Kicker Get the Ultimate Audio Experience with the DS 650.2 Component Systems

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Models: DS600.2 / DS650.2 / DS680.2

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Door Body	Reinforcing Panel	Figure 2
	(Optional)
		Door Panel
	Speaker cut-out
		Speaker Grille
	Speaker cut-out	Screws
		Midrange/Woofer

Your DS components were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive environment. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

Application

The Kicker DS component systems are specifically designed for mounting in free-air applications. 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 driver in a factory speaker location, or in a location with a semi-isolated rear chamber. See Figure 1.

Figure 1

				Front Sound
					Waves
		DS Component Driver				Rear Seat
	Trunk / Storage Space		Rear Sound
INSTALLATION
			Waves

Location

The sound produced by the DS components is directional, particularly for the tweeter’s sonic output. The external crossover has a High Frequency Output Attenuation switch

(0, 3 & 6dB) that allows for added flexibility in positioning the tweeter. Find the best location for stereophonic sound. If necessary, add more DS component systems to the audio system to help distribute and balance the sound. After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed.

See Figure 2.

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the 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 speaker to reach optimum performance.

Driver

Place Speaker Grille over the Midrange/Woofer

Driver and mount with the enclosed Screws

INSTALLATION

WooferMounting

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. In either case, make sure the speaker will not interfere with the trunk and door opening and closing mechanisms, and the enclosed screws will not puncture the fuel tank, 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 panel (thin piece of wood or Medium Density Fiberboard) may be sandwiched between the panels. Mount the speaker to the vehicle as outlined in Figure 2.

If factory speaker wiring is not available in your desired location, it may be necessary to run the supplied 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 jam.
Be careful not to drill into other wiring or	Front Door Body
exiting door mechanisms. Any time a wire is	Stagger the holes for	Front Dash
run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a	the wiring and use a
	rubber or plastic
rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire	grommet to protect
from damage as outlined in Figure 3.	the wire from damage
If the supplied hardware is not applicable to	Speaker		To the
your installation, some other means of
	cut-out
		Kick Panel	external
securely attaching the speakers to the vehicle			crossover

must be used.

To speaker terminals

Figure 3

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