Kicker DS6.2 User manual

DS COMPONENT
SYSTEM
DS6.2 DS65.2 DS68.2
English Version
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Altavoz Componentes DS
Manual del Propietario
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DS
LIVIN’ LOUD
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2DS Component System
DS Component System
Owner’s Manual
DS COMPONENT SYSTEM
The KICKER DS speakers offer an excellent upgrade to your vehicle’s factory sound system, delivering
great full-range sound at an amazing value! Their high-efficiency 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.
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Model DS6.2 DS65.2 DS68.2
Woofer Size, in (mm) 6 (160) 6.5 (165) 6x8 (160x200)
Tweeter Size, in (mm) 3/4 (20) 3/4 (20) 3/4 (20)
Dome Material Titanium Titanium Titanium
Rated Impedance, ohm (DC Resistance, ohm) 4 (3.3) 4 (3.3) 4 (3.4)
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 120 (60) 120 (60) 90 (45)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 90 90 90
Effective Frequency Range, Hz 35-21k 35-21k 40-21k
Woofer Mounting Hole Diameter, in (cm) 4-13/16 (12.3) 5-1/2 (14) 5x7-3/16 (12.7x18.3)
Woofer Bottom Mount Depth, in (mm) 1 7/8 (4.8) 1 13/16 (4.6) 2 3/8 (6)
Flush Mounting Tweeter Hole Diameter, in (mm) 2 3/16 (55) 2 (51) 2 3/4 (70)
Flush Mount Tweeter Depth, in (mm) 1 9/16 (40) 1 9/16 (40) 1 9/16 (40)
High Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz 12, 4,000 12, 4,000 12, 4,000
Low Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz 12, 4,000 12, 4,000 12, 4,000
High Frequency Output Attenuation, dB 0, 3, 6 0, 3, 6 0, 3, 6
Bolt-Thru Grilles Yes Yes No
MODEL: DS6.2 / DS65.2 / DS68.2
PERFORMANCE
WIRING
We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The DS Speakers are rated at 4 ohms and work with
any source unit or amplifier 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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Crossover in 2-way configuration | One component set per channel
• At least two amplifier channels are needed for stereo operation (only one channel is shown)
Crossover in 2-way configuration | Two component sets per channel
• Requires two complete DS systems (four woofers, four tweeters, four crossovers)
• At least two amplifier channels are needed for stereo operation (only one channel is shown)
• Crossovers wired in parallel
tweeter
tweeter
crossover
crossovercrossover
woofer
woofer woofer
source unit / amplifier
source unit / amplifier
Set the tweeter output-level switch
to 0 dB, +3 dB, or +6 dB. Higher
switch settings will result in more
volume from the tweeter.
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WOOFER MOUNTING
The KICKER DS 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. 3.
door body
door panel
speaker cut-out
DS woofer
reinforcing ring (optional)
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
Flush Mounting
Fig. 5
Angle Mounting
Fig. 6
Surface Mounting
TWEETER MOUNTING
The tweeter can be mounted one of three ways: flush, angled and surface. For flush mounting
applications, see Fig. 4. Choose a flat location on the panel with space behind the panel to allow room
for the short mounting nut, motor structure, and tweeter. After checking the clearances, cut a 1-3/4”
(44mm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Position the short mounting nut behind the panel. Feed the
wire through the optional flush ring, the hole in the panel, and the mounting nut. Mount the tweeter by
screwing the mounting nut onto the tweeter.
For angled mounting applications choose a flat location on the panel with space behind the panel to allow
room for the long mounting nut, motor structure, tweeter post, and back angle ring. After checking the
clearances, cut a 1-3/4” (44mm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Place the front angle ring in front of
the panel. Then place the wire and tweeter through the front angle ring and into the panel. Next, place the
wire through the back angle ring, place the back angle ring over the rear of the tweeter, and line-up the
narrow part of the front angle ring for the preferred angle of operation. Place the wire through the mounting
nut and loosely tighten the mounting nut around the tweeter. Rotate all the parts in unison until the tweeter
is angled in the desired direction. Secure the assembly by tightening the mounting nut. See Fig. 5.
For surface mounting applications use the surface mount cup as a template and pre-drill one 7/64”
(2.5mm) screw hole (using two holes is optional) for attaching the surface mount cup to the panel and
a 5/16” (8mm) hole for the wires. An M3 pan-cross head wood screw is supplied to attach the surface
mount cup to the panel. Position the tweeter over the surface mount cup and screw it into position. See
Fig. 6.
panel
panel
panel
short mounting nut
optional flush ring
optional flush ring tweeter
tweeter
tweeter
long mounting nut
back angle ring
front angle ring
rounded surface
inset surface
surface mount cup
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Pro Tip: You’re a Kicker amplifier and a few cables away from a full system upgrade that will dominate
any factory system! Kicker line of amplifiers make it easy to upgrade to solid bass with your existing or
stock source unit. Also, ask your dealer about the Kicker Subwoofer upgrades.
CROSSOVER MOUNTING
Mount the crossover in a location that is easy to access for wiring and tweeter output level adjustment.
Make sure that the crossover will not be exposed to water. The bottom of the car door is not a good
location. If you must mount the crossover in the car door, exercise caution as water can accumulate in the
bottom of the door. Keep the crossover high in the door and shielded from water.
If factory speaker wiring is not available in your desired location, it may be necessary to run speaker wire
through the door jamb. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp edges and avoid the possibility
of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the door jamb is the ideal place to run the speaker
wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not exist or are inaccessible, you must drill a hole to run the
speaker wire through the door jamb. Be careful not to drill into other wiring or existing door mechanisms.
Any time a wire is run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or plastic grommet to protect the
wire from damage.
door jamb
DS crossover
(mounted inside
door panel)
rubber
grommets
from amplifier or
source unit
woofer mounting hole
tweeter mounting hole
to woofer
terminals
to tweeter
lead wires
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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 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 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 Components. 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 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 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 specific procedures for your
country’s warranty policies.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510
Note: All specifications and performance figures 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.
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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
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 Versión Español
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 Deutsche Version
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 Version Française
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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