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KX2
Electronic Crossover
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the latest products
in signal processing technology to carry the famous KICKER name.
Your KICKER KX2 is designed and built to give you years of trouble-
free performance. This installation manual contains valuable informa-
tion on how to get the most out of your new KX2 Electronic Crossover.
Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy!
Features & Controls
High and Low Level Inputs Speaker outputs on your deck, including high
powered units, or low level RCA signal.
High Frequency Output Jacks High passed at 18 dB/octave with infinitely
variable frequencies of 40 to 300 Hz.
Low Frequency Output Jacks Low passed at 18 dB/octave in a range of 40
to 300 Hz.
High Frequency Switching Power Supply Provide isolation and allow the
output signals to reach as much as 10 volts for lower system noise.
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Summary of Contents for Stillwater Designs Kicker KX2
- Page 1 Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the latest products in signal processing technology to carry the famous KICKER name. Your KICKER KX2 is designed and built to give you years of trouble- free performance. This installation manual contains valuable informa- tion on how to get the most out of your new KX2 Electronic Crossover.
- Page 2 Mounting Instructons The KX2 crossover can be mounted in any convenient location in your vehicle that allows access to the controls and freedom from moisture. The flanges on the chassis have mounting holes which can be used as a template for the screw holes.
- Page 3 Low-Level Wiring High-Level Wiring Diagram to Source Unit Diagram to Source Unit RCA's to RCA's to RCA's to RCA's to High Frequency Low Frequency High Frequency Low Frequency Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier GROUND GROUND RCA's to Low RCA's to High Level Source Level Source REMOTE...
- Page 4 If your head unit is an aftermarket piece with low level outputs (RCA) which have no more than 2 volts of output, the KX2 Output Level controls will need to be turned all the way up to get enough signal to the amplifiers. On the other extreme, if you are using a high powered factory or aftermarket head unit with no RCA outputs, the Output Level controls will need to be turned down between the minimum setting and half way up, depending on how much output signal...
- Page 5 System Diagrams System Diagram using the KX2 and KX Amplifiers Bi-Amp Configuration: Tweeter MID/HIGH AMPLIFIER Crossover Other Channel Midrange SUB AMPLIFIER From Source Subwoofers Other Channel...
- Page 6 System Diagram using the KX2 and KX Amplifiers Tri-Amp Configuration: Tweeter Front Mid/ High Amp Crossover Other Channel Midrange Rear Mid/ High Amp RCA "Y" Adapters From Source Other Channel Mids/ Coaxials Sub Amplifier Subwoofers Other Channel...
- Page 7 Troubleshooting Music is not loud enough with hea a d unit turned up: : -Output Level controls set incorrectly -Gain controls on amplifiers set incorrectly See Adjustments and Controls section Music gets loud and distorted with the hea a d unit turned up pa a rt wa a y: : -Output Level controls set incorrectly -Gain controls on amplifiers set incorrectly See Adjustments and Controls section...
- Page 8 WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE Defective merchandise must 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.
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