Kicker VES12 User Manual

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ES Subwoofer Enclosures

Introduction

ES Vented

Subwoofer Enclosure

Manual

Model:

VES12

Attention:

Please record your purchase information in the area below. We

recommend attaching the original sales receipt to this

manual for future reference.

If you require service on this speaker during the warranty period,

you will need to provide this information and a copy of the original

sales receipt to your International Kicker dealer or distributor for

validation of warranty repairs.

ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT!

Congratulations!

You have purchased one of the most

versatile subwoofers systems in car audio. The ES

Vented Enclosure was designed by the award-winning

KICKER speaker design team, tested in the judging lanes of International Sound Competitions, and proven on the Street to deliver the ultimate in low bass

output, durability and outrageous SPL.

This is your “fuel for Livin’ Loud

™”!

Authorized Kicker Dealer:

Purchase Date:

_____________________________________________

Note: To get the best performance from your ES Subwoofer Enclosure, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in this chart are calculated using a 25 Hz,

24 dB per octave subsonic filter. All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit kicker.com for the most current information.

International Warranty: Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies.

WARNING: 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: To avoid potential injury, or possible death, from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt stops or accidents,

the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle.

Features

ES Subwoofer Enclosures

 Injection Molded Polymineral Cone with ISD™(Inverted Structural

Dome) is a high performance composite, which remains rigid,

minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion. The ES subwoofer cone moves as a light weight piston, exhibiting power and control.

 Double Stitched Surround adds a mechanical fastener to the

chemical adhesives. This duo prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions.

 Optimized Polyfoam Ribbed Surround Radius allows extended

cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL, and couples the suspension into a conjoined linear-motion body.

 High-Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former improves sonic and

conductive properties, and prevents thermal-electrical meltdown.

 Ultra-Length Voice Coil sustains enormous cone excursion and

provides extra heat dissipation.

 High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and power

loss, due to the common use of “insufficient-gauge” lead wires.

 Human Fine-Tuned Enclosures and computer-modeling allow

Kicker’s award winning ES subwoofers to offer bass performance that surpasses most custom made boxes.

 Two-Piece Vented Hyper-Extended Blackened Pole Piece and

Backplate

1. Optimizes heat transfer efficiency for cooler operation and maximum power handling ability.

2. Eliminates erratic magnetic flux from the voice-coil gap.

3. Releases pressure under the suspension for uniform cone movement and responsive low bass.

4. Prevents the voice-coil from bottoming out and corresponding damage.

 New Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly utilizes a high

strength steel basket, features a low-profile open design, and provides a solid foundation for the precision-aligned motor assembly.

 Perimeter Venting in the BAM relieves pressure from under the

spider, supports a linear excursion, and helps dissipate heat from the voice coil and motor structure.

Model: VES12

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)

Enclosure Top Surface Depth, in (cm)

Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth, in (cm)

Enclosure Height, in (cm)

Enclosure Width, in (cm)

375 (125)

8.5 (21.7)

14.8 (37.5)

14.7 (37.2)

18.7 (47.6)

Rear mounting,

speaker faces

front of vehicle

Front mounting, speaker faces rear of vehicle

Front of Vehicle

At least 4” (10cm) from the vent

At least 4” (10cm)

from the vent

VES12

Mount Brackets with

supplied screws on

each side of the

VES12 enclosure

08302005+05VES12

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