Kicker Impulse IX406 User Manual

Kicker Impulse IX406 User Manual

Six-channel power amplifier

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Separate electronic crossovers are built in for convenience and allow you to select full range or highpass for front
and rear channels as well as full range or lowpass for the sub output.
The Kicker Impulse IX406 Amplifier is 2 Ohm stable on all six channels; the sub out can be bridged to as low as 4
Ohm mono. For connection to the source , you have the option of low level RCA inputs or a high level input for
use with radios that don't have RCA outputs.
Separate KICKEQ bass and treble controls give you the ability to boost low and high frequencies to tailor the music
to your taste.
Auto-resetting short circuit and overthermal protection circuits are incorporated to protect the amplifier from
failure due to extreme conditions.
State of the art circuitry including MOSFET power supply and glass epoxy circuit boards are used to ensure many
years of trouble free operation.
Six-Channel Power Amplifier
KICKER IMPULSE AMPLIFIER FEATURES
IX406

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  • Page 1 The Kicker Impulse IX406 Amplifier is 2 Ohm stable on all six channels; the sub out can be bridged to as low as 4 Ohm mono. For connection to the source , you have the option of low level RCA inputs or a high level input for use with radios that don’t have RCA outputs.
  • Page 2 18 inches of the battery to protect the power wire used to supply current to the amplifier. For the Kicker Impulse IX406 amplifier a fuse value of 60A and 8 gauge power wire are recommended.
  • Page 3 EXPLANATION OF INPUT OPTIONS FOR THE IMPULSE IX406 The IX406 amplifier has five different options for hookup to your source unit. 1. One pair of RCA cables. 2. Two pairs of RCA cables. 3. Three pairs of RCA cables. 4. One stereo pair of high level inputs.
  • Page 4 Input Option 3: Using Three Pairs of RCA Cables If the source unit has a separate sub output or if using an external crossover use this configuration. With the Parallel input selector in the “OFF” position and RCA’s plugged into the sub inputs, you have six inputs and six out- puts, all separate.
  • Page 5 Basic Sub Options for the IMPULSE Six-Channel Amplifier Using One 4 or 8 Ohm Subwoofer Using Two 2 or 4 Ohm Subwoofers...
  • Page 6 Using Four 2 Ohm Subwoofers Using Two 8 Ohm Subwoofers...
  • Page 7 Basic Systems for the IMPULSE Six-Channel Amplifier Front & Rear Speakers with Stereo Subwoofers* Front & Rear Speakers with Bridged Mono Subwoofer(s)* *Front & Rear crossovers set to 70 or 110Hz highpass. Sub crossover set to 70 or 110Hz lowpass.
  • Page 8 Using Four 4 or 8 Ohm Subwoofers Using Three 6 Ohm DVC Subwoofers...
  • Page 9: Adjustments And Controls

    Adjustments and Controls Setting Gain Control The gain control is provided for level matching purposes. The control does not give the amplifier any more power by turning it up. Its purpose is to adjust the sensitivity of the amplifier in relation to the output level provid- ed by the source.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    The LED mounted on the end panel of the amplifier lights up in two different colors depending on the condition of the amplifier. Green indicates that the amplifier is turned on and no trouble exists. When it turns red this indi- cates that the protection circuit has been engaged.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Model RMS Power (watts/channel) @ 12.5V, 4Ω stereo, 0.085% THD, all channels driven IX406 40 x 6 Dynamic Power (watts/channel) Dynamic Power (watts/channel) @ 14.4V, 4Ω stereo, 0.085% THD, all channels driven IX406 55 x 6 Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB High level 1V-10V Input Sensitivity Low level 150mV-3.0V...
  • Page 12: What Is Not Covered

    ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY P.O. BOX 459 • STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA 74076 • 405 624-8510 WARNING: April 2002...

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