Operation Manual

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DX.1-SERIES AMPLIFIERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER amplifi er. Make sure there are no items
behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open
ventilation for the amplifi er. If possible, mount the amplifi er in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill
four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifi er.
Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifi er. Make the ground wire short, 24” (60cm) or less, and connect it to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle’s chassis. Adding an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the
battery’s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended.
PERFORMANCE
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Model: DX250.1 DX500.1 DX1000.1
RMS Power
@ 14.4V, 4Ω mono,  1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 2Ω mono,  1% THD+N
140 x 1
250 x 1
275W x 1
500W x 1
550W x 1
1000W x 1
Length, in. (cm) 10-1/4” (26) 10-1/4” (26) 10-1/4” (26)
Electronic Crossover Fixed, 80Hz
24dB/octave
Variable lo-pass 50Hz–200Hz
18dB/octave
Subsonic Filter Fixed, 25Hz
24dB/octave
Variable hi-pass 10Hz-30Hz
18dB/octave
Bass Boost Selectable, 0/9dB
@ 40Hz
Variable 0–12dB @ 40Hz
Specifi cations common to all models:
Height, in. (mm) 2-1/4” (57)
Width, in. (mm) 8-5/16” (211)
Frequency Response ± 1dB 20Hz–200Hz
Signal-to-noise Ratio >95dB, A-weighted, re: rated power
Input Sensitivity Low Level: 125mV–5V
High Level: 250mV–10V
Remote Bass Yes (not included) Yes Yes
Pro Tip: To get the best performance from your new KICKER Amplifi er and extend the warranty by 1 year, use
genuine KICKER accessories and wiring.
MODEL: DX250.1 / DX500.1 / DX1000.1
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