Kicker KS650.2, KS60.2 KSComponentSystem Owner’sManual, Application, WooferMounting, Location

To speaker

terminals

Speaker

cut-out

Front Door Body

Kick Panel

Front Dash

To the

external

crossover

Stagger the holes for the wiring and use a rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire from damage.

KSComponentSystem

Owner’sManual

Note: The KS50.2 mounting
ring attaches over the front		Figure 2
of the woofer. All other KS	Door Body
Component models attach
as shown in Figure 2.

Congratulations on your KICKER purchase

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty.

Models: KS650.2 / KS60.2 / KS50.2

Authorized Kicker Dealer:	_________________________
Purchase Date:	_________________________
Speaker Model Number:	_________________________

		Door Panel
Speaker	Reinforcing Ring
cut-out	(Optional)	Mounting Ring
		(KS60.2, KS650.2)
		Midrange
		Woofer
	Speaker

Your KS 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 KS components 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

Rear Sound	KS Component
Waves	Driver

Trunk / Storage Space

cut-out Screws

Speaker

Grille

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 ring (thin piece of wood or Medium Density Fiberboard) may be fastened or adhered to the door body. 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 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

INSTALLATION

Rear Seat

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 exiting door mechanisms. Any

Location

The sound produced by the KS components is directional, particularly for the tweeter’s sonic output. The external crossover has a three position (0, 3, and 6dB) High Frequency Output Level switch that allows for added flexibility in positioning the tweeter. Find the best

time a wire is run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire from damage as outlined in Figure 3.

location for stereophonic sound. If necessary, add more KS component systems or coaxial speakers 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.

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The KS50.2 mounting ring attaches over the front of the woofer. The mounting rings for all other KS Component models attach to the woofer as shown in Figure 2. If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of securely attaching the speakers to the vehicle must be used.

Figure 3

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