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Installation

The Kicker KM subwoofer is designed to be extremely versatile. The KM subwoofer excels in a sealed

or vented box, and it surpasses the competition on an infinite baffle (free-air) installation.

InfiniteBaffleMounting

The infinite baffle mounting method effectively utilizes the storage space of most boats. Use caution

when mounting speakers through any panel of the boat. Please be aware of wiring harnesses, springs,

hinges, and folding seat mechanisms that may interfere with the operation of the boat or speaker

system. Mark the panel for the hole cut-out diameter of the subwoofer and cut the hole. See Figure 3.

PERFORMANCE

KM10

Model:

KMSubwoofer

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To optimize the infinite baffle installation, prevent the rear sound waves (generated from the back of the

subwoofer cone) from entering the passenger area of the boat. Gaps or holes in the storage space may

be filled with silicone.

SealedEnclosureApplications

The KM subwoofer generates more sound pressure than competing marine subwoofers on the market

and excels when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure designs give the

smoothest respo

nse with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These designs

deliver massive amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifier

power.

The KM subwoofer high perform

ance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This

maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ

enclosure generates a very flat response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.

KM subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume

recommendations. These systems

will exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high-impact

bass, and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system will sound more like the

recommended enclosure design it

is closest to in enclosure volume. These enclosure recommendations

have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of the

woofer.

Model:

KM10

SealedSQ

2.4 ft

(68.0L) Power Handling = 125W RMS

SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)

1.0 ft

(28.3L) Power Handling = 150W RMS

Model:

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm

Frequency Response, Hz

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m

Outer Diameter with Grille, in (cm)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)

Mounting Depth, in (cm)

Performance

Model:

KM10

Panel B, in (cm)

13.5x12 (34.3x30.5)

Panel A, in (cm)

13.5x13.5 (34.3x34.3)

Volume, ft

(L)

1.0 (28.3)

Panel Dimensions for CompactSealedEnclosure using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick Marine Grade Plywood: (Figure 4)

Figure 4

KMSUBWOOFER

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum bass performance.

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications

in these charts are calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter.

Figure 3

KM10

Storage Space

Seat Cushion

Boat Hull

Rear Sound Waves

Front

Sound

Waves

Your KM subwoofer was specially designed for

“Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh marine environment.

It is magnetically shielded and uses advanced

materials and construction techniques to maintain

optimal performan

ce for years to come.

Wiring

Carefully place the speaker wire in a location that is

clear of standing water and moving components

of the vessel. The terminal cover is removable

for wiring installation, and when locked-in-place,

aids in ignition protection. Connect the

speaker wire to the speaker terminals, then

loop the positive and negative wires up, back

down, then together, and up through the sl

ot in the

terminal cover. See Figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1

Terminal Cover

Figure 2

Terminal

Cover Slot

KM10

30-500

300 (150)

86.5

11 1/4 (28.6)

9 5/16 (23.5)

5 1/4 (13.2)

INSTALLATION

Panel C, in (cm)

12x15 (30.5x38.1)