Introduction SoloX Subwoofer Owner’s Manual Models: S12X1, S12X2, S10X1, S10X2 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.
Performance look that is more rigid for less cone flex and less distortion. Advanced Cone Technology The outer edge of the cone has been rolled to increase cone rigidity to decrease cone flex under high excursion. BAM (Basket And Motor) Assembly Cast Aluminum Basket featuring low profile/open design. Provides a solid anti-resonant foundation for the massive motor assembly. SPAIR (Simple Pull Apart Insertable Replacement) A stamped steel removable cone assembly. (Patent Pending) Uniplate V.
Wiring Parallel Wired Wiring The SoloX woofers are available with dual 2 Ohm or dual 1 Ohm voice coils. The terminals without white dots are for voice coile one. The terminals with the white dots are for the second voice coil. Both voice coils must be powered up. Coose a Series or Parallel wiring option that fits your system and amplifier’s requirements. You can also wire each coil to a single amplifier.
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 heartache and headaches. The SoloX subwoofer is capable of handling unheard of power. A simple enclosure will not be enough.
Enclosures Sealed Design SoloX Series Sealed Enclosure Applications The SoloX is designed for Vented enclosure/High SPL applcations and that is where maximum output will be achieved. If you are willing to give up maximum SPL 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.
Enclosures Vented Designs 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 intimidate and 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.
Enclosures S12X Recommended Vented Enclosures Tuner : 3 cu.ft. Port: 45 sq.in. x 18.75” Fb= 40 Hz, Pmax= 1400 W ( with 25 HZ subsonic filter) SUV: 6 cu.ft. Port: 60 sq.in. x 6” Fb= 45 Hz, Pmax=2000 W ( with 25 HZ subsonic filter) SPL: 6 cu.ft. Port: 250 sq.in. x 9” Fb= 68 Hz, Pmax= 2500 (Above tuning freq.
4. With the Gap Cap now installed remove the (4) Phillips Head Machine Screws that lock the BAM to the wood baffle assembly. Mounting 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. 10 - 24 10 - 24 10 - 24 1. With assistance, remove the SoloX from the cardboard facilitation chamber.
Mounting 6. Once the holes are marked remove template. Using a jigsaw cut out the woofer hole and use a 1/4” drill bit for the mounting holes 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 Phillips Head Machine Screws to secure the BAM to the baffle. NOTE: You will need assistance for the following steps! 10 - 24 10 - 24 10. Pull the wires out through the BAM and connect to the Binding Posts.
The ARCTIC Cap will help to center SPAIR as you lower it into the BAM. When properly aligned these assemblies slide together easily. 1 ATTENTION! Locator Hole 5 Follow the pattern, hand tightening each, then go back and tighten using the same 7 pattern. 3 4 8 Locator Pin 6 NOTE: Make sure the Locator Pin and Locator Hole are aligned correctly! Fig 1 Mounting 12. Insert the SPAIR back into the BAM. Be careful not to damage the voice coil.
Specifications Performance Model: S12X1 Nominal Impedance S12X2 S10X1 S10X2 1 2 1 2 SPL 1W/1M 87.69 87.55 85.64 85.65 Displacement, cc 5380 5380 5100 5100 Displacement, CuIn 328.32 328.32 311.04 311.04 Mounting Depth 8 9/16” 8 9/16” 8 3/8” 8 3/8” Revc ( Åçááäë áå ëÉêááÉë ) 2.73 4.090 2.73 3.99 VC Inductance, mH 3.55 4.654 3.58 5.512 Sd, SqM .0689 .0689 .0480 .0480 BL 22.9 27.6444 22.6 26.7089 Vas, Liters 31.06 33.1245 19.9 20.4376 Vas, CuFt 1.
Warranty SoloX Limited Warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED? This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. Caution: Burnt voice coils are not covered under warranty! In addition, the warranty does not cover: * Damaged Spiders. * Damaged Surrounds. * Damaged Cones. * Damaged Tinsel Leads. * Damaged Voice Coils. * Damage due to improper installation. * Subsequent damage to other components.
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.
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