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DX AMPLIFIERS
DX.1-SERIES AMPLIFIERS Owner’s Manual
INSTALLATION
Mounting:
Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER amplifi er. Make sure there are no items
behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4” (10cm) of open
ventilation for the amplifi er. If possible, mount the amplifi er in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill
four holes using a 7/64” (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifi er.
Wiring:
Disconnect the vehicle’s battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifi er. Make the ground wire short, 24” (60cm) or less, and connect it to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle’s chassis. Adding an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the
battery’s negative post and the vehicle chassis is recommended.
The DX amplifi er has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which will receive either high or low level signals
from your car stereo’s source unit. Ideally, when connecting the source unit to the amplifi er, the DX amplifi er’s
input level switch should be set to “LO” and a low-level signal should run from the source unit’s stereo RCA
output to the stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifi er using RCA interconnect cable. If a low-level
stereo RCA output is not available on the source unit, the signal can be delivered to the amplifi er using the
high-level speaker outputs on the source unit. Set the input level switch on the end panel of the amplifi er to “HI”.
Crimp and solder RCA connectors to the end of the speaker wire running from the high-level speaker outputs
on the source unit and connect the wire to the RCA Inputs on the end panel of the amplifi er or
simplify the
PERFORMANCE
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Model:
DX500.1
DX1000.1
RMS Power
@ 14.4V, 4
Ω
mono,
1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 2
Ω
mono,
1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 1
Ω
mono,
1% THD+N
140W x 1
275W x 1
500W x 1
280W x 1
550W x 1
1000W x 1
Specifi cations common to all models:
Length, in. (cm)
10-3/8” (26.3)
Height
2-3/16” (55)
Width
8-5/16” (211)
Frequency Response ± 1dB
20Hz–200Hz
Signal-to-noise Ratio
>95dB, A-weighted, re: rated power
Input Sensitivity
Low Level: 125mV–5V
High Level: 250mV–10V
Selectable Electronic Crossover
Variable lo-pass 50Hz–200Hz, 18dB/octave
Bass Boost
Selectable 0–9dB @ 40Hz
Subsonic Filter
Variable Hi-Pass,18dB/octave from 10Hz-30Hz
Pro Tip:
To get the best performance from your new KICKER Amplifi er and extend the warranty by 1 year, use
genuine KICKER accessories and wiring.
MODEL:
DX500.1 / DX1000.1
2010 DX Mono Amps RevD.indd 2
2010 DX Mono Amps RevD.indd 2
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