SoloX Subwoofer Owner’s Manual S18X1/S18X2 Model: Attention: Congratulations! Please take a moment and record the information asked for below in the provided area. It is also a good idea to attach the original sales receipt or a copy of it to this page for future reference If for any reason you require service on this subwoofer during the warranty period, you will need to provide this information and a copy of the receipt to KICKER to validate your warranty.
Features Advanced Cone Technology The outer edge of the cone has been rolled to increase cone rigidity to decrease cone flex under high excursion. ARCTIC Cap (Aluminum Rapid Cooling Thermal Induction Centering Cap) Mounted on top of the extended pole--piece it is responsible for insuring the voice coil on the SPAIR is properly centered when inserted into the BAM, adds more mass for increased thermal transfer from the voice coil to the pole piece and channels air into the “X” Vent for increased cooling.
Wiring The terminals with red and black wings are for one voice coil. The terminals with the silver colored wings are for the second voice coil.
Enclosures Enclosures The SoloX is one of the most advanced subwoofers on the market, therefore, care must be taken when designing an enclosure. We will provide you with enough information for you to properly construct an enclosure. If you feel you are not capable of building it yourself, we highly recommend letting one of our Authorized Dealers build it for you. It will save you a lot of heartaches and headaches. The SoloX subwoofer is capable of handling unheard of power.
Enclosures Sealed Design SoloX Series Sealed Enclosure Applications The SoloX is designed for Vented enclosure/ High SPL applications and that is where maximum output and power handling will be achieved. If you are willing to give up maximum SPL and power handling for more low bass output, then you can utilize our sealed enclosure recommendations.These sealed enclosure recommendations will give the smoothest response with the most energy at really low frequencies, around 20 to 30 Hz.
Vented Design Features S18X Recommended Enclosures SoloX Series Vented Enclosure Applications The Kicker SoloX is truly awesome in a vented enclosure as this is what it was designed for. Throw out every experience you have ever had with a vented speaker and prepare to be blown away! Our engineers have designed several boxes that will truly irritate everyone within a 3 mile radius. Because a woofer of this magnitude has never been produced, even we do not know the total capabilities of the SoloX.
Mounting 4. With the Gap Cap now installed remove the (4) double end threaded studs that lock the BAM to the wood baffle assembly. Mounting Now that you have opened the box and read “The Adventures of Sam Stikman” and decided on which enclosure design to use, you may now remove the SoloX from it’s box. Please follow the instructions lined out here to insure proper installation. 1. With assistance from a friend remove the SoloX from the cardboard facilitation chamber.
Mounting 9. With your assistant, insert the BAM and start the corner hardware. Now is the time you remove the unidirectional bonding strip! (Tape) Tighten the double threaded studs to secure the BAM to the baffle. 6. Once the holes are marked remove template. Using a jigsaw cutout the woofer hole and use a 3/8” drillbit for the mounting holes WARNING! You will need assistance for the following steps! Baffle 10. Pull the wires out through the BAM and connect to the B3 Link of your choice.
Mounting 14. Pop open a cold beverage and admire your work! 12. Insert the SPAIR back into the BAM. Be careful not to damage the voice coil. The double threaded studs and the ARCTIC Cap will help to center SPAIR as you lower it into the BAM. When properly aligned these assemblies slide together easily. 13. Using the 1/4”-20 acorn head nuts and eight bolts secure the SPAIR to the BAM. When tightening the nuts follow the pattern drawn below. This will insure a proper fit.
Specifications Specifications Model: S18X1 Nominal Impedance S18X2 1 2 90.27 89.7 Displacement, cc 3930 3930 Displacement, CuIn 239.8 239.8 Mounting Depth 11-3/8 11-3/8 2.05 4.07 (Impedance per coil) SPL 1W/1M Revc VC Inductance, mH 3.247 4.289 Sd, SqM 0.1426 0.1426 BL Vas, Liters 31.45 40.36 185.64 177.61 Vas, CuFt 6.55 6.27 Mms, gms 859.8 836.5 Fs 21.4 22.18 Qms 8.838 7.83 Qes 0.240 0.291 Qts 0.233 0.281 10000 10000 5000 5000 24.48 24.
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. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer this Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items received freight collect will be refused. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty.
SoloX Limited Warranty Warranty Ok, you have read all the fine print on the previous page describing the warranty on a Solo X Subwoofer, (enough there to make even Judge Judy happy) but what does it all mean? Well, let's just lay it all out in as simple of terms as possible. The Solo X is a high performance machine that is built to take gobs of power, play extremely loud and create enough low bass to rattle the fillings out of your friend's teeth who lives in the next county.
