Kicker SKM10 User Manual

KM

KMSUBWOOFERENCLOSURE

SKM10

©2006 Stillwater Designs

CheckTheLoad

The SKM subwoofer enclosure is internally wired for a 4 ohm load at the speaker-wire
connection terminal. Please check to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.

SKMSealedEnclosure

The SKM sealed enclosure combines KICKER’s
award winning subwoofers with computer­modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures to
offer a level of bass performance never before
thought possible from a commercially available,
ready-to-install marine subwoofer system. The
SKM enclosure is available with a pre-loaded 10
inch KM subwoofer. The enclosure features a dual
draining system to evacuate moisture away from
the front of the speaker.

LocationAndOrientation

The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the
bass. Designed for use in marine and open-air vessels, this enclosure offers you several
mounting options.

If the enclosure is to be mounted deep in a
cubbyhole or storage space inside the vessel, it
works best to point the woofer toward the
opening of the compartment. Conversely, if the
enclosure is going to be mounted closer to
opening of the cubbyhole or storage space,
pointing the woofer toward the rear of the
compartment will give you the best results. These
guidelines pertain to enclosures mounted in the
vessel as outlined in Figure 1 and 2.

If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure
along a side wall or under the steering wheel,

INSTALLATION

Congratulations on your

KICKER purchase!

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales

receipt for validation of warranty.

Authorized Kicker Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Enclosure Model Number:

Enclosure Serial Number:

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum bass performance.

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INSTALLATION

KMSubwooferEnclosure

Owner’sManual

SKM10

Model:

SKM10

experiment by firing the subwoofer
away from the wall, and then by
firing the subwoofer into the wall.
Under the steering wheel, the SKM
enclosure makes a nice foot rest.
See Figure 3 and 4.

Boat construction varies, as does
the size and shape of storage areas
incorporated into each boat design.
Testing the firing direction of the
subwoofer in any location may yield
better sounding bass; it is worth the
time to experiment.

Mounting

After determining the best mounting
location, and subwoofer firing
position, carefully check the areas
where the mounting brackets will be
placed. Make sure the mounting
screws will not puncture the fuel
cell, wiring, or interfere with any
mechanical parts on the underside
of the mounting surface.

Decide if you want the mounting
bracket flange tucked under the
enclosure or exposed. See Figures
5 and 6. Attach the two mounting
brackets to the sides of the SKM
enclosure using the supplied
stainless steel machine screws.

Pre-drill the mounting screw holes
using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit, and
attach the SKM enclosure to the
boat, by fastening the supplied
stainless steel course-threaded
screws into the mounting bracket
flange and into the boat’s structure.
If the supplied hardware is not
applicable to your installation, some
other means of securely attaching
the enclosure to the vessel must be
used.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Boat Hull

Storage Space

Sound
Waves

Boat Hull

Storage Space

Sound
Waves

Under Steering
Wheel Location
Floor Mounting

Under Steering
Wheel Location
Floor Mounting

Subwoofer firing

away from

the floor

Subwoofer firing

into the floor

Sound
Waves

Sound
Waves

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PERFORMANCE

INSTALLATION

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling.

The power handling specifications in these charts are calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter.

*Power Handling Watts RMS without subsonic filter: SKM10-125

Wiring

Remove the cover for the speaker terminal cup, plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the
terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black connector as negative. Connect
the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with its owner's manual.
Replace the cover for the speaker terminal cup, by snapping it into place. See Figure 7.

SKM10

4

300 (150)

8 5/16 (21.1)

16 1/16 (40.8)

23 15/16 (67.4)

Performance

Model:

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per enclosure]

Power Handling

* Watts, Peak (RMS)

Enclosure Depth, in (cm)

Enclosure Height, in (cm)

Enclosure Width, in (cm)

SafetyWarning

To avoid potential injury, or possible death, from forward movement of the enclosure during
abrupt stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to
your vehicle. You are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Subwoofer firing

into the wall

or floor

Mounting

Flange

exposed

Subwoofer firing

away from the

wall or floor

Mounting

Flange

tucked
under the
enclosure

Figure 7

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.

KMCOAXIALSPEAKER

Speaker Terminal

Cup Cover

AcousticsLimitedWarranty

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 specific 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 confirm 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 all
defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components.
The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight­collect to you.

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 components
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 amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified 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 24-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].

InternationalWarranty

Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing!
Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an
undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too
loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense when controlling volume.

GARANTÍA INTERNACIONAL VersiónEspañol

Comuníquese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor ación sobre procedimientos
específicos relacionados con las normas de garantía de su país.

ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden dañar
permanentemente el oído. Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsión es más dañino para el
oído que escuchar un sistema sin distorsión al mismo volumen. El dolor es siempre una indicación de que el sonido es
muy fuerte y que puede dañar permanentemente el oído. Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen.

La frase "combustible para vivir la vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca
Kicker de estéreos de automóvil representa y a la recomendación a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible ("a
todo volumen") en todo sentido. La línea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de
automóviles y por lo tanto representa el "combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en el área de "estéreos de automóvil"
de la vida de nuestros clientes. Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y
reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audición fuera del vehículo.

INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE DeutscheVersion

Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker-Fachhändler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details über die
Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.

WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber können einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann!
Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hörbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr, als ein
nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstärkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafür, dass
der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehörschäden führen kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstärkeeinstellung
bitte vernünftig!

Der Slogan "Treibstoff für Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte
Lebensfreude und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen, in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten
("Livin' Loud") zu streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstärker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt für Auto-Soundsysteme
führend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff" für das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren
Kunden, sich bezüglich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautstärkepegel außerhalb des Autos an die örtlichen
Lärmvorschriften zu halten.

GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFrançaise

Pour connaître les procédures propres à la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou
distributeur International Kicker.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont la capacité de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
l'ouïe de façon irréversible ! L'augmentation du volume d'un système jusqu'à un niveau présentant une distorsion
audible endommage davantage l'ouïe que l'écoute d'un système sans distorsion au même volume. Le seuil de la
douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop élevé et risque d'endommager l'ouïe de façon irréversible.
Réglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens !

L'expression " carburant pour vivre plein pot " fait référence au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d'équipements audio
pour véhicules et a pour but d'encourager nos clients à faire le maximum (" vivre plein pot ") dans tous les aspects de
leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des équipements audio et
représentent donc pour nos client le " carburant pour vivre plein pot " dans l'aspect " installation audio de véhicule "
de leur vie. Nous encourageons tous nos clients à respecter toutes les lois et réglementations locales relatives aux
niveaux sonores acceptables à l'extérieur des véhicules.

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Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the 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.

P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • [phone]

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