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KS COAXIAL AND 3-WAY SPEAKERS

KS35	KS40	KS410
KS46	KS525	KS60
KS65	KS68	KS69
KS693

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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 amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation.

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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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PERFORMANCE

Model:	KS35		KS40		KS46	KS410	KS525		KS60		KS65		KS68	KS69	KS693
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)
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	3 7/8x9 5/16	4	9/16 (116)	5	(127)	5	5/8 (143)	5x7 (127x178)	6x8 9/16	6x8 9/16
					(89x146)	(98x237)								(152x217)	(152x217)
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
Tweeter Magnet Material	Neodymium		Neodymium		Neodymium	Neodymium	Neodymium		Neodymium		Neodymium		Neodymium	Neodymium	Neodymium
Tweeter Dome Material	PEN		PEN		PEN	PEN	Titanium		Titanium		Titanium		Titanium	Titanium	Titanium
	(polyethylene		(polyethylene		(polyethylene	(polyethylene
	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				20100728+C-11KSCoax
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