Kicker Solo-Baric VS10L5 User manual

Installation Instructions
VS Series vented enclosures combine KICKER’s award-winning Solo-Baric
subwoofers with computer designed and human-fine-tuned enclosures.
They offer a level of bass performance never before thought possible from
a commercially available enclosure. The VS Series enclosures are covered in a
Caataalyzed PPolyurethaane for protection and pre-loaded with either a Solo-
Baric
SL5
or
SL7
woofer.
The location and orientation of your VS enclosure will affect the quality
and quantity of the bass. Designed for use in SUVs and sedan type vehicles,
the enclosure offers you several mounting options.
The first rule you must remember is that the vent opening in these enclo-
sures cannot be obstructed. Around the tuning frequency of the vent a
substantial amount of bass is created. Therefore we recommend you leave
at least four inches of clear space around the vent.
If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle, it
works best to point the woofer toward the front of the vehicle. Conversely,
if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the back seat, pointing the
woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. These
guidelines are good for when the enclosure is mounted cross-ways in the
vehicle as shown below.
VS8L5/ VS8L7/ VS10L5/ VS10L7/
VS12L5/ VS12L7
Vented Enclosure Systems
Front Mounting, woofer faces the back of the car!
Rear Mounting, woofer faces the front of the car!
AT LEAST
4"
AT LEAST
4"
FRONT
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.
Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy.
S

When it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall,
your best option is to put it on the right side of the vehicle. (Shown below)
This orientation will point the vent toward the rear of the vehicle and will
produce the most low bass output. Remember to leave at least four inches
of room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle.
A Least
4"
Port
Front
Mounting
After determining the best mounting position, check carefully in the areas
where the mounting brackets will go. Make very sure that the mounting
screws will not puncture the gas tank, brake lines, wire harnesses, etc., or
interfere with any mechanical items on the underside of the chosen mount-
ing surface. Turn the enclosure upside-down and attach the four mounting
brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws.
Each bracket must be positioned so the rounded end protrudes approxi-
mately 3/4" from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass through it
for attachment to the vehicle.(See Diagram on opposite page.)
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red con-
nector as positive and the black connector as negative. Hook the other end
of this wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with its owner's man-
ual. This enclosure is wired internally to produce a 2 or 4 Ohm load at the
terminals depending on the model.
With the enclosure right side up, securely attach it to the vehicle with the
supplied larger screws. If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your
installation, some other means of securely attaching the enclosure to the
vehicle must be used.
To avoid potential injury from forward movement of the enclosure
during abrupt stops or accidents, this enclosure must be properly
installed and securely fastened to your vehicle.
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(Mounting cont.)
Model Woofer Imp. Power Top Bottom Height Width
Handling* Depth Depth
(Watts) (In., cm) (In., cm) (In., cm) (In., cm)
VS8L5 S8L5 *2,4 300 8-1/2, 21.6 13-1/4, 33.7 11, 27.9 22-1/4, 56.5
VVSS88LL77SS88LL77**22,,4433225588--11//22,,2211..661133--11//44,,3333..771111,,2277..992222--11//44,,5566..55
VS10L5 S10L5 * 2,4 450 11-7/8, 30.2 17-1/4, 43.8 12-1/2, 31.7 27-3/4, 70.4
VVSS1100LL77SS1100LL77**22,,445522551111--77//88,,3300..221177--11//44,,4433..881122--11//22,,3311..772277--33//44,,7700..44
VS12L5 S12L5 *2,4 600 12-1/2, 31.8 18-3/4, 47.6 14-5/8, 37.1 29, 73.6
VVSS1122LL77SS1122LL77**22,,447755001122--11//22,,3311..881188--33//44,,4477..661144--55//88,,3377..112299,,7733..66
NOTE:
*The two ohm unit should be used with the KX Series Class D amplifiers
KX550.3, KX700.5, KX400.1, and KX600.1. It is not recommended for use with
any KX two or four channel amplifiers.
The four ohm unit should be used with any KX Series two or four channel
amplifier. It is not recommended for use with any KX Series Class D ampli-
fiers.
The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling.
The power handling specifications listed in the chart above include the use
of a 24 db/ octave subsonic filter. A minimum of 12dB/ octave subsonic fil-
ter is recommended.
Specifications
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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 distor-
tion 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.
PPleaase use common sense when controlling volume!!
WARNING:
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 form an Authorized
Kicker Dealer, 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 manufac-
turing 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) 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 [phone] 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 compo-
nents. Return of entire cabinets, system packs, pairs, etc. increases your return freight charges. Non-
defective 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 18 months 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 [phone].
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:
June 2002