Your KM component system speakers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the
harsh marine environment. They are magnetically shielded and use advanced materials and
construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.
Application
The Kicker KM component
system speakers are specifically
designed for mounting in free-air
applications. The speakers do
not require a sealed enclosure for
optimum performance. It is
important to isolate the sound
coming off the front of the driver
from the sound radiating from
the back of the driver. This
isolation is usually accomplished
by using the driver in a factory
speaker location, or in a location
with a semi-isolated rear
chamber. See Figure 1.
Location
The sound produced by the KM
component system is directional,
particularly for the tweeter’s sonic
output. Find the best location for
stereophonic sound. If
necessary, add more KM
component systems or KM
coaxial speakers (Kicker KM620)
to the system to help distribute
and balance the sound-stage.
After determining the best mounting locations, carefully check the areas where the
mounting hardware will be placed. See Figure 2.
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Congratulations on your
KICKER purchase!
Please record your purchase
information and keep your sales
receipt for validation of warranty.
Authorized Kicker Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
_________________________
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Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the speaker to reach optimum performance.
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KM
Component
System
Owner’s
Manual
KM
625.2
, KM
620.2
Models:
Woofer
Mounting
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.
Use the woofer “template” inside
your KM component system
speaker’s shipping carton to mark
the woofer mounting hole, then
cut directly on the line. Pre-drill
the mounting screw holes using a
7/64” (2.5mm) bit, and attach the
KM component system woofer to
the boat, by fastening the
supplied stainless steel course-
threaded screws to the boat’s
structure.
If applicable, utilize the enclosed
stainless steel U-type speed clips.
Mount the speaker and grille right
side-up to take advantage of the
KM component woofer’s
integrated moisture draining
system. The Grilles are removable
for custom painting applications.
See Figure 3.
If the supplied hardware is not
applicable to your installation,
some other means of securely
attaching the speakers to the
vessel must be used.
Figure 1
KM
COMPONENT
SYSTEM
Figure 2
Boat Hull
Storage Space
Sound
Waves
Mounted in the Bow
Mounted in
the Dash
under the
Glass
Stern Mounted
Optional KM620 Coaxial Speakers
Mounted in the floor Ski-Storage Area
Possible
locations for
KM
Component
Speaker
Mounting
Figure 3
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