Kicker Solo-Baric S12L7 User Manual

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the most advanced
subwoofers in the history of car audio. Your KICKER Solo-Baric is the latest in
KICKER’s trend-setting Solo-Baric line, designed and engineered to deliver the
ultimate in low bass performance and unmatched durability when installed
in a properly designed system. Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy.
Solo-Baric Features
Cast Aluminum Basket (patent pending) for strength and to reject stray
magnetic fields
Perimeter Venting in basket for continuous voice coil cooling and highly
linear response
Highly Rigid Cone (patent pending) with high internal damping and excellent
resistance to sunlight, pollution, and moisture
Inverted Structural Dome™ further increases cone’s resistance to flex
under pressure
Stitched Surround (patent pending) prevents cone/surround separation at
high excursions
Blackened Motor Parts for superior heat dissipation and long life
Dual Ultra-Length Voice Coils for high excursion and flexible wiring options
High-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Former prevents cone meltdown to minimize
warping and rubbing
One piece UniPlate™ pole piece and back plate:
Blackened Pole Piece provides effective heat transfer and cool operation for
maximum power handling
One-Piece Hyper-Extended Pole reduces non-linear magnetic fields around
the voice coil gap for even more heat sinking and excellent cone motion control
Vented Pole Piece releases pressure under dustcap for freer cone motion and
enhanced low bass
Sleeved High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires to resist lead breakage and
power-robbing resistance losses
Spring-Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals for solid connections with large gauge
speaker wire
Rubatex front and rear gaskets for airtight seal
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S15L7, S12L7, S10L7, S8L7

Kicker Solo-Baric S12L7 Specifications

General

Size	12 inches
Frequency Response	20-100 Hz
Power Handling (Peak)	1500W
Power Handling (RMS)	750W
Impedance	2 ohms
Mounting Depth	6.6 inches
Enclosure Recommendation (Ported)	1.75 - 3.0 cu. ft.
Mounting Cutout Diameter	11.125 inches

Summary

Recommended Enclosures

A Note on Power Handling Capability

Discusses power handling in recommended enclosures and dual coil usage.

Solo-Baric Cutout Specifications

Details cutout dimensions and corner radius for various Solo-Baric models.

Building Your Enclosure

Wiring

Parallel Wiring

Explains parallel wiring for dual voice coils and resulting impedance loads.

Series Wiring

Explains series wiring for dual voice coils and resulting impedance loads.

Specifications

Speaker Systems Limited Warranty

What to Do If You Need Warranty or Service

Instructions for returning defective merchandise for warranty service.

What Is Not Covered?

Lists conditions and damages that are excluded from warranty coverage.

How Long Will It Take?

Provides an estimate for warranty service turnaround time.

International Warranty

Advises contacting local dealers for international warranty policies.