Page 2 - SS Series Component Systems Owner’s Manual; Dealer Where Purchased:
2 SS Component Systems Introduction SS65.2 / SS56.2 SS Series Component Systems Owner’s Manual Models: Dealer Where Purchased: Purchase Date: Model Number: Serial Number: Congratulations! You have just purchased the most advanced component speaker system to ever leave the Kicker Livin’ Loud Laborato...
Page 3 - tures; TWEETER; Features; CROSSOVER; System Optimized Two-Way
3 SS Component Systems F e a tures • 3 Position Tweeter Attenuator Selectfrom 0 dB, +1.5 dB or + 3.0 dB tweeteroutput level for level matching the tweeterto the midrange due to personal taste ormounting locations. • Zobel Impedance CompensationProvides more linear response across theoperating range ...
Page 4 - MIDRANGE
4 SS Component Systems Features • Sealed and Tuned Tweeter EnclosureProvides awesome control as well assmooth and extended upper mid/lowertweeter response from driver. • Foam Dispersion and Control PlugUsed behind tweeter dome to controlreflected energy and balance air pressureto the tweeter dome. I...
Page 5 - Parts List; PARTS LIST; Here is a breakdown of the different
5 SS Component Systems Parts List Parts List PARTS LIST Here is a breakdown of the different parts and accessories you will find in theSS Components System pack. TWEETER DRIVER 30 mm soft dome unitfor high frequency soundreproduction.. TWEETER GRILL MOUNT RING Bluecolored ring to attachgrill to spea...
Page 6 - Shown is an example
6 SS Component Systems Parts List TINNERMAN CLIPS Steel spring anchorused as anchor point forscrews if required. BUTT CONNECTORS Insulated crimpconnectors to connect a 16gauge wire to another 16gauge wire. WIRE BUNDLES 3 sets of high quality 16gauge speaker wire toconnect your SS SeriesComponents to...
Page 7 - Installa; Mounting Options; SEPARATES WITHOUT GRILL
7 SS Component Systems Installa tion Mounting Options Your Kicker SS Series Components can be mounted in either a separates orcoaxial mounting scheme. You can also choose to mount the Midrange Driver with or without a grill. Look at the following diagrams and explanations to help you in setting up y...
Page 9 - SEPARATES WITH GRILL
9 SS Component Systems Installa tion SEPARATES WITH GRILL Prepare The Midrange You will need to have the Grill Mount Post in the Midrange. Remove any posts inthe Midrange and get a Grill Mount Postfrom the kit. Insert Grill Mount Post into theMidrange and rotateclock-wise to tighten. You should now ...
Page 10 - COAXIAL MOUNT WITHOUT GRILL
10 SS Component Systems Installa tion COAXIAL MOUNT WITHOUT GRILL Prepare The Midrange Remove any posts or plugs in the Midrange. Itshould look like the picshown here. Next you will need to remove the Driver Bootfrom the back of theMidrange. It is a frictionfit, simply pull it straightoff the back. ...
Page 11 - COAXIAL MOUNT WITH GRILL
11 SS Component Systems Installa tion COAXIAL MOUNT WITH GRILL Prepare The Midrange Remove any posts or plugs in the Midrange. Itshould look like the picshown here. Next you will need to remove the Driver Bootfrom the back of theMidrange. It is a frictionfit, simply pull it straightoff the back. Pre...
Page 12 - Tweeter Mounting; WITHOUT ANGLE RINGS
12 SS Component Systems Installa tion Tweeter Mounting Your tweeter can be flush mounted into your panel with or without the 15° anglerings. Cut a 1-15/16” (4.9 cm) hole in your panel for the tweeter. Besure there is clearance behindthe panel for the tweeter andwiring. WITHOUT ANGLE RINGS Place the ...
Page 13 - See the diagrams on this page
13 SS Component Systems Installa tion When mounting to a door panel it is best to get the tweeter as high up on the door as possible and as far forward as possible without interference from the dashboard. Be surethe chosen place is flat and space behind the door panel allows the use of the TweeterMo...
Page 14 - Midrange Mounting
14 SS Component Systems Installa tion Midrange Mounting Your KICKER drivers are specifically designed for mounting in free-air applications. While the speakers do not need a sealed box for optimum performance, it is important to isolate the sound coming off the front of the driver from the sound rad...
Page 15 - Coaxial Mounting; drivers under a factory speaker panel for protection.
15 SS Component Systems Installa tion Coaxial Mounting If using the Coaxial mounting method for the tweeter and midrange you can mount the drivers under a factory speaker panel for protection. M o u nt d river w it h h ar dw are Push G ri ll into pl ace S cre w rin g n u t on u nti l s n ug M o u nt...
Page 16 - Separates Mounting
16 SS Component Systems Installa tion Separates Mounting If using the Separates mounting method for the tweeter and midrange you can mount the midrange under a factory speaker panel for protection and mount the tweeterseparately. M o u nt m i d ran g e w it h h ar dw are Pl ace g ri ll over d river ...
Page 17 - Crossover Mounting; When choosing a location for your; Place the crossover top back on the crossover and press into place.; YES
17 SS Component Systems Installa tion Crossover Mounting When choosing a location for your crossover keep in mind you will needaccess to it so you can connect yourwiring and adjust the tweeter attenuator. Also, DO NOT place thecrossover in any location where it will getwet or be in standing water. T...
Page 18 - Wiring; recommend using at least 16 gauge wire.
18 SS Component Systems Installa tion Wiring There are three sets of high quality 16 Gauge speaker wire supplied with the Kicker SS Component Systems. The longest set of wires is for connecting your amplifier or source unit to the crossover network. One of the shorter pairs is to connect the midrang...
Page 20 - Adjustments; best combination of sound quality and driver protection.
20 SS Component Systems Installa tion Adjustments The SS Series Component Crossover is a very high quality unit designed to offer the best combination of sound quality and driver protection. The IPC (Illuminated Protection Circuit) is a proven design feature Kicker has used for many years in all our...
Page 21 - Specifica; Performance; MODEL
21 SS Component Systems Specifica tions Performance MODEL S S SS56.2 SS65.2 Midrange/Midbass (in., cm) Outside Diameter Mounting Hole Mounting Depth Tweeter (in., cm) Outside Diameter Mounting Hole Mounting Depth Crossover (in., cm) Outside Diameter Freq. Resp. (Hz) Watts Peak Watts RMS Crossover Po...
Page 22 - Warran
22 SS Component Systems Warran ty Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE (3)MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. Whenpurchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted forONE (1) YEAR from date of ...
Page 23 - Earl’s Thoughts
