Kicker SOLO-BARIC L7S12 User manual

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SOLO-BARIC
L7
SUBWOOFER
OWNER'S MANUAL
L7S8 I L7S10 I L7S12 I L7S15
WARNING: KICKER products 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model L7S8 L7S10 L7S12 L7S15
Rated
Impedance [
0]
2
or
4 2
or
4 2
or
4 2
or
4
Fs
[Hz]
47.2 37.5 34 26.3
Continuous
Power
Handling
[Watts
RMS]
450 600 750 1000
Sensitivity
[
1
W,
1
m]
82.37 85.87 86.90 88.56
Xmax
(Linear
Excursion)
[mm]
.52 (13.5) .64 (16.25) .64 (16.25) .75
(19)
Re
[0]
6.6 7.9 6.8 7.0
Oms
8.828 9.791 9.488 11.868
Oes
.802 .535
.571
.565
Ots
.735 .507 .539 .539
Vas
[tt3,
L]
.322 (9.127) 1
.0 (28.34
7)
1.916 (54.27
4)
5.263 (149.048)
Outer
Frame
Dimension
[in,
em]
8-3/16 (22.4) 1
0-11
/16
(27.
1) 12-5/8
(32)
15-5/8
(39.
7)
Mounting Cutout
[in,
em]
7-1/4 (18.4) 9-5/16
(23.
7)
11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9)
Mounting
Depth
[in,
em]
4-3/4
(12.1) 6-1/4 (15.9)
613/16(17.3)
8 11/16 (22.1)
Frequency Response
[Hz]
28-500
24-500 20-500
18-500
Note:
All
specifications
and
performance
figures
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.
WIRING
Solo-Baric
L7
subwoofers are available with dual
20
(ohm) or dual
40
voice coils. Both coils must be
connected to a source of amplification. The dual
20
woofer will generate a
10
load
if
the coils are wired
in
parallel or a
40
load
in
series. The dual
40
woofer will provide a
20
load wired
in
parallel or
80
load wired
in
series. The terminals with the white dots are for the first 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.
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Parallel Wiring
Dual
20
Voice Coils
=
1
0 Load
Dual
40
Voice Coils
=
20
Load
Figure 1
Series Wiring
Dual
20
Voice Coils =
40
Load
Dual
40
Voice Coils
=
80 Load
amplifier-
coil2
coil1 -
coil1
BOX
BUILDING
NOTES
Figure 2
Cutout
Dimensions
L7
L7S1
L7S15
L7S8
510
2
I
I
I
I
I
amplifier
coil2
- coil1
13
3/4"
(34.9 em)
11
1
/16"
(28.1 em)
9
5/16"
(23.7 em)
7 1/4"
1
----
--
1
1
(18.4 em)
1
I I
I I
I I
I I
I
I
-
-
I I
I
I
--
--
1- --
--
-
~
E
0
--...._
r-
~
f'--
co
r-
amplifier '
coil2-
Corner
Radius:
L7S8
L7S10
L7S12
L7S15
c.o
E
r-
0
--...._
f'--
L[)
(Y)
(})
8
-1.5" {38.1 mm)
-1.5" {38.1 mm)
-1.
75" {44.5mm)
1.
7" {43.2mm)
c.o
E
~
E
r-
0
--...._
0
--...._
(Y)
r- r-
(})
r-
co
(Y)
.q
r-
8
r-
~
Use 3/4"
(1
.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fiberboard) 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 final
design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply
"X
x Y x
Z",
convert to cubic feet, for example
the L7S12 vented Minimum 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
3
I
1728
in
3) = .
77
ft
3,
and add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure, L7S12's 1.75
ft
3 +
.77
ft
3 =
2.52
ft3.
See
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 oorts for these designs.
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Do not install a port opening against a solid surtace, 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 surtace to insure unrestricted airtlow.
If
you prefer
an
ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely
fill
your
L7
enclosure with poly-fil
stuffing. 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-fil from exiting the port. The use of poly-fil will slightly
decrease efficiency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.
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 [email protected] or call Technical Support at
(405)
624-8583
for specific or unanswered questions.
Figure 3
D
=
3" x 3" for L7S12, L7S15
D =
2"
x
2"
for L7S8,
L7S1
0
SEALED
ENCLOSURE
APPLICATIONS
Sealed Minimum
Model Volume
ft
3
(L)
Power Handling
L7S8 .5 (14.16)
450W
RMS
L7S10 1 (28.32)
600W
RMS
L7S12 1.25 (35.4) 750W RMS
L7S15 2 (56.64)
1000W
RMS
---r-
------
...
1/
y
A'
J....._
, v
~------
------
--x-------------~
----
Sealed Maximum
Model Volume fP
(L)
Power Handling
L7S8 .75
(21
.24)
450W
RMS
L7S10 1.25 (35.4)
600WRMS
L7S12 2 (56.64)
750W
RMS
L7S15 6 (169.9)
1000W
RMS
Panel Dimensions for Minimum Sealed Enclosures using
3/
4"
(1
.9cm) thick MDF (See
Figure
5)
Model Volume
ft
3
(L)
Panel A
in.
(em)
Panel 8
in.
(em)
Panel C
in.
(em)
L7S8 .5 (14.16) 11X11 (27.9X27.9)
11
x9.5 (27.9x24.
1)
9.5x9.5 (24.1 x24.1)
L7S10 1 (28.32) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5x12 (34.3x30.5) -12x12 (30:5x30.5)
L7S12 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5x13 (36.8x33) 13x13 (33x33)
L7S15 2 (56.64) 16.5x16.5 (42x42) 16.5x16 (42x38.1) 1
5x1
5 (38.1x38. 1)
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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 highly-
accurate bass and can be driven with punishing
levels of amplifier power.
The Solo-Baric high performance suspension
system can operate
in a larger sealed
enclosure. This maximum enclosure volume
application
is 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
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 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 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 Minimum
L7S8 L7S10 L7S12 L7S15
Box Volume, ft
3
(L) + port displacement .66 (18.69) 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3.0 (85)
Port Opening Size,
in x in (em x em) 1.5x9.5 (3.8x24) 2.5x11 .25 (6.4x29) 2.5x13.25 (6.4x34) 2.5x16.25 (6.4x41)
Port Length,
in (em)
19.25 (49) 19.75 (50) 22.5 (57) 19.5 (50)
Power Handling, RMS
375 450
600 750
Vented Maximum L7S8 L7S10 L7S12 L7S15
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 (em x em) 2x9.5 (5.1x24) 3x11.25 (7.6x29) 3x13.25 (7.6x34) 3.5x16.25 (8.9x41)
Port Length,
in (em)
21.25 (54) 18 (46) 14.5 (37) 13.75 (35)
Power Handling, RMS
375 450 600 750
The ported Minimum design increases bass efficiency and fits in many space-limited applications.
Although
it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80Hz will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The Maximum ported design has even more output
in
this crucial frequency band. The Maximum is the largest and most efficient enclosure design.
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ACOUSTICS
LIMITED
WARRANTY
When purchased from
an
Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER 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.
If
this product
is
identified as "Refurbished" or
"8
Goods", the warranty
is
limited to
a period of THREE
(3)
MONTHS from date of original purchase.
In
all
cases you must have the original
receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect
or malfunction during the warranty period, KiCKER will repair or replace
(at
its discretion) the defective
merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and
blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more current 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
allovv
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 should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs
(KICKER)
Dealer
for warranty service. Assistance
in
locating
an
Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or
by contacting Stillwater Designs directly.
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 directly to Stillwater Designs
(KICKER),
call the KICKER Customer Service Department at (405) 624-851 0 for a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number. Package only the defective items
in
a package that
will
prevent shipping damage, and
return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater,
OK
74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective
component systems. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective
items
will
be returned freightcollect to you. For example,
if
a subwoofer
is
defective, only return the
defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include a
copy
of the original receipt with the purchase
date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing 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 of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent
freight-collect, or COD,
vvill
be refused.
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:
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
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 or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products with tampered or missing serial numbers
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
number
o Products purchased from
an
UNAUTHORIZED dealer
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to KICKER
o Service performed by anyone other than KICKER
$)
sti
llwaterdesigns
NOTE:
All
specifications
and
performance
figures
are
subject
to
change.
Please
visit
the
www.kicker.com
for
the
most current
information.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain a goC?J of one-week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers,
tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred
if lack of replacement inventory or parts is
encountered. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the
KICKER Customer Service Department at (405) 624-851
0. Contact your International KICKER dealer or
distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.
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 Australian Consumer Law.
You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
GARANTIA INTERNACIONAL Version
Espaiiol
Comunfquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sabre
procedimientos especfficos relacionados con las normas de garantfa de
su pafs.
La frase "combustible para vivir Ia vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo porIa vida
que
Ia marca KICKER de estereos de autom6vil representa y a Ia recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes
de que vivan
lo mejor posible ("a todo volumen") en todo sentido. La lfnea de altavoces y amplificadores
KICKER es
Ia mejor del mercado de audio de autom6viles y por lo tanto representa el "combustible"
para vivir a todo volumen en
el area de "estereos de autom6vil" de Ia vida de nuestros clientes.
Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas
las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre
ruido
en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados de audici6n fuera del vehfculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE Deutsche Version
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen KICKER-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details uber die
Garantieleistungen
in lhrem Land zu erfahren.
Der Slogan "Treibstoff fur Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den KICKER-Autostereosystemen assoziierte
Lebensfreude und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen,
in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach
dem Besten ("Livin' Loud")
zu streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von KICKER sind auf dem Markt
fur Auto-Soundsysteme fuhrend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff" fur das Autostereoerlebnis unserer
Kunden
dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezuglich der zugelassenen und passenden
Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos
an die 6rtlichen Larmvorschriften zu halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE Version Frant;aise
Pour connaltre les procedures propres a Ia politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur
ou distributeur International KICKER.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs KICKER ont
Ia capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant
endommager
l'ouYe de fac;on irreversible ! L:augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau
presentant une distorsion audible endommage davantage
l'ou'1'e que l'ecoute d'un systeme sans
distorsion
au meme volume. Le seuil de Ia douleur est toujours le signe que le niveau sonore est trop
eleve et risque d'endommager
l'ou'i'e de fac;on irreversible. Reglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon
sens!
L:expression
"carburant pour vivre plein pot" fait reference au dynamisme de Ia marque KICKER
d'equipements audio pour vehicules
eta pour but d'encourager nos clients a faire le maximum (" vivre
plein pot
") dans tous les aspects de leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs KICKER sont les
meilleurs dans
le domaine des equipements audio et representent done pour nos client le " carburant
pour vivre plein
pot" dans !'aspect" installation audio de vehicule" de leur vie. Nous encourageons
tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores
acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • [phone]
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