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KX Technical Manual
KX Amplifier Technical Manual
Version 1.3
Oct 24, 2002

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  • Page 1 KX Technical Manual KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Oct 24, 2002...
  • Page 2 Livin’ Loud . KickBass All of the KX amplifiers come with 18 dB of boost at 40Hz so you can tweak the low end of your system. If your system is lacking a little in the low end or your system has a dip around 40Hz, you can adjust the control to give you more KICK without adding an equalizer.
  • Page 3 LO PASS you are able to control the gain level of the amplifier from the front of the vehicle. The KQ5 will control the KX amplifiers, just remember to plug the cable into the amplifier.
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  • Page 5: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items behind the area that could be Remove Remove damaged by the screws. Check for wiring, brake lines, fuel lines, gas tanks, etc.
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  • Page 12 See the chart on next page for wire size and fusing recommendations. KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3...
  • Page 13 When the amplifier gets hot, cool air is forced in and the hot air is forced out. The hot air is exhausted through the vents on the top of the amplifier. KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3...
  • Page 14 Wait until completely dry before mounting the shroud on the amplifier. See diagram below. Bead of Epoxy Bead of Epoxy Bead of Epoxy Bead of Epoxy Screen Screen Let Epoxy Dry! KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Remote Bass Level Control

    Common Modular RadioShack REMOTE BASS SPEAKER OUT Phone Splitter #279-433 HI-LEVEL AMP STRAPPING INPUT ON OFF SONIC FILTER + - - + INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE BASS SPEAKER OUT To Other Amplifiers To Next Amplifier KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 15...
  • Page 16 On your Kicker amplifier there are rotary controls on top and switches on the end panel. These controls ensure the reliability and performance of the amplifier, so they need to be set correctly. Depending on the KX amplifier you are using, the number of rotary controls on the top will vary.
  • Page 17 It will provide up to 18 dB of boost @ 40 Hz, which will more than make your system POUND! Bass Boost Control 0-18 dB @ 40 Hz BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 17...
  • Page 18 Crossover Control 50 Hz - 200 Hz 12 dB/Oct. BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ.(Hz) AMP 2 GAIN AMP 2 X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) KX700.5 AMP 1 GAIN AMP 1 X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 18...
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  • Page 31: Ohm's Law

    P = I 2 X R P = E 2 / R Apply the numbers from the above formulas to the Power wire calculation to determine the minimum gauge wire to properly supply the amplifier with current. KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 31...
  • Page 32 10 to 13 to 16 to 19 to 22 to (Amps) 4 ft. 7ft. 10ft. 13 ft. 16 ft. 19 ft. 22 ft. 28 ft. 0-20 20-35 35-50 50-65 65-85 85-105 105-125 125-150 KX Amplifier Technical Manual Version 1.3 Page 32...
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  • Page 35: What Is Not Covered

    (3) years from date of original purchase when purchased from and installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer or one (1) year from date of original purchase if purchased from and not installed by an Authorized KICKER Dealer. If this product is labeled “B Stock”, it is warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase, regardless of place of installation.
  • Page 36 P.O. Box 459 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 U.S.A. 405 624-8510 or www.Kicker.com...

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