Kicker KM4, KM65, KM8 Owner's Manual

KM

Coaxial Speakers

KICKER MARINE SPEAKERS

KM4
KM65
KM8

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HAUT-PARLEURS COAXIAUX KM

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KM Coaxial Speakers
Owner’s Manual

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

The KICKER KM coaxial speakers are specifi cally 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: KM4 KM65 KM8

Woofer [in, mm] 4, 100 6-1/2, 160 8, 200
Tweeter [in,mm] 1/2, 13 3/4, 20 1, 25
Rated Impedance [Ω] 2, 4 2, 4 4
Peak Power Handling [ Watts] 150 195 300
Continuous Power Handling [Watts RMS] 50 65 150
Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 89 90 92
Frequency Response [Hz] 60-20k 35-21k 30-21k
Mounting Hole Diameter [in, mm] 3-13/16, 97 5-1/8, 130 6-11/16, 170
Mounting Depth [in, mm] 1-7/8, 48 2-7/8, 72 3-1/4, 82
Grilles Yes Yes Yes

Tweeter Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium
Tweeter Dome Material PEI (polyether imide) Titanium Titanium
Tweeter Design Balanced Dome Dome Dome
Woofer Cone Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
Woofer Surround Material Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene

LOCATION

The sound produced by the KM coaxials is directional. Find the best location for stereophonic sound. If
necessary, add more KM coaxial speakers to the system to help distribute and balance the sound-stage.
After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will

be placed.

Pro Tip: You are one KXM 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 KXM amplifi er
upgrades.

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Possible locations for KM
Coaxial Speaker Mounting

Mounted
Mid-Ship

Mounted in the Bow

Stern
Mounted

INSTALLATION

Mounting: Make sure the stainless steel mounting screws and U-type speed clips will not puncture the
fuel cell, wiring, or interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Pre-drill
the mounting screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit, and attach the KM coaxial speakers to the boat
by fastening the supplied stainless steel coarse-threaded screws to the boat’s structure. If applicable,
use the enclosed stainless steel U-type speed clips. If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your
installation, some other means of securely attaching the speakers to the boat must be used.

Wiring: Carefully place the speaker wire in a location that is clear of standing water and moving
components of the boat. For reference, the Blue wire is Positive and the Grey wire is Negative. The
locking terminal cover with water resistant gasket is removable for wiring installation; it helps prevent
terminal corrosion and electrical shorting. Connect the gold-plated male quick-disconnect on the end of
the 18 inch (46cm) speaker wire leads coming out of the sealed speaker basket to the wires from your
amplifi er or source unit. Place the connected wires into the locking terminal, making sure the divider
separates the blue and silver wire quick disconnects, and snap the locking terminal cover into place.
Connect the other end of the wire to your amplifi er in accordance with its owner’s manual. Mount the
locking terminal cover in a location free and clear of standing water by utilizing the supplied zip ties
through the integrated loops in the locking terminal cover.

Locking Terminal Cover

Wire Divider

Mount the speaker and
grille right side-up to take
advantage of the coaxial
system’s integrated
moisture draining system.

Loops for mounting with Zip Ties

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LED Wiring (KM654LCW/KM84LCW only): When hard-wiring the RGB lighting, the black lead is +12V
and the red, green, and blue leads are ground. There are seven colors available, depending on your
wiring confi guration. KICKER recommends using the KMLC lighting controller (sold separately) for more
colors, patterns, and special effects.

+12V

Ground

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Color Combinations: Splice and combine the ground wires to yield a different color.
Red Red
Green Green
Blue Blue
Red/Green Lime Green
Red/Blue Magenta
Blue/Green Aquamarine
Red/Green/Blue Blue-White

Please E-mail [e-mail] or call Technical Services at [phone] for specifi c or
unanswered questions.

Note: 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.

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Manual del Propietario
Altavoces Coaxiales KM

Distribuidor Autorizado
KICKER:

Fecha de compra:

Número de modelo de
altavoz:

Los altavoces coaxiales KICKER KM están diseñados específi camente para su instalación en
aplicaciones al aire libre. Los altavoces no requieren de un gabinete sellado para un desempeño óptimo.
Es importante aislar el sonido que proviene del frente del conductor del sonido radiante de la parte
posterior del conductor. Este aislamiento se consigue normalmente usando el conductor en una posición
de altavoz de fábrica o en una posición con una cámara posterior semi-aislada.

ESPECIFICACIONES

Modelo: KM4 KM65 KM8

Altavoz de baja frecuencia [pulg., mm] 4, 100 6-1/2, 160 8, 200
Altavoz de alta frecuencia [pulg., mm.] 1/2, 13 3/4, 20 1, 25
Impedancia especifi cada [Ω] 2, 4 2, 4 4
Máximo manejo de potencia [Watts] 150 195 300
Manejo de potencia continua [Watts RMS] 50 65 150
Sensibilidad [1W, 1m] 89 90 92
Respuesta de frecuencia[Hz] 60-20k 35-21k 30-21k
Diámetro de orifi cio de instalación [pulg., mm] 3-13/16, 97 5-1/8, 130 6-11/16, 170
Profundidad de instalación [pulg., mm] 1-7/8, 48 2-7/8, 72 3-1/4, 82
Rejillas Si Si Si

Material de imán de altavoz de alta frecuencia Neodimio Neodimio Neodimio

Material de domo de altavoz de alta frecuencia PEI (poliéter imida) Titanio Titanio

Diseño de altavoz de alta frecuencia Domo balanceado Domo Domo

Material de cono de altavoz de baja frecuencia Polipropileno Polipropileno Polipropileno

Material envolvente de altavoz de baja frecuencia

Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene

UBICACIÓN

El sonido producido por los coaxiales KM es direccional. Encuentre la mejor posición para un sonido
estereofónico. Si fuera necesario, agregue al sistema más altavoces coaxiales KM para ayudar a distribuir
y a balancear el escenario de sonido. Después de determinar las mejores ubicaciones de instalación,
compruebe cuidadosamente las áreas en donde se colocarán los accesorios de instalación.

Consejo Profesional: ¡Usted está a la distancia de un Amplifi cador KXM y de unos cuantos cables de
un sistema de alta calidad con extremo inferior clásico como sólo es posible con KICKER! Pregunte a su
distribuidor acerca de las actualizaciones del amplifi cador KICKER KXM.

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