Kicker KB6000 Owner's Manual

KB6000

Full-Range Enclosure

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KB6000 Full-Range Enclosure
Owner’s Manual

MODEL: KB6000

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Serial Number:

The Kicker KB6000 full-range enclosure is specifi cally designed for mounting in the open-air. Its weather­resistant, UV-treated enclosure and ability to produce clean and crisp sound over long distances make the
KB6000 ideal for many outdoor applications. It may be mounted vertically or horizontally, and the mounting
bracket can be angled for the optimum fi ring direction. Find the best location for stereophonic sound and, if
necessary, add more KB6000 full-range enclosures to the system to help distribute and balance the sound. The
KICKER badge on the grill may be removed, rotated and reattached to stay oriented with your mounting location.

Model: KB6000

Speaker Design 2-Way

Woofer Size | inches [cm] 6 1/2” [16.5]

Midrange/Tweeter Size | inches (cm) 2” x 5” [5.1 x 12.7]

Midrange/Tweeter Design Compression-loaded

Rated Impedance | ohm 8

DC Resistance | ohm 6.8

Power Range | Watts RMS 6–75

Peak Power Handling | Watts 150

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 90

Effective Frequency Range | Hz 55–21k

Height | inches (mm) 11” [279]

Width | inches (mm) 8 1/8” [210]

Depth | inches (mm) 8 1/8” [210]

INSTALLATION

Mounting: After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting
hardware will be placed. In most vehicle applications, the best mounting position for your new KB6000 enclosure
is as far away from the listening position as possible, with the speakers facing toward the listening position. In the
home environment, the KB6000 can easily “rock-out” from eight to twenty feet away from, and facing towards,
the listening area. Custom mounting locations may require more preparation, work and different mounting
hardware. If the mounting location requires you to cut metal, avoid structural metal, sewer lines and braces.
Make sure the speaker will not interfere with the vehicle’s mechanisms or the party you are throwing out on the
back patio.

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Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the mounting
holes on the mounting surface. Make sure there is adequate
room to tighten the locking knobs on both sides of the
mounting bracket before you pre-drill the mounting holes. Use
a 7/64” (2.5mm) drill bit when using the supplied black coated
stainless steel mounting screws, then screw the mounting
bracket to the mounting surface.

Unscrew the locking knobs on both
sides of the speaker mounting bracket.

included
screws

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B

3

Position the KB6000 enclosure,
loosely fasten the locking knobs,
adjust the angle of the speaker
and then tighten the locking knobs
once you have the desired listening
angle.

If the supplied hardware is not applicable
to your installation, some other means
of securely attaching the speakers to
the vehicle or mounting location must
be used. The threaded inserts on the
top, bottom and back of the KB6000
are 1/4”-20 (.25 inches in diameter,
20 threads per inch), and may be
used with other mounting systems to
customize your installation. You are solely
responsible for securely fastening the
enclosure.

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A

3

B

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Wiring: If pre-existing speaker wiring is not available in your desired mounting location, it may be necessary to
run the wire through the wakeboarding tower, attic in your home or along the wall in your dorm. The speaker
wire should be kept away from sharp edges to avoid the possibility of getting pinched by moving mechanisms,
and out of the way of people. If you must drill a hole to run the speaker wire through any location, be careful not
to drill into other wiring or existing 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. Check your local building codes for the necessary
procedures and precautions for running low voltage wiring in your building.

Once the speaker wiring job is fi nished, plug the speaker wires securely into the spring-loaded, positive and
negative speaker terminals on the back of the KB6000 enclosure. You may want to remove the mounting bracket
to get a clear view of the terminals. Maintain proper polarity between all KB6000 speakers. The other end of
these wires connect to your source unit or amplifi er in a similar manner, observing proper polarity.

rear view

Bookshelf: The Kicker KB6000 enclosure speakers can be used as bookshelf speakers. Rubber feet are
provided for this type of application. Remove the two locking knobs and then the mounting bracket from the
enclosure. Attach the rubber feet, reattach the bottom locking knob and adjust it until the desired angle is
achieved. We recommend starting with the speaker at a level angle.

If you have any questions about the
installation of your Kicker KB6000 enclosure
speakers, see the Authorized Kicker Dealer
where you made your purchase. Please
E-mail [e-mail] or call Technical
Services [phone] for specifi c or
unanswered questions.

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ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY

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 specifi c 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 confi rm 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 only
the defective items in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, 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.
For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. 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-of­purchase 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 amplifi er clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modifi ed 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 1 week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange 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]. Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for your
country’s warranty policies.

Note: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most
current information.

P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510

stillwaterdesigns

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