Kicker 1350 User manual

MKICKER,
1350,1400,1402,1460,1410,
1525,1570,1600,1650,1690, & 16903
Coaxial & 3-Way Speaker Systems
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the latest In a long line of
exceptional car audio from Stillwater Designs. Your KICKERImpulse was
deslgned and englneered by the same team which created many other
international award winning KICKERcomponents like the Solo-Ban@, XPL@,
ResolutionTM drivers. It contains a number of cutting-edge features to give you
outstanding performance and dependability when installed in a properly
designed system.Thanks for buying KICKER.Enjoy.
*Titanium or Titanium-Deposit Dome Tweeter with Neodvmlum Magnet for smooth high
frequency response
l Directlonal Sound LensTMlets you tailor each driver’s high frequency dispersion pattern
to suit your Individual listening preferences; DSL not available on 1350 & 1402
*Felt Damping Plug behind dome for enhanced transient response
l Ferro-FIuidTM Cooled Tweeter Voice Coil for extended life
l 2.5 inch midrange driver on 16903 3-way system
*Curvilinear Injection-Molded Polygraphite Woofer Cones for smooth extended
frequency response
l Blackened Metal Parts and KaptonTM Voice Coil Formers in Woofers for exceptional
thermal power handling capability
Adjusting the DIrectIonal Sound lens
Most KICKER Impulse coaxlals and the 3-way 16903 have a feature which allows tuning
the high frequency response to your taste. The front of the tweeter incorporates KICKER’s
Directional Sound LensTMwhich can be rotated to shape the tweeter’s output. After
mounting and wiring your new speakers, and before securing the grills, you will want to Iis-
ten to them with the DSL in different positions to determine which angle works best for
you. We suggest you start with the KICKER logo pointed toward the listener’s head, then
rotate until it sounds best to you. Have fun and experiment with a little work you’ll get
greatly superior Imaging can IS possible with conventional coaxial speakers.
AMiFKA ‘S MUSIC MACHMESL

Your KICKER drivers are specifically designed for mounting In free-air applications. While
the speakers don’t need a sealed box to work in, for optimum performance it IS important
to isolate the sound coming off the front of the driver from the sound radiant-g from the
back of the driver. This rsolatlon IS usually accomplished by using the correct size driver in a
factory speaker location.
Mounting
If custom door mounbng locations are desired for your drivers, be careful to avoid
interference from wtndow and door lock mechanisms. The first step ISto 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 folIowIng diagram. There ISa sup-
ply of butyl rubber adhesive included to help hold the grill on the ring.
Factory
Door Panel
Speaker
Grill Ring G<,
w/Screws
If factory door speaker wiring IS not available to tie into, it IS necessary to run the sup-
plied 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 ISthe ideal place to run
the wires, but sometimes this does not exist or IS inaccessible. Drilling holes to run wires
through ISvery tricky, and caution must be exercised not to drill into other wlnng or mech-
anisms. Any time a wire ISrun through a bare hole, it IS necessary to insert a rubber grom-
met first to protect the wire.

(Mounting, continued)
w/Grommets
To Speak
Front Dash
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To Crossover
Kick Panel
Similar caubons must be observed when mountrng speakers through the package tray
of a car. Watch for trunk springs, hrnges, and folding seat mechanrsms. When running the
wires be careful not to crush them with seat bolts or door sill screws.
Wiring
Hooking up the supplied wares to your IMPULSE driver IS very straightforward. The wlres
come with different size ends that will only plug on one way. The larger connector IS
crimped on the gray wire and connects to the positive terminal of the speaker. The other
end of these wires connects to your source in a similar manner. The gray wire connects to
the positive output of the amplifier or radio. The black wire connects to the negative out-
put of the amplifier or radio. These connections can be made with crimp-on connectors or
solder and good electrical tape.
Speaker
Ouaut Source output Other
Channel
If you have more questions about the installation of Your KICKERcomponent, see
the Authorized KICKERDealer where you made your purchase. You may also callour
Technical ServicesLine at [phone] or contact us via the Technical Services
page on www.kicker.com.

Stillwater Designs warrants thus product to be free from defects In matenal and workmanshrp under
normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of ongrnal purchase, unless thus product ISlabeled “B
Stock”, In which case it ISwarranted for nrnetv (90) davs from date of purchase. Should servrce be neces-
sary under thus warranty for any reason due to’manufactunng defect or malfunction during the warranty
perrod, Stillwater Designs will replace or reparr (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equrva-
lent merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements on “B-Stock” may have cosmetic scratches and
blemrshes. Discontinued products may be replaced with equrvalent products.
Thus warranty IS valid only for the orrgrnal purchaser and IS not extended to owners of the product
subsequent to the onglnal purchaser, Anv applicable Implied warranties are limited rn duration to a pen-
od of the express warianty’as provided h’erein beglnning with the date of the original purchase at retail.
and no warranties. whether express or Implied. shall applv to this product thereafter. Some states do not
allow limitations on implied warranties, therefore these exclusrons ‘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 must be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Desians
(Kicker/Impulse) Dealer for warranty Assrstance rn’locating an Authorized Dealer can-be obtalned by
wrifina or callina Stillwater Desians direct. You can confirm that a dealer IS authorized bv asklna to see a
curre? authorized dealer windzw decal. I ”
If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise, call the Kicker Customer Service
Department at [phone] for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Package all defective items in the
orIgInal contarner or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to
Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Return only defective compo-
nents Return of entire cabinets, system packs, pairs, etc. Increases your return frerght charges. Non-
defective items received will be returned freight collect.
Include a dated proof-of-purchase from an Authorized Dealer. Warranty exprration on items
returned without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage
may be invalidated if this date IS greater than one (1) year previous to the date item IS sent in. 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 (405)624&X0.
Thrs warranty IS valid only if the product IS used for the purpose for whrch it was desrgned.
It does not cover:
l Install slips (screwdrrver holes)
l Damage caused by exposure to water
and/or excessrve heat.
l Damage through negligence, mtsuse. or
accident.
l Items physically damaged due to abuse
l Frerght damage.
l The cost of shipping product to Stillwater
Designs Service.
l Items prevrously reparred by any
unauthorized repair facility.
l items returned from unauthorized
rndividuals or dealers.
l Return shrpprng on non-defective items.
l Speakers damaged due to amplifier
clipping or distortion.
l Speakers with silicon caulk used for gasket
material.
Stillwater Destgns marntarns a goal of 24.hour service for all returns. Delays may be incurred if
lack of replacement inventory or parts IS encountered.
Contact your International Stillwater Desrgns dealer or distributor concerning specific
procedures for your country’s warranty policres.
STILLMATER
P.0. Box 459 . Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 l U.S.A. l 405 6248510 V&14*‘”
- KICKER drivers ore capable of producrng sound levels that can permanently
WARNING1
damage your hearing! Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion IS
more damagrng to your ears than listenrng to an undistorted system at the same
1 volume level. The threshold of paln ISalways an Indicator that the sound level IS too loud and may permanently damage your hearrng.
- Please use common sense when controlling volume! MARcnzooo

Outslde the USA, please complete and mail to
your country’s National KICKER Distributor.
You can get thts address from the retail store
where you purchased your KICKER products.
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