Kicker KS-Series 6x9 Coaxial Speakers Instruction Manual
Model: 51KSC6904
Introduzione
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Kicker KS-Series 6x9 Coaxial Speakers (Model 51KSC6904). Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation or operation to ensure proper use and to maximize the performance and longevity of your speakers.
Importante infurmazione di sicurezza
- Installazione prufessiunale cunsigliata: For optimal performance and safety, it is highly recommended that these speakers be installed by a qualified car audio professional.
- Trattamentu di putenza: Assicuratevi u vostru amplifier's power output matches the recommended power handling of these speakers to prevent damage. Overpowering or underpowering can lead to speaker failure.
- cablaggio: Always use appropriate gauge wiring for speaker connections. Incorrect wiring can cause overheating or damage to your audio system.
- Ventilazione: Ensure adequate ventilation around the speakers and amplifier per impedisce u surriscaldamentu.
- Prutezzione di l'udito: L'esposizione prulungata à livelli di vulume elevati pò causà danni permanenti à l'audizione. Fate attenzione quandu aghjustate u vulume.
Cuntenutu di u pacchettu
Before beginning installation, please verify that all the following items are included in your package:
- 2 x Kicker 51KSC6904 KS-Series 6x9" Coaxial Speakers
- 2 x 1" Silk-dome Tweeters (integrated)
- 2 x Griglie di altoparlanti
- Ferramenta di muntatura (viti, clip)
- 1 x Kicker Branded Can Koozie (bundle accessory)
Image: Pair of Kicker KS-Series 6x9 Coaxial Speakers with grilles.
Image: One Kicker KS-Series 6x9 Coaxial Speaker with its protective grille.
Image: One Kicker KS-Series 6x9 Coaxial Speaker without its grille, showing the cone and tweeter.
Image: A single protective grille for the Kicker KS-Series 6x9 speaker.
Image: Kicker branded can koozie, included as a bundle accessory.
Guida d'installazione
Cunsiderazioni di muntatura
The Kicker KS-Series speakers feature a thin-mount design, allowing them to fit easily behind most factory grilles and in various vehicle applications. Before mounting, ensure the chosen location provides sufficient clearance for the speaker's depth and diameter.
- Diametru di u foru di muntatura: 5-11/16 x 8-7/16 inches (14.45 x 21.43 cm)
- Top Mount Depth: 3-3/16 inch (8.1 cm)
- Bottom Mount Depth: 3-11/16 inch (9.37 cm)
- Tweeter Protrusion: 1/16 inch (0.16 cm)
Use the provided mounting hardware to secure the speakers firmly in place. Avoid over-tightening screws, which can damage the speaker frame.
Istruzzioni di cablaggio
These speakers have a rated impedance of 4 ohms. Connect the speakers to an amplifier that is stable at a 4-ohm load and provides a recommended power output of up to 150 watts RMS per channel. Ensure correct polarity (+ to + and - to -) when connecting the speaker wires to both the speaker terminals and the amplifier terminals. Incorrect polarity can lead to reduced bass response and poor sound imaging.
It is recommended to use high-quality speaker wire of appropriate gauge (e.g., 16-gauge or thicker) for optimal power transfer and sound quality.
Operazione
Once installed, connect your audio source to the amplifier. Cuminciate cù u amplifier's gain settings at their minimum and gradually increase them until the desired volume is achieved without distortion. These speakers are designed to deliver clear and detailed audio reproduction across a wide frequency range.
Periudu di robba: Like many audio components, these speakers may benefit from a break-in period. Play them at moderate volumes for several hours before attempting to play them at their maximum capabilities. This allows the speaker's suspension components to loosen and perform optimally.
Mantenimentu è Cura
- Pulizia: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the speaker grilles and surrounds. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
- Cundizioni Ambientali: While designed for automotive use, avoid exposing the speakers to excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, or direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as this can degrade materials over time.
- Ispezione: Periodically inspect speaker cones and surrounds for any signs of damage or wear.
Risoluzione di prublemi
If you experience issues with your Kicker KS-Series speakers, refer to the table below for common problems and their solutions:
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| Nisun sonu da i diffusori | Cablaggio sciolto o scollegato Ampl'alimentatore ùn hè micca accesu Incorrect input selection on head unit | Check all speaker and ampcunnessioni di lifier Verificate amplifier power and fuse Ensure correct audio source is selected |
| Sonu distortu o pocu chjaru | Ampguadagnu di l'alimentatore troppu altu Cortocircuiti i fili di l'altoparlanti Conu di l'altoparlante/surround dannighjatu | Riduce ampguadagnà lificatore Inspect wiring for shorts Contact Kicker support for speaker inspection/replacement |
| Bassi debuli o inesistenti | Incorrect speaker polarity I paràmetri di crossover sò sbagliati Insufficiente ampputenza di lifier | Verify speaker wire polarity Adjust head unit or amplifier crossover settings Assicuratevi amplifier provides adequate power |
| Sonu intermittente | Connessioni lasse Surriscaldamentu amppiù vivu | Verificate tutti i cunnessione di cablaggi Assicurà una ventilazione adatta per amplifier; reduce volume |
Specificazioni tecniche
| Feature | Specificazione |
|---|---|
| Disegnu di Speaker | Coassiale a 2 vie |
| Dimensione woofer | 6x9 pollici |
| Dimensione Tweeter | 1 inch |
| Impedenza nominale | 4 Ohms |
| Cunsigliatu Ampputenza di litru (RMS) | 150 Watt |
| Sensibilità | 92 dB |
| Risposta di Frequency | 30-21k Hz |
| Diametru di u Foru di Montaggio | 5-11/16 x 8-7/16 inches (14.45 x 21.43 cm) |
| Top Mount Depth | 3-3/16 inch (8.1 cm) |
| Bottom Mount Depth | 3-11/16 inch (9.37 cm) |
| Tweeter Protrusion | 1/16 inch (0.16 cm) |
| Materiale Woofer | Polypropylene with Rubber Surrounds |
| Materiale di tweeter | Silk-dome |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 15.9 liri (7.21 kg) |
| Dimensioni di u pacchettu | 18.63 x 12 x 4.44 inch (47.32 x 30.48 x 11.28 cm) |
Garanzia è Assistenza Clienti
Kicker products are designed for durability and performance. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Kicker websitu. Conservate a vostra prova d'acquistu per e richieste di garanzia.
If you require technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or warranty service, please contact Kicker customer support through their official website or authorized service centers. Provide your product model number (51KSC6904) and a detailed description of the issue when contacting support.
