Kicker 49ST4TW User manual

Street Series
Square Mid-Range
& Bullet Tweeter
Altavoz Cuadrado de Gama
Media y Tweeter de Bala
Haut-parleur Médium Carré
et Tweeter Bullet
Quadratischer Mitteltöner
und Bullet-Hochtöner
Installation Manual
Manual de Instalación
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Contents
Overview........................3
Specifications........................ 4
Installation ......................5
Wiring Configuration............... 5
Tweeter Wiring....................... 6
Speaker Mounting ................. 7
Tweeter Mounting.................. 9
Tweeter Repair .................... 13
Warranty ......................62
Garantía | Garantie........64
49ST-e-220627

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Overview
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
PROLONGED CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIER, SPEAKER, OR
SUBWOOFER IN A DISTORTED, CLIPPED OR OVER-POWERED MANNER
CAN CAUSE YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY CATCHING
FIRE AND RESULTING IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPONENTS
AND/OR VEHICLE. AMPLIFIERS REQUIRE UP TO 4 INCHES (10CM) OPEN
VENTILATION. SUBWOOFERS SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH AT LEAST 1
INCH (2.5CM) CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SPEAKER AND
ANY SURFACE. 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.
The KICKER ST Street-series speakers
are the latest step forward in KICKER’s
innovating line of full-range PA and mobile
speakers. The horn-loaded bullet tweeters
and 7 and 9-inch square mid-range drivers
were engineered with custom installations
and tough environments in mind. The hyper-
efficient square design of the speakers, and
compression tweeters pushed through a
horn, cut through ambient noise, crowds or
anything that comes between you and the
sound. Whether upgrading an existing audio
system or decking out a new one, these
speakers are designed to be mounted in
free air locations and get LOUD! We hope
you have the chance to combine these
new speakers with our award-winning line
of amplifiers and accesories to get the most
out of your new system!

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Specifications
ST Speakers ST7MB ST9MB ST3TW ST4TW
Woofer [in, mm] 7,18 9, 23
Tweeter [in, mm] 1, 25 1.5, 38
Peak Power Handling [ Watts] 500 600 100 100
Recommended Amplifier Power [Watts RMS] 50–250 50–300 15–50 15–50
Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 92 94 106 108
Frequency Response [Hz] 80–7.5k 80–5.5k 3.5k–20k 3k–20k
Mounting Hole Diameter [in, mm] 5-7/16,139 6-5/8, 168 4-5/8 X 6-9/16 148 X 167
Mounting Depth [in, mm] 3-3/16, 81 3-11/16, 93 3-3/8, 85
Rated Impedance [Ω] 4 or 8 4 or 8 4 4
Magnet Material Ferrite Ferrite Ferrite Ferrite
Woofer Cone Material Pressed Pulp Pressed Pulp
Woofer Surround Material Treated Cloth Treated Cloth
Tweeter Dome Material Aluminum Aluminum
Tweeter Design Bullet Bullet
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.
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 KICKER Subwoofer upgrades.

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Wiring Configuration
We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger)
wire. The ST Mid-range speakers are rated
at 4 or 8 ohms and work with any source
unit or amplifier designed to operate at the
respective ohm load. Make sure your
source unit or amplifier is rated at the
correct ohm load for operation.
Carefully run the speaker wire in a location
that is clear of vehicle or other mechanisms.
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.
Installation

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Tweeter Wiring
The ST-Series Tweeters include a capacitor
for use as a passive high-pass crossover,
protecting the tweeter from low frequencies
and providing the best frequency response
for the tweeter in relation to the mids.
Install the capacitor
in-line with the
tweeter’s Positive
speaker input wire as
shown.
capacitor
capacitorresistor
to amplifier
to amplifier
If the tweeter output is too loud, install the
capacitor and resistor in series with the
tweeter’s Positive speaker input wire as
shown.

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Speaker Mounting
The KICKER ST Speakers are designed for
free-air applications in custom installations
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 will likely need
to modify the mounting hole as such that
it will fit the speaker and required screw
patterns. Use the included mounting hole
cutout templates. You will need to pre-drill
new screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm)
bit. 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.

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door door
panel
speaker
cut-out
ST Speaker
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 made of suitable
material may be fastened or adhered to the
door body.
door jamb
rubber grommets from amplifier or
source unit
woofer mounting hole
tweeter mounting hole
to woofer
terminals
to tweeter lead wires

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Tweeter Mounting
The tweeter may be through-mounted
behind the mounting surface, or surface-
mounted on top.
For Through-Mounting, cut a circular
hole in the mounting surface at 1.75”
(45mm) for the ST3TW, and 2” (50mm) for
the ST4TW.
Choose a flat location on the panel with
space behind the panel to allow room for
the motor structure, and tweeter. After
checking the clearances, cut a mounting
hole in the panel.
Install the Backing Nut onto the tweeter.

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Place the tweeter in the mounting hole
and install the Round or Square Mounting
Flange onto the Tweeter, orienting the
tweeter and flange as desired.
Tighten the Backing Nut towards the
mounting surface to secure the Tweeter.

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For Surface-Mounting, cut a circular hole
in the mounting surface at 2.375” (60mm)
for the ST3TW, and 3” (75mm) for the
ST4TW.
Feed the wire through the mounting hole in
the panel. Install the Backing Nut onto the
tweeter.
Install the Square Mounting Flange onto the
Tweeter, orienting the tweeter and flange as
desired.

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Place the Tweeter in the Mounting Hole and
after finding the desired orientation, mark
the mounting screw holes to be drilled by a
7/64” (2.5mm) drill bit. Secure the Tweeter
to the surface using the provided screws.
Tighten the Backing Nut to lock the Square
Mounting Flange in place.

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Tweeter Repair
The ST3TRK and ST4TRK can be rebuilt if
failure occurs. Use the following steps to
replace the diaphragm.
Begin by removing the three Phillips-head
screws on the back of the tweeter.
Note: The ST4 uses Allen-head screws on
the front of the tweeter.

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Disassemble the tweeter and discard the
damaged diaphragm assembly.
Clean the motor magnet of any debris,
focusing on the voice coil gap.

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Install the back plate, washer, and motor
magnet into the motor housing. Make sure
the magnet is inserted with the voice coil
gap out.
backplate
motor housing
magnet
washer
Carefully install the new diaphragm
assembly into the motor housing by gently
aligning the voice coil of the diaphragm with
the voice coil gap of the magnet. The screw
holes of the housing and diaphragm should
also align.

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Insert the phase plug into the horn.
Install the motor house assembly into the
horn assembly, making sure the three screw
holes for both are aligned.
Insert and tighten the three screws.

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Contenido
Descripción general......18
Especificaciones ................. 19
Instalación....................20
Configuración del cableado.. 20
Cableado del tweeter........... 21
Montaje del tweeter ............. 24
Reparación del tweeter ........ 28
Garantía | Garantie........64

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Descripción general
ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LA OPERACIÓN CONTINUA Y PROLONGADA DE UN AMPLIFICADOR,
ALTAVOZ O SUBWOOFER EN UNA FORMA DISTORSIONADA, CORTADA O
CON DEMASIADA POTENCIA PUEDE RECALENTAR SU SISTEMA DE AUDIO
Y LLEGAR A INCENDIARLO, ESTO PODRÍA CAUSAR DAÑOS SERIOS A
SUS COMPONENTES Y/O VEHÍCULO. LOS AMPLIFICADORES REQUIEREN
DE UN MÁXIMO DE 4 PULGADAS (10 CM) DE VENTILACIÓN ABIERTA. LOS
SUBWOOFERS DEBEN INSTALARSE CON AL MENOS 1 PULGADA (2.5
CM) DE ESPACIO ENTRE LA PARTE FRONTAL DEL ALTAVOZ Y CUALQUIER
SUPERFICIE. ¡LOS PRODUCTOS KICKER TIENEN LA CAPACIDAD DE
PRODUCIR NIVELES DE SONIDO QUE PUEDEN DAÑAR DE FORMA
PERMANENTE SU AUDICIÓN! AUMENTAR EL VOLUMEN DE UN SISTEMA
HASTA UN NIVEL QUE GENERE DISTORSIÓN AUDIBLE ES MÁS DAÑINO
PARA SUS OÍDOS QUE ESCUCHAR UN SISTEMA SIN DISTORSIONES AL
MISMO NIVEL DE VOLUMEN. EL UMBRAL DEL DOLOR ES SIEMPRE UN
INDICADOR DE QUE EL NIVEL DE SONIDO ES DEMASIADO ELEVADO Y
PUEDE DAÑAR PERMANENTEMENTE SU AUDICIÓN. UTILICE EL SENTIDO
COMÚN CUANDO CONTROLE EL VOLUMEN.
Los altavoces de la serie ST Street de KICKER
son lo más avanzado en la línea innovadora de
altavoces móviles y de dirección pública (PA)
de rango completo. Los tweeters de bala con
bocina acoplada y las unidades de gama media
de 7 y 9 pulgadas se diseñaron teniendo en
cuenta instalaciones personalizadas y entornos
difíciles. El diseño cuadrado hipereficiente de los
altavoces, y los tweeters de compresión que se
abren paso a través de una bocina, suprimen el
ruido ambiental, el bullicio o todo aquello que se
interponga entre usted y el sonido. Ya sea que
esté actualizando un sistema de audio existente
o instalando uno nuevo, estos altavoces se
diseñaron para montarse en ubicaciones al
aire libre ¡y sonar FUERTE! Esperamos que
pueda combinar estos nuevos altavoces con
nuestra línea galardonada de amplificadores y
accesorios para que aproveche el máximo su
sistema.

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Especificaciones
Nota: Todas las especificaciones y cifras
de desempeño están sujetas a cambio.
Visite www.kicker.com para encontrar
la información más reciente. Para obtener el
mejor desempeño de sus nuevos altavoces
KICKER, le recomendamos usar accesorios
y cables KICKER. Espere dos semanas
para que los altavoces se adapten y
alcancen su desempeño óptimo.
Consejo de profesionales: ¡Está a solo
un amplificador KICKER y algunos cables
de tener una actualización completa del
sistema que controlará cualquier equipo de
fábrica! La línea de amplificadores KICKER
facilita la actualización para obtener bajos
sólidos con su unidad fuente existente
u original. De igual forma, pregunte a su
vendedor sobre las mejoras en Subwoofer
KICKER.
Altavoces ST ST7MB ST9MB ST3TW ST4TW
Woofer [pulgadas, mm] 7,18 9, 23
Tweeter [pulgadas, mm] 1, 25 1.5, 38
Manejo de potencia máxima [Watts] 500 600 100 100
Potencia recomendada para el amplificador
[Watts RMS]
50–250 50–300 15–50 15–50
Sensibilidad [1W, 1m] 92 94 106 108
Respuesta de frecuencia [Hz] 80–7,5k 80–5,5k 3,5k–20k 3k–20k
Diámetro del orificio de montaje [pulgadas, mm] 5-7/16,139 6-5/8, 168 4-5/8 X
6-9/16
148 X 167
Profundidad de montaje [pulgadas, mm] 3-3/16, 81 3-11/16, 93 3-3/8, 85
Impedancia nominal [Ω] 4 u 8 4 u 8 4 4
Material del imán Ferrita Ferrita Ferrita Ferrita
Material del cono del Woofer Pulpa
prensada Pulpa prensada
Material envolvente del Woofer Paño tratado Paño tratado
Material del domo del Tweeter Aluminio Aluminio
Diseño del Tweeter Bala Bala

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Configuración del cableado
Recomendamos usar cable calibre 16
(o mayor). Los altavoces de gama media
ST tienen una clasificación de 4u 8 ohmios
y funcionan con cualquier unidad fuente o
amplificador diseñado para operar a la carga
respectiva. Asegúrese de que su unidad
fuente o amplificador esté clasificado
para operación con la carga de ohmios
correcta.
Pase con cuidado el cable del altavoz en una
ubicación que esté alejada del vehículo o de
otros mecanismos. Si el cableado de fábrica
del altavoz no está disponible en la ubicación
deseada, podría ser necesario instalar el cable
del altavoz a través del marco de la puerta. El
cable del altavoz debe mantenerse alejado de
bordes afilados y evitar la posibilidad de que
quede atrapado por la puerta. Un pasacables
preexistente en el montante de la puerta es el
lugar ideal para deslizar el cable. Si no existen
un pasacables u orificio de fábrica o estos son
inaccesibles, debe perforar un orificio para
deslizar el cable del altavoz a través del marco
de la puerta. Tenga cuidado de no perforar otros
cables o mecanismos existentes de la puerta.
Siempre que se deslice un cable por un orificio,
es necesario insertar un pasacables de goma o
plástico para proteger el cable de daños.
Instalación