Kicker SoloX Subwoofer Tech, Version 1.0 (01/14/2003) Owner's Manual

Kicker SoloX SubwooferRecommended Applications / Version 1.1January 14, 2002SOLOXTechnical Manual

Ported/Vented Enclosure ApplicationsPorted SOLOXs incorporate massive slot loaded ports with ultra low air velocity for ground pounding street basstha

Characteristics of Vented EnclosuresA vented enclosure is not much more complex than a sealed box. It consists, basically, of a box with a hole in it.

C10 Frequency 50 100 Hz 500 1KC Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase dB 95 90 85

C10 Frequency 50 100 Hz 500 1KC Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase dB 90 85 80

All the cubic feet numbers given in the supplied charts include the displacement of the woofer. For the portedboxes the displacement of the port must

45° WedgeRound OverInner CornerFrontTopBox Building & Mounting HintsIf you would like to use a vented enclosure, but the box designs we pr

SideTopSideTopHere are a couple more examples of the different shape enclosures you can build. The woofer can be mountedon the same side as the port o

The following diagrams are the most popular wiring configurations when using Dual voice coil woofers. Theyshow a typical single channel wiring scheme.

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 18COIL 2#ΩCOIL 2#ΩCOIL 1#ΩCOIL 1#ΩCoil 1 + Coil 2 +Coil 2 -Coil 1 -Amplifer 2Speaker ConnectionA

POWER HANDLING:5000W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24dB/OctaveWithout subsonic filter 2500W 5.0 cf, Fb=35Hz .50 cf = Port Vol. S18X2-TU

Featuresy Mica Filled Polypropylene with a Titanium Deposit Impregnated Cone An Ultra High Performancelook that makes the SoloX truly a statement piec

POWER HANDLING:4500W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24dB/OctaveWithout subsonic filter 2250W 10.0 cf, Fb=35Hz 1.82 cf = Port Vol. S18X2-

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 21 POWER HANDLING:10000W with 56Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24dB/OctaveWithout subsonic filter 500

POWER HANDLING:1 Large Nuclear Facility with a Uranium Transsonic Filter set at 384 dB/Octave1 Small Nuclear Facility without Transsonic filter 2001.8

0 3 6 9 12 15 18 0 11 BASSBOOST(dB)GAIN50 200X-OVERFREQ. (Hz)0 3 6 9 12 15 18 0 11 BASSBOOST(dB)GAIN50 200X-OVERFREQ. (Hz)RRResistance FormulasKicker

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 24Thiele/Small ParametersModel S18X1 S18X2Nominal Impedance 1 2

Excursion Maximum 101Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 25As you read the specifications for your SoloX you may notice a new paramet

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 26Mounting Hole Cutouts

“The AAdventures OOf SSam SStikman”Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 27If you did not take the time to check out Sam before, Please

Unwrapping and Installing This Bad BoyKicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 28Now that you have read “The Adventures of SamStikman” aga

Installing This Bad BoyKicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 296. Once the holes are marked remove template.Using a jigsaw cutout the w

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 3y ISD (Inverted Structural Dome))Kicker was one of the first companies to switch to the Invert

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 30B3 Link10. Before you pull the wires through the BAM,you must decide which of the three metodsy

Fig.15 shows the wires being pulled out throughthe BAM and after being connected using one ofour stylish B3 Link Methods!11. Remove the Gap Cap before

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 3214. Pop open a cold beverage and admire your work! You have just installed the 8th wonder of th

Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended ApplicationsPage 33Hookups for Freebies Who Owes Me Cash

• Install slips (screwdriver holes)• Damage caused by exposure to water and/or excessive heat.• Damage through negligence, misuse, or accident.• Items

Ok, you have read all the fine print on the opposing page describing the warranty on a Solo X Subwoofer, (enough thereto make even Judge Judy happy) b

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Kicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 4SoloX Cutaway View

Thank you for your support of Kicker products, and especially our SOLOX square subwoofer. The SOLOX is truly aunique product in the world of subwoofer

Sealed Enclosure ApplicationsThe SOLOX is designed for Vented enclosure/ High SPL applications and that is where maximum output andpower handling will

The most basic and simple of all speaker enclosures is the sealed box or acoustic suspension design.The acoustic suspension design has several advanta

C10 Frequency 50 100 Hz 500 1KC Graph 1 > Acoustic On Axis Response: SPL, Phase dB 90 85 80

Sealed Box Response CurvesKicker SoloX SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 9 CSOLOX S18 Sealed SUV Minimum Curve10 Frequency 50