Kicker SOLO CLASSIC S8C, SOLO CLASSIC S10C, SOLO CLASSIC S12C, SOLO CLASSIC S15C Owner's Manual

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SOLOCLASSICSUBWOOFEROwner'sManual

Models:

sac /

S10C

/ S12C / S15C

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Speaker Serial Number:

The KICKER Solo Classic subwoofers are built to bring you the best quality bassina limited space, such

in

as behind the seat of your truck or

the hatchback of your

while offering high-performance and high-SPLs

in

smaller, sealed enclosures.

car,

leaving you with plenty of storage space

WIRING

Solo Classic subwoofers are available with dual
connected to a source of amplification. The dual
in

parallel (make certain that your amp

20

will provide a

load when wiredinparallel or

is

1 0 stable) or a

white dots are for the first voice coil. The terminals with the solid-red and solid-black markings are for the
second voice coil. See Figures 1 and

Coil

Figure 1

1+ Amplifier +

2.

Speaker
Connection

20

(ohm) or dual

20

woofer will generate a

40

loadifwiredinseries. The dual

an

8n

load when wiredinseries. The terminals with the

40

voice coils. Both coils must be

10

loadifthe coils are wired

Series Wiring

Dual

20

Dual

Voice Coils =

40

Voice Coils =

40
80

4n

Load
Load

woofer

Coil

2-

Coil

2+

Parallel Wiring

Dual

20

Voice Coils =

Dual

40

Voice Coils =

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Nominal Impedance
Resonance Frequency
Power Handling Watts, Peak
Sensitivity [SPLo],
Total

O-Factor lOts]
Mechanical O-Factor [Oms]
Electrical O-Factor
Effective Excursion [EXmax™]In(cc)
DC Resistance

[Re],

dB

rOes]

[Zn],

@ 1

ohm

ohm [per coil]

[fs],

Hz

(RMS)

W,

1m

10
20

Coil

Amplifier ­Speaker
Connection

Load
Load

1-

sac

2or4
38
600 (300)

82.7
.567

11.65
.596
.44 (1.1)

6.91

Figure

Coil

Coil

1+

2

2-

Coil

2+

S10C S12C S15C

2or4

27.7 26 18
900

(450) 1200 (600)

86.2 87.2
.368 .464

10.63 10.19 9.74
.381
.61

(1.6)

6.98 7.04

2or4

.486 .407
.61

(1.6) .69 (1.8)

Amplifier +
Speaker
Connection

Coil

1-

Amplifier ­Speaker
Connection

2or4

1500

(750)
88
.391

7.84

2

SOLOCLASSICSUBWOOFER

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Equivalent Volume
Net Displacement,
Outer Frame Dimension,
Mounting Depth,
Hole Cut-Out Diameter

SEALED

The Solo Classic is designed to be
sound pressure than any competing subwoofer on the market. The outlined sealed enclosure designs
give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies,
deliver large amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be dnven

All

the

cubic
the airspace greater than the recommended enclosure volume, as damage may occur.
ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely
use of poly-fil will slightly decrease efficiency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.

3/4"

Use
with silicone Use the "template" inside your Solo Classic's shipping carton
to mark the mounting hole, then

internal bracing.

panels, making certain to

Figure 3.

(1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fiberboard) and seal the joints

[Vas].

ft3

(L)

in3(cc) 46.15 (7563)

in

(em)

in

(em)

ENCLOSURE

feet

(L)

measurementsinthis manual include the displacement of the woofer. Do not make

Add

triangular bracing between each of the larger unsupported

account

S8C

46(1314)

81/2

(21.5)
45/16(11)
71/16

(17.9)

APPLICATIONS

used

solely with smaller, sealed enclosures and will generate more

cut

directly on the line. These designs need

for

the

added volume displacement. See

S10C

1.7 (48.20) 3.31 (93.8)

8243

(1350.8)

105/8

(27)

53/4

(14.6)

91/4

(23.5)

With

fill

your Solo Classic enclosure with poly-fil stuffing. The

S12C S15C

10.1

(285.95)

9744

(1596.8)

121/2

(31.7)
65/16
11

punishing levels of amplifier power.

(16)

1/8 (28.3)

20

to 30Hz. These designs

15345
151/2

(394)

77/8

(20)

137/8

(35.2)

If

you prefer an

(2514.6)

to

For more advice on box building, refer

the Kicker homepage,

624-8583

(405)

Panel Dimensions for Sealed Enclosures using

Model Volume

S8C

.33

S10C .66

S12C .88

S15C

NOTE:

Please visit
best performance from your new
genuine

time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance.

All

KICKER

1.25

specincations and performance fi9ures are subjecttochange.

www.kicker.com for the most current information.

Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in

www.kicker.com. Please e-mail [e-mail] or call Technical Support at

for specific or unanswered questions.

ft3

ft3

(9.

ft3

(18.69L)

ft3

(24.92L)

ft3

(35AL)

(L)

34L)

Panel A

1

12x12

13x13

16x16

KICKER

your Authorized Kicker Dealer, or click on the Support tab on

in.

(cm) Panel

Ox1

0 (25Ax25A) 10x8 (25Ax20.3) 8x8.5 (20.3x21.6)

(30.5x30.5)

(33x33)

(40

6x40

Subwoofer. we recommend using

3/4"

(1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure

Bin.

(cm) Panel C

12x1

0.5

(30.5x26.7) 10.5x1

13x11.5

6)

16xlO.25

To

get the

(33x29.2) 11.5x11 .5 (29.2x29.2)

(40.6x26)

10.25x10.25

in.

0.5

4)

(cm)

(26.7x26.

(26x26)

7)

5)

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ACQusticsLimitedWarranty

Kicker warrants this producttobe free from defectsinmaterial and workmanship under normal use for a period
THREE
is
Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect
warranty period, Kicker will repair
no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced
with more current equivalent products.

This warranty
original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited

herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express
to this product thereafter. Some states
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state

WHAT TO

Defective merchandise should be returned

Assistance

You

If

Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package

defective itemsinthe original containerorin

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside

return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-collect

(3)

MONTHS from dateoforiginal purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer

warranted for ONE

is

DOIFYOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE

in

locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly.

can confirm that a dealerisauthorized by askingtosee a current authorized dealer window decal.

it

becomes necessary for youtoreturn defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker

Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband, Stillwater,

(1)

YEAR from dateoforiginal purchase with receipt.Inall

or

replace

valid only for the original purchaser andisnot extended to ownersofthe product subsequent to the

(at

its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at

in

durationtoa periodofthe express warranty as provided

do

not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore these exclusions may not

to

your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty service.

a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

OK

74075

of

the package. Please return only defective components. The

cases you must have the original receipt.

or

malfunction during the

or

implied, shall apply

of

to

all

state.

to

it

you.

Include a copy

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

sent freight-collect,

WHAT

IS

This warranty

It

does not cover:

o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage
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
o Speakers damaged due

o Items previously repaired
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered

o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
o Freight Damage
o The cost
o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker

HOW LONG WILL

Kicker strives to maintain a goal
crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred

of

the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing

of

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

or

COD, will be refused.

NOT COVERED?

is

validonly if the productisused for the purpose for which it was designed.

to

other components

or

expense related to the removalorreinstallationofproduct

to

amplifier clippingordistortion

or

modified by any unauthorized repair facility

or

missing barcode labels

(RMA)

number

of

shipping producttoKicker

IT

TAKE?

of

24-hour service for

all

acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers, tweeters,

if

lackofreplacement inventoryorpartsisencountered.

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service
Department at [phone].

NOTE:

All

specifications and performance figures are subjecttochange. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the

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SOLOCLASSICSUBWOOFER

most

current information.

InternationalWarranty

Contact your International Kicker dealerordistributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.

WARNING: KICKER products are capable

to

up a system
the same volume level. The threshold
damage your hearing. Please use

GARANTfA INTERNACIONAL

Comuniquese
especfficos relacionados con las normas

ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces
el

oido. Subirelvolumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas dafiino paraeloido que escuchar un
sistema sin distorsi6n
dafiar permanentemente

La frase "combustible para vivir

de

Kicker
todo

volumen") en
autom6viles y
la

vidadenuestros clientes. Recomendamos a

locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados

INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE

Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalenKicker-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details uber die Garantieleistungen
in

Ihrem Land zu erfahren.

a level that has audible distortionismore damagingtoyour ears than listeningtoan undistorted system at

common

con

su concesionario 0 distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos

al

mismo volumen.EIdolor es siempre una indicaci6ndequeelsonido es muy fuerte y que puede

el

ordo. Sea precavido cuando controleelvolumen.

la

vida Livin'

estereosdeautom6vil representa y alarecomendaci6n a nuestros clientesdeque vivan10mejor posible ("a

todo

sentido. La lineadealtavoces y amplificadores Kicker eslamejor del mercadodeaudio de

por10tanto representael"combustible" para vivir a

of

producing sound levels that can permanently darnage your hearing! Turning

of

painisalways an indicator that the sound levelistoo

sense when controlling volume.

Versi6nEspafloi

de

garantiadesu pais.

de

producir nivelesdesonido que pueden dafiar permanentemente

Loud™atodo

Deutsche

todos

Version

volumen" se refierealentusiasmo porlavida quelamarca

todo

volumen enelareade"estereosdeautom6vil"

nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos

de

audici6n fuera del vehiculo.

loud and may permanently

de

WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber kbnnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, derzu permanenten Gehbrschaden fUhren kann!
Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hbrbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das Ihren Ohren mehr, als ein

dafUr,

nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstarkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige
Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehbrschaden fUhren kann. Seien Sie bel der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte
vernunftig!

fUr

Der Slogan ''Treibstoff
und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen,
streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von Kicker sind auf
den "Treibstoff"
zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos an die brtlichen Larmvorschriften

GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE

Pour connarrre les procedures propres alapolitiquedegarantiedevotre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International Kicker.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont la capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager

de

I'ou'ie
endommage davantage I'oure que I'ecoute
toujours
en faisant prevue de bon sens

L'expression " carburant pour vivre plein
pour

vehicules et a pour but d'encourager nos clients a faireIemaximum("vivre plein
vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans
donc

pour
Nous encourageons tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores
acceptables a I'exterieur des vehicules.

fUr

fayon irreversible! L'augmentation du volume

Ie

signe queIeniveau sonore est

nos clientIe" carburant

Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude

in

allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten ("Livin' Loud") zu

dem

Markt

fUr

Auto-Soundsysteme fUhrend und stellen somit

das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezuglich der

zu

VersionFram;aise

d'un

systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible

d'un

systeme sans distorsion au meme volume. Le seuil deladouleur est

trop

eleveetrisque

!

pot"

fait reference au dynamismedela

pour

vivre plein

pot"

d'endommager

Ie

dans I'aspect " installation audiodevehicule "deleur vie.

I'ouredefayon irreversible. ReglezIevolume

marque Kicker d'equipements audio

pot")dans tous les aspects de leur

domaine des equipements audio et representent

dass der

halten.

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P.O.

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