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1. Amplifer Speaker Connection Coil 2 CUTOUT Omega er S10L5 S12L5 7 25 9 25 11 13 75 S15L5 Corner Radius 1 in 2 54 cm S8L5 1 5 1 in 25 4 mm S10L5 1 5 S12L5 1 75 S15L5 1 7 Note To get the best performance from your Solo Baric L5 subwoofer we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring Soto 2arc LS SO INST SL TOM Box Sue Mere The cardboard Template inside your Solo Baric s shipping carton can be used as a pattern for cutting the speaker mounting hole in your enclosure The cardboard template is the same size as the L5 basket After marking your baffle with the template make sure to cut directly on the line This will maintain the proper baffle cut out size for the L5 basket All the cubic feet numbers given in the following pages include the displacement of the woofer For the ported enclosures the displacement of the port must be added to the final design It will be impractical to use round ports for these designs The listed rectangular port information will yield the best results Always use 3 4 1 9 cm or thicker MDF Medium Density Fiberboard and make sure all the joints are fastened and well sealed The peak pressure in a ported box can exceed that of a sealed enclosure All of these designs need some internal bracing Add 2 x 2 5 cm x 5 cm to 3 x 3 8 cm x 8 cm triangle braces between
2. 405 624 8510 KICKER drivers 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 1 is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud and may permanently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume 09262005 05SL5 So sa LS Sur zuoose 11 2005 Stillwater Designs P O Box 459 Stillwate
3. KICKER SOLO RAR cL5 TRES Se KICKER 3 Solo Baric L5 Subwoofer Owner s Manual models S15L5 S12L5 S10L5 S8L5 Attention Please record your purchase information in the area below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt to this manual for future reference If you require service on this speaker during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the original sales receipt to Kicker for validation of warranty repairs ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Authorized Kicker Dealer Congratulations You have purchased one of the most technically advanced subwoofers in car audio The Solo Baric L5 was designed by the award winning KICKER speaker design team tested in the judging lanes of International Sound Competitions and proven on the Street to deliver the ultimate in low bass output durability and outrageous SPL This is your fuel for Livin Loud Purchase Date Speaker Model Number Speaker Serial Number SoLo arc LS SUBUOOFSRS Ferre SoloK n is an ultra high performance composite which remains rigid minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion The SoloK6n consists of a unique one piece aluminum vapor deposit material that moves as a light weight piston exhibiting power and control Rear Cone Brace integrates into the SoloK n with a continuous contact perimeter weld which offers unmatched st
4. 5 9 2 50 8 1 36 34 5 10 764 523 499 22 38 1 19 33 75 5 93 168 2 97 7 1601 10 11 16 27 1 6 15 2 77 25 2 19 Measurements based on 4 ohm dual voice coil models S12L5 2 or4 32 2 87 9 99 98 0645 1200 600 20 100 51 12 9 7 0 6 05 2 50 8 1 36 34 5 11 884 594 566 22 43 2 41 68 27 7 44 210 9 135 2 2215 12 9 16 31 9 6 3 4 17 1 77 25 2 19 Soto 23arRc LS SUB WLoOoOFrer s S15L5 2or4 23 4 88 8 163 7 1056 1500 750 18 100 59 15 1 7 53 7 69 2 5 63 5 1 59 40 5 12 847 547 524 25 72 7 93 224 67 11 54 327 2 229 3 3757 15 5 8 39 7 8 1 2 21 6 114 64 3 25 M TI Solo Baric L5 subwoofers are available with dual 2 Q ohm or dual 4 Q voice coils Both coils must be connected to a source of amplification The dual 2 Q woofer will generate a 1 Q load if the coils are wired in parallel or a 4 Q load in series The dual 4 Q woofer will provide a 2 Q load wired in parallel or 8 Q load wired in series The terminals with solid red and black markings are for one voice coil The terminals with the white dots are for the second voice coil Amplifer Speaker Connection Parallel Wiring Dual 2 2 1 Q Load Dual 4 Q 2 Q Load Coil 1 Amplifer Speaker Connection Coil 2 Amplifer Speaker Connection Coil 1 Series Wiring Dual 2 Q 4 Q Load Dual 4 Q 8 Q Load Coil2 Coil 1
5. 25 long Power Handling 275W RMS 1 25 ft3 port displacement 2 5 x 11 25 port 19 75 long Power Handling 450W RMS 1 75 ft port displacement 2 5 x 13 25 port 22 5 long Power Handling 600W RMS 3 0 ft3 port displacement 2 5 x 16 25 port 19 5 long Power Handling 750W RMS Street Bass 8 ft3 port displacement 1 75 x 9 5 port 19 75 long Power Handling 275W RMS 1 75 ft3 port displacement 2 75 x 11 25 port 17 75 long Power Handling 450W RMS 2 5 ft3 port displacement 2 5 x 13 25 port 16 5 long Power Handling 600W RMS 4 5 ft3 port displacement 3 0 x 16 25 port 14 75 long Power Handling 750W RMS SPL Deep Bass 1 0 ft8 port displacement 2 x 9 5 port 21 25 long Power Handling 275W RMS 2 25 ft port displacement 3 x 11 25 port 18 long Power Handling 450W RMS 3 25 ft3 port displacement 3 x 13 25 port 14 5 long Power Handling 600W RMS 6 0 ft3 port displacement 3 5 x 16 25 port 13 75 long Power Handling 750W RMS Note The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling The power handling specifications in this chart are calculated using a 25 Hz 24 dB per octave subsonic filter All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit kicker com for the most current information So o Sari LS SuUruUDOoOSer INST Sut TOM S
6. I NA As LIN TE WAR ITS Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period 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 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 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 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 should be r
7. e 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 The listed Power Handling capacities assume that both voice coils are in use Always connect both coils in a dual voice coil speaker Soto 3arRc LS SUB WwoOOoOFrer s e omme men Emma OS Re Solo Baric L5 Sealed Enclosure Applications The Kicker Solo Baric L5 is designed to give more output than an equivalent round speaker and excels when used in the recommended sealed boxes These sealed enclosure designs will give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies 20 to 30 Hz These designs deliver massive amounts of high impact bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifier power The Solo Baric L5 high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure without sacrificing its power handling ability This maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ ultra sound quality installations The SQ enclosure generates a very flat response curve and superbly extends sub bass Solo Baric L5 woofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume recommendations These systems will exhibit benefits of both designs Compact produces high impact bass and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction Overall the system will sound more like the recommended e
8. each of the larger unsupported panels Kicker recommends using a high grade wood glue and silicone sealer for an airtight box x 3 x 3 for S15L5 S12L5 x 2 x 2 for S10L5 S8L5 Note If you prefer an ultra smooth bass response you should loosely fill your Solo Baric enclosure with poly fil polyester fiberfill 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 being blown out of the port The use of poly fil stuffing will slightly decrease efficiency but will deepen and extend the low frequency output Do nat install a port opening against a solid surface 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 or the diameter of the round port as the minimum amount of space between the port opening and any solid surface to insure unrestricted airflow For more advice on box building click on the SUPPORT tab on the Kicker homepage www kicker com Choose the Technical Support tab choose the Tech Manuals tab and then download or view the corresponding information Please E mail support kicker com or call Technical Services 405 624 8583 for specific or unanswered questions A Note on Power Handling Capacity Solo Baric subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of th
9. eturned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs Kicker Dealer for warranty Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing calling or by visiting kicker com 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 8510 for a Return Authorization RMA 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 RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components subwoofer speaker wire connector etc The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect 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 type of sale and the manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to t
10. he Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 SOLO BR LS St SsLOOFeRS Waar memes Say This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover Damage due to improper installation Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion e Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility e Return shipping on non defective items e Products with tampered or missing bar code labels e Products returned without a Return Authorization RMA number e Freight Damage e The cost of shipping product to Kicker e Service performed by anyone other than Kicker Rue me ULL Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24 hour service for all acoustics subwoofers midrange drivers tweeters crossovers etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered INTERNATIONAL WARRANTS Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty and service policies LOA e P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A
11. nclosure 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 Do not make the airspace greater than the SQ Maximum Enclosure Volume recommendation Recommended Sealed Enclosures Moderate Efficiency Model Compact Minimum Enclosure Volume SQ Maximum Enclosure Volume S8L5 33 ft Power Handling 80W RMS 75 ft3 Power Handling 55W RMS 9 34 L 21 24L S10L5 66 ft8 Power Handling 450W RMS 1 0 ft8 Power Handling 450W RMS 18 69 L 28 32 L S12L5 88 ft8 Power Handling 600W RMS 2 0 ft Power Handling 500W RMS 24 92 L 56 64 L S15L5 1 5 ft3 Power Handling 750W RMS 6 0 ft8 Power Handling 450W RMS 42 48 L 69 92 L So LS SuUrBuUDOoOSer INST St TOM Panel Dimensions for Minimum Recommended Sealed Enclosures using 3 4 1 9 cm thick MDF Model Volume ft L Panel A in Panel B in Panel C in S8L5 33 9 34 10 x 10 10x8 8 x 8 5 B S10L5 66 18 69 12x12 12 x 10 5 10 5 x 10 5 S12L5 88 24 92 13x 13 13 x 11 5 11 5 x 11 5 1 in 2 54 cm C 1 in 25 4 mm S15L5 1 50 42 48 16 5 x 16 5 16 5 x 11 5 15 x 11 5 1 ft3 28 32 L 28 A Note All sealed box airspace should be filled to 50 loose poly fil stuffing Please allow two weeks of break in time for the Solo Baric L5 subwoofer to reach optimum bass performance Solo Baric L5 Ported Vented Enclosure Applicati
12. om bottoming out and corresponding damage e Sleeved High Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and power loss due to the common use of insufficient gauge lead wires The lead wires are terminated with multiple polymer based strain relieving mechanical fasteners Spring Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals flawlessly connect medium to heavy gauge speaker wire to the sleeved high power tinsel lead wires So LS SU BSW OOF eR FEATURES SOLIS e R s 0o0o merce Model Nominal Impedance Zn ohm per coil Resonance Frequency fs Hz Sensitivity SPLo dB 1W 1m Effective Piston Area Sd in m2 Power Handling Waits Peak RMS Effective Frequency Range Hz Effective Excursion EXmax in mm DC Resistance Re ohm coils in series Voice Coil Inductance Le mH Voice Coil Diameter d in mm Voice Coil Length h in mm Mechanical Q Factor Qms Electrical Q Factor Qes Total Q Factor Qts Force Factor BL Tm Equivalent Volume Vas ft L Moving Mass Mms oz g Net Displacement in cc Outer Frame Dimension in cm Mounting Depth in cm Magnet Weight oz kg S8L5 2or4 43 4 83 1 42 32 0273 600 300 28 100 433 11 0 7 78 5 36 2 50 8 1 24 31 5 9 925 850 183 15 9 498 14 1 3 56 101 0 52 3 857 8 13 16 22 4 4 3 4 12 1 41 27 1 17 S10L5 2 or4 34 9 86 5 68 05 0439 900 450 24 100 51 12 9 7 1
13. ons Ported Solo Barics Absolutely and with a vengeance These enclosures incorporate massive slot loaded rectangular ports with ultra low air velocity for ground pounding street bass that will make your skin bounce on your bones These boxes are the enclosure of choice for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL contests The ported Compact design increases bass efficiency and fits in many space limited applications Although it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be considerably higher than that of any sealed box The two other ported designs have proportionately more output in this crucial frequency band The ported Street Bass design kicks out even deeper bass which can be heard from several street blocks away The SPL Deep Bass is the largest and most efficient enclosure design The SPL Deep Bass delivers the sonic output needed to win SPL contests and it produces bass notes all the way down to tha cella This design turns heads and jump starts your heart lf space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your Solo Baric L5 try one of these ported designs You will not be disappointed The following page shows a chart with the three Recommended Rectangular Port Enclosure sizes for each Solo Baric driver So o Sari LS SU SW OOFreRs Recommended Rectangular Port Enclosures High Efficiency Compact 66 ft3 port displacement 1 5 x 9 5 port 19
14. rength and resistance to deformation under pressure Increased Santoprene Surround Radius allows extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL Santoprene is the next generation of surround material It offers unmatched UV protection and gives the SoloK n maximum EXmax effective excursion potential Stitched Surround adds a mechanical fastener to the chemical adhesives This duo prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions New Enhanced BAM Basket and Motor Assembly utilizes a high strength steel basket features a low profile open design and provides a solid foundation for the precision aligned motor assembly Perimeter Venting in the BAM relieves pressure from under the spider supports a linear excursion and helps dissipate heat from the voice coil and motor structure Dual Ultra Length Voice Coils sustain enormous cone excursion and provide flexible impedance matching options e High Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former improves sonic and conductive properties and prevents thermal electrical meltdown e One Piece Uniplate with Vented Hyper Extended Pole Piece and Backplate 1 Optimizes heat transfer efficiency for cooler operation and maximum power handling ability 2 Eliminates erratic magnetic flux from the voice coil gap 3 Releases pressure under the suspension for uniform cone movement and responsive low bass 4 Prevents the voice coil fr
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