Kicker XPL C-SERIES Manual

CONGRATULATIONS! The new c-Series KICKER XPL™ subwoofers feature the
latest advancements in loudspeaker design from Stillwater Designs, the most
famous name in car audio subwoofers.

FEATURES OF KICKER C-SERIES XPL

Cast Aluminum Basket - Precision alignment and motor structure support
Hemispherical Polymineral Cone w/ - High rigidity under pressure for accurate linear control
ISD™ (Inverted Structural Dome) - Stops enclosure pressure loss to reduce "pump-down"
Double Stitched Surround - Prevents cone/surround separation at high excursions
Blackened Pole Piece - Improved heat transfer
Extended Pole Piece - Cooler operation increases power handling
Extended Backplates - Prevent damaging voice coil "bottoming"
Hi-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Formers - Protects against warped, rubbing voice coils
Long Throw Voice Coil - Enormous cone excursion capabilities
High Power Lead Wires - Stops lead breakage
The c-Series XPL subwoofers are designed to be installed in small sealed enclosures.
Stillwater Designs has been using sealed enclosures in its show vehicles for a number of
years. They have proven to be very reliable, with highly predictable performance, even
under extreme power demands. The sealed enclosure sound is very tight and controlled,
yet very "full" and solid, with extended low bass response.
The table on the following page shows suitable enclosure volumes for XPL drivers. Note:
a larger box improves low bass performance; a smaller box produces more mid-bass
"bump". Consider the type of "sound" you want, and the amount of space in your vehicle,
then you can choose the appropriate enclosure to produce it.
XPL™ C-SERIES
HIGH OUTPUT SUBWOOFERS
- High internal dampening
- Excellent sunlight, pollution and moisture resistance
Uniplate™ - Improved thermal and magnetic transfer between pole
- Improved magnetic field linearity around the voice coil gap
Vented Pole Piece - Pressure relief under the center dome improves low bass
Perimeter Venting - Measurably lower operating temperature and freer
- Reduces power robbing resistance losses

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