SSMB Technical Manual

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1 SSMB Technical Manual Dec 1, 2003

2 Features FEATURES Ultra Slim Midbass Drivers Gives you real low frequency output from factory locations. Never before have you seen this amount of low end from the front of the car without adding an exotic subwoofer enclosure. They are a mere 2 inches deep (SSMB6) and 2 1/4 inches (SSMB8). Tri-Tech Cone with Röhm Rohacell Foam Sandwhiched cone material of foam, poly and woven carbon fiber. Provides a very light yet very strong cone for extended frequency response and superior cone control over the midbassí entire operating range. This new high-tech cone is found in our new SS component systems as well. Santoprene Surround Tough, flexible surround with long throw capability to control extreme cone excursions. Santoprene also holds itís shape well over time, is moisture and UV resistant and offers excellent damping. Blackened One-Piece Motor Structure Provides enhanced heat transfer for cool operation and maximum power handling. The heat is transferred from the pole-piece to the back plate, effectively acting like a radiator in an engine. This lowers the operating temperature of the voice coil. Note: The increase in temperature increases the impedance of the speaker. This results in lower output and is referred to as Power Compression. ó High-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Former Heat is the primary enemy to the life of a speaker, which is one of the reasons we use KaptonÆ voice coil formers. KaptonÆ is a man-made product that is light, durable and is very efficient at thermal heat transfer. The KaptonÆ former does not retain heat and allows it to easily pass to the polepiece. This prohibits the heat from breaking down the glue joint between the former and the cone or the former and the coil windings. During high excursion and prolonged exposure to heat, KaptonÆ holds itís shape and does not expand or contract. As a bonus, KaptonÆ is also a very quiet material during operation and does not discolor the music by adding unwanted sound. ó LPOD ( Low Profile/Open Design ) Basket. The basket not only looks impressive, but it is extremely functional. This stamped steel basket provides a solid anti-resonant foundation for the motor assembly insuring that all the parts work together in harmony and prevent shifting or misalignment. Without a solid foundation, the speakerís various parts could shift under extreme excursion causing premature failure and add unwanted noise to the music. If misaligned, the voice coil could rub the inner wall of the motor structure thus exposing the bare windings, which would cause speaker failure. The same thing happens if the coil former rubs the pole-piece. The damaged former exposes the windings causing speaker failure. When other speakers are pushed to their limits they tend to make noises that add coloration to the music. When your LIVINí LOUD you only want to hear the music the artist intended you to hear, NOT a bunch of unwanted ringing. Spring Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals On a High Performance Midbass like the SSMB Series drivers, you would expect nothing less than a High Performance terminal. They allow the installer to use the maximum gauge wire to minimize power losses for the ultimate midbass response extension in the front of the vehicle. Page 2

3 Specifications Model Frequency Power Cut Out Top Mount Bottom Mount Sensitivity Magnet Response Peak / RMS (in. / cm) Depth(in. / cm) Depth(in. / cm) (1 W / 1 M) Weight(oz.) SSMB / /8 / / /16 / SSMB / /4 / /4 / /16 / Available in 4 ohm models only. SSMB6 5/8" 2" SSMB8 7 1/4" 2 1/4" Page 3

4 Mounting Installation Instructions Your KICKER drivers are specifically designed for mounting in free-air applications. While 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 correct size driver in a factory speaker location. If the panel is not strong enough to withstand the bass without flexing, it is a good idea to use a reinforcing panel. See diagram below. Grill Package Tray Reinforcing Panel KICKER LIVIN' LOUD 170 SPL RATED 170 SPL RATED KICKER LIVIN' LOUD Page 4

5 Mounting cont. Cautions must be observed when mounting speakers through the package tray of a car, watch for wiring harnesses, trunk springs, hinges, and folding seat mechanisms. When running the wires be careful not to damage them with seat bolts or door sill screws. If custom door mounting locations are desired for your drivers, be careful to avoid interference from window and door lock mechanisms. The first step is to find a location on the door panel that will accept the size of speaker chosen. Then remove the door panel from the door, and check for the operation of the window all the way up and down. If metal must be cut to mount the speakers, try to avoid structural metal and braces. On models with grills included, mount as indicated in the diagram on the bottom of the page. Figure 1. If factory door speaker wiring is not available to connect your speakers to, it is necessary to run wire through the door jamb. This wire should be kept away from sharp edges and the possibility of getting pinched. An existing boot in the door jamb is the ideal place to run the wires, but sometimes this does not exist or is inaccessible. Drilling holes to run wires through is very tricky, and caution must be exercised not to drill into other wiring or mechanisms. Any time a wire is run through a bare hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or plastic grommet first to protect the wire. See Figure 2. Figure 1 (Optional) Figure 2 Push Grill into place and snap onto driver Stagger Holes For Wiring & Use Grommets (When Factory Are Not Avail.) To Crossover Page 5

6 Passive Crossovers A passive crossover is a circuit employing capacitors and/or coils. Passives are placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and the speaker. When a cap or coil is placed in the speakerís circuit they will separate the frequencies to the speaker at 6 db per octave. The three most commonly used filter networks are highpass, lowpass and bandpass ( a combination of a capacitor and a coil). A speakerís impedance and the componentís values determine the frequencies that are filtered. High Pass Low Pass 100 MFD 100 MFD Capacitor Choke (inductor) High Pass Curve Low Pass Curve 6 db/octave High Pass 6 db/octave Low Pass Page 6

7 Passive Crossovers Passive crossover networks come in different sizes and flavors. You must decide which one will work best for your system. Here are some basics before you get started building a passive crossover network. Capacitors: A capacitor is known as a highpass filter, which simply means that at its crossover point (i.e. 2kHz) frequencies HIGHER than 2kHz will pass through. Frequencies lower than 2 khz will gradually become less and less audible. When choosing a capacitor the voltage rating should be considered. A minimum rating of 50V is required. Capacitors with higher voltage ratings will have the ability to handle more power. A capacitor performs this task by changing its impedance as the frequency of the signal changes. The impedance of the capacitor is small at frequencies higher than the crossover point. This is known as the passband range. Frequencies BELOW the crossover point will cause the capacitor to have a gradual increase in impedance. Consequently, this rise of impedance from the capacitor will cause frequencies BELOW the crossover point to become less and less audible. A capacitorís value is expressed in farads and when placed in series with a speaker it forms a 6dB per octave high pass. C Highpass 100 MFD C 100 MFD Inductors: 6 db/octave Highpass Inductors, chokes or coils are known as Lowpass filters. Inductors are electrically opposite to the capacitor, and their values are expressed in henrys. There are many different types of inductors: Air core, Iron core and Laminated Steel are the most common. Air core inductors do not suffer from saturation (smearing in the audio signal) up to their power handling limit but are more expensive due to the need for more copper wire for a given value. Iron core or Laminated Steel core inductors can suffer from saturation as you approach their power limit but are less expensive than an Air core inductor at the same value. Because inductors are low pass devices, frequencies LOWER than the inductorís crossover point (i.e. 100 Hz) will pass through. Frequencies HIGHER than 100Hz will gradually become less and less audible. An inductor performs this task by changing its impedance as the frequency of the signal changes. The impedance of the inductor is small at frequencies LOWER than the crossover point. This is known as the passband range. Frequencies HIGHER than the crossover point will cause the inductor to have a gradual increase in impedance. Consequently, this rise in impedance from the inductor will cause frequencies HIGHER than the crossover point to become less and less audible. When an inductor is placed in series with a speaker, it forms a 6dB per octave low pass. Lowpass L L Choke or Coil (Inductor) Page 7 6 db/octave Lowpass

8 Passive Crossovers BANDPASS FILTERS: A bandpass filter is the combination of highpass and lowpass filters. Bandpass filter assign a specific BAND of frequencies to pass through to the speaker. The most common is a bandpass filter in the mid-bass frequencies ( 90Hz - 300Hz). Configuring such a filter using a capacitor and an inductor is simple. Both devices are placed into series with the speakerís voice coil; the capacitor first inline followed by an inductor. The frequencies entering the bandpass will meet the capacitor first. Frequencies HIGHER than 90Hz will pass through. The signal will then run through the inductor and roll off frequencies above 300Hz. This scenario will cut off frequencies BELOW 90Hz and rolloff frequencies ABOVE 300Hz at a slope of 6dB per octave. Amp Speaker 90Hz 300Hz Capacitor Choke Page 8

9 6 db / Octave High and Low Pass Filters If you are using two woofers wired in series use the table for 8 Ohm, likewise, if you are using two woofers wired in parallel use the table for 2 ohm. C L 6dB / Octave High Pass 6dB / Octave Low Pass Component Values Frequency Response Speaker Impedance 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms L C L C L C mH 1000uF 8.2mH 500uF 16mH 250uF mH 800uF 6.2mH 400uF 12mH 200uF mH 600uF 4.7mH 300uF 10mH 150uF mH 400uF 3.3mH 200uF 6.8mH 100uF mH 300uF 2.4mH 150uF 4.7mH 75uF 400.8mH 200uF 1.6mH 100uF 3.3mH 50uF 600.5mH 136uF 1.0mH 68uF 2.0mH 33uF mH 100uF.82mH 50uF 1.6mH 26uF mH 78uF.62mH 39uF 1.2mH 20uF mH 66uF.51mH 33uF 1.0mH 16uF mH 44uF.33mH 22uF.68mH 10uF mH 20uF.16mH 10uF.33mH 5uF uH 14uF.10mH 6.8uF.20mH 3.3uF uH 9.5uF 68uH 4.7uF.15mH 2.2uF uH 6.6uF 51uH 3.3uF 100uH 1.6uF Page 9

10 12 db / Octave High and Low Pass Filters If you are using two woofers wired in series use the table for 8 Ohm, likewise, if you are using two woofers wired in parallel use the table for 2 ohm. C L L C 12dB / Octave High Pass 12dB / Octave Low Pass Component Values Frequency Response Speaker Impedance 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms L C L C L C mH 700uF 11mH 330uF 22mH 180uF mH 500uF 9.1mH 270uF 18mH 150uF mH 470uF 6.8mH 200uF 15mH 100uF mH 330uF 4.7mH 150uF 9.1mH 75uF mH 220uF 3.6mH 100uF 6.8mH 50uF mH 140uF 2.2mH 68uF 4.7mH 33uF mH 100uF 1.5mH 47uF 3.0mH 26uF mH 68uF 1.0mH 33uF 2.0mH 15uF mH 55uF.91mH 27uF 1.8mH 13uF mH 47uF.75mH 22uF 1.5mH 11uF mH 33uF.50mH 15uF 1.0mH 6.8uF mH 14uF.22mH 6.8uF.47mH 3.3uF uH 10uF.15mH 4.7uF.33mH 2.2uF uH 6uF.10mH 3.3uF.20mH 1.5uF uH 4.7uF 75uH 2.2uF.15uH 1.0uF Page 10

11 6dB & 12dB / octave Bandpass Filters If you are using two woofers wired in series use the table for 8 Ohm, likewise, if you are using two woofers wired in parallel use the table for 2 ohm. 6 db / Octave Bandpass C L 6 db / Octave Bandpass Frequency Response Speaker Impedance 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms L C L C L C mH 1000uF 4.7mH 500uF 9.1mH 250uF mH 1000uF 1.6mH 500uF 3.3mH 250uF mH 500uF 2.4mH 270uF 4.7mH 150uF mH 500uF 1.6mH 270uF 3.3mH 150uF 12 db / Octave Bandpass C1 L1 L2 C2 12 db / Octave Bandpass Frequency Response Speaker Impedance 2 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms L1 C1 L2 C2 L1 C1 L2 C2 L1 C1 L2 C mH 300uF 5.6mH 700uF 4.7mH 150uF 11mH 330uF 9.1mH 75uF 22mH 180uF mH 140uF 5.6mH 700uF 2.2mH 68uF 11mH 330uF 4.7mH 33uF 22mH 180uF mH 220uF 4.5mH 500uF 3.6mH 100uF 9.1mH 270uF 6.8mH 50uF 18mH 150uF mH 140uF 4.5mH 500uF 2.2mH 68uF 9.1mH 270uF 4.7mH 33uF 18mH 150uF Page 11

12 Wiring Your Midbass driver has two spring loaded terminals. The red terminal is connected to the positive wire and the black terminal is connected to the negative wire from the source unit or amplifier. Since your midbass drivers have a limited frequency range it is recommended to use a bandpass crossover. Use either a passive unit to connect into an existing system or for higher performance, an electronic crossover and a dedicated amplifier. See the following diagrams for the wiring option that best suits your system. Kicker recommends using the SSMB series midbass drivers in conjunction with the Resolution Series or Kicker Series Components. This will create a seamless sound stage. In the most basic wiring diagram, the SSMB6 / SSMB8 would be wired into the output of an existing system. Be sure to use a passive crossover on the midbass driver, an example is provided below. We locked our engineer away in a room, armed with only a sliderule and a calculator and these are the numbers he came up with. If you feel the values listed do not fit your needs, you can design your own. You may need to go through some trial and error before getting it right. Hint: Take the easy way out, USE the numbers we provide, he worked so hard on them! As you will see, he has included a Zobel Impedance Compensation Network in the schematics. An impedance compensation network is wired in parallel with the speaker to counteract the rise in impedance with the increasing frequency caused by the inductive reactance of the voice coil. Other Channel SOURCE UNIT Crossover Tweeter --- Midrange C1 Input C2 Output Midrange SSMB Midbass Input - Output - Output L1 L2 C3 R1 C4 Midbass Output - Crossover Component values: C1: 10.0 µf Mylar, 100Vr C2: µf Electrolytic, 100Vr L1: 1.9 mh Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W L2: 1.9 mh Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W C3: µf Electrolytic, 100Vr C4: 29.0 µf Electrolytic, 100Vr R1: 3.0 W 10 W Page 12

13 Wiring cont. In another basic wiring diagram, the SSMB6 / SSMB8 would be wired into the output of an existing system that contains an amplifier. The additional power will give you more impact from your midbass drivers. Once again, be sure to use a passive crossover on the mid bass driver, an example is provided below. The frequencies shown are only guidelines and not the only ones available for use. Some testing should be done on your system before building a passive crossover system. Other Channel Signal Out Signal In Crossover Tweeter --- Midrange C1 Input Output C2 Midrange SSMB Midbass Input - Output - Output L1 L2 C3 R1 C4 Midbass Output - Crossover Component values: C1: 10.0 µf Mylar, 100Vr C2: µf Electrolytic, 100Vr L1: 1.9 mh Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W L2: 1.9 mh Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W C3: µf Electrolytic, 100Vr C4: 29.0 µf Electrolytic, 100Vr R1: 3.0 W 10 W Page 13

14 Wiring using an x2i Crossover A dedicated amplifier can be used to run the SSMB6 / SSMB8 midbass drivers. This design is preferred by audiophiles. It allows each speaker to work in the bandwidth in which they were designed for. This design will give the installer total control over the speakers and will only be limited flexibility of the electronic crossover. If the crossover being used is a 2-way crossover, it does not have a bandpass setting. The low pass out of the crossover will feed the mid bass amplifier, assuming the crossover has the ability to low pass the midbass speakers high enough for the systems needs. Many crossovers have a multiplier switch, which allows the user to select between 1x and 20x the frequency. For example, if the switch is set to 1x, the crossover will be set at the frequency that has been selected. If the switch is set to 20x, the frequency will now be set at 20x the setting indicated. If using a x2i this will not be necessary due to the frequency range of the crossover. See the diagram on the following page. When using a Kicker x2i Electronic Crossover: 1. If the amplifiers that are being used are not Kicker, make sure the amplifiers have a highpass crossover. Refer to their owners manual if you are unsure. Figure Connect the SSMB series speakers up to the amplifier that is being fed the signal out of the low pass section of the Kicker x2i crossover. 3. Select the lowpass frequency on the x2i crossover that will be the upper limit of the SSMB speakers. The frequency selected will be between 150Hz-300Hz. Figure The amplifier crossover switch at this time should be set to highpass. This will select the frequencies that will be eliminated from the SSMB midbass speakers. Depending on the system the frequency will be between 50Hz-200Hz. Figure 3 and Figure The amplifier driving the upper frequency speakers should be connected to the highpass out on the x2i crossover and the frequency selected.to eliminate any frequency gap, the frequency setting should be the same as the lowpass used for the SSMB series speakers. 6. If there is a subwoofer in the system, use the crossover that is in the source unit or the crossover that is in the amplifier. The amplifier crossover is recommended, especially if using the Kicker KX series amplifiers with a fully variable crossover. Remember to be careful setting the gains and make sure they are not clipping the amplifier and causing harm to the speakers. For more information on setting system gain controls please refer to the KQ30 Technical Manual or to your buddy who has installed a few stereos in his dadís garage! Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig Low Pass OFF HI PASS LO PASS XOVER X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) Page 14

15 R Wiring using an x2i Crossover Set Crossover switch to OFF Position Crossover Tweeter Other Channel Midrange 2-Way Electronic Crossover Set Crossover switch to HI PASS Position Front Out From Source Components 250Hz -Up Other Channel SSMB Midbass Rear or Sub Out From Source Set Crossover switch to LO PASS Position SSMB6 / SSMB8 60Hz-250Hz Other Channel Subwoofer Up to 80Hz Page 15

16 When using an x3i Crossover A dedicated amplifier can be used to run the SSMB6 / SSMB8 midbass drivers. This design is preferred by audiophiles. It allows each speaker to work in the bandwidth in which they were designed for. This design will give the installer total control over the speakers and will only be limited flexibility of the electronic crossover. If the crossover being used is a 3-way crossover, chances are it does not have a bandpass setting. The High pass out of the crossover will feed the mid bass amplifier, assuming the crossover has the ability to low pass the midbass speakers high enough for the systems needs. Many crossovers have a multiplier switch, which allows the user to select between 1x and 20x the frequency. For example, if the switch is set to 1x, the crossover will be set at the frequency that has been selected. If the switch is set to 20x, the frequency will now be set at 20x the setting indicated. If using a x3i this will not be necessary due to the frequency range of the crossover. See the diagram on the following page. When using a Kicker x3i Electronic Crossover: 1. If the amplifiers that are being used are not Kicker, make sure the amplifiers have a highpass crossover. Refer to their owners manual if you are unsure. Figure Connect the SSMB series speakers up to the amplifier that is being fed the signal out of the Rear Highpass section of the x3i crossover. 3. Select the highpass frequency on the x3i crossover that will be lower limit of the SSMB speakers. The frequency selected will be between 30Hz-150Hz. Figure The amplifier crossover switch at this time should be set to ìlo PASSî. This will select the frequencies that will be eliminated from the SSMB midbass speakers. Depending on the system the frequency will be between 100Hz- 200Hz.Figure 3 and Figure The amplifier driving the upper frequency speakers should be connected to the ìfront High Passî out on the x3i crossover and the frequency selected and the multiplier switch set, if necessary. Figure 5 and Figure If there is a subwoofer in the system, use the ìlow Passî output on the x3i. The amplifier crossover does not need to be set. Remember to be careful setting the gains and make sure they are not clipping the amplifier and causing harm to the speakers. For more information on setting system gain controls please refer to the KQ30 Technical Manual or to your buddy who has installed a few stereos in his dadís garage! Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 High Pass OFF HI PASS LO PASS XOVER Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) High Pass Frequency Multiplie x x Page 16

17 R When using an x3i Crossover Set Crossover to OFF Position Crossover Tweeter Other Channel --- Midrange 3-Way Electronic Crossover Set Crossover to LO PASS Position Front Out Components 250Hz -Up From Source Other Channel SSMB Midbass Rear Out When using both inputs! Parallel On Off Set Crossover to OFF Position SSMB6 / SSMB8 60Hz-250Hz Other Channel Subwoofer Up to 80Hz Page 17

18 When using a Bandpass Capable Crossover A dedicated amplifier can be used to run the SSMB6 / SSMB8 midbass speakers. This design is preferred by audiophiles. It allows each speaker to work in the bandwidth in which they were designed for. This design will give the installer total control over the speakers and will only be limited to the flexibility of the electronic crossover. This layout assumes you are using a 3-way crossover with Bandpass capability built in. This differs from most 3-way crossovers which offer 2-Highpass and 1-Lowpass outputs. (Like the Kicker x3i) The highpass output on the crossover will feed the amplifier driving the the upper frequency speakers. The Bandpass output on the crossover will feed the amplifier that is running the SSMB series speakers. Last, but not least, the lowpass output on the crossover will feed the amplifier driving the subwoofers. Each speaker will be working in precisely the bandwidth they were designed for. See the diagram on the following page. When using a 3-Way Electronic Crossover: 1. In this scenario the amplifiers do not need to have any crossover capability, the electronic crossover will assume all of the responsibility. 2. Make sure the signal that is feeding the amplifier driving the upper frequency speakers is coming from the highpass out on the crossover. 3. Then make sure the signal that is feeding the amplifier driving the SSMB series speakers is coming from the Bandpass output on the crossover. 4. Finally, if all other connections have been made correctly, this should be easy... the final set of RCAs need to be connected to the low pass output on the crossover and to the input of the amplifier that is driving the subwoofers. Remember to be careful setting the gains and make sure they are not clipping the amplifier and causing harm to the speakers. For more information on setting system gain controls please refer to the KQ30 Technical Manual or to your buddy who has installed a few stereos in his dadís garage! Page 18

19 When using a Bandpass Capable Crossover Set Crossover to OFF Position Crossover Tweeter Other Channel --- Midrange From Source Electronic Crossover Set Crossover to OFF Position Components 250Hz - Up Input High Pass Other Channel SSMB Midbass Band Pass Low Pass SSMB6 / SSMB8 60Hz-250Hz Set Crossover to OFF Position Other Channel Subwoofer Up to 80Hz If you have more questions about the installation of your Kicker component, see the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. You may contact us via the Technical Services page on or call our Technical Services line at (405) Page 19

20 C C Graphs In the first comparison we looked at the RMB6 vs. the F6.5d and in the second comparison we looked at the SSMB8 vs. F8d. As you can see...quite IMPRESSIVE considering the mounting depth of the SSMB6 is 1 inch less than the F6.5d and the SSMB8 is a full 1 3/8 inches less than the F8d. You can see why we are so EXCITED about these new drivers. RMB6 vs. F6.5d RMB6 Freeair F6.5d Freeair C 90 db Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase Frequency Hz 500 1K RMB8 vs. F8d RMB8 Freeair F8d Freeair C 90 db Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase Page Frequency Hz 500 1K

21 C C Graphs We then ran the SSMB6 and SSMB8 midbass speakers in sealed and ported enclosures. As you can see, these speakers are for real! They are capable of running freeair, sealed, or in vented enclosures and will hit you with punishing levels of midbass. RMB6.5 cu.ft. sealed / RMB6.5 cu.ft. ported C RMB6 Sealed.5 cubic feet RMB6 Ported.5 cubic feet w/ 2"dia x 2.25L 95 db Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase Frequency Hz 500 1K RMB8.75 cu.ft. sealed / RMB8 1.0 cu.ft. ported C RMB8 Sealed.75 cubic feet RMB8 Ported 1 cubic feet w/ 3"dia x 4"L 95 db Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase Page Frequency Hz 500 1K

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23 ï Damage due to improper installation. ï Subsequent damage to other components. ï Damage caused by exposure to moisture, exces sive heat, chemical cleaners,and/or UV radiation. ï Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse. ï Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product. ï Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distor tion. ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY 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 a 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. 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. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing or calling Stillwater Designs direct. 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) for a Return Authorization (RMA) number. Package all defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Return only defective components. Return of entire cabinets, system packs, pairs, etc. increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items received will be returned freight collect. Include a dated proof-of-purchase stating the Customer name, Dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from type of sale and the manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items received freight collect will be refused. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at (405) WHAT IS NOT COVERED? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? ï Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility. ï Return shipping on non-defective items. ï Products with tampered or missing barcode labels. ï Products returned without a Return Authorization (RMA) number. ï Freight Damage. ï The cost of shipping product to Kicker. ï Service performed by anyone other than Kicker. Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for all acoustics (woofers, mids, tweets, etc.) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your countryís warranty policies. P.O. Box 459 ï Stillwater, Oklahoma ï U.S.A. ï WARNING: KICKER drivers 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! Dec 2003

24 P.O. Box 459 ñ Stillwater, Oklahoma ñ U.S.A. ñ or