Kicker DXA.1-SERIES Amplifiers Model, DXA250.1 DXA500.1 DXA1000.1 DXA1500.1, Performance

	DXA.1-SERIES AMPLIFIERS
	OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL:	DXA250.1 DXA500.1 DXA1000.1 DXA1500.1
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
PERFORMANCE
Model:	DXA250.1	DXA500.1	DXA1000.1	DXA1500.1
RMS Power [Watts]
@ 14.4V, 4Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N	125 x 1	250 x 1	500 x 1	750 x 1
@ 14.4V, 2Ω mono, ≤ 1% THD+N	250 x 1	500 x 1	1000 x 1	1500 x 1
Length [in, cm]	8-1/8, 21	8-1/8, 21	12-1/16, 31	14, 36
Specifications common to all models:
Height [in, cm]	2-3/8, 6
Width [in, cm]	7-3/16, 18
Frequency Response [Hz]	25–200
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [dB]	>95, A-weighted, re: rated power
Input Sensitivity	Low Level: 125mV–5V
	High Level: 250mV–10V
Electronic Crossover	Variable Lo-pass 50Hz–200Hz, 12dB/octave
KickEQ™ Bass Boost	Variable 0–12dB @ 40Hz
Subsonic Filter	25Hz, 24dB/octave
Remote Bass	Yes (sold separately)

INSTALLATION

Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER amplifi er. Make sure there are no items behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open ventilation for the amplifi er. If possible, mount the amplifi er in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifi er.

Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the amplifi er. Make the ground wire short, 24” (60cm) or less, and connect it to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid, metal area of the vehicle’s chassis. Adding an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the battery’s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended.

The DXA amplifi er has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals from your car stereo’s source unit. A high-level signal can be run from the source unit’s speaker outputs to the stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifi er using the KICKER KISL as shown (make sure you set the DXA amplifi er’s input level switch to “HI”). Alternatively, the signal can be delivered to the amplifi er using the low-level RCA outputs on the source unit. Set the input level switch on the end panel of the amplifi er to “LO”. Either input method will provide a low-level output signal at the RCA output, which effectively passes the audio signal to another amplifi er or component. Keep the audio signal cable away from factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring. If you need to cross this wiring, cross it at a 90 degree angle.

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2014 DXA Mono Amps Rev B.indd 2

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