Kicker KS25 User Manual

Features  
Newly Designed Passive Crossover Network allows  
detailed imaging and pin-point sound staging of the critical high  
frequencies.  
High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and  
power loss, due to the common use of “insufficient-gauge” lead  
wires.  
Aluminum Dome Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet  
featured in the KS25 provides a smooth high frequency  
response with fast, detailed and spatially-correct imaging.  
Felt Damping Plug behind the Tweeter’s Diaphragm  
dissipates standing waves, quickens spectral decay and  
improves the transient response of the driver.  
Titanium Dome Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet  
featured in the KS20 provides a polished high frequency  
response with agile, meticulous and spatially-correct imaging.  
High-Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former  
improves sonic and conductive properties, and prevents  
thermal-electrical meltdown.  
PENDome Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet  
featured in the KS13 provides a silky high frequency response  
with quick, precise and spatially-correct imaging. PEN is an  
acronym for the space age material “biaxially oriented  
polypropylene naphthalate film”--your parents’ tax dollars  
probably paid for its development, you might as well enjoy it.  
Ferro-Fluidcooled tweeter voice-coil extends the high  
frequency transducer’s life span.  
Note: To get the best performance from your Kicker KS-Series System Components,  
we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.  
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KS-Series Tweeters  
Performance  
KS13  
Model:  
KS20  
KS25  
Speaker Design  
High Frequency Transducer High Frequency Transducer High Frequency Transducer  
Rated Impedance, ohm  
DC Resistance, ohm  
4
4
4
3
3
3
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m  
Resonance Frequency [fo], Hz  
Power Range, Watts RMS  
Peak Power Handling, Watts  
Effective Frequency Range, Hz  
Top-Mount Depth, in (cm)  
Mounting Hole Diameter, in (cm)  
Frame Diameter, in (cm)  
Overall Depth, in (cm)  
Tweeter Size, in (cm)  
92  
92  
94  
2970  
1770  
1560  
6-75  
6-95  
6-150  
150  
190  
300  
4500-21k  
9/16 (1.4)  
1 9/16 (3.98)  
1 31/32 (5.0)  
27/32 (2.15)  
1/2 (1.3)  
Dome  
4500-21k  
9/16 (1.4)  
1 9/16 (3.98)  
1 31/32 (5.0)  
27/32 (2.15)  
3/4 (2.0)  
Dome  
3500-22k  
15/32 (1.2)  
1 15/16 (4.88)  
2 11/32 (5.9)  
1 1/16 (2.65)  
1 (2.54)  
Dome  
Tweeter Design  
Tweeter Diaphragm Material  
Tweeter Magnet Material  
Outboard Crossover  
PEN  
Titanium  
Neodymium  
Included  
Included  
12, 4500  
Yes  
Aluminum  
Neodymium  
Included  
Included  
18, 4500  
Yes  
Neodymium  
Included  
Included  
12, 4500  
Yes  
Speaker Wire  
High Pass, dB, at Frequency, Hz  
Grills Included  
If you have any questions about the installation of your Kicker KS-Series Tweeters, 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 subject you are interested in, and then  
download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail [email protected] or call Technical Services (405) 624-8583 for specific or unanswered questions.  
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KS-Series Tweeters  
Installation  
Tweeter Mounting  
If custom door mounting locations for the KS-Series Tweeters are desired, be careful to avoid interference from the window and  
door lock mechanisms. The first step is to find a location on the door panel that will accept the dimensions of the speaker. Then  
remove the door panel from the door, and check for operational clearance of the window. Cycle the window all the way down and up.  
If metal must be cut to mount the speakers, avoid structural metal and braces. An optional reinforcing panel (thin piece of wood or  
Medium Density Fiberboard) may be necessary if the door panel cannot support the mounting of the speaker. Mount the speaker to  
the door panel and door body as outlined in Figure 1.  
If the factory door speaker wiring is not available, it will be necessary to run the supplied wire through the door jamb. The speaker  
wire should be kept away from sharp edges and avoid the possibility of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the door  
jamb is the ideal place to run the speaker wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not exist or are inaccessible, you must drill a hole  
to run the speaker wire through the door jam. Be careful not to drill into other wiring or existing door 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 as outlined in Figure 2.  
Figure 1  
Figure 2  
The tweeter can be mounted one of three ways:  
flush, surface and angled mounting. For flush  
mounting applications, please refer to the illustration  
in Figure 3 and 4. Mount the tweeter as high up on  
the door and as far forward as possible without  
interference from the dashboard. Choose a flat  
location on the door with space behind the panel to  
allow room for the mounting nut.  
(Optional)  
Stagger Holes  
For Wiring &  
Use Grommets  
(When Factory Holes and  
Grommets are not Available)  
Door Panel  
To Crossover  
Kick Panel  
After checking the clearances, cut the appropriate  
mounting hole diameter in the door panel. Place the  
mounting nut behind the door panel. Feed the wire through the door and body panels. Mount the tweeter by screwing the tweeter onto  
the mounting nut.  
For surface mounting applications, remove the tweeter face plate by screwing it off and install the supplied smaller face plate. Use  
the surface mount cup as a template and drill a 7/64” (2.8 mm) hole in the center for attaching the cup to the door and a 5/16”  
(7.9 mm) hole for the wires. A #8 flathead sheet metal screw is supplied to attach the surface mount cup to the door panel. Position  
the tweeter over the surface mount cup and press it into position.  
For angled mounting applications use the back angle ring behind the panel and the front angle ring in front of the panel, and place  
the tweeter through the front angle ring and then into the panel. Next place the back angle ring over the tweeter and line up the  
narrow part of the front angle ring for proper operation. Attach the longer tweeter mounting nut but do not completely tighten. Rotate  
KS-Series Tweeters  
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Installation  
all the parts in unison until the tweeter is angled in the desired direction. Secure the assembly by tightening the longer tweeter  
mounting nut, as outlined in Figure 5.  
Figure 3  
Figure 4  
Clearance Hole 2.5"  
Shorter  
Tweeter  
Mounting  
Nut  
Door Body  
Mounting Nut  
Tweeter  
Wire  
Tweeter  
Door Panel  
Panel  
2" Hole  
Wiring  
There are two lengths of wires attached to the Kicker KS-Series Tweeter Crossover. One set is labeled “INPUT” and is designed to  
connect to the source unit or amplifier. The other set is labeled “KSxx TWEETER” and is designed to connect to the tweeter’s length  
of wires, using the supplied butt connectors. Please see Figure 6.  
Figure 6  
Figure 5  
Tweeter  
Butt  
Connectors  
+
Back  
Angle  
_
Ring  
Longer  
Tweeter  
Mounting  
Nut  
Tweeter  
SOURCE UNIT or AMPLIFIER  
Wire  
_
_
Front  
Angle  
Ring  
107.5 FM THE END  
Panel  
+
+
All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit kicker.com for the most current information.  
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KS-Series Tweeters  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?  
Acoustics LIMITED WARRANTY  
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was  
designed.  
It does not cover:  
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.  
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 tampered or missing bar code labels.  
Products returned without a Return Authorization (RMA) number.  
Freight Damage.  
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..  
The cost of shipping product to Kicker.  
Service performed by anyone other than Kicker.  
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, calling, or by visiting kicker.com. You can confirm that a  
dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal.  
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?  
Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for all acoustics (subwoofers,  
midrange drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack  
of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.  
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 Authorization (RMA) number. Package all defective  
items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage,  
and return to:  
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY  
Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific  
procedures for your country’s warranty and service policies.  
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 (tweeter, crossover, plug, etc.). The return of  
functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items  
received will be returned freight collect.  
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • (405) 624-8510  
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  
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 type of sale and the manufacturing date code.  
Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight collect, or COD, will be refused.  
is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud and  
WARNING:  
may permanently damage your hearing.  
Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be  
directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at (405) 624-8510.  
Please use common sense when controlling volume!  
08112005+05KS  
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KS-Series Tweeters  

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