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- Page 1 SSMB Technical Manual Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Dec 1 , 2003...
- Page 2 NOT a bunch of unwanted ringing. •Spring Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals On a High Performance Midbass like the SSMB Series drivers, you would expect nothing less than a High Performance terminal. They allow the installer to use the maximum gauge wire to minimize power losses for the ultimate midbass response extension in the front of the vehicle.
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Page 3: Specifications
2 2 1/4 / 5.8 2 2 9/16 / 6.51 Available in 4 ohm models only. 6 1/2" SSMB6 5 5/8" 2" 8 1/16" SSMB8 7 1/4" 2 1/4" Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 3... -
Page 4: Mounting Installation Instructions
Mounting Installation Instructions Your KICKER drivers are specifically designed for mounting in free-air applications. While the speakers do not require a sealed enclosure for optimum performance, it is important to iso- late the sound coming off the front of the driver from the sound radiating from the back of the driver. - Page 5 See Figure 2. Figure 1 (Optional) Push Grill into place and snap onto driver Figure 2 Stagger Holes For Wiring & Use Grommets (When Factory Are Not Avail.) To Crossover Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 5...
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Page 6: Passive Crossovers
A speaker’s impedance and the component’s values determine the frequencies that are fil- tered. High Pass Low Pass 100 MFD 100 MFD Capacitor Choke (inductor) Low Pass Curve High Pass Curve 6 dB/Octave High Pass 6 dB/Octave Low Pass Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 6... - Page 7 When an inductor is placed in series with a speaker, it forms a 6dB per octave low pass. Lowpass Choke or Coil (Inductor) 6 dB/Octave Lowpass Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 7...
- Page 8 300Hz. This scenario will cut off frequencies BELOW 90Hz and rolloff fre- quencies ABOVE 300Hz at a slope of 6dB per octave. + Amp + Speaker 90Hz 300Hz Capacitor Choke Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 8...
- Page 9 10uF 4000 .08mH 20uF .16mH 10uF .33mH 6000 51uH 14uF .10mH 6.8uF .20mH 3.3uF 9000 34uH 9.5uF 68uH 4.7uF .15mH 2.2uF 12000 25uH 6.6uF 51uH 3.3uF 100uH 1.6uF Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 9...
- Page 10 6.8uF 4000 .11mH 14uF .22mH 6.8uF .47mH 3.3uF 6000 75uH 10uF .15mH 4.7uF .33mH 2.2uF 9000 50uH .10mH 3.3uF .20mH 1.5uF 12000 38uH 4.7uF 75uH 2.2uF .15uH 1.0uF Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 10...
- Page 11 22mH 180uF 100-250 1.7mH 220uF 4.5mH 500uF 3.6mH 100uF 9.1mH 270uF 6.8mH 50uF 18mH 150uF 100-400 1.1mH 140uF 4.5mH 500uF 2.2mH 68uF 9.1mH 270uF 4.7mH 33uF 18mH 150uF Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 11...
- Page 12 See the following diagrams for the wiring option that best suits your system. Kicker recommends using the SSMB series midbass drivers in conjunction with the Resolution Series or Kicker Series Components. This will create a seamless sound stage.
- Page 13 L1: 1.9 mH Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W L2: 1.9 mH Laminated steel bar core, Dcr<0.20 W C3: 200.0 µF Electrolytic, 100Vr C4: 29.0 µF Electrolytic, 100Vr R1: 3.0 W 10 W Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 13...
- Page 14 1. If the amplifiers that are being used are not Kicker, make sure the amplifiers have a highpass crossover. Refer to their owners manual if you are unsure. Figure 1. 2. Connect the SSMB series speakers up to the amplifier that is being fed the signal out of the low pass section of the Kicker x2i crossover.
- Page 15 From Source Other Channel SSMB Midbass Rear or Sub Out From Source Set Crossover switch to LO PASS Position SSMB6 / SSMB8 60Hz-250Hz Other Channel Subwoofer Up to 80Hz Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 15...
- Page 16 1. If the amplifiers that are being used are not Kicker, make sure the amplifiers have a highpass crossover. Refer to their owners manual if you are unsure. Figure 1. 2. Connect the SSMB series speakers up to the amplifier that is being fed the signal out of the Rear Highpass sec- tion of the x3i crossover.
- Page 17 Other Channel SSMB Midbass Rear Out Parallel When using both inputs! Set Crossover to OFF Position SSMB6 / SSMB8 60Hz-250Hz On Off Other Channel Subwoofer Up to 80Hz Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 17...
- Page 18 The Bandpass output on the crossover will feed the amplifier that is running the SSMB series speakers. Last, but not least, the lowpass output on the crossover will feed the amplifier driving the subwoofers. Each speaker will be working in precisely the bandwidth they were designed for.
- Page 19 If you have more questions about the installation of your Kicker component, see the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. You may contact us via the Technical Services page on www.Kicker.com or call our Technical Services line at (405)-624-8583.
- Page 20 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 5 0 0 Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 20...
- Page 21 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 5 0 0 Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 21...
- Page 22 Notes Kicker SSMB Series Midbass Drivers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 Page 22...
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Page 23: What Is Not Covered
ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of T T H H R R E E E E ( ( 3 3 ) ) M M O O N N T T H H S S from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for O O N N E E ( ( 1 1 ) ) Y Y E E A A R R from date of original purchase with receipt. - Page 24 P.O. Box 459 – Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 – U.S.A. – 405 624-8510 or www.Kicker.com...
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