Kicker SOLO-BARIC L7S12, SOLO-BARIC L7S15, SOLO-BARIC L7S10, SOLO-BARIC L7S8 Owner's Manual

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Models:

SOLO-BARIC
OWNER'S

L7S8

I

MANUAL

L7S10

SUBWOOFER

L7

L7S15

L7S12

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Authorized

KICKER

Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Speaker
Speaker Serial

Model Number:

Number:

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your

more damaging to your ears than

hearing! Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion

undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain

listening to
that the sound level

an

too loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense

is

is

always

is

indicator

an

when controlling volume.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model L7S8

Impedance [

Rated

[Hz]

Fs
Continuous

1

[0]

[tt3,

[

(Linear

L]

Frame

Depth

Sensitivity
Xmax
Re
Oms
Oes
Ots
Vas
Outer

Mounting Cutout
Mounting
Frequency Response

0]

Handling

Power

m]

1

W,

Excursion)

Dimension

[in,

[in,

em]

em]

[Hz]

[mm]

[in,

[Watts

em]

RMS]

4 2

or

2

47.2 37.5 34 26.3
450

82.37 85.87
.52 (13.5) .64 (16.25)

6.6 7.9 6.8

8.828 9.791 9.488
.802 .535
.735 .507
.322 (9.127) 1

8-3/16 (22.4)
7-1/4 (18.4)

(12.1)

4-3/4
28-500

L7S10 L7S12 L7S15

4

or

4

4 2

or

600

7)

(28.34

.0

(27.

/16

0-11

1

7)

9-5/16
6-1/4 (15.9)

(23.

24-500 20-500

or

750

86.90
.64 (16.25) .75

.571
.539 .539

1.916 (54.27

1 ) 12-5/8

11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)

613/16(17.3)

(32)

2

1000

88.56

7.0

11.868
.565

5.263 (149.048)

4)
1 5-5/8

8 11/16 (22.1)

18-500

(19)

(39.

7)

performance

To

Wiring.

and

get

Please

best performance

the

allow

specifications

All

Note:

information.

current
Accessories

and

WIRING

subwoofers are available with dual

Solo-Baric
connected to a source of amplification. The dual

parallel or a

series. The terminals with the white dots are for the first voice coil. The terminals with solid-red and

in
solid-black markings are for the second voice coil.

Sound

speaker connections on the subwoofer.
reference to the rest of the audio system.

2

L7

40

Check:

series. The dual

in

load

Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative

figures

two weeks

40

the

www.kicker.com

visit

the

for

Figure

Please

Subwoofer,

subwoofer

40

load wired

20

1.

recommend

we

optimum performance.

reach

to

voice coils. Both coils must be

load

10

parallel or

in

change.

are
from

break-in

of

subject

to

your new

KICKER

time

(ohm) or dual

20

woofer will generate a

20

woofer will provide a

See

the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase

If

for

genuine

using

the coils are wired

if

80

most

KICKER

in

load wired

in

Dual
Dual

Parallel Wiring

20

Voice

Coils

40

Voice

Coils

Figure 1

=

1

0

Load

=

20

Load

Dual
Dual

Series Wiring

20

Voice

Coils

40

Voice

Coils

=

=

40
80

Load
Load

amplifier-

coil1

BOX

Figure 2

Cutout

BUILDING

Dimensions

L7S8

510

L7

L7S1

2

L7S15

NOTES

I
I

I

coil2

amplifier

coil2

- coil1

13

3/4"

(34.9 em)

11

1

/16"

(28.1 em)

9

5/16"

(23.7 em)

7

1

----

1

I I

I

I

I

I

I

I

1/4"

(18.4 em)

-

--

coil1 -

1

1

I
I

I

I

amplifier

coil2-

Corner

L7S8
L7S10
L7S12
L7S15

I

I

I

I

--

--

E

c.o

0

~

--...._

r-

f'--

~

co

r-

r-

--...._

L[)
(})

E

0

f'--

(Y)

8

Radius:

-

1.5"

-

1.5"

- 1.

75"

1.

7"

c.o

E

r-

0

--...._

r-

r­r-

co

r-

8

{38.1 mm)
{38.1 mm)

{44.5mm)

{43.2mm)

E

~

0

--...._

(Y)

(})

(Y)

.q

r-

~

'

Use

3/4"

(1

.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fiberboard) and
"template"
line.
panels. See

All

the cubic feet

enclosures

inside your

Solo

These designs need

Figure 3.

(L)

measurements

the displacement of the port must be

Baric's shipping carton to mark the mounting

internal

design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and

the

L7S12

1

.5" total

3

ft

,

and add this number to the

Figure 4.

back

vented Minimum design's

MDF

wall

thickness) x

Due to the necessary length

walls.

It

will

be

Impractical

(2.5"

internal volume

to use round oorts for these designs.

bracing. Add

in

this

triangular

manual include

bracing between each of the

the

calculated

multiply

"X

external port dimensions

+

1

.5" total

MDF

of the

wall

enclosure,

of these ports, you may want to

-

1- -

-

--

-

seal

the joints with

hole, then cut directly

silicone. Use the

on the

larger

unsupported

displacement of the woofer. For the vented

and added to the internal volume

x Y x

Z",

convert to cubic feet, for

are,

using 3/4"

thickness) x

L7S12's 1 .75

(1

22.5"] x

fold

the port

.9cm) MDF: [ (13.25"

3

(1

ft

I

+

1728

.77

3

ft

along

of the

example

3

in

)

3

ft

=

= .

2.52

the bottom and

ft3.

final

+

77

See

3

a port opening against a

Do not
seat or interior panel
dimension of the
solid surtace

If
stuffing. Ported designs

install

you prefer

of your vehicle.

rectangular

to insure unrestricted

ultra-smooth

an

will
chicken wire, or expanded
decrease efficiency, but will

For more advice on box
the Kicker homepage,
(405)

624-8583

Figure 3

for specific or unanswered questions.

building,

www.kicker.com.

solid surtace,

such

as

an

internal

brace,

back-panel

or trunk

The port opening must remain unobstructed. Use the smallest

port as the minimum amount of space between the port opening and any

airtlow.

poly-fil

bass response, you

should loosely

require covering the end of the port

to prevent the

metal

poly-fil

deepen and extend the

from exiting the port. The use of

frequency output.

low

refer to your Authorized Kicker

Please e-mail [e-mail] or

enclosure

L7

your

fill

(located inside the box) with grill cloth,

click on the Support tab on

Dealer,

or

with

poly-fil will slightly

call Technical Support at

wall,

3" x

=

D

2"

=

D

SEALED

Sealed

Model Volume

L7S8

L7S10

L7S12

L7S15

Panel

Model Volume

L7S8

ENCLOSURE

Minimum

.5 (14.16)

1 (28.32)

1.25 (35.4)

2 (56.64)

Dimensions for Minimum

.5 (14.16)

3" for L7S12,

L7S8,

for

2"

x

3

(L)

ft

3

(L)

ft

L7S15

0

L7S1

APPLICATIONS

Power Handling

RMS

450W

RMS

600W

750W RMS

1000W

Panel

11X11 (27.9X27.9)

RMS

Sealed Enclosures

(em)

in.

A

------

---r-

y

J....._

--x-------------~

------

~------

Sealed

Model Volume fP

L7S8

L7S10

L7S12

L7S15

using

Panel 8

x9.5 (27.9x24.

11

Maximum

(1

4"

3/

(em)

in.

.75

1.25 (35.4)

2 (56.64)

6 (169.9)

. 9cm) thick MDF

1)

(21

1/

...

A'

, v

----

(L)

.24)

(See

Panel C

9.5x9.5 (24.1 x24.1)

Power Handling

RMS

450W

600WRMS

RMS

750W

1000W

RMS

Figure

(em)

in.

5)

L7S10

L7S12

L7S15

1 (28.32)

1.25 (35.4)

2 (56.64)

4

13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5x12 (34.3x30.5)

14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8)

16.5x16.5 (42x42)

14.5x13 (36.8x33) 13x 13 (33x33)

16.5x16 (42x38.1) 1

-12x12

5 (38. 1 x38. 1 )

5x1

(30:5x30.5)

The Solo-Baric generates more sound pressure

an

than

excels when used

equivalently-sized round speaker and

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 amplifier power.

The Solo-Baric high performance suspension

in

system can operate

a larger sealed

enclosure. This maximum enclosure volume

is

application

ideal for SO (ultra sound quality)
installations. The Maximum enclosure generates
a very flat response curve and superbly extends

the sub-bass response.

c

/

~"-------"

Solo-Baric woofers perform well

in

any size sealed enclosure between the Minimum and Maximum

volume recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefits of both designs: Minimum produces

high-impact bass, and Maximum generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system
sound more like the recommended enclosure design

it

is

closest to

in

enclosure volume. These

will

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 SO, 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

designs.

any of the recommended enclosures, minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use
limited-space applications. The larger recommended enclosures

is

not a problem and you want to get the most from your Solo-Baric

You

will not be disappointed. Solo-Baric subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power

will

yield slightly more bass at the lowest

L7,

try one of these ported

in

in

frequencies.

Vented Minimum

Box Volume,
Port Opening Size,
Port Length,
Power Handling, RMS

3

ft

(L)

+ port displacement .66 (18.69) 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6)

in x in

in

(em)

(em

x em)

L7S8

1.5x9.5 (3.8x24) 2.5x11 .25 (6.4x29) 2.5x13.25 (6.4x34) 2.5x16.25 (6.4x41)

19.25 (49) 19.75 (50) 22.5 (57) 19.5 (50)
375

L7S10 L7S12 L7S15

3.0

(85)

450

600

750

Vented Maximum

Box Volume,
Port Opening Size,
Port Length,
Power Handling, RMS

ft3

(L)

+ port displacement

in x in

in

(em)

(em

x em)

The ported Minimum design increases bass efficiency and fits

it

is

Although

the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from
considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The Maximum ported design has even more output
this crucial frequency band. The Maximum

L7S8

1 (28.32) 2.25 (63.7) 3.25 (92)
2x9.5 (5.1x24) 3x11.25 (7.6x29) 3x13.25 (7.6x34) 3.5x16.25 (8.9x41)

21.25

(54) 18 (46) 14.5 (37) 13.75 (35)

375

is

L7S10 L7S12

450

in

600

many space-limited applications.

30

to

80Hz

L7S15

6.0

(170)

750

will be

the largest and most efficient enclosure design.

in

5

ACOUSTICS

LIMITED

WARRANTY

When purchased from
defects
original
a period of THREE
receipt.
or
merchandise with
blemishes.
is
original
warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the
whether express or
implied
rights; however you may

in

material

purchase.

Should

malfunction during the warranty period, KiCKER will repair or

valid only

purchaser. Any

warranties; therefore, these

service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect

Discontinued products may be

for the

WHAT TO DO IF YOU

Defective merchandise

for warranty service. Assistance

by contacting

current authorized

If

it

becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise

call the

(RMA)

number. Package

return to:

Stillwater

KICKER

Customer

an

Authorized

and workmanship under

If

this product

(3)

MONTHS from date of

equivalent

original

implied, shall apply

merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and

purchaser and

applicable implied

haVe

other rights that vary from state to state.

KICKER Dealer, KICKER

is

identified as

to this product thereafter.

exclusions

NEED WARRANTY

should
Designs directly.

dealer

be returned to your

in

locating

You

window decal.

Service Department at (405) 624-851

only

the defective items

normal

replaced

is

not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the

warranties are

use for a period of

"Refurbished"

original

purchase.

with more current

may not

apply

OR SERVICE:

local

Authorized

an

Authorized

can confirm that a

in

a package that

warrants this product to be free from

ONE

(1)

YEAR

from date of

or

"8

Goods",

In

all

cases you must have the

replace

limited

in

duration to a period of the express

original

Dealer

purchase at retail,

Some states

to you. This warranty gives you specific

Stillwater

can be found at www.kicker.com or

dealer

directly

0

for a Return Merchandise Authorization

will

the warranty

(at

its discretion) the defective

equivalent

is

authorized by asking to see a

to

prevent shipping damage, and

products. This warranty

do

not

Designs

Stillwater

is

and no warranties,

allovv

(KICKER)

Designs

limited

limitations

to

original

Dealer

(KICKER),

on

legal

Stillwater

The RMA number must be
component systems. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective
items

will

be returned
defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include
date

clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement
and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof -of -purchase
be determined from the type of sale
freight

-collect,

WHAT

This warranty

cover:
o Damage due to improper
o Subsequent damage to other components

o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat,

o Damage through
Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse

o Any cost or expense
o Speakers damaged due to
o Items previously repaired or modified by any
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode
o Products with tampered or missing serial
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
o Products purchased from
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to
o

IS NOT COVERED?

Service

or

is

performed by anyone other than

Designs, 3100 North Husband

clearly

freightcollect

COD,

vvill

valid only

if

negligence, misuse, accident or abuse.

related

marked on the outside of the package.

to you. For example,

and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent

be refused.

the product

installation

to the removal

amplifier clipping

an

UNAUTHORIZED dealer

is

KICKER

used for the purpose for which

or

reinstallation
or distortion
unauthorized repair

labels

numbers

KICKER

St, Stillwater,

if

a subwoofer

a

copy

of the

listing

the Customer's name,

chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation

of product

(RMA)

$)

OK

74075

Please

is

defective,

original

it

facility

number

sti

llwaterdesigns

return

only

only

return the

receipt with the purchase

Dealer's

was designed.

It

defective

name

will

does not

NOTE:

All

specifications

and

performance

figures

18

are

subject

to

change.

Please

visit

the

www.kicker.com

for

the

most current

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information.

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tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred
encountered. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the
KICKER Customer Service Department at
distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.

goC?J

of one-week service for

(405) 624-851

all

acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers,

if

lack of replacement inventory or parts

0.

Contact your International KICKER dealer or

is

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's
warranty policies.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage.
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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Comunfquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sabre
procedimientos especfficos relacionados con las normas de garantfa de

La

frase "combustible para vivir

Ia

que
de que vivan
KICKER es
para vivir a todo volumen en
Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas
ruido

marca KICKER de estereos de autom6vil representa y a

lo

mejor posible

Ia

mejor del mercado de audio de autom6viles y por

en

cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audici6n fuera del vehfculo.

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fur Auto-Soundsysteme fuhrend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff" fur das Autostereoerlebnis unserer
Kunden
Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos

dar.

in

lhrem Land

Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezuglich der zugelassenen und passenden

You

are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced

Version

Ia

vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere

("a

todo volumen")

el

area de "estereos de autom6vil" de

Deutsche

zu

erfahren.

zu

streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von KICKER sind auf dem Markt

an

die 6rtlichen Larmvorschriften

Espaiiol

en

todo sentido.

Version

Australian Consumer Law.

if

the goods

su

pafs.

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entusiasmo

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recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes

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lfnea de altavoces y amplificadores

lo

tanto representa

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vida de nuestros clientes.

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reglas y reglamentos locales sobre

in

allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach

zu

halten.

el

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fail

vida

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l'ouYe

de

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presentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage

au

distorsion
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d'equipements audio pour vehicules

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meilleurs dans
pour vivre plein

tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores

acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.

P.O.

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meme volume.

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")

dans to us les aspects de leur vie. Les haut -parleurs et amplificateurs KICKER sont les

le

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pour vivre plein

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capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant

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douleur est toujours

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irreversible. Reglez

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volume en faisant prevue de bon

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