KS
KSCOMPONENTSYSTEM
KS650.2, KS60.2, KS50.2
©2007 Stillwater Designs
TweeterMounting
Figure 5
Tweeter Flange
The tweeter can be mounted one of four ways: flush, surface, angled, and coaxial mounting.
For flush mounting applications, please refer to the illustration in Figure 5. Choose a flat
location on the panel with space behind the panel to allow room for the mounting nut and
motor structure. After checking the clearances, cut a 1 15/16” (4.9 cm) diameter mounting
hole in the panel. Position the shorter mounting nut behind the panel. Use the longer
mounting nut if the panel’s thickness prohibits the use of the shorter mounting nut. Feed the
wire through the optional tweeter flange, the hole in the panel, and the mounting nut. Mount
the tweeter by screwing the mounting nut onto the tweeter.
Tweeter
Flush Mount
Panel
Shorter Mounting Nut
For surface mounting applications use the surface mount cup as a template and pre-drill
one 7/64” (2.5mm) screw hole for attaching the surface mount cup to the panel, and a
5/16” (8mm) hole for the wires. A M3 pan-cross head wood screw is supplied to attach the
surface mount cup to the panel. Position the tweeter over the surface mount cup and press
it into position. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
For angled mounting applications choose a flat location on the panel with space behind the
panel to allow room for the longer mounting nut and back angle ring. After checking the
clearances, cut a 1 15/16” (4.9 cm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Place the front
angle ring (does not fit through the longer tweeter mounting nut) in front of the panel. Then
place the wire and tweeter through the tweeter flange, front angle ring, and into the panel.
Next place the wire through the back angle ring (fits through the longer mounting nut), place
the back angle ring over the rear of the tweeter, and line-up the narrow part of the front
angle ring for the preferred angle of operation. Place the wire through the longer mounting
nut and loosely tighten the mounting nut around the tweeter. Rotate all the parts in unison
until the tweeter is angled in the desired direction. Secure the assembly by tightening the
longer mounting nut. See Figure 7.
M3 Screw
Tweeter
Surface Mount
Surface Mount Cup
Panel
Tweeter Flange
Figure 7
Back Angle Ring
The KS-Series Component system can also be mounted coaxially by attaching the tweeter
to the center of the midrange. For coaxial mounting, unscrew and remove the phase plug
from the center of the KS midrange driver. Next, run the tweeter wires through the mounting
post into the center of the midrange driver and out of the back plate hole. Connect the
tweeter assembly to the mounting post and screw the mounting post into the center of the
midrange driver. After the tweeter has been secured to the midrange, route the wiring
through the wire groove on the back plate of the midrange and attach the tweeter wires to
the wire tab with the included cable tie. See Figure 8.
Tweeter
Front Angle Ring
Angled Mount
Panel
Longer Mounting Nut
Figure 8
Wiring
Phase
Plug
Hooking up the Kicker KS-Series Component
Attach tweeter to mounting
External
post and screw mounting
post into the center of
midrange.
Speakers is easy. Mount the external crossover in
a location free and clear of water and mechanical
components of the vehicle with the enclosed
phillips-head wood screws. One end of each wire
is terminated with a large and a small connector.
The larger connector is crimped to the gray wire
and connects to the larger positive terminal of the
speaker. The smaller connector is crimped to the
black wire and connects to the smaller negative
terminal of the speaker. The other end of these
wires must be stripped and connected to the
external crossover’s output terminals. Then,
connect the external crossover’s input terminals to
the source unit or amplifier in accordance with its
owner’s manual.
Figure 4
Crossover
Tweeter
Tweeter
Mounting
Post
1.
Route wires through the
wire groove on back
plate of midrange.
Source Unit
Unscrew and remove phase
plug from center of cone.
2.
Run tweeter wires through
the mounting post and into
the center of midrange.
Coaxial Mount
Midrange
Driver
Tie tweeter wire to
wire tab with
included cable tie.
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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 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.
Modern high performance component system speakers have a lower DC Resistance than
what used to be available. The Kicker KS-Series component system speakers are rated at
four ohms and work with any source unit or amplifier designed to operate at a four ohm
load. If you want to use two KS-Series component system speakers (two midrange/woofers
and two tweeters) on each channel of your source unit or amplifier wire the crossovers in
series, as shown below. This will improve the sound quality, lower the total harmonic
distortion and lessen the thermal load at the source unit or amplifier. This may prevent an
amplifier from shutting down, due to over-current protection circuitry. See Figure 9.
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.
Tweeter
External Crossover
Midrange
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE
Driver
Figure 9
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window
decal.
Source Unit or Amplifier
External Crossover
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 container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Two KS-Series Component
Systems wired in series to
a single channel
Midrange
Driver
Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
Tweeter
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.
Performance
Model:
KS50.2
KS60.2
6 (160)
KS650.2
Woofer Size, in (mm)
Tweeter Size, in (mm)
Dome Material
5 1/4 (130)
1 (25)
6 1/2 (165)
1 (25)
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
1 (25)
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
Aluminum
4 (3)
Aluminum
4 (3)
Aluminum
4 (3)
Impedace ohms, Rated (DC Resistance)
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m
Effective Frequency Range, Hz
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
o Freight Damage
130 (65)
88
150 (75)
88
150 (75)
88
38-21k
35-21k
35-21k
Woofer Mounting Hole Diameter, in (cm)
Woofer Mounting Depth, in (cm)
4 9/16 (11.6)
2 (5.1)
5 (12.7)
1 15/16 (4.9)
13/16 (21)
1 15/16 (4.9)
12, 4000
12, 4000
0, 3, 6
5 5/8 (14.3)
2 1/8 (5.4)
13/16 (21)
1 15/16 (4.9)
12, 4000
12, 4000
0, 3, 6
Flush Mount Tweeter Depth, in (mm)
Flush Mount Tweeter Hole Diameter, in (cm)
High Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz
Low Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz
High Frequency Output Level, dB
13/16 (21)
1 15/16 (4.9)
12, 4000
12, 4000
0, 3, 6
o The cost of shipping product to Kicker
o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker
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.
Pro Tip: You are one Kicker Loaded-Subwoofer enclosure, one ZX Mono-Amplifier and a few cables
away from a slammin’ 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 and
CompVR Subwoofer upgrades.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • (405) 624-8510
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