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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the most advanced
subwoofers in the history of car audio. Your KICKER Solo-Baric is the latest in
KICKER’s trend-setting Solo-Baric line, designed and engineered to deliver the
ultimate in low bass performance and unmatched durability when installed
in a properly designed system. Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy.
Solo-Baric Features
Cast Aluminum Basket (patent pending) for strength and to reject stray
magnetic fields
Perimeter Venting in basket for continuous voice coil cooling and highly
linear response
Highly Rigid Cone (patent pending) with high internal damping and excellent
resistance to sunlight, pollution, and moisture
Inverted Structural Dome™ further increases cone’s resistance to flex
under pressure
Stitched Surround (patent pending) prevents cone/surround separation at
high excursions
Blackened Motor Parts for superior heat dissipation and long life
Dual Ultra-Length Voice Coils for high excursion and flexible wiring options
High-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Former prevents cone meltdown to minimize
warping and rubbing
One piece UniPlate™ pole piece and back plate:
Blackened Pole Piece provides effective heat transfer and cool operation for
maximum power handling
One-Piece Hyper-Extended Pole reduces non-linear magnetic fields around
the voice coil gap for even more heat sinking and excellent cone motion control
Vented Pole Piece releases pressure under dustcap for freer cone motion and
enhanced low bass
Sleeved High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires to resist lead breakage and
power-robbing resistance losses
Spring-Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals for solid connections with large gauge
speaker wire
Rubatex front and rear gaskets for airtight seal
S15L7, S12L7, S10L7, S8L7
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RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
Your Solo-Baric subwoofers are designed for massive sub-bass performance when
installed in a simple sealed enclosure. Sealed boxes are known for extended low frequency
capability with a smooth gradual roll off characteristic - elaborate hard-to-build boxes
aren’t needed to get the best bass response.
Because of the Solo-Baric's high moving mass, it is essential that the enclosure size
recommendations be followed exactly. Failure to use the correct box size can result in
poor sound quality or premature woofer failure.
DO NOT USE SOLO-BARIC WOOFERS IN THE FOLLOWING ENCLOSURE DESIGNS:
Vented or ported enclosures
Freeair or infinite baffle mounting
Double vented "7th Order" bandpass enclosure
Passive radiator designs
The cardboard support inside your Solo-Baric’s shipping carton can be used as a
template for cutting the speaker mounting hole in the enclosure you build. Since the
cardboard cut-out is the same size as the basket of the L7, when you make the cut
along the line drawn through the template, make sure to cut right on the line to get the
correct opening size.
These enclosure volume recommendations are for the airspace inside the enclosure
and include the displacement of the woofer. Do not make the airspace any greater than
recommended.
Enclosure Volume Recommendations
Model Minimum Enclosure Volume Maximum Enclosure Volume
S8L7 .33 cubic feet (9.3 L) .4 cubic feet (11.3 L)
S10L7 .66 cubic feet (18.7 L) .8 cubic feet (22.7 L)
S12L7 .88 cubic feet (24.9 L) 1.1 cubic feet (31.2 L)
S15L7 1.5 cubic feet (42.5 L) 1.8 cubic feet (51.0 L)
A Note on Power Handling Capability
Solo-Baric subwoofers will handle their full rated power in any of the recommended
enclosures, minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in limited
space applications. The larger (maximum) recommended enclosures will yield slightly
more bass at the lowest frequencies.The power ratings given are assuming that both
voice coils are used. You should never hook up a dual voice coil woofer using only one
coil.
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The following shows examples of the minimum enclosure sizes for each of the Solo-Baric
L7s. Panel dimensions assume 3/4" wood thickness.
Panel dimensions for minimum recommended enclosures:
Model Volume (cu.ft.) Panel A Panel B Panel C
S8L7 0.33 10"x10" 10"x8" 8"X8.5"
S10L7 0.66 12"x12" 12"x10.5" 10.5"x10.5"
S12L7 0.88 13"x13" 13"x11.5" 11.5"x11.5"
S15L7 1.5 16.5"x16.5" 16.5"x11.5" 15"x11.5"
Solo-Baric cutout specifications:
Corner Radius for S15L7 – 1.0"
Corner Radius for S12L7, S10L7, S8L7 - .625"
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BUILDING YOUR ENCLOSURE
The actual construction of the enclosure is fairly simple, but some rules must be followed to make sure your cabinet is solid and airtight:
Use very sturdy wood, such as 3/4" MDF (medium density fiberboard) or multi-ply marine
plywood. Avoid low density material such as common particle board and low grades of plywood.
Join the edges with a high quality wood glue. Do not use silicone, hot glue or caulking
materials to connect two pieces of wood.
Use drywall screws or a pneumatic staple gun to hold it together while the glue dries. A
screw or staple every 3" will suffice.
Use of triangle shaped braces is recommended to reduce panel vibration.
x=3" for S15L7, S12L7
x=2" for S10L7, S8L7
When using more than one subwoofer, each one should have it's own separate air space.
A terminal cup is recommended for making the wiring connection to your enclosure. If
necessary, a hole slightly larger than the wire used, sealed with RTV silicone, is acceptable.
Don't move the wire until the silicone is completely dry.
Once the box is built, use RTV silicone to seal all the inside joints. The enclosure must be
air tight.
Do not use RTV silicone around the woofer opening. Silicone on the basket will void your
warranty! If necessary, use rope caulk or plumber's putty.
Add enough polyester fiber material (commonly used as pillow stuffing) to fill the box
half way. This will help smooth out the response of your woofer.
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WIRING
Solo-Baric L7 woofers are available with dual 2 Ohm and dual 4 Ohm voice coils.
Both coils should always be hooked up.
The dual 2 Ohm woofer will give you a 1 Ohm or a 4 Ohm load depending on if the coils
are wired in parallel or in series. The dual 4 Ohm woofer will give a 2 Ohm or 8 Ohm load
depending on how they are wired.
The terminals with solid red and black markings are for one voice coil. The terminals with
the white dots are for the second voice coil.
Parallel Wiring
Dual 2 Ohm = 1 Ohm load
Dual 4 Ohm = 2 Ohm load
Series Wiring
Dual 2 Ohm = 4 Ohm load
Dual 4 Ohm = 8 Ohm load
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Max amp power Sensitivity Voice Coil Fs Vas Qts Xmax Mounting Cutout Outer flange Mounting depth
(watts) (dB 1w/1m) (in.) (Hz) (cu.ft) (in.) (in.) (in.) (in.)
S15L7 1000 90.2 2.5 23.0 9.9 .477 .60 14.1 x 14.1 15.6 x 15.6 7.83
S12L7 750 89.1 2.0 29.7 3.1 .419 .50 11.2 x 11.2 12.54 x 12.54 7.00
S10L7 600 87.3 2.0 35.1 1.2 .410 .50 9.5 x 9.5 10.66 x 10.66 6.25
S8L7 450 84.5 2.0 43.5 .46 .551 .41 7.6 x 7.6 8.8 x 8.8 4.63
Based on measurements of Dual 2 Ohm models
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NOTES
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• Install slips (screwdriver holes)
• Damage caused by exposure to water
and/or excessive heat.
• Damage through negligence, misuse, or
accident.
• Items physically damaged due to abuse.
• Freight damage.
• The cost of shipping product to Stillwater
Designs Service.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Stillwater Designs maintains a goal of 24-hour service for all returns. Delays may be incurred if
lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Contact your International Stillwater Designs dealer or distributor concerning specific
procedures for your country’s warranty policies.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • 405 624-8510
• Items previously repaired by any
unauthorized repair facility.
• Items returned from unauthorized
individuals or dealers.
• Return shipping on non-defective items.
• Speakers damaged due to amplifier
clipping or distortion.
• Speakers with silicon caulk used for gasket
material.
KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently
damage your hearing! Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is
more damaging to your ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same
volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is
too loud and may permanently damage your hearing.
Please use common sense when controlling volume!
WARNING:
MARCH 2000
SPEAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY
Stillwater Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase, unless this product is labeled “B
Stock”, in which case it is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty
period, Stillwater Designs will replace or repair (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements on “B-Stock” may have cosmetic scratches and
blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with 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 must be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs
(Kicker/Impulse) Dealer for warranty. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by
writing or calling Stillwater Designs direct. 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, call the Kicker Customer Service
Department at (405)624-8510 for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Package all defective items in the
original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to
Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Return only defective components. Return of entire cabinets, system packs, pairs, etc. increases your return freight charges. Nondefective items received will be returned freight collect.
Include a dated proof-of-purchase from an Authorized Dealer. Warranty expiration on items
returned without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage
may be invalidated if this date is greater than one (1) year previous to the date item is sent in. Freight
must be prepaid; items received freight collect will be refused.
Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker
Customer Service Department at (405)624-8510.
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:
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