Introduction ES Subwoofer Owner’s Manual Models: ES154 / ES124 / ES104 Congratulations! 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.
Injection Molded Polymineral Cone with ISD™ (Inverted Structural Dome) is a high performance composite, which remains rigid, minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion. The ES Subwoofer’s cone moves as a light weight piston, exhibiting power and control. Double Stitched Surround adds a mechanical fastener to the chemical adhesives. This duo prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions.
Specifications Performance 4 Model: ES104 ES124 ES154 Woofer Size, in (cm) Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m Effective Piston Area [Sd], in2 (m2) Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) Effective Frequency Range, Hz Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm) DC Resistance [Re], ohm 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 Facto
Installation Installation The Kicker ES Subwoofers are designed to be extremely versatile. ES Subwoofers excel in a sealed or vented box, and they surpass the competition on an infinite baffle (free-air) installation. Infinite Baffle Mounting The infinite baffle mounting method effectively utilizes the rear deck and trunk space of most sedan type vehicles. Mark the rear deck or parcel shelf for the hole cut-out diameter of the subwoofer and cut the holes.
Installation Box Building Notes The cardboard “Template” inside your ES Subwoofer’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 ES Subwoofer’s 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 ES Subwoofer’s basket.
Installation Recommended Enclosures ES Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure Applications The Kicker ES Subwoofer 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 high levels of amplifier power.
Installation Panel Dimensions for Minimum Recommended Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF: Model Volume, ft3 (L) Panel A Panel B Panel C ES104 1.0 (28.3) 13.5 x 13.5 13.5 x 12 12 x 12 ES124 1.25 (35.4) 14.5 x 14.5 14.5 x 13 13 x 13 ES154 2.25 (63.7) 17.25 x 17.25 17.25 x 15.75 15.75 x 15.75 1 in = 2.54 cm 1 in = 25.4 mm 1 ft3 = 28.32 L Note: All sealed box airspace should be filled to 50% loose poly-fil stuffing.
Installation Recommended Circular Port Enclosures – High Efficiency Model Compact SPL / Deep Bass ES104 1.25 ft3 (35.4 L) + port displacement 1.5” x 10.5” port, 14.5” long (3.8cm x 26.7cm x port, 36.8cm long) Power Handling = 150W RMS 1.75 ft3 (49.6 L) + port displacement 1.5” x 10.5” port, 13.25” long (3.8cm x 26.7cm port, 33.7cm long) Power Handling = 150W RMS ES124 1.75 ft3 (49.6 L) + port displacement 2.0” x 12.5” port, 16” long (5.1cm x 31.8cm port, 40.6cm long) Power Handling = 150W RMS 2.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY Warranty Contact your International Kicker 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 WARNING: 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.
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