Kicker SSMB8 User manual

2SS Midbass Drivers
Introduction
SSMB6 / SSMB8
SS Series Midbass Drivers Owners Manual
Models:
Attention:
Please take a moment and record the
information asked for below in the
provided area. It is also a good idea to
attach the original sales receipt or a
copy of it to this page for future
reference
If for any reason you require service
on this Speaker during the warranty
period, you will need to provide this
information and a copy of the receipt
to Kicker to validate your warranty.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!
Dealer Where Purchased:
Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Speaker Serial Number:
Congratulations!
You have just purchased one
of the latest in a long line of
exceptional car audio
products from Stillwater
Designs. Your KICKER SS Series
Midbass drivers were designed
and engineered to deliver
the ultimate in Midbass
performance with unmatched
durability.
Thanks for buying KICKER.
Enjoy.
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SS Midbass Drivers
Features
• Ultra Slim Midbass Drivers
Gives you real low frequency output
from factory locations.
• TRI-TECH™ CONE WITH RÖHM
ROHACELL® FOAM
Sandwhiched cone material of foam,
poly and woven carbon fiber. Provides
a very light yet very strong cone for
extended frequency response and
superior cone control over the mid
bass’ entire operating range. This new
high-tech cone is found in our new SS
component systems as well.
• SANTOPRENE RUBBER SURROUND
Tough, flexible surround with long
throw, to control extreme cone
excursions.
• LPOD ( LOW PROFILE/OPEN
DESIGN ) BASKET.
This stamped steel basket provides a
solid anti-resonant foundation for the
motor assembly insuring that all the
parts work together in harmony and
prevent shifting or misalignment.
• Spring Loaded Nickel Plated
Terminals
For solid connection with large gauge
speaker wire.
• Blackened Motor Structure and
Kapton™ Voice Coil Formers
For exceptional thermal power
handling capability.
Features

4SS Midbass Drivers
Installation
Your KICKER drivers are specifically
designed for mounting in free-air
applications. While the speakers do not
require a sealed enclosure for optimum
performance, it is important to isolate
the sound coming off the front of the
driver from the sound radiating from the
back of the driver. This isolation is usually
accomplished by using the correct size
driver in a factory speaker location.
Mounting
Caution must be observed when
mounting speakers through the package
tray of a car, watch for wiring harnesses,
trunk springs, hinges, and folding seat
mechanisms. When running the wires be
careful not to damage them with seat
bolts or door sill screws.
If custom door mounting locations are
desired for your drivers, be careful to
avoid interference from window and
door lock mechanisms. The first step is
to find a location on the door panel that
will accept the size of speaker chosen.
Then remove the door panel from the
door, and check for the operation of the
window all the way up and down. If
metal must be cut to mount the
speakers, try to avoid structural metal
and braces. On models with grills
included, mount as indicated in the
following diagram. Figure 1.
For best sound performance a
reinforcing panel should be added
between the car’s sheet metal and the
door panel. See optional reinforcing
panel as shown in the diagram labeled
figure 1.
If factory door speaker wiring is not
available to connect your speakers to, it
is necessary to run the supplied wire
through the door jamb.This wire should
be kept away from sharp edges and the
possibility of getting pinched.
An existing boot in the door jamb is
the ideal place to run the wires, but
sometimes this does not exist or is
inaccessible.
Drilling holes to run wires through is
very tricky, and caution must be
exercised not to drill into other wiring or
mechanisms.
Any time a wire is run through a bare
hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or
plastic grommet first to protect the wire.
Figure 2.
Mounting

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SS Midbass Drivers
Installation
Wiring
Your Midbass driver has two spring
loaded terminals. The red terminal is
connected to the positive wire and the
black terminal is connected to the
negative wire from the source unit or
amplifier. Since your midbass drivers
have a limited frequency range it is
recommended to use a bandpass
crossover.
Use either a passive unit to connect
into an existing system or for higher
performance, an electronic crossover
and a dedicated amplifier.
Kicker recommends using the SSMB
series midbass drivers in conjunction
with the SS Series or Kicker Series
Components. This will create a seamless
sound stage.
Push Grill into place
and snap onto driver
Figure 1 Figure 2
To Crossover
Stagger Holes
For Wiring &
Use Grommets
(When Factory Are Not Avail.)
(Optional)

6SS Midbass Drivers
Installation
If you have more questions about the installation of your KICKER component, see
the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. You may contact us
via the Technical Services page on www.kicker.com. or call our Technical Services Line
at [phone]
Tweeter
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SOURCE UNIT
Other
Channel
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Crossover
COILCAPACITOR
6 dB / Octave
400 µf
1.6 mH
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To
Speaker
To Amplifier
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12 dB / Octave
COILCAPACITOR
70 µf
9 mH
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To
Speaker
To Amplifier
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2.2 mH
281 µf
(OPTIONAL PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENTS)
Midrange
RMB Midbass
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SS Midbass Drivers
Specification
Performance
M
MO OD DE EL LFrequency Power Cut Out Mounting Depth Sensitivity
Response Peak / RMS (in. / cm) (in. / cm) (1 W / 1 M)
S
SS SM MB B6 630-500 250 / 125 5 5/8 / 14.29 2 / 5.08 88
S
SS SM MB B8 830-500 350 / 175 7 1/4 / 18.42 2 1/4 / 5.8 89
Available in 4 ohm models only.

8SS Midbass Drivers
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 a Authorized KICKER Dealer it
is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original
purchase with receipt. In all cases you m
mu us st th ha av ve ethe o or ri ig gi in na al l
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re ec ce ei ip pt t! 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 mer-
chandise 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.
Acoustics LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR
SERVICE
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local
Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty.
Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained
by writing or calling Stillwater Designs direct. 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 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, Still-
water, OK 74075
Freight must be prepaid; items received freight collect will
be refused.
Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any
questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service
Department at [phone].
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:
• Damage due to improper installation.
• Subsequent damage to other components.
• Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat,
chemical cleaners,and/or UV radiation.
• Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or
abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse.
• Any cost or expense related to the removal or
reinstallation of product.
• Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion.
• Items previously repaired or modified by any unautho
rized repair facility.
• Return shipping on non-defective items.
• Products with tampered or missing barcode labels.
• Products returned without a Return Authorization
(RMA) number.
• Freight Damage.
• The cost of shipping product to Kicker.
• Service performed by anyone other than Kicker.
• Speaker with any foreign caulk used for gasket
material.
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of
the package. Return only defective components. Return of
entire cabinets, system packs, pairs, etc. increases your return
freight charges. Non-defective items received will be
returned freight collect.
Include a dated proof-of-purchase stating the Customer
name, Dealer name, product purchased and date of
purchase.
Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will
be determined from type of sale and the manufacturing date
code.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for all
acoustics (woofers, mids, tweets, etc.) returns. Delays may be
incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is
encountered.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning
specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A.
• 405 624-8510
WARNING:
KICKER drivers 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!
Sept. 2003

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