Kicker VS10L5 User's Manual
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1. M KICKER 25 VS8L5 VS8L7 VS10L5 VS10L7 VS12L5 VS12L7 Vented Enclosure Systems 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 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 Catalyzed Polyurethane 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 going2. iagram 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 2 Mounting cont Specifications 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 VS8L7 S8L7 2 4 325 8 1 2 21 6 13 1 4 33 7 11 27 9 22 1 4 56 5 VS10L5 S10L5 24 450 11 7 8 30 2 17 1 4 43 8 12 1 2 31 7 27 3 4 70 4 VS10L7 S10L7 XZA 525 11 7 8 30 2 17 1 4 43 8 12 1 2 31 7 27 3 4 70 4 VS12L5 S12L5 2 4 600 12 1 2 31 8 18 3 4 47 6 14 5 8 37 1 29 73 6 VS12L7 S12L7 2 4 750 12 1 2 31 8 18 3 4 47 6 14 5 8 37 1 29 73 6 NOTE The two ohm unit should be used with the KX Series Cla
3. or your country s warranty policies STI LLMAJER P O Box 459 e Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 e U S A e 405 624 8510 ef Eee 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 Bs Please use common sense when controlling volume June 2002
4. ranties 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 5 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 f it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise call the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 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 f
5. rom 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 405 624 8510 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 e Install slips screwdriver holes e Items previously repaired by any e Damage caused by exposure to water unauthorized repair facility and or excessive heat e Items returned from unauthorized e Damage through negligence misuse or individuals or dealers accident e Return shipping on non defective items e Items physically damaged due to abuse e Speakers damaged due to amplifier e Freight damage clipping or distortion e The cost of shipping product to Stillwater e Speakers with silicon caulk used for gasket Designs Service material 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 f
6. ss 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 3 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 war
7. 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 Front Mounting woofer faces the back of the car AT LEAST N lt lt FRONT 0 4 m ATLEAST ee 7 7 Rear Mounting woofer faces the front of the car 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 Port TA kK 0 ai A Least Front a 0 j 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 D
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