Kicker KM4, KM65, KM8 Owner's Manual

KM Coaxial Speakers

KICKER MARINE SPEAKERS

KM4

KM65

KM8

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ALTAVOZ COAX KM

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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 Stern

Mounted

Mounted in the Bow

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

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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