Kicker 2004 SS Components Owner's Manual
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1. KICKER lt 55 SERIES Owuners MANUAL SS5S6 c 555625 lt ComronentT SYSTEMS LI KICKER SS Series Component Systems Owner s Manual Attention Please take a moment and record the information asked for below in the provided area It is also a good idea to attach the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this page for future reference If for any reason you require service on this system during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to Kicker to validate your warranty ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Dealer Where Purchased Purchase Date Model Number Serial Number Models SS65 2 5556 2 Congratulations You have just purchased the most advanced component speaker system to ever leave the Kicker Livin Loud Laboratories Your KICKER SS Series Component System is designed and engineered to deliver competition grade sound quality and legendary KICKER durability Thanks for buying KICKER Enjoy 55 Ceasa TURES A Brief Plug For The SS Systems And Our Technical Manuals At www KICKER com The SS Component Speaker Systems are absolutely the best sounding full range speakers to ever leave the KICKER Livin Loud Labs We dare to say and we tested quite a few they are the best sounding speakers on the market today period There2. BUNDLES 3 sets of high quality 16 gauge speaker wire to connect your SS Series Components to the En crossover and amplifier R TOOL Tool used to assist in tightening or loosening the Tweeter Grill Mount Ring Shown is an example of how the prongs in the R Tool line up in the holes of the rings Once in place you use the R Tool to tighten or loosen the ring 55 Sns rens OR Tm Your Kicker SS Series Components can be mounted in either a separates or coaxial mounting scheme You can also choose to mount the Midrange Driver with or without a grill Look at the following diagrams and explanations to help you in setting up your preferred layout SEPARATES WITHOUT GRILL In this setup you are mounting the midrange behind a panel while mount ing the tweeter on the panel SEPARATES WITH GRILL Here you are mounting the midrange through a panel and will be using the grill to protect the woofer while mounting the tweeter on the panel COAXIAL MOUNT WITHOUT GRILL Here you are mounting the midrange and tweeter coaxially behind a panel and will be using the panel to protect the drivers COAXIAL MOUNT WITH GRILL Here you are mounting the midrange and tweeter coaxially through a panel and will be using the grill to protect the drivers These are the most common applications for mounting If you have questions about t
3. Midrange Remove any posts in kit the Midrange and get a Grill Mount Post from the kit Insert the Tweeter into the Flush Mount Ring and rotate clock wise to tighten Insert Grill Mount Post into the Midrange and rotate clock wise to tighten You should now have You should now a Midrange Driver that 28 have a Tweeter looks like this assembly that looks like this Repeat this process r for the second Midrange Repeat this process for the second Tweeter The Midrange is now ready to mount Place the grill on the Midrange and secure with the Blue Grill Mount Nut after it is mounted The Tweeter is now ready to mount in the factory panel or any other panel you are using 55 Comr gt omenmTt MSTALL_ESTMOMN ES El Bl COAXIAL MOUNT WITHOUT GRILL Prepare The Midrange Remove any posts or plugs in the Midrange It should look like the pic shown here Next you will need to remove the Driver Boot from the back of the Midrange It is a friction fit simply pull it straight off the back Prepare The Tweeter You will need to have the Tweeter Tweeter Mounting Post and your choice of Tweeter Mounting Ring Blue or Black Insert the Tweeter into Tweeter Mounting Post and tighten by turning clock wise Next attach the Tweeter Mount Ring and tighten by turn ing clock wise You should now have a tweeter assembly that looks like this to ins
4. are many state of the art features in these systems and they are briefly described in the following Features section If you find yourself awake in the middle of the night with the crave for White Castles and a thirst for more in depth detail on the SS Components then hit our website and download the Technical Manual for the SS Component Systems Hit your local White Castle for the sliders CROSSOVER e System Optimized Two Way Asymmetrical Passive Crossover Network Provides 24 dB High Pass and 12 dB Low Pass at 2 8Khz for seamless transition from midrange to tweeter e Air Core Inductors Provides higher power handling with less signal smear and magnetic saturation when compared to other core type inductors Mylar Film Filter Capacitors Used in tweeter crossover section for smooth and extended high frequency response e 3 Position Tweeter Attenuator Select from 0 dB 1 5 dB 3 0 dB tweeter output level for level matching the tweeter to the midrange due to personal taste or mounting locations e Zobel Impedance Compensation Provides more linear response across the operating range and prevents crossover point shift by correcting impedance rise TWEETER DuPont Tetoron Soft Dome 30mm Diameter Tweeter Used to provide ultra wide frequency response Excellent balance between high and low end frequency response e Ferro Fluid Cooled Voice Coil Enhances the thermal transfer from voice coil
5. 2 8 5 7 16 13 8 Mounting Depth 2 11 16 6 8 2 13 16 7 1 Tweeter in cm Outside Diameter 2 5 16 6 0 2 5 16 6 0 Mounting Hole 1 15 16 4 9 1 15 16 4 9 Mounting Depth 1 1 8 2 9 1 1 8 2 9 Crossover in cm Outside Diameter 5 5 8 14 3 5 5 8 14 3 Resp Hz 50 22k 40 22k Watts Peak 180 200 Watts RMS 90 100 Crossover Point kHz 2 8k 2 8k Crossover Slope dB oct 24 hi 12 lo 24 hi 12 lo Sensitivity dB 1W 1M 86 87 System Impedance 3 3 Sns ren 21 2 ee Pl P am ae WARRANT 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 mer chandise 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 t
6. Aluminum Ribbon Voice Coil Very efficient coil design that provides high coil winding density and increases thermal transfer from voice coil to the motor structure for higher power handling and decreased power compression e Balanced Coil Construction The voice coil diameter and mass are engineered specifically to work with the driver system and provide an extremely linear and balanced response e Variable Surround Thickness The surround thickness varies across its cross section to provide higher linearity and balance of the driver system especially at higher excursions when compared to conventional surround designs Z Wave Spider Design New spider design incorporating two complimentary shaped waves which provides better control over non linear motion in the driver system Patent Pending 55 COmrmomtenml SsssTemss gt an Tr PARTS LIST Here is a breakdown of the different parts and accessories you will find in the SS Components System pack TWEETER DRIVER 30 mm soft unit for high frequency sound reproduction TWEETER GRILL MOUNT RING Blue colored ring to attach grill to speaker when tweeter is coaxially mounted TWEETER FLUSH MOUNT RING Black colored ring attached to tweeter for separate flush or angled mounting TWEETER MOUNTING POST Mounting post used to coaxially mount tweeter to the Midrange Driver FRONT ANGLE RING 15 ring used on the front s
7. any location where it will get wet or be in standing water This will damage the unit YES NO The bottom of the car door is not a good location If you must mount the crossover in the car door exercise caution as water can accumulate in the bottom of the car door Keep the crossover high in the door and shielded from water Once you have selected a mounting location remove the crossover s top by pulling it straight off the crossover It is held in place with 3 clips at the indicated locations Using the supplied screws and hardware or other method if required mount the crossover Place the crossover top back on the crossover and press into place 55 Comr gt omenmnmTt 17 MSTALL_ESTMTON gt ee El WIENE There are three sets of high quality 16 Gauge speaker wire supplied with the Kicker SS Component Systems The longest set of wires is for connecting your amplifier or source unit to the crossover network One of the shorter pairs is to connect the midrange output of the crossover to the spring loaded binding posts on the Midrange Driver The last set connects the tweeter output of the crossover to the short wire coming out of the tweeter join using the supplied Butt Connectors If you wish to use your own wire or need to lengthen the wire to fit your needs we recommend using at least 16 gauge wire Use the supplied Allen Wrench to loosen and tighten the connections at the crosso
8. ated Protection Circuit is a proven design feature Kicker has used for many years in all our passive crossover networks where tweeters are involved This circuit protects the tweeter from excessive amplifier power and amplifier clipping It is normal for these to illuminate during operation The Tweeter Attenuation Switch is used to level match your tweeter s output level to the midrange based on varied mounting locations car acoustics or your personal taste There are three positions to choose from 3 dB 1 5 dB and 0 dB Tweeter Attenuation Switch 3dB 1 5dB IPC The 0 dB is the reference sound quality 7 Protection circuit position The 1 5 dB and 3 dB positions can be used if you need more tweeter output due to personal taste or car acoustics To change the output level simply slide the switch to the desired position After reading this manual if you have any questions about the installation of your Kicker components visit your local Authorized KICKER Dealer You may also contact Kicker Technical Services directly by visiting the Support Section of our website at www kicker com Want to talk instead You can reach us by calling 405 624 8583 and asking for Technical Services 55 omnmr gt omenmTt ne MODELS SS56 2 SS65 2 Midrange Midbass in cm Outside Diameter 6 1 16 15 4 6 7 16 16 5 Mounting Hole 5 1 16 1
9. duct to Kicker Service performed by anyone other than Kicker Speaker with any foreign caulk used for gasket material WSS 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 1 ea Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies STLLVATER 2 Vers 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 02022005 04SSComp gcar lt 5 SSE TT lt 55 Sns rens 23 CHA Smiw RO 459 Sree T4076 054 405 624 8510 NAN u
10. e Panel Ring Next place the Back Angle Ring over the Tweeter and line up the narrow part of the Back Angle Ring with the wide part of the Front Angle Ring for proper operation Back Angle Attach the Tweeter Tweeter Mounting Nut clockwise u but do not tighten gt completely Fe Rotate all the parts in unison until the tweeter is angled in the desired direction Secure the assembly by tightening clockwise the Tweeter Mounting Nut Back Angle This is what you should ogl end up with after securing NE the Tweeter to the panel _ _ m using the Mounting Nut Tweeter 12 55 Comr gt omenmnmTt Sns TT mss When mounting to a door panel it is best to get the tweeter as high up on the door as possible and as far forward as possible without interference from the dashboard Be sure the chosen place is flat and space behind the door panel allows the use of the Tweeter Mounting Nut Follow the same rules if mounting to a rear deck side panel or any other custom location Be sure you have chosen a flat location with plenty of clearance behind it for the necessary wiring and mounting hardware After checking for clearance cut a 1 15 16 4 9 cm hole in the desired mounting location It may be necessary to cut a 2 1 2 6 4 cm clearance hole in any sheet metal or panel behind your chosen mounting panel to allow clearance for the Tweeter Mounting Nut Cl
11. earance Hole 2 1 2 6 4 cm Tweeter Mounting Nut Ange Mount Back Ring Optional 15 Angle Mounting Rin Optional See the diagrams on this page for more details Door Body Tweeter 1 15 16 Hole 4 9 cm Place tweeter into cutout 1 15 16 hole Angle Mount Ring _ 4 9 cm Optional Angle Mount Back Ring Optional Clearance Hole 2 1 2 N 6 4 cm SS 55 13 1 STON SG Er NOLTE Your KICKER drivers are specifically designed for mounting in free air applications While the speakers do not need a sealed box 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 Front Wave Interior Door Exterior Door Back Wave P Package Tray existing panel with Masonite or medium density fiberboard If the panel can flex at all it will decrease the output of the driver and keep it from sounding it s best The door or trunk act like an enclosure to keep the backwave from reaching the front side of the driver In any mounting situation check for interference from other mechanical systems in the vehicle Watch for window mechanisms hinges trunk springs wi
12. el for protection and mount the tweeter separately 2 50 inch clearance hole gt Secure with tweeter mount nut ee 4 95 inch hole 1506000206 Place tweeter into cutout 0060506077 gt gt Mount midrange with hardware Factory Mounting Location Place tweeter into cutout Secure with tweeter mount nut custom mounting locations are desired for your drivers check for interference from other mechanical systems in the vehicle Watch for window mechanisms hinges trunk springs wire harnesses and anything that would be affected by the installation of these drivers If metal must be cut to mount the speakers try to avoid structural metal and braces Once a location is chosen cut the appropriate sized holes for the drivers BEN 2 50 inch clearance hole N with tweeter mount nut Place tweeter into cutout Place tweeter into cutout ar gt a Ja 7 4 7 Mount midrange with hardware Custom cut i lt 7 mounting hole LO a Mount midrange with hardware 7 Place grill over driver Screw grill mount ring blue 16 55 Comr gt omenmnmTt rosa can eR MO ITI When choosing a location for your crossover keep in mind you will need access to it so you can connect your wiring and adjust the tweeter attenuator Also DO NOT place the crossover in
13. ert into your Midrange Insert the tweeter assembly into the midrange while feeding the wire through the Midrange s motor as pictured Tighten by turning clock wise Lay the tweeter wire in the machined groove on the motor back plate and press Midrange Driver Boot into place Several inches of the tweeter wire will be exposed to permit wring You should now have an assembly that looks like this Repeat this process for the second Tweeter and Midrange The SS System is now ready to mount 55 Comr gt omenmt COAXIAL MOUNT WITH GRILL Prepare The Midrange Remove any posts or plugs in the Midrange It should look like the pic shown here Next you will need to remove the Driver Boot from the back of the Midrange It is a friction fit simply pull it straight off the back Prepare The Tweeter You will need to have the Tweeter Tweeter Mounting Post and Tweeter Grill Mount Ring Blue Insert the Tweeter into Tweeter Mounting Post and tighten by turning clock wise Save the Tweeter Grill Mount Ring for use later It is used to attach the Grill You should now have a tweeter assembly that looks like this to insert into your Midrange Insert the tweeter assembly into the i midrange while feeding the wire through the Midrange s motor as pictured Tighten by turning clock wise Lay the tweeter wire in the machined gro
14. he 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 405 624 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 Stillwater Designs 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 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 you
15. hese or other applications visit your local KICKER Dealer or contact Kicker Technical Services directly by phone or e mail Contact information located at the back of this manual 55 SsssTemss SEPARATES WITHOUT GRILL Prepare The Midrange You will need to have the Phase Plug mounted in the Midrange Remove any posts in Midrange and get a Phase Plug from the kit Insert Phase Plug into the Midrange and rotate clock wise to tighten N You should now have a Midrange Driver that looks like this Repeat this process for the second Midrange The Midrange is now ready to mount under the factory panel or any other panel you are using Prepare The Tweeter You will need to have the Tweeter mounted to the Black Tweeter Flush Mount Ring Get a tweeter and the ring from the Kit Insert the Tweeter into the Flush Mount Ring and rotate clock wise to tighten You should now have a Tweeter assembly that looks like this Repeat this process for the second Tweeter The Tweeter is now ready to mount in the factory panel or any other panel you are using 55 Comr gt omenmTt SsssTemss SEPARATES WITH GRILL Prepare The Tweeter You will need to have the Tweeter Prepare The Midrange mounted to the Black Tweeter Flush Mount You will need to have the Grill Mount Ring Get a tweeter and the ring from the Post in the
16. ide of your mounting panel to direct tweeters output nn Smooth Face No Inset BACK ANGLE RING Used on the back side of your mounting panel to allow Mounting Nut to seat properly Has Inset on this side TWEETER MOUNTING NUT Threads onto the back of your Tweeter u to hold it to your E mounting panel GRILL MOUNT POST moun post used to attach grill to midrange if tweeter is not coaxially mounted in the midrange T PHASE PLUG Used in midrange driver if no coaxially mounted tweeter grill is being used MIDRANGE DRIVER Used for midrange midbass _ reproduction 55 SyS rens gt ar rs 1577 see MIDRANGE DRIVER BOOT Protects the magnet and motor 3 assembly of the Midrange Driver Already attached to the midrange and is removable MIDRANGE GRILL Grill used to res the driver when doing a high lighted installation or mounting through a panel passive crossover to split the audio signal between the tweeter and midrange ALLEN WRENCH Supplied tool used to tighten and loosen wire connections at the crossover Sessel BEVEL HEAD SCREWS Supplied screws to mount Midrange Driver and crossover TINNERMAN CLIPS Steel spring anchor used as anchor point for screws if required BUTT CONNECTORS Insulated crimp connectors to connect a 16 gauge wire to another 16 gauge wire WIRE
17. ove on the motor back plate and press Midrange Driver Boot into place Several inches of the tweeter wire will be exposed to permit wring assembly to your panel place the grill on the Midrange and secure with the Blue Grill Mount Nut Repeat this process for the second Tweeter and Midrange 55 11 1 STONA SG Er FR Your tweeter can be flush mounted into your panel with or without the 15 angle rings Cut a 1 15 16 4 9 cm hole in your panel for the tweeter Be sure there is clearance behind the panel for the tweeter and wiring Hole 4 9 cm 1 15 16 WITHOUT ANGLE RINGS Tweeter Mounting Nut Place the tweeter into the panel and secure by tightening clock wise the Tweeter Mounting Nut Tweeter Tweeter This is what you should Mounting end up with after securing the Tweeter to the panel using the Mounting Nut Tweeter If necessary the legs of the Tweeter Trim Here Mounting Nut can be cut to fit thicker panels Trim each leg at the score line Remove only 1 section from each leg at a time until desired length is achieved I lt WITH ANGLE RINGS Tweeter nn ce Place the ountIing in tweeter through Front Angle Ring and then into the panel angl
18. r 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 55 Comnmr gt omenmTt 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 405 624 8510 COSI SS eae SSeS Fee This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the pur pose for which it was designed It does not cover e Damage due to improper installation e Subsequent damage to other components e Damage caused by exposure to moisture exces sive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation e Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse e cost or expense related to the removal reinstallation of product e Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion e Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility e Return shipping on non defective items e Products with tampered or missing barcode labels e Products returned without a Return Authorization RMA number Freight Damage The cost of shipping pro
19. re harnesses and anything that would be affected by the installation of these drivers 55 sten Coanxan INCI TI SS If using the Coaxial mounting method for the tweeter and midrange you can mount the drivers under a factory speaker panel for protection 299 609 090506 xO ofato 9929005050 2 Factory Mounting Location 15958 020202078 er 0542487 Factory Mounting Location Mount Coax with hardware t Mount Coax with hardware custom mounting locations are desired for your drivers check for interference from other mechanical systems in the vehicle Watch for window mechanisms hinges trunk springs wire harnesses and anything that would be affected by the installation of these drivers If metal must be cut to mount the speakers try to avoid structural metal and braces Once a location is chosen cut the appropriate size hole for the drivers gt Door Body Reinforcing Custom Cut Moutning Hole Door Panel Push Grill into place Mount Coax N with hardware 7 Mount driver with hardware _ Screw ring nut on until snug 55 Comr gt omenmnmTt ems 15 1 STON gt Bl p Serrara T eS MOU SS If using Separates mounting method for the tweeter and midrange you can mount the midrange under a factory speaker pan
20. to the motor structure for higher power handling and decreased power compression e Dual Neo Magnets In Tweeter Top and bottom magnets provide a reduction in overall tweeter size while increasing BL 22 over conventional designs Patent Pending Vented Inner Motor System The chamber under the tweeter dome is vented to the perimeter of the voice coil with machined channels in the motor structure to minimize dome distortion 55 Comr gt omenmTt SsssTemss Leasa TURES SP Le I e Sealed and Tuned Tweeter Enclosure Provides awesome control as well as smooth and extended upper mid lower tweeter response from driver e Foam Dispersion and Control Plug Used behind tweeter dome to control reflected energy and balance air pressure to the tweeter dome Increases overall dome strength while in operation e Copper Clad Aluminum Voice Coil Increases efficiency and thermal dissipation power handling of the tweeter MIDRANGE Tri Tech Cone with Rohm 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 midrange s entire operating range e T cut Top Plate with Micro Plate Copper Cap Provides very linear and extended midrange response as well as increased efficiency and thermal dissipation power handling Micro Plate copper shorting cap reduces THD e Edgewound Copper Clad
21. ver Crossover Tweeter SSXX 2 OO MID TWEETER a s Amplifier Midrange 18 55 Comr gt omenmnmTt ems When installing the speaker wire into your car be sure to avoid sharp edges and the possibility of it getting pinched Be careful to keep it out of the path of moving mechanical parts such as the steering column brake pedal gas pedal clutch pedal emergency brake heater or AC control linkage and any other moving mechanical systems Be careful when re installing any kick panel sill plate or other interior body panel removed to route the wire that you don t damage the wire with attachment clips or screws running the wire into a door 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 to protect the wire Front Door Body Stagger Holes For Wiring amp To Crossover 55 Is TtenNS 19 1 STON SG Bl FAI ST Mn IIT The SS Series Component Crossover is a very high quality unit designed to offer the best combination of sound quality and driver protection The IPC Illumin
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