Kicker Competition and Freeair C-Series Owner's Manual
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1. SEALED ENCLOSURE VENTED ENCLOSURE Competition Series Drivers Freeair Series Drivers Box Volume F3 Box Volume Vent Diameter Vent Length Fb F353 Model Cubic Feet 3 dB Model Cubic Feet qty inches inches Hz 3dB C18c 4 44 20 Maximum 35 F15c 3 60 20 Maximum 1 4 425 32 34 3 70 Recommended 37 3 00 Recommended Or 2 3 6 35 37 2 96 20 Minimum 39 2 40 20 Minimum ans 39 m C15c 3 60 20 Maximum 31 5 F12c 210 20 Maximum 1 3 475 32 35 3 00 Recommended 33 5 4 75 Recommended i ci 35 375 2 40 20 Minimum 35 4 40 20 Minimum and 4 44 C12c 210 20 Maximum 37 F10c 4 50 20 Maximum 1 3 525 36 345 1 75 Recommended 38 4 25 Recommended es 40 38 1 40 20 Minimum a 4 00 20 Minimum Aa 45 405 C10c 1 50 20 Maximum 48 F8c 0 78 20 Maximum 1 2 5 00 36 m 1 25 Recommended 49 0 65 Recommended ane 40 43 5 1 00 20 Minimum 50 0 52 20 Minimum j Han 45 47 C8c 0 78 20 Maximum 57 F6x9c 0 78 20 Maximum 1 2 5 00 36 m 0 65 Recommended 58 0 65 Recommended pom 40 43 5 0 52 20 Minimum 59 0 52 20 Minimum 2 ata 45 47 C6 5c 0 42 20 Maximum 78 F6 5c 0 42 20 Maximum 1 415 425 40 40 0 35 Recommended 79 0 35 Recommended j WA 45 44 0 28 20 Minimum 80 0 28 20 Minimum 7 a 50 49 THIELE SMALL PARAMETERS T S parameters are used to design sealed vented and other types of speaker enclosures The information is provided for users who have computer speaker CAD progr2. 8 107 7 497 3 881 Qes 0 454 0 492 0 334 0 282 0 387 0 315 Qts 0 425 0 457 0 318 0 272 0 368 0 291 Pmax watts 1000 500 400 300 200 150 Xmax mm 1112 7 68 7 68 7 68 4 80 4 80 Freq Response Hz 20 200 20 200 20 200 25 200 30 600 30 600 Magnet Weight Oz 110 60 38 32 20 20 Voice Coil Kapton 3 2 2 2 45m 4 5 Preliminary Based on 4Q model measurements Freeair Series Drivers MODEL F15c F12c F10c F8c F6x9c F6 5c SPL 1W 1M 90 39dB 88 7dB 89 74dB 88 25dB 87 28dB 89 96d0B Displacement cc 2677 31 1523 66 945 04 408 04 383 46 366 41 Displacement Culn 163 38 92 98 57 67 24 9 23 4 22 36 Hole Cutout in dia 14 1 1 8 9 1 8 7 1 8 Oval 5 5 8 Mounting Depth in 6 gr 4 3 8 3 3 8 3 5 8 2 7 8 Reve 3 590 3 59Q 3 590 3 480 3 480 3 480 Sd SQM 0 0830 0 0531 0 0340 0 0214 0 0204 0 0133 BL 10 38 9 61 8 69 7 08 7 56 7 43 Vas Liters 246 93 146 89 81 95 19 28 22 91 14 73 Vas CuFt 8 66 515 2 88 0 68 0 80 0 52 Mms gms 122 59 90 99 45 46 29 86 26 98 23 02 Fs 28 6 276 32 4 53 5 49 2 43 2 Qms 8 036 8 650 5 395 6145 4 366 6121 Qes 0 734 0 613 0 440 0 696 0 508 0 395 Qts 0 673 0 572 0 407 0 625 0 455 0 371 Pmax watts Vented 500 400 300 200 200 150 Pmax watts Freeair 300 250 200 150 150 100 Xmax mm 768 768 768 4 80 4 80 4 80 Freq Response Hz 20 200 20 200 25 200 30 600 30 600 30 600 Magnet Weight Oz 60 38 32 20 20 20 Voice Coil Kapton 2 2 2 4 5 1 5 4 5 Preliminary Based on 4Q model measurements If you have more ques
3. KICKER COMPETITION amp FREEAIR The new c series KICKER Competition and Freeair drivers feature the latest advancements in loudspeaker design from Stillwater Designs the most famous name in car audio subwoofers FEATURES OF KICKER C Series DRIVERS Hemispherical Polymineral Cone w High rigidity under pressure for accurate linear control ISD Inverted Structural Dome Stops enclosure pressure loss to reduce pump down High internal dampening Excellent sunlight pollution and moisture resistance Double Stitched Surround Prevents cone surround separation at high excursions Blackened Pole Piece Improved heat transfer Uniplate Improved thermal and magnetic transfer between pole and backplate Extended Pole Piece Cooler operation increases power handling Improved magnetic field linearity around the voice coil gap Vented Pole Piece Pressure relief under the center dome improves low bass Extended Backplates Prevent damaging voice coil bottoming Perimeter Venting Measurably lower operating temperature and freer cone motion Hi Temp Kapton Voice Coil Formers Protects against warped rubbing voice coils Long Throw Voice Coil Enormous cone excursion capabilities High Power Lead Wires Stops lead breakage Reduces power robbing resistance losses INSTALLING YOUR NEW KICKER DRIVER Enclosure construction Your enclosure should be made of 1 2 8 drivers and smaller or 3 4 10 drivers and
4. ams or wish to calculate box parameters long hand Random samples of each model were selected for parameter testing from shipping stock Each driver was broken in by driving it at its resonant frequency to an excursion of Xmax for a period of two hours before testing This break in settled the driver s parameters which shift slightly during the first few hours of use Multiple test were taken of each driver and averaged for accuracy Test equipment used included an Audio Precision test instrument driven by a PC computer Additional data was calculated or verified by LEAP Loudspeaker Enclosure Analysis Program on a PC computer Because parameters shift during break in optimum low bass performance should be expect ed after approximately four to five hours of normal use Competition Series Drivers MODEL C18c C15c C12c C10c C8c C6 5c SPL 1W 1M 91 8dB 90 57dB 89 56dB 89 75dB 88 57dB 87 310B Displacement cc 4720 28 2677 31 1523 66 945 04 408 04 366 41 Displacement Culn 288 05 163 58 92 98 57 67 24 9 22 36 Hole Cutout in dia 16 1 2 14 11 1 8 9 1 8 7 1 8 5 5 8 Mounting Depth in 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 8 3 3 8 2 7 8 Revc 3 230 3 59Q 3 59Q 3 590 3 480 3 480 Sd SqM 0 1201 0 0830 0 0531 0 0340 0 0214 0 0133 BL 13 32 10 26 9 61 9 32 6 68 7 79 Vas Liters 707 32 556 54 444 43 177 76 70 84 19 23 Vas CuFt 24 82 19 53 15 59 6 24 2 49 0 67 Mms gms 215 18 118 17 81 78 50 40 26 97 23 20 Fs 18 5 19 4 16 7 21 5 29 3 37 7 Qms 6 719 6 551 6 985
5. duce bass output AMERICA S MUSIC MACHINES FREEAIR MOUNTING The specialized design of KICKER Freeair woofers allow these speakers to work effectively in infinite baffle applications This does not mean however that the driver doesn t need an enclosure What it means is that the enclosure can be of very large volume such as a car door dash rear panel or trunk In these applications the driver needs a relatively rigid panel to mount to as excess vibration will color the sound and reduce efficiency Also the panel should effectively seal the air behind the panel from the air in front of it If your mounting panel doesn t meet these two requirements you may need to modify it with bracing or an additional panel sandwiched onto it in some manner Dash mountings are almost impossible to seal however this is not too critical since the drivers used in this application are for midbass and midrange and only low bass performance is sacrificed KICKER Freeair woofers are also well suited for use in vented enclosures When used in their recommended enclosures these woofers exhibit a boosted bass response which is often popular for rap or rock music POWER HANDLING Power handling ratings on Competition and Freeair woofers reflect the largest power amplifiers suitable for use with each speaker model We feel that this rating is more useful to the consumer than misleading music power continuou
6. hat the sound level is I too loud and may permanently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume EE KCER rivers are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently I MARCH 2000
7. ives 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 Impulse 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 author ized 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 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 one 1 year previous to the date item is sent in Freight must be prepaid items received freight collect will be refused Failure to follow these step
8. larger material minimum Avoid low density materials such as common particle board The recommended materials are high density particle board medium density fiberboard MDF or high quality void free 7 or 13 ply plywood such as marine plywood Include glue blocks to strengthen the corners of your box and add cross braces if you detect panel vibration Use quality wood glue such as Elmer s Professional or Titebond NOT silicone rubber hot glue or caulk and seal inside joints with a pressed in bead of silicone rubber to be absolutely certain that no air leaks exist If your design includes multiple woofers operated at high power seal each woofer in its own enclosure WARNING the use of silicone rubber to seal in a woofer will void your warranty If any sealing is needed in addition to the speaker s gasket use caulking cord or vinyl weather strip Loosely fill a sealed box about half full with polyester fiber typically used as pillow filling Line the inside of a vented box with 1 fiberglass insulation Schedule 40 PVC pipe is recommended for making port tubes for vented enclosures The pipe should be roughed up before gluing it into the box with silicone rubber or epoxy The inside end of the vent should be at least one diameter from the nearest cabinet wall Rounded edges on the vent can be useful in reducing vent chuffing noises Remember to observe polarity Hooking up one or more woofers in reverse phase will drastically re
9. s or other ratings often used Stillwater Designs power ratings are based on clean power with minimal amplifier clipping Amplifier clipping produces an extremely distorted signal that is capable of destroying drivers and may void your warranty RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES The table below shows suitable enclosures for Competition and Freeair drivers F3 values listed indicate the 3 dB down point of the system Fb represents the tuning of the vented enclosure Remember that while a vented speaker has a slight theoretical advantage in output a sealed enclosure produces more low bass because of its much slower roll off below the 3 dB point In addition cone motion is more controlled in a sealed box reducing the chance of mechanical damage to the woofer Stillwater Designs has been using sealed enclosures in its show vehicles for a number of years They have proven to be very reliable with highly predictable performance even under extreme power demands The sealed enclosure sound is very tight and controlled yet very full and solid with extended low bass response Note that a large box improves low bass performance and a small box produces more mid bass bump A vented box also produces lots of bump because of the output from the vent Some prefer this boosted bass sound while others favor accuracy of the sealed enclosure Consider the type of sound you want and choose your enclosure to produce it
10. s 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 Damage caused by exposure to water unauthorized repair facility and or excessive heat e Items returned from unauthorized 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 for your country s warranty policies STILLVATER h P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 405 624 8510 ean e 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 t
11. tions about the installation of your new KICKER component see the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you purchased your component You may also call our Technical Services Line at 405 624 8583 for technical assistance 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 unless this product is labeled B Stock in which case it is warranted for ninety 90 days from date of purchase Should service be neces sary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period Stillwater Designs will replace or repair at its discretion the defective merchandise with equiva lent merchandise at no charge Warranty replacements on B Stock may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes Discontinued products may be replaced with equivalent products his warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product sub sequent 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 his warranty g
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