KICKER KM614FL 6.5 Low Profile Coaxial Marine Speakers Owner’s Manual

KICKER KM614FL 6.5 Low Profile Coaxial Marine Speakers

Specifications:

• KM614FL Coaxial Speakers
• Woofer: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
• Peak Power Handling: Watts
• Recommended Amplifier Power: Watts RMS
• Sensitivity: 1W, 1m
• Frequency Response: Hz
• Mounting Hole Diameter: inches, mm
• Mounting Depth: inches, mm
• Tweeter: Neodymium PEI Balanced Dome
• Rated Impedance: 4 ohms
• Recommended Highpass Crossover for Maximum Power Handling
• Tweeter Magnet Material: Neodymium
• Tweeter Dome Material: PEI (polyether imide)
• Tweeter Design: Balanced Dome
• Woofer Cone Material: Polypropylene
• Woofer Surround Material: Santoprene
• Grilles: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:
Ensure you have the necessary tools and equipment ready for installation.

Wiring Configuration:

1. Use 16 gauge (or larger) wire for installation.
2. Connect the speaker’s wide spade terminal to the positive output of the amplifier channel.
3. Connect the speaker’s narrow spade terminal to the negative output of the amplifier channel.
4. Place the speaker connections into the Locking Terminal Cover and snap together.
5. Secure the Locking Terminal Cover to the boat or vehicle using a zip-tie through the loops provided.

LED Wiring Configuration:

1. For LED control, use the KICKER KMLC (sold separately).
2. Connect the black LED wire to the positive terminal of the battery, ensuring a fuse is installed not more than 7 inches away from the battery terminal.
   • a. Install a switch (not included) on the black LED wire between the fuse and the speaker to control LED behavior.
   • b. Without a switch, LEDs will remain on continuously.
3. Connect the red, blue, and/or green LED wires to the negative terminal of the battery.

Mounting:
Follow the mounting instructions provided in the manual for proper installation of the KM614FL Coaxial Speakers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. Q: Can I use these speakers with any amplifier?
   A: The KM614FL Speakers are rated at 4 ohms and work with any source unit or amplifier designed to operate at a 4 ohm load.
   Ensure your source unit or amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation for optimal performance.

2. Q: Do I need any additional accessories for LED control?
   A: To control LED behavior such as color selection, speed, and brightness, you can install the KICKER KMLC (sold separately) along with your KM614FL Coaxial 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 KM614FL are thin-profile, full- range speakers built for the marine and outdoor environments. Whether upgrading an existing audio system or decking out a new one, these coaxial speakers are perfect for any low-profile mounting application. You can complete the look of your marine install with the multi-color RGB lighting, and they come with 2-pairs of high-end protective grilles: OE-style white, and silver with a hole for the tweeter, so these speakers will always look just as good as they sound. The KM614FL deliver top-quality sound while taking the punishment of being out on the open water or exposed to the elements. We hope you have the chance to combine these new coaxial speakers with our whole line of marine products, including subwoofers and amplifiers, for the best audio experience money can buy!

Specifications

KM614FL Coaxial Speakers

• Woofer [in, mm] 6-1/2, 160
• Peak Power Handling [ Watts] 130
• Recommended Amplifier Power [Watts RMS] 15-65
• Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 90
• Frequency Response [Hz] 35–21k
• Mounting Hole Diameter [in, mm] 5-3/16, 132
• Mounting Depth [in, mm] 2-13/16, 64
• Tweeter [in, mm] 1/2, 13
• Rated Impedance [Ω] 4
• Recommened Highpass Crossover  for Maximum Power Handling 80Hz 12/octave
• Tweeter Magnet Material Neodymium
• Tweeter Dome Material PEI (polyether imide)
• Tweeter Design Balanced Dome
• Woofer Cone Material Polypropylene
• Woofer Surround Material Santoprene
• Grilles Yes

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.
Pro Tip: You’re a KICKER KXMA 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 solid bass with your existing or stock source unit. Also, ask your dealer about KICKER Subwoofer upgrades.

Installation

Wiring Configuration
We recommend using 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The KM614FL Speakers 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. Carefully place the speaker wire in a location that is clear of standing water and moving components of the boat. At least two amplifier channels are needed for stereo operation

1. Connect the speaker’s wide spade terminal to the positive output of the amplifier channel.
2. Connect the speaker’s narrow spade terminal to the negative output of the amplifier channel.
3. Place the speaker connections into the Locking Terminal Cover and snap together.
4. Secure the Locking Terminal Cover to the boat or vehicle using a zip-tie through the loops.

LED Wiring Configuration
To control LED behavior like color selection, speed, and brightness with ease, install the KICKER KMLC (sold separately).

1. Connect the black LED wire to the positive terminal of the battery.
   • Place a 2-amp fuse (not included) no further than 7” away from the battery terminal.
   • Install a switch (not included) on the black LED wire between the fuse and the speaker, so the LED’s can be turned off. Without a switch to turn them off, they will always be on.
2. Connect the red, blue and/or green LED wires to the negative terminal of the battery.

Color Combinations: Splice and combine the ground wires to yield a different color.

See the Venn diagram below for available combinations.

Mounting
It is important to isolate the sound coming from the front of the speaker from the sound radiating from the back of the speaker. The sound produced by the KM614FL coaxials is directional. Find the best location for stereophonic sound. If necessary, add more KM614FL coaxial speakers to the system to help distribute and balance the sound-stage.

Possible mounting locations

Mounted in the Bow

The KM614FL will fit in existing 5-1/4” speaker holes.After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed. If a mounting location does not already exist, use the included mounting hole template to cut new holes and pre-drill the mounting screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit. Use masking tape to help prevent damage to the paint in the locations to be cut or drilled. If you are mounting the speaker to a surface made from thin, soft material such as aluminum, use the provided stainless steel speed clips to provide threads for the mounting screws. If the speaker cut-out locations require you to cut metal, avoid structural metal and braces. Make sure the stainless steel mounting screws and U-type speed clips will not puncture the fuel cell, wiring, or interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface.

1. Attach the KM614FL coaxial speakers to the boat by fastening the supplied stainless steel coarse-threaded screws to the boat’s structure.
   If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation, some other means of securely attaching the speakers to the boat must be used. You are solely responsible for safely mounting your KM614FL speakers.

2. Install the adhesive-backed foam strip to the inside of the back of the grille.

3. Orient the KICKER badge and grille as desired, then snap the grille onto the speaker.

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 THREE (3) 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.

Garantie
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
P.O. Box 459
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076
USA
(405) 624–8510

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