Kicker SOLO CLASSIC S8C User manual

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SOLOCLASSICSUBWOOFEROwner'sManual
Models:
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Speaker Serial Number:
sac / S10C /S12C /S15C
The KICKER Solo Classic subwoofers are built to bring you the best quality bass in alimited space, such
as behind the seat of your truck or
in the hatchback of your car, leaving you with plenty of storage space
while offering high-performance and high-SPLs
in smaller, sealed enclosures.
WIRING
Amplifier +
Speaker
Connection
Coil 1-
Coil 1+
Series Wiring
Dual 20 Voice Coils = 40 Load
Dual
40 Voice Coils = 80 Load
Amplifier -
Speaker
Connection
Coil 2+
S10C S12C S15C
2 or 4
2or4 2or4
27.7 26 18
900 (450) 1200 (600) 1500 (750)
86.2 87.2
88
.368 .464
.391
10.63 10.19 9.74
.381 .486 .407
.61 (1.6) .61 (1.6) .69 (1.8)
6.98 7.04 7.84
Figure 2
Coil 2-
2or4
38
600 (300)
82.7
.567
11.65
.596
.44 (1.1)
6.91
sac
Coil 1-
Amplifier -
Speaker
Connection
Coil 2+
Parallel Wiring
Dual 20 Voice Coils = 10 Load
Dual
40 Voice Coils = 20 Load
Model
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil]
Resonance Frequency
[fs], Hz
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @1 W, 1m
Total O-Factor lOts]
Mechanical O-Factor [Oms]
Electrical O-Factor
rOes]
Effective Excursion [EXmax™] In (cc)
DC Resistance
[Re], ohm
Coil 2-
Solo Classic subwoofers are available with dual 20 (ohm) or dual 40 voice coils. Both coils must be
connected to asource of amplification. The dual
20 woofer will generate a 10 load if the coils are wired
in parallel (make certain that your amp is 1 0 stable) or a 40 load if wired in series. The dual 4n woofer
will provide a
20 load when wired in parallel or an 8n load when wired in series. The terminals with the
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 1and
2.
Coil 1+ Amplifier +
Speaker
Connection
Figure 1
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model S8C S10C S12C S15C
Equivalent Volume [Vas]. ft3 (L) 46(1314) 1.7 (48.20) 3.31 (93.8) 10.1 (285.95)
Net Displacement,
in
3(cc) 46.15 (7563)
8243 (1350.8) 9744 (1596.8) 15345 (2514.6)
Outer Frame Dimension,
in (em) 81/2 (21.5) 105/8 (27) 121/2 (31.7) 151/2 (394)
Mounting Depth,
in (em) 45/16(11) 53/4 (14.6) 65/16 (16) 77/8 (20)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter 71/16 (17.9) 91/4 (23.5) 11 1/8 (28.3) 137/8 (35.2)
SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
The Solo Classic is designed to be used solely with smaller, sealed enclosures and will generate more
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,
20 to 30Hz. These designs
deliver large amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be dnven
With punishing levels of amplifier power.
All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual include the displacement of the woofer. Do not make
the airspace greater than the recommended enclosure volume, as damage may occur.
If you prefer an
ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely
fill your Solo Classic enclosure with poly-fil stuffing. The
use of poly-fil will slightly decrease efficiency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.
Use
3/4" (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fiberboard) and seal the joints
with silicone Use the "template" inside your Solo Classic'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, making certain to
account for the added volume displacement. See
Figure 3.
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.
Panel Dimensions for Sealed Enclosures using
3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 4)
Model Volume ft3 (L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel Bin. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)
S8C .33
ft3 (9. 34L) 1
Ox1 0(25Ax25A) 10x8 (25Ax20.3) 8x8.5 (20.3x21.6)
S10C .66 ft3 (18.69L)
12x12 (30.5x30.5) 12x1
0.5 (30.5x26.7) 10.5x1 0.5 (26.7x26. 7)
S12C .88 ft3 (24.92L) 13x13 (33x33) 13x11.5 (33x29.2) 11.5x11 .5 (29.2x29.2)
S15C 1.25
ft3 (35AL) 16x16 (40 6x40 6) 16xlO.25 (40.6x26) 10.25x10.25 (26x26)
P.O Box 459· Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076· USA· [phone]
NOTE: All specincations and performance fi9ures 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.
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ACQusticsLimitedWarranty
Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for aperiod of
THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it
is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases you must have the original receipt.
Should service be necessary underthis 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 at
no charge. 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 aperiod 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 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 adealer is authorized by asking to see acurrent 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 [phone] for aReturn Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package
all
defective items in the original container or in apackage that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband, Stillwater,
OK 74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside
of the package. Please return only defective components. The
return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-collect
to you.
Include acopy
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, will be refused.
WHAT
IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty
is validonly if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover:
oDamage due to improper installation
oSubsequent damage
to other components
oDamage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
oDamage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
oAny cost
or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
oSpeakers damaged due
to amplifier clipping or distortion
oItems previously repaired
or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
oReturn shipping on non-defective items
oProducts with tampered
or missing barcode labels
oProducts returned without aReturn Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number
oFreight Damage
oThe cost
of shipping product to Kicker
oService performed by anyone other than Kicker
HOW LONG WILL
IT TAKE?
Kicker strives to maintain a goal
of 24-hour service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial 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 [phone].
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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InternationalWarranty
Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.
WARNING: KICKER products are capable
of producing sound levels that can permanently darnage your hearing! Turning
up asystem
to alevel 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.
GARANTfA INTERNACIONAL Versi6nEspafloi
Comuniquese con su concesionario 0distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos
especfficos relacionados con las normas
de garantia de su pais.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces
de producir niveles de sonido que pueden dafiar permanentemente
el oido. Subir el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas dafiino para el oido que escuchar un
sistema sin distorsi6n
al mismo volumen. EI dolor es siempre una indicaci6n de que el sonido es muy fuerte yque puede
dafiar permanentemente
el ordo. Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen.
La frase "combustible para vivir
la vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo por la vida que la marca
Kicker
de estereos de autom6vil representa y a la recomendaci6n anuestros clientes de que vivan 10 mejor posible ("a
todo volumen") en todo sentido. La linea de altavoces yamplificadores Kicker es la mejor del mercado de audio de
autom6viles y
por 10 tanto representa el "combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en el area de "estereos de autom6vil" de
la vida de nuestros clientes. Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas yreglamentos
locales sobre ruido en cuanto alos niveles legales yapropiados
de audici6n fuera del vehiculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE Deutsche
Version
Nehmen Sie mit Ihren international en Kicker-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details uber die Garantieleistungen
in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.
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
nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstarkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige
dafUr, dass der
Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehbrschaden fUhren kann. Seien Sie bel der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte
vernunftig!
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 brtlichen Larmvorschriften
zu halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE VersionFram;aise
Pour connarrre les procedures propres a la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International Kicker.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont la capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
I'ou'ie
de fayon irreversible! L'augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible
endommage davantage I'oure que I'ecoute
d'un systeme sans distorsion au meme volume. Le seuil de la douleur est
toujours
Ie signe que Ie niveau sonore est trop eleve et risque d'endommager I'oure de fayon irreversible. Reglez Ie volume
en faisant prevue de bon sens !
L'expression "carburant pour vivre plein pot" fait reference au dynamisme de la marque Kicker d'equipements audio
pour vehicules et apour but d'encourager nos clients afaire Ie maximum (" vivre plein pot ") dans tous les aspects de leur
vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans
Ie domaine des equipements audio et representent
donc pour nos client Ie "carburant pour vivre plein pot" dans I'aspect "installation audio de vehicule " de leur vie.
Nous encourageons tous nos clients arespecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores
acceptables aI'exterieur des vehicules.
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