Kicker SKM10 Owner's Manual

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SKM10

English Version

Versión Español
Caja de Subwoofer SKM
Manual del Propietario

Deutsche Version
SKM Subwoofer Gehäuse
Benutzerhandbuch

Version Française
Caisson de graves SKM
Manuel d’utilisation

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Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Enclosure Model Number:

Enclosure Serial Number:

The SKM sealed enclosure combines KICKER’s award winning subwoofers with computer-modeled and
human fi ne-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.

CHECK THE LOAD

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

LOCATION AND ORIENTATION

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 the opening of the
cubbyhole or storage space, pointing the woofer
toward the rear of the compartment will give you the
best results.

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If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall or under the steering wheel, experiment
by fi ring the subwoofer away from the wall, and then by fi ring the subwoofer into the wall. Under the

Subwoofer fi ring
into the fl oor

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steering wheel, the SKM
enclosure makes a nice foot
rest.

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

experiment.

Subwoofer fi ring
away from the fl oor

MOUNTING

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SPKR +

SPKR -

After determining the best mounting location, and subwoofer fi ring 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 enclosure or exposed. Attach the two mounting brackets to the sides of
the SKM enclosure using the supplied stainless steel machine screws.

Mounting Flange exposed

Mounting Flange tucked
under the enclosure

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 course­threaded screws into the mounting
bracket fl ange 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.

SAFETY WARNING

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.

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 amplifi er in accordance with its owner’s
manual. Replace the cover for the speaker terminal
cup, by snapping it into place..

Speaker Terminal
Cup Cover

MODEL:

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Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohms [per enclosure] 4

Power Handling* Watts, Peak (RMS) 300 (150)

Enclosure Depth, in (cm) 8 5/16 (21.1)

Enclosure Height, in (cm) 16 1/16 (40.8)

Enclosure Width, in (cm) 23 15/16 (60.8)

*Power Handling Watts RMS without subsonic fi lter: SKM10-125

Note: The use of a subsonic fi lter will signifi cantly increase power handling. The power handling specifi cation in this chart
is calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB/octave subsonic fi lter. 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.

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Distribuidor autorizado de Kicker:

Fecha de compra:

Número de modelo de la caja:

Número de serie de la caja:

Las cajas selladas de la serie SKM combinan os galardonados subwoofers de Kicker con cajas afi nadas
por seres humanos y diseñadas por computadora para ofrecer un rendimiento de bajos que nunca antes
se había imaginado que fuera posible obtener de un sistema de subwoofer comercialmente disponible y
listo para instalar. Las cajas de la Serie SKM vienen con un Kicker KM de 10 (25 cm) plg. incorporado de
antemano. La caja tiene un sistema doble que desagua para evacuar la humedad lejos de la frente del
altavoz.

VERIFICA LOS OHMIOS

Esta SKM caja tiene cableado interno para producir una carga de 4 ohmios en las terminales de conexión
de cable de altavoz. Asegúrese de que su amplifi cador puede manejar esta carga.

UBICACIÓN Y ORIENTACIÓN

La ubicación y orientación de la caja afecta la calidad y la cantidad de los bajos. Las cajas han sido
diseñadas para vehículos tipo marino y ofrecen varias opciones de montaje.

Si la caja se monta en un compartimiento de
almacenamiento, señale el altavoz hacia la apertura
del compartimiento de almacenamiento. Por el
contrario, si la caja se montará más cerca a la
apertura del compartimiento de almacenamiento,
señalando el altavoz hacia el trasero del
compartimiento de almacenamiento produce los
mejores resultados.

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Cuándo es más conveniente montar la caja en una pared lateral o bajo el volante, el experimento
apuntando el altavoz para sonidos graves lejos de la pared, y entonces apuntando el altavoz para

El altavoz que
apunta en el piso.

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El altavoz que apunta
lejos del piso.

sonidos graves en la
pared. Bajo el volante,
el cerco de SKM hace
un descanso agradable
de pie.

La construcción del
barco varía, como hace
el tamaño y la forma
de compartimientos
de almacenamiento
incorporaron en el diseño
del barco. Probar la
dirección que apunta
del altavoz en cualquier
ubicación puede rendir
sonando mejor bajo;
vale el tiempo de
experimentar.