KICKER KSMT25 Dual Pod Component Speakers Owner’s Manual

KICKER KSMT25 Dual Pod Component Speakers

Overview

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
PROLONGED CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIER, SPEAKER, OR SUBWOOFER IN A DISTORTED, CLIPPED OR OVER-POWERED MANNER CAN CAUSE YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY CATCHING FIRE AND RESULTING IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPONENTS AND/OR VEHICLE. AMPLIFIERS REQUIRE UP TO 4 INCHES (10CM) OPEN VENTILATION. SUBWOOFERS SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH AT LEAST 1 INCH (2.5CM) CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SPEAKER AND ANY SURFACE. KICKER PRODUCTS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND LEVELS THAT CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING! TURNING UP A SYSTEM TO A LEVEL THAT HAS AUDIBLE DISTORTION IS MORE DAMAGING TO YOUR EARS THAN LISTENING TO AN UNDISTORTED SYSTEM AT THE SAME VOLUME LEVEL. THE THRESHOLD OF PAIN IS ALWAYS AN INDICATOR THAT THE SOUND LEVEL IS TOO LOUD AND MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE WHEN CONTROLLING VOLUME. The KICKER KSMT25 Dual Pod Component speakers are an excellent upgrade to any vehicle’s sound system, giving you an easy-to- install custom midrange/tweeter upgrade! Designed specifically with adjustibility in mind, the KSMT25 lets you set your own soundstage, whether mounting to doors, dashes, or other locations by tilting, rotating, or leaning to accomodate your unique installation. Like all of our KS products, they’re high-efficiency design means less power is needed to play your music, while our use of advanced materials and construction techniques ensures optimal performance for years to come. These dual pods deliver form and function, as they’re perfect for installations that require versatility and exacting placement. Round out your audio upgrade with our KXA or KEY line of amplifiers, CompR subwoofers, and genuine KICKER accessories to extend the life and warranty of your new system.

Specifications

• Midrange [in, mm]: 2.5, 64
• Tweeter [in, mm]: 1,25
• Tweeter Dome Material: Silk
• Midrange Cone Material: Aluminum
• Surround Material: Santoprene
• Tweeter Design: Dome
• Tweeter Magnet Material: Neodymium
• Rated Impedance [Ω]: 4
• Peak Power Handling [ Watts]: 100
• Recommended Amplifier Power [Watts RMS]: 15-50
• Sensitivity [1W, 1m]: 80
• Frequency Response [Hz]: 400-20K
• Mounting Hole Diameter [in, mm]: 9/16, 15mm

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER speakers, we recommend using genuine KICKER accessories and wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the speakers to reach optimum performance.

Installation

Before mounting and wiring the KSMT25 Dual Pod component system, determine the location and orientation of your pods, crossovers and the route of the wiring. Disconnect the negative terminal from your vehicle’s battery before installation.

Midrange & Tweeter Adjustment

In addition to being installed just about anywhere you can drill a hole, the KSMT25’s revolutionary design can lean, tilt, and rotate to accomodate any application before or after installation. Use the following steps to directionally aim your pods.

Midrange Pod Adjustment

Lean

Tilt

Rotate

Tweeter Pod Adjustment

The KMST25 Tweeter Pod has approximately 260° of planetary rotation around the Midrange Pod. You will need a 2.5mm allen wrench (hex key).

1. Remove the Tweeter Bolt Plug.
2. Loosen the Tweeter Bolt.
3. Set the desired orientation of the Tweeter Pod.
4. Retighten the Tweeter Bolt and replace the Tweeter Bolt Plug.

Mounting Base Adjustment

If the pod is loose on the ball and socket joint of the Mounting Bolt, use the following steps to tighten the Mounting Base to the Mounting Bolt. You will need a 2mm allen wrench (hex key).

1. Remove the Wing Nut and Washer.
2. Use a 2mm allen wrench to tighten the three Mounting Base Bolts on the bottom of pod.

Pod Location & Wire Routing

Route the wiring loosely through the Washer and Wing Nut, as these will be secured at the end of installation. It is best to securely wire the crossover within an enclosed location. Make sure that the crossover will not be exposed to water. If installing the crossover in the door, keep it high and shielded from water. Exercise caution as water can accumulate in the bottom of the door.

If factory speaker wiring is not available in your desired location, it may be necessary to run speaker wire through the door jamb. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp edges and avoid the possibility of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the door jamb is the ideal place to run the speaker wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not exist or are inaccessible, you must drill a hole to run the speaker wire through the door jamb. Be careful not to drill into other wiring or existing door 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.

Pod Assembly Mounting

The KICKER KSMT25 Dual Pods allow for a custom installation with directional aiming in nearly any location or application. You will need access to both sides of the mounting hole, as this will be used to both route the wiring and mount the speaker pod assembly. Custom mounting locations require more preparation and work. Make sure that the pod  will not interfere with trunk and door opening and closing mechanisms and that the Mounting Bolt will not puncture wiring, or interfere with any other mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all the way down and up. Avoid structural metal and braces. Once you have determined the placement of the Dual Pods and wiring route, drill a hole into the mounting surface using a 9/16” (15mm) bit.

Pod Mounting

1. Place the Washer over the Mounting Bolt.
2.  Insert the Mounting Bolt into the mounting hole, bringing the Washer and Pod flush with the mounting surface.
3. Screw the Wing Nut to the bottom of the Mounting Bolt from the other side of the mounting hole.
4. Make sure the speaker pod assembly does not move back and forth or up and down.

Crossover & Wiring Configuration

We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The KSMT25 Dual Pods are rated at 4 ohms and work with any source unit or amplifier designed to operate at a 4 ohm load. Make sure your source unit or amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation.

Outputs

• Black – Tweeter Positive
• Black/White – Tweeter Negative
• Gray – Midrange Positive
• Gray/Black – Midrange Negative

1. Connect the crossover terminals and receptacles to their respective mated connector on the KSMT25 pod assembly. The terminals on the KSMT25 crossover are all different sizes and types to prevent incorrect connection. The crossover wire colors match the pod assembly wire colors.
2. Slide the clear cover over the terminals to prevent a short circuit.
3.  Connect the crossover input to the outputs of the head unit or amplifier using the supplied butt connectors. The positive lead is the wire with gray insulation labeled with a “plus” symbol. The negative lead has gray insulation with a black stripe on it. When using an active crossover, do not use the supplied capacitors. Instead tune the amplifier channel powering the KSMT25 to play above 400 hertz at 12db per octave slope or greater. If an active crossover is not used, solder the supplied capacitors to the positive inputs of the 47KSMT25 crossovers. Cover solder joints with heat shrink.

Pro Tip: You’re a KICKER KX amplifier and a few cables away from a full system upgrade that will dominate any factory system! KICKER line of amplifiers make it easy to upgrade to audiophile quality sound with your existing or stock source unit. Also, ask your dealer about KICKER Subwoofer upgrades.

Warranty

When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt. If this product is identified as “Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from the date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore, these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE: Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (KICKER) Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.KICKER.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal. If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (KICKER), call the KICKER Customer Service Department at 405-624-8510 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package only the defective items in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs 3100 North Husband St Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight collect to you. For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a “proof-of-purchase” statement listing the Customer’s name, Dealer’s name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover:

•  Damage due to improper installation
• Subsequent damage to other components
• Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
•  Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse
• Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
• Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
• Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
•  Return shipping on non-defective items
•  Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
• Products with tampered or missing serial numbers
•  Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
•  Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer
• Freight Damage
• The cost of shipping product to KICKER
• Service performed by anyone other than KICKER

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one-week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the KICKER Customer Service Department at 405-624-8510. Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies.

References

• Car Audio, Home & Personal Audio | KICKER®

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