20 Most Recent Kicker KX Series 04KX1200.1 1200w RMS Monoblock Amplifier Questions & Answers

I know i had a similar problem in my car, i ended up needing to do a battery relocation to the boot and putting a bigger battery in. Dont forget that just because the physical size is big doesnt mean it it has the amps so read the battery!

yes you can add another sub to your amp. hopefully it has another terminal to let you do so if not you can just use one and splice the wire to each woofer. and yes get a capacitor itll save your battery alternator ect... i waited to long and fryed my heated seats from my car power surging

ya youll be fine 800watts is at peak power on the speakers

Look for a frayed speaker wires. Look everywhere. Start where you can see and then look under carpet, under seats, trunk and everywhere wires go throgh a hole in steel frame. Any minor connection between the two speaker wires will cause high-power systems to go into protection mode. Wires can be damaged by long-term vibrations of your car, people stepping on badly placed wires under carpet, moving seats (when adjusted) or even rodents bitting on the wiring. Look closely and you will normally find it. Also look closely where you connect your speaker wires to the amp. One small strand of wire jumping across to another terminal will cause a short and cause protection mode.

Disconnect your speaker wires at the amp and test. If it turns normal (green or whatever) check your speakers and wires with a meter for a short. If it stays red, the protection circuit is cooked and needs to be serviced. Hope this helps.

Disconnect any speaker from the amp then re-power. If it still goes into protection, your amp needs serviced. Shorted output transistors most likely. And check your Sub for shorts as well. If the voicecoil on the sub is burnt, it will short any amp. If you can use a meter, check the resistance on the sub. Hope this helps

I am having the same issue, my kicker kx 1200 watt amp was pushing two JL Audio W6 12's and amp has power but no speaker out put, sending my amp to kicker for the thrid time. I tryed in my friends car with no luck.

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Chek the power supply section. It seems power is available up to LED portion and further it is open circuit. Possible there is a power regulator after LED Portion that is not working.

To properly wire your 2-ohm Kicker CompVT subs in a way that maintains a 2-ohm load for your Impulse 1252xi amplifier, you can use the following wiring configurations: Assuming each Kicker CompVT subwoofer has a 2-ohm impedance:

Wiring Configuration 1: Series-Parallel Wiring for 2-Ohm Load

1. Connect the positive terminal of the first subwoofer to the positive terminal of the second subwoofer.
2. Connect the negative terminal of the first subwoofer to the negative terminal of the second subwoofer.
3. Connect the positive terminal of one of the subs to the positive terminal on the amplifier.
4. Connect the negative terminal of the other sub to the negative terminal on the amplifier.

This configuration results in a 2-ohm load. It combines the two 2-ohm subs in series (4 ohms) and then connects them in parallel, resulting in a final 2-ohm load.

Wiring Configuration 2: Parallel Wiring for 1-Ohm Load

1. Connect the positive terminal of each subwoofer to the positive terminal on the amplifier.
2. Connect the negative terminal of each subwoofer to the negative terminal on the amplifier.

This configuration results in a 1-ohm load. It directly connects each 2-ohm subwoofer in parallel.

Choosing the Best Configuration:

The Impulse 1252xi amplifier is likely designed to handle a 2-ohm load without any issues. However, it's essential to check the amplifier's specifications to ensure compatibility with a 2-ohm load. Choosing between the two configurations depends on the capability of your amplifier. If your amplifier is stable at 1-ohm, you might opt for the second configuration to maximize power. If it's not stable at 1-ohm, go with the first configuration to maintain a 2-ohm load. Always refer to the amplifier's manual or specifications to confirm its minimum stable impedance and adjust your wiring accordingly. Incorrect impedance matching can result in damage to your amplifier or subwoofers. If you're unsure, consult with a professional car audio installer for personalized advice.

the green light tells you that you are powered on. The red light tells you that there is a fault/short. has the fuse on the amp blown?

Assuming you have the amp and the sub wired correctly, i would think you need to get better grounding and a better power connection to the battery. what gage wiring are you using? The 2 ohm connection is a heavy load.

possible reasons: 1) shorted speaker connections 2) open circuit connection 3) overload protector of amp has switched on due to overheating.

When an amplifier like the Kicker IQ 1000.5 goes into protect mode due to overvoltage, it is a safety feature to prevent damage to the amplifier or connected speakers. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check the power source: Make sure the amplifier is getting the correct voltage from the power source. The Kicker IQ 1000.5 amplifier requires a 12-volt power supply with a recommended amperage of 80A.
2. Check the wiring: Check the wiring between the amplifier and the power source, as well as the wiring to the speakers. Make sure there are no loose connections or damaged wires.
3. Check the amplifier settings: Make sure the amplifier settings are correctly configured, including gain, crossover, and subsonic filter. Ensure that the amplifier is not being overdriven by the source unit.
4. Let the amplifier cool down: Turn off the amplifier and allow it to cool down if it has been running for an extended period.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it is best to consult a professional installer or contact Kicker technical support for further assistance.

Power up the ampwith no speaker connected. If it goes into protect mode, the amp has been damaged. If it is OK, check your user manual for wiring instructions, loading etc. Do not allow the speaker wires to touch the car chassis/metalwork!

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There's not a "best" setting to use - the settings you use are based on your installation, system configuration, and listening preferences. That being said, with cheaper amplifiers like this, there are some basics that I can give you. Crossover Your crossover prevents frequencies your subs can't effectively reproduce from being passed through to the drivers. There's two basic ways to implement a crossover in a car audio system. You MUST use one of them.

1. Most headunits have a built-in digital (active) crossover that can be set inside the radio's settings. This type is preferable due to the better waveform characteristics that ultimately get sent to the drivers after being amplified. If you don't have or don't want to use this method than use option 2.
2. There will be a passive crossover dial/knob (or on very cheap amps it may simply be a switch) on your amp that can be used to set the crossover frequency.

What frequency you use is somewhat subjective, but a safe bet for subs is to keep it under 100hz. The larger the speaker, the lower the frequency. (100Hz should work well for your 10's) Gain

• Set your gain no higher than 80%
• To find the safe threshold, play music with some heavier bass and increase your radio volume until you begin to hear distortion in your mid/high range. Back the volume down until the distortion resolves.
• On your sub's amplifier, with everything hooked up, gradually increase the gain until you start to hear distortion/clipping from the subs. Back the gain down until it resolves

Other/Misc.

• Do NOT use "bass boost" or "loudness" settings that many cheap amps come equipped with. These artificially bump-up the output of your system and almost always produce "dirty", distorted, and damaging waveforms that will drastically reduce the quality of sound and the life-span of your speakers. If you find yourself needing to use them to get the effect/volume you want, you either have your settings incorrect, or (more likely) need to simply invest in higher-power/quality hardware.

It sounds like you are having an issue with your Kicker HS10 subwoofer. The red protection light being constantly on could indicate that there is a problem with the subwoofer that is causing it to enter protection mode. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check all of the connections to ensure that they are secure and properly connected. Make sure that the power and ground wires are properly connected to the battery and chassis, and that the RCA cables are securely connected to the amplifier and the subwoofer.
2. Check the amplifier settings to make sure that they are correct for the subwoofer. The amplifier should be set to "low pass" and the crossover frequency should be set to a frequency that is higher than the subwoofer's rated frequency range.
3. Check the subwoofer itself for any visible damage or loose wires. If the subwoofer has been damaged or if there are loose wires, it may not be functioning properly.
4. Make sure that the subwoofer is not being overdriven. If the amplifier is producing too much power for the subwoofer to handle, it can cause the subwoofer to enter protection mode.

I hope these suggestions help you get your Kicker HS10 subwoofer working properly. If you are still having issues after trying these steps, it may be necessary to contact Kicker for further assistance.

Hi, Please check that you've swapped out any associated batteries of your amplifier. And also, please double check that you're using compatible fuses as some manufacturers build their machine to only work with their own products like fuses. If all of these things fail, you might need to reach out to the manufacturer of the product if you don't have access to the manual for troubleshooting. Thank you.