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USER MANUAL SoloBaric S12L3 KICKER

2011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 12011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 1 10/19/2010 2:08:03 PM10/19/2010 2:08:03 PM2 SPECIFICATIONS WIRING Solo-Baric L3 subwoofers are available with dual 2 (ohm) or dual 4 voice coils. Both coils must be connected to a source of amplifi cation. The dual 2 woofer will generate a 1 load if the coils are wired in parallel or a 4 load in series. The dual 4 woofer will provide a 2 load wired in parallel or 8 load wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the fi rst voice coil. The terminals with solid-red and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figure 1.

Authorized KICKER Dealer: Purchase Date: Subwoofer Model Number: Subwoofer Serial Number: Model S10L3 S12L3 S15L3 Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4 Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 32.85 31.37 24.57 Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 800 (400) 800 (400) 1000 (500) Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.3 86.3 90.292 DC Resistance [Re], ohm 3.9 3.9 3.8 Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 9.078 9.198 9.881 Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .657 .796 .438 Total Q-Factor [Qts] .612 .733 .419 Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft³ (L) 1.44 (40.81) 2.5 (71.06) 7.24 (204.94) Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-5/8 (32) 15-5/8 (39.7) Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 9-5/16 (23.7) 11-1/16 (28.1) 13-3/4 (34.9) Mounting Depth, in (cm) 5-1/2 (14) 6-1/4 (15.8) 8-1/8 (20.6) S10L3 / S12L3 / S15L3Models: Note: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the audio system. 2011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 22011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 2 10/19/2010 2:08:25 PM10/19/2010 2:08:25 PM3

Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fi berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the “template” inside your Solo-Baric’s shipping carton to mark the mounting hole, then cut directly on the line. These designs need internal bracing. Add triangular bracing between each of the larger unsupported panels. See Figure 3. All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual include the displacement of the woofer. For the vented enclosures the displacement of the port must be calculated and added to the internal volume of the fi nal design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert to cubic feet, for example the S12L3 vented Compact design’s external port dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF: [ (13.25” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (2.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x 22.5”] x (1 ft

, and add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure, S12L3’s 1.75 ft

. See Figure 4. Due to the necessary length of these ports, you may want to fold the port along the bottom and back walls. It will be impractical to use round ports for these designs. Figure 1 Series Wiring Parallel Wiring Figure 2 Cutout Dimensions Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4 Load Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8 Load Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load coil 1+ coil 1+ coil 2+ coil 2+ amplifi er + amplifi er + amplifi er - amplifi er - coil 2- coil 2- coil 1- coil 1- S10L3 S12L3 S15L3 13 3/4” (34.9 cm) 11 1/16” (28.1 cm) 9 5/16” (23.7 cm) 13 3/4” (34.9 cm) 11 1/16” (28.1 cm) 9 5/16” (23.7 cm) Corner Radius: S10L3 - 1.5” (38.1mm) S12L3 - 1.75” (44.5mm) S15L3 - 1.7” (43.2mm) 2011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 32011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 3 10/19/2010 2:08:25 PM10/19/2010 2:08:25 PM4 Do not 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 as the minimum amount of space between the port opening and any solid surface to insure unrestricted airfl ow. If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your L3 enclosure with poly-fi l stuffi ng. 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-fi l from exiting the port. The use of poly-fi l will slightly decrease effi ciency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output. For more advice on box building, refer to your Authorized Kicker Dealer, or click on the Support tab on the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Please e-mail [e-mail] or call Technical Support at [phone] for specifi c or unanswered questions.

Figure 3 Figure 4 D = 3” x 3” for S12L3, S15L3 D = 2” x 2” for S10L3

These boxes are the enclosure of choice for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL contests. If space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your Solo-Baric L3, try one of these ported designs. You will not be disappointed. Solo-Baric subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the 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 ported Compact design increases bass effi ciency and fi ts in many space-limited applications. Although it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80Hz will be considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The ported SQ design has even more output in this crucial frequency band, and is the largest and most effi cient enclosure design. Vented Compact S10L3 S12L3 S15L3 Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3.0 (85) Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2 x 10.5” (5.1x26.7) 2.5 x 12.5” (6.4x31.8) 2.75 x 15.5” (7x39.4) Port Length, in (cm) 20” (50.8) 20” (50.8) 25.75” (65.4) Power Handling, RMS 300 300 500 Vented SQ S10L3 S12L3 S15L3 Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.75 (49.6) 2.25 (63.7) 5 (142) Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2.5 x 10.5” (6.4x26.7) 3 x 12.5” (7.6x31.8) 3 x 15.5” (7.6x39.4) Port Length, in (cm) 20” (50.8) 20.5” (52.1) 22” (55.9) Power Handling, RMS 300 300 500 Figure 5

2011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 172011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 17 10/19/2010 2:08:30 PM10/19/2010 2:08:30 PM18 Acoustics Limited Warranty 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 specifi c 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 returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. You can confi rm 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 [phone] for a Return Merchandise 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, 3100 North Husband Road, Stillwater, OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-collect to you. 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 the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight- collect, or COD, will be refused. 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: o Damage due to improper installation o Subsequent damage to other components o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product o Speakers damaged due to amplifi er clipping or distortion o Items previously repaired or modifi ed by any unauthorized repair facility o Return shipping on non-defective items o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number o Freight Damage o The cost of shipping product to Kicker o Service performed by anyone other than Kicker HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? Kicker strives to maintain a goal of one week for turnaround on service of all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at [phone]. 20101019-B-2011L3 NOTE: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information. 2011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 182011 L3 Multilingual Rev B.indd 18 10/19/2010 2:08:30 PM10/19/2010 2:08:30 PM19 International Warranty Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for your country’s warranty policies.

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