Kicker KM10 Owner's Manual

KM

KM SUBWOOFER

KM10

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Manual del Propietario

LIVIN’ LOUD

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Purchase Date:

Subwoofer Model Number:

Speaker Serial Number:

KM10 Subwoofer
Owner’s Manual

KM10

MODEL:

Nominal Impedance [Zn] | ohm 4
Frequency Response | Hz 30-500
Power Handling | Watts Peak [RMS] 300 [150]
Sensitivity [SPLo] | dB @ 1W, 1m 86.5
Outer Diameter with Grille | in [cm] 11 1/4 [28.6]
Hole Cut-Out Diameter | in [cm] 9 5/16 [23.5]
Mounting Depth | in [cm] 5 1/4 [13.2]

KM10

INSTALLATION

Wiring: Carefully place the speaker wire
in a location that is clear of standing water
and moving components of the vessel.
The terminal cover is removable for wiring
installation, and when locked-in-place, it aids
in ignition protection. Connect the speaker
wire to the speaker terminals, then loop the
positive and negative wires up, back down,
then together, and up through the slot in the
terminal cover. See Figure 1.

Figure 1

Your KM subwoofer was specially
designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in
the harsh marine environment. It
is magnetically shielded and uses
advanced materials and construction
techniques to maintain optimal
performance for years to come. The
KICKER KM subwoofer is designed
to be extremely versatile. The KM
subwoofer excels in a sealed or vented
box, and it surpasses the competition
in an infi nite baffl e (free-air) installation.

Terminal
Cover

Terminal
Cover Slot

Figure 2

Infi nite Baffl e Mounting: The infi nite baffl e mounting

method effectively utilizes the storage space of
most boats. Use caution when mounting speakers
through any panel of the boat. Please be aware of
wiring harnesses, springs, hinges, and folding seat

Storage Space

mechanisms that may interfere with the operation of the
boat or speaker system. Mark the panel for the hole
cut-out diameter of the subwoofer and cut the hole.
See Figure 2.

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Sealed Enclosures: The KM subwoofer

B

generates more sound pressure than competing
marine subwoofers on the market and excels when
used in the recommended sealed boxes. These
sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest
response with increased energy at the lowest
frequencies, 20 to 40Hz. These designs deliver
massive amounts of highly-accurate bass and can
be driven with punishing levels of amplifi er power.

C

The KM subwoofer high performance suspension
system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure.
This maximum enclosure volume application is
ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The

A

Figure 3

SQ enclosure generates a very fl at response curve
and superbly extends the subbass response.

KM subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume
recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefi ts of both designs: Compact produces high­impact bass, and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system will sound
more like the recommended enclosure design it is closest to in enclosure volume. These enclosure
recommendations have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the
displacement of the woofer.

Model: Sealed Compact [Min. Enclosure Volume] Sealed SQ [Max. Enclosure Volume]

KM10

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[28.3L] Power Handling = 150W RMS 2.4ft3 [68.0L] Power Handling = 125W RMS

1.0 ft

Panel Dimensions for Sealed Compact Enclosure using 3/4” [1.9cm] thick Marine Grade Plywood:

Model:

KM10

Volume | ft

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[L] Panel A | in [cm] Panel B | in [cm] Panel C | in [cm]

1.0 [28.3] 13.5x13.5 [34.3x34.3] 13.5x12 [34.3x30.5] 12x15 [30.5x38.1]

Vented Enclosures: These boxes are the enclosure of choice for outrageous street bass and high
performance SPL. If space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your KM subwoofer,
try one of these ported designs.

Vented Compact KM10

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Box Volume | ft

Port Opening Size | in x in [cm x cm] 1.5x10.5 [3.8x26.7]

Port Length | in [cm] 14.5 [36.8]

Power Handling | RMS 150

[L] + port displacement 1.25 [35.4]

The ported Compact design
increases bass effi ciency and fi ts
in many space-limited applications.
Although it is the smallest
recommended ported enclosure,
the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be

Vented SQ KM10

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Box Volume | ft

Port Opening Size | in x in [cm x cm] 1.5x10.5 [3.8x26.7]

Port Length | in [cm] 13.25 [33.7]

Power Handling | RMS 150

The displacement of the port must be calculated and added to the internal volume of the fi nal design.
The dimensions for X, Y, and Z may vary based on the thickness of the material used to make the port.

[L] + port displacement 1.75 [49.6]

considerably higher than that of any
sealed box. The SPL / Deep Bass
ported design has even more output
in this crucial frequency band, and is
the most effi cient enclosure design.

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More Box Building Notes: Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or

Y

X

Z

thicker Marine Grade Plywood and seal the joints
with silicone. Use the “template” inside your KM
subwoofer’s shipping carton to mark the mounting
hole, then cut directly on the line. These designs
need internal bracing. Add triangular bracing
between each of the larger unsupported panels.
See Figure 4.

Figure 4

D

All of the cubic feet (L) measurements in this
manual include the displacement of the woofer.

D

D

For the vented enclosures the displacement of
the port must be calculated and added to the
internal volume of the fi nal design. Use the outer

D = 2” x 2” for KM10

dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”,
convert to cubic feet, for example the KM10 vented compact design’s external port dimensions
are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) Marine Grade Plywood: [ (1.5” + 1.5” total wall thickness) x (10.5” + 1.5”
total MDF wall thickness) x 14.5”] x (1 ft3 / 1728 in3 ) = .30 ft3, and add this number to the internal
volume of the enclosure, KM10’s 1.25 ft3 + .30 ft3 = 1.55 ft3. See Figure 5. Due to the necessary
length of these ports, you may want to fold the port along the bottom and back walls. It will be
impractical to use round ports for these designs.

Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, such as an internal brace, back-panel or
structural wall, seat or interior panel of your vessel. The port opening must remain unobstructed.
Use the smallest dimension of the rectangular port as the minimum amount of space between the
port opening and any solid surface to insure unrestricted airfl ow.

For more advice on box building, refer to your Authorized KICKER Dealer, or click on the Support
tab on the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the Technical Manuals link and then
download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail [e-mail] or call
Technical Services at [phone] for specifi c or unanswered questions.

Figure 5

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Grille Installation: Mount the KM Subwoofer with four of the enclosed stainless steel screws in
the order outlined. Position the grille into place and mount the remaining stainless steel screws in
the order outlined. If applicable, utilize the enclosed stainless steel U-type speed clips. Mount the
grille right side-up to take advantage of the grille’s integrated moisture draining system. See Figure

6.

1

5

8

34

7

6

Figure 6

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A Note on Power Handling Capacity
KM subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the recommended
enclosures, minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in
limited-space applications. The larger recommended enclosures will yield slightly
more bass at the lowest frequencies.

Pro Tip: You are one ZXM Amplifi er and a few cables away from a complete, high-quality system
with rock-solid bottom end as only available from KICKER! Please ask your dealer about KICKER
ZXM amplifi er upgrades.

Note: KICKER Marine speakers use the highest level of magnetic shielding available to minimize compass and gauge
deviation in your dash. KICKER Marine speakers meet or exceed industry standards for environmental humidity and
corrosion, and for material degradation due to UV exposure. All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to
change.

Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER
Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for
the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. The use of a subsonic fi lter will signifi cantly increase the power handling.
The power handling specifi cations in these charts are calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic fi lter.

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Fecha de compra:

Número de serie del Subwoofer:

KM10 Subwoofer
Manuel del Propietario

MODELO:

Impedancia nominal [Zn] | ohmios [por bobina]

Frecuencia de resonancia [fs] | Hz

Procesamiento máx. de potencia | pico [RMS]

Sensibilidad [SPLo] | dB @ 1W, 1m

Dimensiones del marco exterior con rejilla | plg [cm]

Diámetro del hueco de montaje | plg [cm]

Profundidad de montaje | plg [cm]

KM10

4
30-500
300 [150]

86.5
11 1/4 [28.6]
9 5/16 [23.5]
5 1/4 [13.2]

INSTALACIÓN

Cableado: Coloque el cable en una
ubicación que es libre de agua y
componentes móviles del barco. La cubierta
terminal es movible para la instalación, y
cuando cerrado en el lugar, ayuda en la
protección de la ignición. Conecte el cable
a las terminales, entonces serpentea los
alambres positivos y negativos arriba, se
echa atrás, entonces junto, y arriba por la
ranura en la cubierta terminal.
Vea la Figura 1.

Su KM Subwoofer se diseñó para “Livin’
Loud” en el ambiente marino duro.
Se protege magnéticamente y utiliza
las técnicas avanzadas de materias
y construcción para mantener el
desempeño que óptimo para años para
venir. El Kicker KM subwoofer se diseña
para ser muy versátil. El sobresale en
una caja sellada o ventilada, y supera la
competencia en un defl ector infi nito (sin
fi n) la instalación.

Figura 1

Cubierta
termina

Ranura
terminal de
cubierta

Figura 2

Defl ector Infi nito de Montage: El defl ector

infi nito que monta el método utiliza efectivamente el
Compartimiento de almacenaje de barcos. Utilice el
cuidado al montar los altavoces en el barco. Esté por
favor enterado de alambrar arreos, de las primaveras,
de las bisagras, y de mecanismos de cojín que pueden

Compartimiento
de almacenaje

intervenir con la operación del sistema del barco o
el altavoz. Marque el entrepaño para el diámetro del
hueco de montaje del altavoz y cortó el hueco. Vea la

Figura 2.

Cajas Selladas: El KM Subwoofer de Kicker ha sido diseñado para dar más rendimiento que un

altavoz marino equivalente y es asombroso cuando se usa en las cajas selladas recomendadas.
Estas recomendaciones de cajas selladas dan la respuesta más suave con la mayor energía a
frecuencias realmente bajas; entre 20 y 30 Hz. Estas cajas producen enormes cantidades de bajos
de alto impacto y se pueden hacer funcionar a niveles punitivos de potencia de amplifi cador.

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