Kicker KB6000 Owner's Manual
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1. RANGEENCLOSURE KICKER KBFULL KB6000 Q E SE J J 5 y gt lt KIC KE R KBFull RangeEnclosure wner sManual Ah a Y Owner sManua Model KB6000 Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations on your KICKER purchase Please record your purchase Purchase Date information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty Speaker Meda Number KB6000 Your KB full range enclosures were specially designed for Livin Loud out in the harsh marine automotive outdoor garage workshop basement and dormitory environments They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come Application The Kicker KB full range enclosures are specifically designed for mounting in the open air The original wakeboarding tower speaker may have been an earlier version of the KB speaker its ability to produce clean and crisp sound over a long distance make the KB enclosures ideal for many applications Mount them on the patio under the eaves in the garage on your 4x4 or Pre Runner and crank them up in the dorm Figure 1 Locking f y Knob _ Mounting Bracket Pf Location The sound produced by the KB full range enclosure is directional The enclosure may be mounted vertically or horizontally and the mounting bracket can be angled for the optimum firing direction Find the best location for stereophonic sound If necessary add more K2. merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail and no warranties whether express or implied shall apply to this product thereafter Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties therefore these exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights however you may have other rights that vary from state to state WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty service Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www kicker com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs Kicker call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Package all defective items in the original contai
3. B full range enclosures to the system to help distribute and balance the sound The KB6000 K logo may be rotated 360 degrees for absolute style After determining the best mounting locations carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed Please allow two weeks of break in time for the speaker to reach optimum performance KBFULL RANGEENCLOSURE Figure 2 Remove Mounting Bracket e Side view K Mounting Surface Use the Mounting Bracket as a template to mark and then pre drill the mounting holes in the Mounting Surface Remove Locking Knobs In most vehicle applications the best mounting position for your new KB6000 enclosures is as far away from the listening position as possible with the speakers facing toward the listening position In the home environment the KB6000 can easily rock out from eight to twenty feet away from and facing towards the listening area Unscrew the locking knobs on both sides of the speaker mounting bracket Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the mounting holes on the mounting surface Make sure there is adequate room to tighten the locking knobs on both sides of the mounting bracket before you pre drill the mounting holes Use a 7 64 2 5mm drill bit when using the supplied black coated stainless steel mounting screws then screw the mounting bracket to the mounting surface Position the KB6000 enclosure and loosely fasten the locking Knobs adjus
4. CIA Los excitadores Kicker son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden da ar permanentemente el o do Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi n es m s da ino para el o do que escuchar un sistema sin distorsi n al mismo volumen El dolor es siempre una indicaci n de que el sonido es muy fuerte y que puede da ar permanentemente el o do Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen La frase combustible para vivir la vida Livin Loud a todo volumen se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca Kicker de est reos de autom vil representa y a la recomendaci n a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible a todo volumen en todo sentido La l nea de altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de autom viles y por lo tanto representa el combustible para vivir a todo volumen en el rea de est reos de autom vil de la vida de nuestros clientes Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audici n fuera del veh culo INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE DeutscheVersion Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen Kicker Fachh ndler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf um Details ber die Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren WARNUNG KICKER Treiber k nnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen der zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen der h rbare Ve
5. mpered or missing barcode labels Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping product to Kicker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker oooO o00000000 HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24 hour service for all acoustics subwoofers midrange and coaxial drivers tweeters crossovers etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 KBFULL RANGEENCLOSURE InternationalWarranty Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies WARNING 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 GARANT A INTERNACIONAL Versi nEspa ol Comun quese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci n sobre procedimientos espec ficos relacionados con las normas de garant a de su pa s ADVERTEN
6. ner or in a package that will prevent shipping damage and return to Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges Non defective items will be returned freight collect to you Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible and a proof of purchase statement listing the Customer s name Dealer s name and invoice number and product purchased Warranty expiration on items without proof of purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover o Damage due to improper installation Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility Return shipping on non defective items Products with ta
7. o drill into other wiring or existing 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 Check your local building codes for the necessary procedures and precautions for running low voltage wiring in your home or indoor skatepark Rear view of Speaker Terminal Once the speaker wiring job is finished plug the speaker wires securely into the positive and negative speaker terminals on the back of the KB6000 enclosure You may want to remove the mounting bracket to get a clear view of the terminals Maintain proper polarity between all KB6000 speakers most speaker wires are marked with a solid or dashed line on one of the two speaker wires Use this solid or dashed line for either positive or negative polarity throughout the entire soeaker system The other end of these wires connect to your source unit or amplifier in a similar manner observing proper polarity See Figure 3 Figure 4 Source Unit or Amplifier co co un 70 to Two KB6000 enclosure speakers wired in series to a single channel produce an eight ohm load for the Amplifier or Source Unit to drive Wiring two KB6000 enclosure speakers to a single channel Modern high performance speakers have a lower DC Resistance than what used to be available The Kicker KB6000 speakers are rated at four ohms and work with any sou
8. rce unit or amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm load If you want to use two KB6000 speakers on each channel of your source unit or amplifier wire the speakers in series as shown above This will improve the sound quality lower the total harmonic distortion and lessen the thermal load at the source unit or amplifier as it will be an eight ohm load This may prevent an amplifier from shutting down due to over current protection circuitry KBFULL RANGEENCLOSURE Bookshelf Remove Em Locking Knobs and Mounting Bracket Figure 5 The Kicker KB6000 enclosure speakers can be used as bookshelf speakers Rubber feet are provided for this type of application Remove the two locking knobs and then the mounting bracket from the enclosure Attach the rubber feet reattach the bottom locking knob and adjust it until Reattach Bottom Locking Thani q i Knob to the desired angle IS achieved We Side view Adjust Angle recommend starting with the speaker of Speaker Rubber Feet at a level angle See Figure 5 Pro Tip You are one Kicker Loaded Subwoofer enclosure one ZX Mono Amplifier and a few cables away from a slamm in system The Kicker ZX line of mono amplifiers make it easy to upgrade to solid bass with your existing or stock source unit Please ask your dealer about the Kicker Comp CompVR and L5 Subwoofer upgrades If you have any questions about the installation of your Kicker KB6000 enclosure speaker
9. rzerrungen erzeugt schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr als ein nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautst rkepegel Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige daf r dass der Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Geh rsch den f hren kann Seien Sie bei der Lautst rkeeinstellung bitte vern nftig Der Slogan Treibstoff f r Livin Loud bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und die Tatsache dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten Livin Loud zu streben Die Lautsprecher und Verst rker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt f r Auto Soundsysteme f hrend und stellen somit den Treibstoff f r das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden sich bez glich der zugelassenen und passenden Lautst rkepegel au erhalb des Autos an die rtlichen L rmvorschriften zu halten GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFrancaise Pour connaitre les proc dures propres a la politique de garantie de votre pays contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur International Kicker ENANA AVERTISSEMENT Les haut parleurs Kicker ont la capacit de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager l ou e de fa on irr versible L augmentation du volume d un systeme jusqu un niveau pr sentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage l ou e que l coute d un systeme sans distorsion au m me volume Le seuil de la douleur est toujours le signe q
10. s see the Authorized Kicker Dealer where you made your purchase For more advice on installation click on the SUPPORT tab on the Kicker homepage www kicker com Choose the Technical Support tab choose the subject you are interested in and then download or view the corresponding information Please E mail support kicker com or call Technical Services 405 624 8583 for specific or unanswered questions Performance Model KB6000 Speaker Design 2 Way Woofer Size in mm 6 1 2 165 M Midrange Tweeter Size in mm 2X5 508x121 a Midrange Tweeter Design Compression Loaded Rated Impedance ohm 4 DC Resistance ohm 3 A Power Range Watts RMS 6 75 Peak Power Handling Watts 190 Sensitivity SPLo dB O 1W 1m 90 Effective Frequency Range HZ 55 21k Height in mm 11 279 Width in mm 8 1 8 210 Bottom Mount Depth in mm 8 1 8 210 Grilles included Yes WARRANTY AcousticsLimitedWarranty Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE 3 MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE 1 YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt In all cases you must have the original receipt Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Kicker will repair or replace at its discretion the defective
11. t the angle of the speaker and tighten the locking knobs once you have the desired listening angle Mounting Custom mounting locations will require more preparation work and possibly customized hardware If the mounting location requires you to cut metal avoid structural metal Sewer lines and braces In either case make sure the speaker will not interfere with the vehicle s mechanisms or the party you are throwing out on the back patio See Figure 2 If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation some other means of securely attaching the speakers to the vehicle or mounting location must be used You are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure 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 NOILLVTIVLSNI 3 Q E o J 5 Wiring Figure 3 If pre existing speaker wiring is not available in your desired mounting location it may be necessary to run the wire through the wakeboarding tower attic in your home or along the wall in your dorm The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp edges to avoid the possibility of getting pinched by moving mechanisms and be out of the way of all party goers If you must drill a hole to run the speaker wire through any location be careful not t
12. ue le niveau sonore est trop lev et risque d endommager l ouie de fa on irr versible R olez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens L expression carburant pour vivre plein pot fait r f rence au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d quipements audio pour vehicules et a pour but d encourager nos clients a faire le maximum vivre plein pot dans tous les aspects de leur vie Les haut parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des quipements audio et repr sentent donc pour nos client le carburant pour vivre plein pot dans l aspect installation audio de v hicule de leur vie Nous encourageons tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et r glementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables a l ext rieur des v hicules P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 02212007 07KB
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