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Full-Range Enclosure English Version Versión Español Full-Range Altavoce Deutsche Version Full-Range Lautsprecher Version Francaise Full-Range Haut-Parleur KB6000 LIVIN’ LOUD 2011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 12011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 1 11/10/2010 2:41:20 PM11/10/2010 2:41:20 PM2 KB6000 Full-Range Enclosure Owner’s Manual INSTALLATION Mounting: After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed. In most vehicle applications, the best mounting position for your new KB6000 enclosure is as far away from the listening position as possible, with the speakers facing toward the listening position. In the home environment, the KB6000 can easily “rock-out” from eight to twenty feet away from, and facing towards, the listening area. Custom mounting locations may require more preparation, work and different mounting hardware. If the mounting location requires you to cut metal, avoid structural metal, sewer lines and braces. Make sure the speaker will not interfere with the vehicle’s mechanisms or the party you are throwing out on the back patio. Authorized KICKER Dealer: Purchase Date: Serial Number: Model: KB6000 Speaker Design 2-Way Woofer Size | inches [cm] 6 1/2” [16.5] Midrange/Tweeter Size | inches (cm) 2” x 5” [5.1 x 12.7] Midrange/Tweeter Design Compression-loaded Rated Impedance | ohm 8 DC Resistance | ohm 6.8 Power Range | Watts RMS 6–75 Peak Power Handling | Watts 150 Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 90 Effective Frequency Range | Hz 55–21k Height | inches (mm) 11” [279] Width | inches (mm) 8 1/8” [210] Depth | inches (mm) 8 1/8” [210] MODEL: KB6000 The Kicker KB6000 full-range enclosure is specifi cally designed for mounting in the open-air. Its weather- resistant, UV-treated enclosure and ability to produce clean and crisp sound over long distances make the KB6000 ideal for many outdoor applications. It may be mounted vertically or horizontally, and the mounting bracket can be angled for the optimum fi ring direction. Find the best location for stereophonic sound and, if necessary, add more KB6000 full-range enclosures to the system to help distribute and balance the sound. The KICKER badge on the grill may be removed, rotated and reattached to stay oriented with your mounting location. 2011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 22011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 2 11/10/2010 2:41:41 PM11/10/2010 2:41:41 PM3

If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of securely attaching the speakers to the vehicle or mounting location must be used. The threaded inserts on the top, bottom and back of the KB6000 are 1/4”-20 (.25 inches in diameter, 20 threads per inch), and may be used with other mounting systems to customize your installation. You are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure.Unscrew the locking knobs on both sides of the speaker mounting bracket.Use the mounting bracket as a template to mark the mounting holes on the mounting surface. Make sure there is adequate room to tighten the locking knobs on both sides of the mounting bracket before you pre-drill the mounting holes. Use a 7/64” (2.5mm) drill bit when using the supplied black coated stainless steel mounting screws, then screw the mounting bracket to the mounting surface.Position the KB6000 enclosure, loosely fasten the locking knobs, adjust the angle of the speaker and then tighten the locking knobs once you have the desired listening angle. included screws 2011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 32011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 3 11/10/2010 2:41:41 PM11/10/2010 2:41:41 PM4 Wiring: If pre-existing speaker wiring is not available in your desired mounting location, it may be necessary to run the wire through the wakeboarding tower, attic in your home or along the wall in your dorm. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp edges to avoid the possibility of getting pinched by moving mechanisms, and out of the way of people. If you must drill a hole to run the speaker wire through any location, be careful not to drill into other wiring or existing 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. Check your local building codes for the necessary procedures and precautions for running low voltage wiring in your building. Once the speaker wiring job is fi nished, plug the speaker wires securely into the spring-loaded, positive and negative speaker terminals on the back of the KB6000 enclosure. You may want to remove the mounting bracket to get a clear view of the terminals. Maintain proper polarity between all KB6000 speakers. The other end of these wires connect to your source unit or amplifi er in a similar manner, observing proper polarity. Bookshelf: The Kicker KB6000 enclosure speakers can be used as bookshelf speakers. Rubber feet are provided for this type of application. Remove the two locking knobs and then the mounting bracket from the enclosure. Attach the rubber feet, reattach the bottom locking knob and adjust it until the desired angle is achieved. We recommend starting with the speaker at a level angle. If you have any questions about the installation of your Kicker KB6000 enclosure speakers, see the Authorized Kicker Dealer where you made your purchase. Please E-mail support@kicker.com or call Technical Services (405) 624-8583 for specifi c or unanswered questions. rear view 2011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 42011 KB6000 Rev D.indd 4 11/10/2010 2:41:42 PM11/10/2010 2:41:42 PM5 P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510

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