Kicker S12L3, S10L3, S15L3 User Manual
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SOLO-BARIC® SUBWOOFER
S10L3 | S12L3 | S15L3
Owner’s Manual | English
Manual del Propietario | Español
SOLO-BARIC® ALTAVOZ PARA SONIDOS GRAVES
Benutzerhandbuch | Deutsch
SOLO-BARIC® TIEFTÖNER
Manuel d’utilisation | Française
SOLO-BARIC® HAUT-PARLEUR D’EXTRÊMES GRAVES
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SOLO-BARIC L3 SUBWOOFER
OWNER’S MANUAL
S10L3 / S12L3 / S15L3Models:
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Subwoofer Model Number:
Subwoofer Serial Number:
SPECIFICATIONS
Model S10L3 S12L3 S15L3
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 32.85 31.37 24.57
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 800 (400) 800 (400) 1000 (500)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.3 86.3 90.292
DC Resistance [Re], ohm 3.9 3.9 3.8
Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 9.078 9.198 9.881
Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .657 .796 .438
Total Q-Factor [Qts] .612 .733 .419
Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft³ (L) 1.44 (40.81) 2.5 (71.06) 7.24 (204.94)
Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-5/8 (32) 15-5/8 (39.7)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 9-5/16 (23.7) 11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)
Mounting Depth, in (cm) 5-1/2 (14) 6-1/4 (15.8) 8-1/8 (20.6)
Note: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most
current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine
KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum
performance.
WIRING
Solo-Baric L3 subwoofers are available with dual 2 (ohm) or dual 4 voice coils. Both coils must be
connected to a source of amplifi cation. The dual 2 woofer will generate a 1 load if the coils are wired
in parallel or a 4 load in series. The dual 4 woofer will provide a 2 load wired in parallel or 8 load
wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the fi rst voice coil. The terminals with solid-red
and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figure 1.
Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative
speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in
reference to the rest of the audio system.
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Parallel Wiring
Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load
Figure 1
Series Wiring
Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4 Load
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8 Load
amplifi er -
amplifi er +
coil 1- coil 1-
coil 1+ coil 1+
coil 2+
coil 2- coil 2-
amplifi er -
BOX BUILDING NOTES
Figure 2
Cutout Dimensions
S10L3
S12L3
S15L3
13 3/4”
(34.9 cm)
11 1/16”
(28.1 cm)
9 5/16”
(23.7 cm)
amplifi er +
coil 2+
Corner Radius:
S10L3 - 1.5” (38.1mm)
S12L3 - 1.75” (44.5mm)
S15L3 - 1.7” (43.2mm)
11 1/16”
(28.1 cm)
13 3/4”
(34.9 cm)
9 5/16”
(23.7 cm)
Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fi berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the
“template” inside your Solo-Baric’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 3.
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 fi nal
design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert to cubic feet, for example
the S12L3 vented Compact design’s external port dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF: [ (13.25” +
1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (2.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x 22.5”] x (1 ft
3
ft
, and add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure, S12L3’s 1.75 ft3 + .77 ft3 = 2.52 ft3. See
3
/ 1728 in3 ) = .77
Figure 4. 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.
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Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, such as an internal brace, back-panel or trunk wall,
seat or interior panel of your vehicle. 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 airfl ow.
If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your L3 enclosure with poly-fi l
stuffi ng. Ported designs will require covering the end of the port (located inside the box) with grill cloth,
chicken wire, or expanded metal to prevent the poly-fi l from exiting the port. The use of poly-fi l will slightly
decrease effi ciency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.
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. Please e-mail support@kicker.com or call Technical Support at
(405) 624-8583 for specifi c or unanswered questions.
Figure 3 Figure 4
D
DD
D = 3” x 3” for S12L3, S15L3
D = 2” x 2” for S10L3
Y
X
Z
SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
Sealed Compact
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Model Volume ft
S10L3 .8 (22.7) 400W RMS
S12L3 1.25 (35.4) 400W RMS
S15L3 1.8 (51) 500W RMS
(L) Power Handling
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 5)
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Model Volume ft
S10L3 .8 (22.7) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5x10.125 (34.3x25.7) 12x10.125 (30.5x25.7)
S12L3 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5x12.75 (36.8x32.4) 13x12.75 (33x32.4)
S15L3 1.8 (51) 17.25x17.25 (43.8x43.8) 17.25x13.5 (43.8x34.3) 15.75x13.5 (40x34.3)
(L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel B in. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)
Sealed SQ
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Model Volume ft
S10L3 3 (85) 300W RMS
S12L3 4.6 (130) 300W RMS
S15L3 5.2 (147) 500W RMS
(L) Power Handling
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The Solo-Baric generates more sound pressure
than an equivalently-sized round speaker and
excels when used in the recommended sealed
boxes. These sealed enclosure designs give
Figure 5
B
the smoothest response with increased energy
at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These
designs deliver massive amounts of highlyaccurate bass and can be driven with punishing
levels of amplifi er power.
C
The Solo-Baric high performance suspension
system can operate in a larger sealed
enclosure. This maximum enclosure volume
application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality)
installations. The SQ enclosure generates a
very fl at response curve and superbly extends
A
the sub-bass response.
Solo-Baric woofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume
recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefi ts of both designs: Compact produces high-impact
bass, and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system will sound more like the
recommended enclosure design it is closest to in enclosure volume. These enclosure recommendations
have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of the woofer.
All sealed-enclosure airspace should be fi lled to 50% loose poly-fi l (polyester fi berfi ll) stuffi ng. Do not make
the airspace greater than the SQ, maximum enclosure volume, recommendation.
VENTED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
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 Solo-Baric L3, try one of these ported
designs. You will not be disappointed. Solo-Baric 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.
Vented Compact S10L3 S12L3 S15L3
Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3.0 (85)
Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2 x 10.5” (5.1x26.7) 2.5 x 12.5” (6.4x31.8) 2.75 x 15.5” (7x39.4)
Port Length, in (cm) 20” (50.8) 20” (50.8) 25.75” (65.4)
Power Handling, RMS 300 300 500
Vented SQ S10L3 S12L3 S15L3
Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.75 (49.6) 2.25 (63.7) 5 (142)
Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2.5 x 10.5” (6.4x26.7) 3 x 12.5” (7.6x31.8) 3 x 15.5” (7.6x39.4)
Port Length, in (cm) 20” (50.8) 20.5” (52.1) 22” (55.9)
Power Handling, RMS 300 300 500
The ported Compact design increases bass effi ciency and fi ts in many space-limited applications.
Although it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80Hz will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The ported SQ design has even more output in this
crucial frequency band, and is the largest and most effi cient enclosure design.
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SUBWOOFER SOLO-BARIC L3
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
S10L3 / S12L3 / S15L3Modelos:
Distribuidor autorizado de Kicker:
Fecha de compra:
Número de modelo del Subwoofer:
Número de serie del Subwoofer:
ESPECIFICACIONES
Modelo S8L3 S10L3 S12L3
Impedancia nominal [Zn], ohmios 2 o 4 2 o 4 2 o 4
Frecuencia de resonancia [fs], Hz 32.85 31.37 24.57
Procesamiento máx. de potencia, pico (RMS) 800 (400) 800 (400) 1000 (500)
Sensibilidad [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.3 86.3 90.292
Resistencia de CC [Re], ohmios 3.9 3.9 3.8
Factor Q mecánico [Qms] 9.078 9.198 9.881
Factor Q eléctrico [Qes] .657 .796 .438
Factor Q total [Qts] .612 .733 .419
Volumen equivalente [Vas], pies3 (L) 1.44 (40.81) 2.5 (71.06) 7.24 (204.94)
Dimensiones del marco exterior, plg (cm) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-5/8 (32) 15-5/8 (39.7)
Diámetro del hueco de montaje, plg (cm) 9-5/16 (23.7) 11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)
Profundidad de montaje, plg (cm) 5-1/2 (14) 6-1/4 (15.8) 8-1/8 (20.6)
Nota: Todas las especifi caciones y cifras de rendimiento están sujetas a cambios. Visite www.kicker.com para
obtener la información más reciente. Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de su nuevo Subwoofer KICKER, recomendamos
usar accesorios y cables genuinos de KICKER. Deje pasar dos semanas para que el subwoofer logre su rendimiento
óptimo.
CABLEADO
Los woofers Solo-Baric vienen con dos bobinas de voz de 2 ohmios o dos bobinas de voz de 4 ohmios.
Las dos bobinas deben estar conectadas a una fuente de amplifi cación. El woofer doble de 2 ohmios
presenta una carga de 1 ohmio si las bobinas están cableadas en paralelo y 4 ohmios si están cableadas
en serie. El woofer doble de 4 ohmios presenta una carga de 2 ohmios si las bobinas están cableadas
en paralelo y 8 ohmios si están cableadas en serie. Las terminales con marcas rojas y negras sólidas son
por el segundo de las bobinas de voz. Las terminales con puntos blancos son para las primeros bobinas
de voz. Vea las Figura 1.
Sound Check: ¿Una respuesta reducida del bajo? El sistema del cheque que sincroniza invirtiendo
una conexión de altavoz de positivo a negativo en el canal de estéreo altavoz para sonidos graves (los
canales); si el bajo mejora, el altavoz era fuera de fase.
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