x232)

3 7/16 (87.5)

4 1/4 (108)

7/8 (22)

Yes

Neodymium

PEI

Balanced Dome

Ceramic

Polypropylene

Polypropylene

Polyfoam

Pro Tip: You are one Kicker Loaded-Subwoofer enclosure, one ZX Mono-Amplifier and a
few cables away from a slammin’ system! The Kicker ZX line of mono-amplifiers make it
easy to upgrade to solid bass with your existing or stock source unit. Please ask your dealer
about the Kicker Comp and CompVR Subwoofer upgrades.

Insert and crimp wire using

included red butt connectors to

connect speaker wire to the wire

from source unit or amplifier.

Series
Wiring

If you have any questions about the installation of your Kicker DS-Series 3-Way Speakers,
see the Authorized Kicker Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on
installation, click on the SUPPORT tab on the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose
the Technical Support tab, choose subject you are interested in, and then download or view
the corresponding information. Please E-mail [e-mail] or call Technical Services
[phone] for specific or unanswered questions.

AcousticsLimitedWarranty

Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of
THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer
it is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases you must have the original
receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction
during the warranty period, Kicker will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent
merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued
products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the
original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or
implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore
these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other
rights that vary from state to state.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater
Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window
decal.

If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker
Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package all
defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components.
The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight­collect to you.

Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing
the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items
without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be
prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover:
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be

considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to Kicker
o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers,
tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service
Department at [phone].

InternationalWarranty

Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing!
Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an
undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too
loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense when controlling volume.

GARANTÍA INTERNACIONAL VersiónEspañol

Comuníquese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor ación sobre procedimientos
específicos relacionados con las normas de garantía de su país.

ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden dañar
permanentemente el oído. Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsión es más dañino para el
oído que escuchar un sistema sin distorsión al mismo volumen. El dolor es siempre una indicación de que el sonido es
muy fuerte y que puede dañar permanentemente el oído. Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen.

La frase "combustible para vivir la vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca
Kicker de estéreos de automóvil representa y a la recomendación a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible ("a
todo volumen") en todo sentido. La línea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de
automóviles y por lo tanto representa el "combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en el área de "estéreos de automóvil"
de la vida de nuestros clientes. Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y
reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audición fuera del vehículo.

INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE DeutscheVersion

Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker-Fachhändler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details über die
Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.

WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber können einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann!
Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hörbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr, als ein
nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstärkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafür, dass
der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstärkeeinstellung
bitte vernünftig!

Der Slogan "Treibstoff für Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte
Lebensfreude und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen, in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten
("Livin' Loud") zu streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstärker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt für Auto-Soundsysteme
führend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff" für das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren
Kunden, sich bezüglich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstärkepegel außerhalb des Autos an die örtlichen
Lärmvorschriften zu halten.

GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFrançaise

Pour connaître les procédures propres à la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou
distributeur International Kicker.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont la capacité de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
l'ouïe de façon irréversible ! L'augmentation du volume d'un système jusqu'à un niveau présentant une distorsion
audible endommage davantage l'ouïe que l'écoute d'un système sans distorsion au même volume. Le seuil de la
douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop élevé et risque d'endommager l'ouïe de façon irréversible.
Réglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens !

L'expression " carburant pour vivre plein pot " fait référence au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d'équipements audio
pour véhicules et a pour but d'encourager nos clients à faire le maximum (" vivre plein pot ") dans tous les aspects de
leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des équipements audio et
représentent donc pour nos client le " carburant pour vivre plein pot " dans l'aspect " installation audio de véhicule "
de leur vie. Nous encourageons tous nos clients à respecter toutes les lois et réglementations locales relatives aux
niveaux sonores acceptables à l'extérieur des véhicules.

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