Kicker S8L7, S10L7, S12L7, S15L7 Owner's Manual

SOLO-BARIC® SUBWOOFER

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SOLO-BARIC L7 SUBWOOFER OWNER’S MANUAL

S8L7 / S10L7 / S12L7 / S15L7

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model S8L7 S10L7 S12L7 S15L7

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 47.2 37.5 34 26.3

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 900 (450) 1200 (600) 1500 (750) 2000 (1000)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 82.37 85.87 86.90 88.56

Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm) .48 (12.2) .55 (13.9) .56 (14.1) .63 (16.1)

DC Resistance [Re], ohm 6.6 7.9 6.8 7.0

Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 8.828 9.791 9.488 11.868

Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .802 .535 .571 .565

Total Q-Factor [Qts] .735 .507 .539 .539

Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft³ (L) .322 (9.127) 1.0 (28.347) 1.916 (54.274) 5.263 (149.048)

Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) 8-3/16 (22.4) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-5/8 (32) 15-5/8 (39.7)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 7-1/4 (18.4) 9-5/16 (23.7) 11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)

Mounting Depth, in (cm) 4-3/4 (12.1) 6-1/4 (15.9) 6 13/16 (17.3) 8 11/16 (22.1)

WIRING

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.

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BOX BUILDING NOTES

Figure 2

Cutout Dimensions

S8L7

S10L7

S12L7

S15L7

13 3/4”

(34.9 cm)

11 1/16”

(28.1 cm)

9 5/16”

(23.7 cm)

7 1/4”

(18.4 cm)

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Corner Radius:

S8L7 - 1.5” (38.1mm) S10L7 - 1.5” (38.1mm) S12L7 - 1.75” (44.5mm) S15L7 - 1.7” (43.2mm)

7 1/4”

(18.4 cm)

9 5/16”

(23.7 cm)

11 1/16”

(28.1 cm)

13 3/4”

(34.9 cm)

Solo-Baric L7 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.

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 S12L7 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

, and add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure, S12L7’s 1.75 ft3 + .77 ft3 = 2.52 ft3. See

/ 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 L7 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.

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 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.

Figure 5

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 = 3” x 3” for S12L7, S15L7 D = 2” x 2” for S8L7, S10L7

SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

Sealed Compact

Model Volume ft

S8L7 .5 (14.16) 200W RMS

S10L7 1 (28.32) 600W RMS

(L) Power Handling

Sealed SQ

Model Volume ft

S8L7 .75 (21.24) 200W RMS

S10L7 1.25 (35.4) 600W RMS

(L) Power Handling

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

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 L7, 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 S8L7 S10L7 S12L7 S15L7

Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement .66 (18.69) 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3.0 (85)

Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 1.5x9.5 (3.8x24) 2.5x11.25 (6.4x29) 2.5x13.25 (6.4x34) 2.5x16.25 (6.4x41)

Port Length, in (cm) 19.25 (49) 19.75 (50) 22.5 (57) 19.5 (50)

Power Handling, RMS 375 450 600 750

S12L7 1.25 (35.4) 750W RMS

S15L7 2 (56.64) 1000W RMS

Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 5)

Model Volume ft

S8L7 .5 (14.16) 11X11 (27.9X27.9) 11x9.5 (27.9x24.1) 9.5x9.5 (24.1x24.1)

S10L7 1 (28.32) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5x12 (34.3x30.5) 12x12 (30.5x30.5)

S12L7 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5x13 (36.8x33) 13x13 (33x33)

S15L7 2 (56.64) 16.5x16.5 (42x42) 16.5x15 (42x38.1) 15x15 (38.1x38.1)

(L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel B in. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)

S12L7 2 (56.64) 750W RMS

S15L7 6 (169.9) 1000W RMS

Vented SQ S8L7 S10L7 S12L7 S15L7

Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1 (28.32) 2.25 (63.7) 3.25 (92) 6.0 (170)

Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2x9.5 (5.1x24) 3x11.25 (7.6x29) 3x13.25 (7.6x34) 3.5x16.25 (8.9x41)

Port Length, in (cm) 21.25 (54) 18 (46) 14.5 (37) 13.75 (35)

Power Handling, RMS 375 450 600 750

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 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 efﬁ cient enclosure design.

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SUBWOOFER SOLO-BARIC L7 MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

S8L7 / S10L7 / S12L7 / S15L7

Cableado en paralelo

Doble bobina de voz de 2  = Carga de 1  Doble bobina de voz de 4  = Carga de 2 

Figura 1

Cableado en serie

Doble bobina de voz de 2  = Carga de 4  Doble bobina de voz de 4  = Carga de 8 

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ESPECIFICACIONES

Modelo S8L7 S10L7 S12L7 S15L7

Impedancia nominal [Zn], ohmios 2 o 4 2 o 4 2 o 4 2 o 4

Frecuencia de resonancia [fs], Hz 47.2 37.5 34 26.3

Procesamiento máx. de potencia, pico (RMS) 900 (450) 1200 (600) 1500 (750) 2000 (1000)

Sensibilidad [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 82.37 85.87 86.90 88.56

Desplazamiento lineal efectivo [EXmaxä], plg (mm) .48 (12.2) .55 (13.9) .56 (14.1) .63 (16.1)

Resistencia de CC [Re], ohmios 6.6 7.9 6.8 7.0

Factor Q mecánico [Qms] 8.828 9.791 9.488 11.868

Factor Q eléctrico [Qes] .802 .535 .571 .565

Factor Q total [Qts] .735 .507 .539 .539

Volumen equivalente [Vas], pies3 (L) .322 (9.127) 1.0 (28.347) 1.916 (54.274) 5.263 (149.048)

Dimensiones del marco exterior, plg (cm) 8-3/16 (22.4) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-5/8 (32) 15-5/8 (39.7)

Diámetro del hueco de montaje, plg (cm) 7-1/4 (18.4) 9-5/16 (23.7) 11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)

Profundidad de montaje, plg (cm) 4-3/4 (12.1) 6-1/4 (15.9) 6 13/16 (17.3) 8 11/16 (22.1)

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.

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NOTAS CONSTRUCCIÓN CAJAS

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Dimensiones del Corte

S8L7

S10L7

S12L7

S15L7

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13 3/4”

(34.9 cm)

11 1/16”

(28.1 cm)

9 5/16”

(23.7 cm)

7 1/4”

(18.4 cm)

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Rincón de Radio:

S8L7 - 1.5” (38.1mm) S10L7 - 1.5” (38.1mm) S12L7 - 1.75” (44.5mm) S15L7 - 1.7” (43.2mm)

7 1/4”

(18.4 cm)

9 5/16”

(23.7 cm)

11 1/16”

(28.1 cm)

13 3/4”

(34.9 cm)

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.

Use siempre Plancha de Fibra de Densidad Media (Medium Density Fiberboard, MDF) de por lo menos 3/4 de plg. (1.9 cm) de grosor y asegúrese de que las juntas están bien unidas y bien selladas. El soporte de cartón que viene dentro de la caja de envío del Solo-Baric se puede usar como plantilla para cortar el agujero de montaje del altavoz en la caja que usted construya. Después de marcar el baﬂ e con la plantilla, corte justo sobre la línea para hacer la abertura de tamaño correcto. Todos estos diseños necesitan cierta medida de refuerzo interno. Agregue escuadras de 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 plg.) a 8 x 8 cm (3 x 3 plg.) entre cada uno de los paneles grandes sin soporte. Vea la Figura 3.

Todas las cantidades en pies cúbicos (L) dadas en las páginas siguientes incluyen el desplazamiento del woofer. En las cajas con puertos, el desplazamiento del puerto debe agregarse al diseño ﬁ nal. Calcule las dimensiones exteriores del puerto y multiplique “X x Y x Z”, y agregue este número al volumen interno de la caja. Vea la Figura 4. A causa de la longitud necesaria de estos puertos, usted puede doblar el puerto por las paredes del fondo y la espalda. No es práctico usar puertos redondos en estos diseños.

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