Kicker L5 Technical Manual

Wiring Options
SERIES VOICE COILS / WOOFERS WIRED IN PARALLEL
Using Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coils
4 4 = 2 OHM
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Using Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils
8 8 = 4 OHM
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
PARALLELED VOICE COILS / WOOFERS WIRED IN SERIES
Using Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coils
Using Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
1 + 1 = 2 OHM
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
2 + 2 = 4 OHM
Single Woofer
Using Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coils
1 Ohm
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Using Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils
2 Ohm
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
4 Ohm
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
8 Ohm
To
Amplifier
+
-
Red/white dot
+
Red +
Black
-
Black/
white
dot
-
Parallel
Parallel
Series
Series
The following diagrams are the most popular wiring configurations when using Dual voice coil woofers. They
show a typical single channel wiring scheme. Check the amplifier’s owners manual for minimum impedance the
amplifier will handle before hooking up the speakers. Remember: 4 Ohm mono is equivalent to 2 Ohm stereo.
Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers
Recommended Applications
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Kicker L5 Specifications

General

Enclosure Recommendation	Sealed or Vented
Size	12 inches
Impedance	2 ohms or 4 ohms
Min Sealed Box Volume	1.0 cu. ft (12")
Min Vented Box Volume	1.75 cu. ft (12")
Frequency Response	25-500 Hz
Voice Coil	2.5 inches
Mounting Cutout	11.125 inches