Kicker S12X User Manual

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SOLOXSUBWOOFER

S12X, S10X

©2006 Stillwater Designs

AcousticsLimitedWarranty

Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of
THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER
Dealer it is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases you must have the
original receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or
malfunction during the warranty period, Kicker will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with
equivalent merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes.
Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the
original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or
implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore
these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other
rights that vary from state to state.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater
Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window
decal.

If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker
Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package
only the defective items in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components
(most likely the SPAIR). The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items
will be returned freight-collect to you. For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer,
not the entire enclosure.

Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement
listing the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on
items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must
be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover:
o Burnt voice coils
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be

considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to Kicker
o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers, tweeters,
crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service
Department at [phone]. Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific
procedures for your country's warranty policies.

© 2007 Stillwater Designs

Model:

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm (2Ω model) [per coil]

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz (2Ω model)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m (2Ω model)

Effective Piston Area [Sd], in2(m2)

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)

Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm)

DC Resistance [Re], ohm (2Ω model) [coils in series]

Voice Coil Inductance [Le], mH (2Ω model)

Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] (2Ω model)

Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] (2Ω model)

Total Q-Factor [Qts] (2Ω model)

Force Factor [BL], Tm (2Ω model)

Moving Mass [Mms], g (2Ω model)

Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3(2Ω model)

Equivalent Volume [Vas], L (2Ω model)

Net Displacement, in3(cc)

Mounting Depth, in (cm)

Weight, lb (kg)

S12X4/2Ω

4 (2)

37.8 (37.81)

87.80 (87.55)

106.8 (.0689)

5000 (2500)

.906 (23)

7.17 (4.09)

6.833 (4.654)

9.441 (10.076)

.550 (.458)

.520 (.438)

30.60 (27.6444)

302.6 (361)

1.3949 (1.1696)

39.50 (33.1245)

328.32 (5380)

8 9/16 (21.7)

47 (21.32)

S10X4/2Ω

4 (2)

40.5 (36.237)

85.95 (85.65)

74.4 (.048)

5000 (2500)

.906 (23)

7.06 (3.99)

6.600 (5.512)

9.954 (10.266)

.497 (.393)

.474 (.379)

30.99 (26.7089)

265.8 (309)

.702 (.7216)

19 (20.4376)

311.04 (5100)

8 3/8 (21.3)

46 (20.87)

WiringOptions

SoloX subwoofers are available with dual 4Ω (ohm) or dual 2Ω voice coils. Both coils must be
connected to a source of amplification. The dual 4Ω woofer will generate a 2Ω load if the coils are
wired in parallel or a 8Ω load in series. The dual 2Ω woofer will provide a 1Ω load wired in parallel or
4Ω load wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the first voice coil. The terminals with
solid-red and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figures 1 and 2.

PERFORMANCE

Congratulations on your

KICKER purchase

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales

receipt for validation of warranty.

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance

from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

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INSTALLATION

SOLOXSUBWOOFER

Owner’sManual

S12X / S10X

Models:

SOLOXSUBWOOFER

3

Authorized Kicker Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Subwoofer Model Number:

Subwoofer Serial Number:

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SealedEnclosureApplications

The SoloX generates more sound pressure than competing subwoofers on the market and pounds
down low when used in the recommended sealed boxes. If you are willing to give up maximum SPL for
more sub-bass output, these sealed enclosure recommendations will be your thing. The sealed
enclosure designs give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to
30Hz. These designs deliver massive amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing
levels of amplifier power.

The SoloX 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 flat response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.

SoloX subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume
recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefits 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 filled to 50% loose poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing. Do not
make the airspace greater than the SQ, maximum enclosure volume, recommendation.

Model:

S10X

S12X

SealedSQ (MaximumEnclosureVolume)

2 ft3(56.6L) Power Handling = 2000W Peak

Fb = 65.9 Hz, F3 = 36.1 Hz

3 ft3(85L) Power Handling = 2500W Peak

Fb = 68.7 Hz, F3 = 36.7 Hz

SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)

1 ft3(28.3L) Power Handling = 2500W Peak

Fb = 70.4 Hz, F3 = 40.9 Hz

1.5 ft3(42.5L) Power Handling = 2500W Peak

Fb = 73.4 Hz, F3 = 42.3 Hz

Performance

The Kicker SoloX subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive
competition environment. The SoloX is the Legend. SoloX subwoofers have all the latest technological

enhancements available and surpass the competition in a sealed or vented box. They are made of
advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for competition use
and critical listening.

Figure 3

Cutout

Brace

Sealed Enclosure Brace Detail

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in these charts are

calculated using a 25Hz (68Hz for the Vented SPL enclosure), 24dB per octave sub-sonic (resonate frequency) filter.

ParallelWiring

Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 2Ω Load
Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 1Ω Load

Figure 1

Coil 1 +

Coil 2

+

Coil 2 -Coil 1 -

Amplifier ­Speaker
Connection

Amplifier

+

Speaker
Connection

SeriesWiring

Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 8Ω Load
Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 4Ω Load

Figure 2

Coil 1 +

Coil 2 +

Coil 2 -Coil 1 -

Amplifier ­Speaker
Connection

Amplifier

+

Speaker
Connection

Figure 4

Y

X

Z