There are two basic mounting
options for your KICKER KQ5. One is to
mount under the dash with the sup-
plied brackets, the other is to cut a
hole through a suitable panel in the
dash for a built-in look. If you choose
the in-dash mounting method, be
careful to cut the right size hole for
the best appearance. Also take care not
to let your KQ5 and/or its cables inter-
fere with other in-dash components.
Some dash kit manufacturers make a
special kit, for some vehicle models,
that allows the installation of the KQ5
with a DIN head unit. Check with your
local KICKER dealer for detailed infor-
mation.
ADJUSTING AND USING THE KICKER KQ5 PREAMP/EQUALIZER
Once all the wiring connections are made according to the system diagram
which suits your configuration, the gain controls on your KQ5 and your amplifi-
er(s) must be matched using the following procedure.
1. Turn the gain controls on your amplifier(s) all the way down.
2. Turn the volume control on the KQ5 all the way up.
3. Disconnect the remote lead to all amps, then turn on power to the system.
4. Turn up the volume control on source unit to 90% of maximum or until the
input clip light starts to flash.
5. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, turn up the gain controls on the top of
the KQ5 for the selected input source until the output clip light starts to
flash.
Note: If two different source units are used, repeat steps 4 & 5 for the other
source unit, making sure the input selector switch is in the correct position for
each source.
6. Turn the volume control on the KQ5 all the way down.
7. Reconnect the remote leads to amps.
8. Turn the volume control on the KQ5 up to the desired listening level.
The KQ5 will have enough output to run most amplifiers to full power even
when the amplifier gain controls are in the minimum position. If the amplifier
doesn’t seem to make full power then its gain control may be turned up slightly
to reach the desired level. Remember that the gain control on an amplifier is a
matching device. The lowest setting the will allow it to make full power is always
the best for sound quality, low noise and reliability.
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