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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
VentedEnclosureApplications
Ported KM Subwoofers? Absolutely...and with a vengeance! These enclosures incorporate massive
slot-loaded (rectangular) ports with ultra low air velocity for ground pounding street bass that will make
your
“skin bounce on your bones!”
These boxes are the enclosure of choice for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL
contests. If space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your KM subwoofer, try one of
these ported designs. You will not be disappointed.
The ported Compact design increases bass efficiency and fits in many space-limited applications.
Although it is the smallest recommende
d ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The SPL / Deep Bass ported design has even more
output in this crucial frequency band.
The SPL / Deep Bass
is the largest and most efficient enclosure design. The SPL / Deep Bass delivers
the sonic output needed to win SPL contests and it produces bass notes “all the way down to the
cella”. This design t
urns heads and jump starts your heart.
A Note on PowerHandlingCapacity
KM subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the recommended enclosures,
minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in limited-space applications.
The larger recommended enclosures will yield slightly more bass at the lowest frequencies.
Model:
KM10
VentedSPL/DeepBass (MaximumEnclosureVolume)
1.75 ft
3
(49.6L) + port displacement
1.5 x 10.5” (3.8x26.7cm) port, 13.25” (33.7cm) long
Power Handling = 150W RMS
VentedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)
1.25ft
3
(35.4L) + port displacement
1.5 x 10.5” (3.8x26.7cm) port, 14.5” (36.8cm) long
Power Handling = 150W RMS
BoxBuildingNotes
Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker Marine Grade Plywood and seal the joints with silicone. Use the “template”
inside your KM subwoofer’s shipping carton to mark the mounting hole, then cut directly on the line.
These designs need internal bracing. Add triangular bracing between each of the larger unsupported
panels. See Figure 5.
All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual include the displacement of the woofer. For the
vented enclosures the displacement of the port must be calculated and added to the internal volume of
the final design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert to cubic feet, for
example the KM10 vented compact design’s external port dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF:
[ (1.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (10.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x 14.5”] x (1 ft
3
/ 1728
in
3
) = .30 ft
3
, and add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure, KM10’s 1.25 ft
3
+ .30 ft
3
=
1.55 ft
3
. See Figure 6. Due to the necessary length of these ports, you may want to fold the port along
the bottom and back walls. It will be impractical to use round ports for these designs.
Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, such as an internal brace, back-panel or structural
wall, seat or interior panel of your vessel. The port opening must remain unobstructed. Use the smallest
dimension of the rectangular
port as the minimum amount of space between the port opening and any
solid surface to insure unrestricted airflow.
For more advice on box building, refer to your Authorized Kicker Dealer, or
click on the Support tab on
the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the Technical Manuals link and then download or view
(405) 624-8583 for speci
fic or unanswered questions.
GrilleInstallation
Mount the KM Subwoofer with four of the enclosed stainless steel screws in the order outlined 1-4
below. Position the grille into place and mount the remaining stainless steel screws in the order outlined
5-8 b
elow. If applicable, utilize the enclosed stainless steel U-type speed clips. Mount the grille right
side-up to take advantage of the grille’s integrated moisture draining system. See Figure 7.
KMSUBWOOFER
Figure 6
D = 2 x 2 for KM10
D
D
D
Figure 5
Figure 7
1
2
43
58
76
Moisture Draining Slot
Kicker Marine speakers use the highest level of magnetic shielding available to minimize compass and gauge deviation in your dash.
Kicker Marine speakers meet or
exceed industry standards for environmental humidity and corrosion,
and for material degradation due to UV exposure.
The displacement of the port must be calculated and added to the internal volume of the final design.
The dimensions for X, Y, and Z may vary based on the thickness of the material used to make the port.
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