Kicker KS3, KS40, KS410, KS46, KS52 Owner's Manual

KS

KS COAXIAL AND
3-WAY SPEAKERS

KS35 KS40 KS410
KS46 KS525 KS60
KS65 KS68 KS69
KS693

English Version

Versión Español
Altavoz Coax KS
Manual del Propietario

LIVIN’ LOUD

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Haut-parleurs Coaxiaux KS
Manuel d'utilisation

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KS Coaxial and 3-Way Speakers
Owner’s Manual

MODEL: KS35 / KS40 / KS46 / KS410 / KS525
KS60 / KS65 / KS68 / KS69 / KS693

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

KS Coaxial Speakers

The KICKER KS speakers offer an excellent upgrade to your vehicle’s factory sound system, delivering
great full-range sound at an amazing value! Whether dropping the KS speakers in a factory location or
customizing your install, their high-effi ciency design means less power is needed to play your music, while
our use of advanced materials and construction techniques ensures optimal performance for years to
come.

WIRING

We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The KS Speakers are rated at 4 ohms and work with
any source unit or amplifi er designed to operate at a 4 ohm load. Make sure your source unit or

amplifi er is rated for 4 ohm operation.

source unit / amplifi er

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Two KS Speakers wired in
series to a single channel
Total Impedance: 8 ohms

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Two KS Speakers wired in
parallel to a single channel
Total Impedance: 2 ohms

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KS Coaxial Speakers

6x8 9/16

(152x217)

(152x217)

PERFORMANCE

KS35 KS40 KS46 KS410 KS525 KS60 KS65 KS68 KS69 KS693

Model:

Speaker Design 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 2 - Way 3 - Way

Woofer Size, in (mm) 3 1/2 (89) 4 (100) 4x6 (100x160) 4x10 (100x250) 5 1/4 (130) 6 (160) 6 1/2 (165) 6x8 (150x200) 6x9 (150x230) 6x9 (150x230)

Mid Size, in (mm) - - - - - - - - - 2 (50)

Tweeter Size, in (mm) 1/2 (13) 1/2 (13) 1/2 (13) 1/2 (13) 3/4 (20) 3/4 (20) 3/4 (20) 3/4 (20) 1 (25) 3/4 (20)

4 9/16 (116) 5 (127) 5 5/8 (143) 5x7 (127x178) 6x8 9/16

3 7/8x9 5/16

(98x237)

(89x146)

Rated Impedance, ohm 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

DC Resistance, ohm 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Power Range, Watts RMS 6-20 6-30 6-30 6-35 6-45 6-65 6-65 6-60 6-90 6-100

Peak Power Handling, Watts 40 60 60 70 135 195 195 180 270 300

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 88 88 88 88 90 90 90 90 92 92

Effective Frequency Range, Hz 80-20k 60-20k 50-20k 45-20k 45-21k 43-21k 40-21k 45-21k 30-21k 30-21k

Mounting Hole Diameter, in (mm) 3 3/16 (81) 3 11/16 (94) 3 1/2x5 3/4

Top Mount Depth, in (mm) .31 (8) .42 (10.7) .22 (5.7) .23 (5.9) .57 (14.4) .83 (21.2) .73 (18.6) .01 (3.1) .57 (14.5) .91 (23.1)

Bottom Mount Depth, in (mm) 1 9/16 (40) 1 3/16 (46) 1 3/16 (46) 2 7/16 (62) 2 (51) 1 15/16 (49) 2 1/8 (54) 2 3/8 (6) 3 3/16 (81) 3 3/16 (81)

Tweeter Protrusion, in (mm) .09 (2.4) .09 (2.3) .06 (1.5) .05 (1.2) .15 (3.9) .47 (11.9) .48 (12.1) 0 0 .34 (8.6)

Grilles No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium

PEN

(polyethylene

PEN

(polyethylene

PEN

(polyethylene

(polyethylene

Tweeter Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium Neodymium

Tweeter Dome Material PEN

naphthalate)

naphthalate)

naphthalate)

naphthalate)

Tweeter Design Balanced dome Balanced dome Balanced dome Balanced dome Dome Dome Dome Dome Dome Dome

Woofer Cone Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene

Woofer Surround Material Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene Santoprene

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WOOFER MOUNTING

The KICKER KS Speakers are designed for free-air applications and do not require a sealed enclosure for
optimum performance. It is important to isolate the sound coming from the front of the speaker from the
sound radiating from the back of the speaker. This is most easily accomplished by mounting the speakers
in a vehicle’s factory locations or in a location with a semi-isolated rear chamber (like the rear deck of a
car behind the rear seats).

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. Make sure that the speaker will not interfere with trunk and door opening and
closing mechanisms and that the enclosed screws will not puncture the fuel tank, puncture wiring, or
interfere with any other mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all
the way down and up.

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 fastened or adhered to the door body. Mount the speaker to the
vehicle as outlined in Fig. 4.

Fig. 4

door body

reinforcing ring (optional)

door panel

speaker cut-out

mounting ring

KS woofer

mounting ring
(KS 525 only)

KS grille

Pro Tip: You’re a KICKER amplifi er and a few cables away from a full system upgrade that will dominate
any factory system! KICKER line of amplifi ers make it easy to upgrade to solid bass with your existing or
stock source unit. Also, ask your dealer about KICKER Subwoofer upgrades.

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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 Coaxs. 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-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 Coaxs
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 48-hour 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. To get the best performance from your new KICKER speakers, we recommend using
genuine KICKER accessories and wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the speakers to reach optimum
performance.

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

stillwaterdesigns

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