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KX2500.1 Amplifier

Installa

tion

BIG AMP AHEAD

Just in case you missed it at the time of purchase, this is a BIG amplifier that will create BIG power. For an amplifier to 

produce 2500 watts of output power it requires a solid electrical system feeding it and a solid delivery system to your speakers. What
this means is you have to use the appropriate wire and accessories with this amplifier to insure optimum performance and durability.
We recommend using Genuine Kicker Installation Accessories. Visit your local dealer or visit www.Kicker.com to learn more.

Kicker highly recommends the following:

 

An alternator with a minimum 140 amp output capacity.

 

At least one extra battery located close to the amplifier.

 

1/0 gauge power and ground feeds to the extra battery.

 

Proper fusing as per diagram below.

 

Short as possible power and ground feeds to the amplifier.

 

minimum of 12 gauge speaker wire from amp to speakers. Up to 8 Gauge can be used and is recommended.

 

Earplugs.

GROUND

+12V

MAIN

BATTERY

Engine

Compartment

FUSE

18" 

or less

REMOTE

TURN-ON

1/0 Gauge

1/0 Gauge

18 Gauge

KICKER

300 A

+12V

AUXILARY

BATTERY

In Trunk

FUSE

FUSE

KICKER

300 A

1/0 Gauge

18" 

or less

KICKER

300 A

1/0 Gauge

Total length of cable from 

Auxilary Battery to Amplifier

not to exceed 6 feet. 

1/0 Gauge

Total length of Ground Cable

not to exceed 3 feet. 

12-8 Gauge

1/

0 G

a

ALTERNATOR

140 Amp Minimum

Summary of Contents for KX2500.1

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Page 2: ...your purchase information in the area provided below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this manual for future reference If you require service on this amplifier dur...

Page 3: ...Switchable ON OFF speaker protection filter set at 12dB octave 25 Hz High Low level inputs Allows connection to various sources such as an after market stereo factory radio DVD Player Video Cassette P...

Page 4: ...w cool operation If possible mounting the amp in the passenger compartment will allow cooler operation Remember that the controls on top of the amp will need to be accessible for adjustment later Keep...

Page 5: ...aking any of the other connections This wire should be as short as possible 36 inches or less and connected to a paint and corrosion free solid metal area of the car s chassis Use the same gauge wire...

Page 6: ...s the following An alternator with a minimum 140 amp output capacity At least one extra battery located close to the amplifier 1 0 gauge power and ground feeds to the extra battery Proper fusing as pe...

Page 7: ...mpedance of the voice coil is equal to or greater than 2 If using dual voice coil subwoofer or driving multiple subwoofers be sure the net impedance presented to the amplifier is at least 2 or greater...

Page 8: ...t NOTE The gain setting output level on both amplifiers must be matched for proper operation If the output level of both amplifiers is not matched this will result in poor performance and possible dam...

Page 9: ...woofer Coil Coil Coil 2 Coil 1 Coil 1 Coil 2 Single 2 SVC Single 4 DVC Parallel Wired TWO SUBWOOFERS For maximum power into a pair of subwoofers you will need two 4 Single Voice Coil SVC subwoofers OR...

Page 10: ...will need four 8 Single Voice Coil SVC subwoofers OR four 4 Dual Voice Coil DVC subwoofers Coil Coil Coil Coil Coil Coil Coil Coil Four 8 SVC Parallel Wired Coil 2 Coil 1 Coil 1 Coil 2 Coil 2 Coil 1...

Page 11: ...er s seat To mount the controller simply screw the metal bracket to the chosen location then slide the housing onto the bracket until it snaps into place Run the cable from the controller to the remot...

Page 12: ...COUNTER CLOCKWISE GAIN CONTROL Remember the gain control is not a volume control it matches the output of the head unit to the input level of the amplifier and must be adjusted properly for best perfo...

Page 13: ...ection circuitry SORT is engaged The power indicator on top of the amplifier which illuminates the model badge follows the same function as the green LED Green LED off no output With a Volt Ohm Meter...

Page 14: ...s are subject to change Please visit the support section at www kicker com for the most current information Power Wire Chart Kicker Recommended For Maximum Performance Amperage Draw Up to 5 ft 5 to 10...

Page 15: ...tside of the package Please return only defective components The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include...

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