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L5 Technical Manual
Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers
Recommended Applications / Version 2.0
June 13, 2002

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  • Page 1 L5 Technical Manual Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 June 13, 2002...
  • Page 2 Kicker engineered rear cone brace In order to keep up with the demands on the cone at extreme listen- ing levels, the rear brace has been redesigned and strengthened to reduce the cone flex at these listening levels.
  • Page 3 ISD (Inverted Structural Dome  ) ) Kicker was one of the first companies to switch to the Inverted Structural Dome. We have designed a cone with a groove for the ISD to lock into, further adding strength to the structure.
  • Page 4 Kicker Solo-Barics L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 4...
  • Page 5 Thank you for your support of Kicker products, and especially our Solo-Baric® L5 (patent pending) square sub- woofers. The Solo-Barics® SL5s are truly unique products in a world of round subwoofers. Our technical and R&D staffs have designed some extreme enclosures beyond the small sealed boxes Solo-Barics® are famous for. They have unleashed the awesome capabilities of the L5s.
  • Page 6 Sealed Enclosure Applications The Kicker Solo-Baric SL5 woofers are designed to give more output than an equivalent round speaker. The SL5 is amazing when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure SQ recommendations will give the smoothest response with the most energy at really low frequencies, around 20 to 30 Hz.
  • Page 7 2 - Extended low frequency response and smooth roll off (12 dB/octave). 3 - Excellent transient response. 4 - Tolerant of minor enclosure size variations. 5 - Easiest enclosure to build. Cons 1 - Not as efficient as other designs. Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 7...
  • Page 8 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 5 0 0 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 8...
  • Page 9 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 5 0 0 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 9...
  • Page 10 3.5X16.25"port, 13.75"long Power Handling = 750W Power Handling = 750W Power Handling =750W NOTE: The use of a subsonic filter is necessary to insure the life of the woofer in a ported enclosure. Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 10...
  • Page 11 5 - Vented enclosures usually don’t sound as fast as sealed boxes because of the resonant effects of the vent tun- ing, which is always slightly out of phase with the driver’s output. Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 11...
  • Page 12 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 12...
  • Page 13 G r a p h 1 > A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e : S P L , P h a s e F r e q u e n c y 1 0 0 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 13...
  • Page 14 Be sure to add 2”x2” to 3”x3” triangle braces between each of the larger unsupported panels. Kicker recommends using a good grade of wood glue and silicone sealer for an airtight box. Note:If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fill your ported Solo-Baric Enclosure with polyfil.
  • Page 15 3” you need to add 1.5”( port 20" 1/2 of ) to . This means that port port 3" L¹ L² = 21.5” L¹ L² Always measure down the center to get an accurate measure- ment! Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 15...
  • Page 16 On the cut sheets we provide, change the dimensions to accommodate the woofer and the vent on the same side. Make sure the internal volume does not change! Side Side Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 16...
  • Page 17 8 = 4 OHM Amplifier Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Amplifier Black/ Black/ Black/ Black/ white white white white Black Black Black Black Red + Red + Red + Red + Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 17...
  • Page 18 8 = 2 OHM Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Amplifier Black/ Black/ Black/ Black/ white white white white Black Black Black Black Red + Red + Red + Red + Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 18...
  • Page 19 (2) 20-1/2" x 9 1/2" Front & Back(C) (1) 18 1/2" x 9 1/2" Port(D) (1) 1 1/2" x 9 1/2" Corner Fillet(E) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(F) R 1-5/16 1.31 R3/8 7-1/4 9-5/8 1-1/2 1-7/8 9-1/2 1-7/8 7-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 19...
  • Page 20 (2) 22" x 9 1/2" Front & Back(C) (1) 19" x 9 1/2" Port(D) (1) 1 1/2" x 9 1/2" Corner Fillet(E) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(F) R 1-5/16 1.31 R3/8 7-1/4 10-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 9-1/2 1-7/8 7-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 20...
  • Page 21 (2) 23 1/2" x 9 1/2" Front & Back(C) (1) 20 1/2" x 9 1/2" Port(D) (1) 1 1/2" x 9 1/2" Corner Fillet(E) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(F) R 1-5/16 1.31 R3/8 7-1/4 1-7/8 9-1/2 1-7/8 7-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 21...
  • Page 22 (2) 23 1/2" x 11 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 19" x 11 1/4" Port(D) (1) 1 1/2" x 11 1/4" Corner Fillet(E) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(F) R 1-7/16 1.44 R3/8 9-1/4 2-1/2 1-3/4 11-1/4 1-3/4 9-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 22...
  • Page 23 (2) 25 1/2" x 15" Sides(B) (2) 25 1/2" x 11 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 17" x 11 1/4" Port(D) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(E) R 1-7/16 1.44 R3/8 9-1/4 2-3/4 1-3/4 11-1/4 1-3/4 9-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 23...
  • Page 24 (2) 27 1/2" x 16 1/2" Sides(B) (2) 27 1/2" x 11 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 17 1/4" x 11 1/4" Port(D) (4) 2" x 2" Gusset(E) R 1-7/16 1.44 R3/8 9-1/4 16-1/2 1-3/4 11-1/4 1-3/4 9-1/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 24...
  • Page 25 (2) 27 1/2" x 13 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 21 3/4" x 13 1/4" Port(D) (1) 1 1/2" x 13 1/4" Corner Fillet(E) (4) 3" x 3" Gusset(F) R 1-1/2 R3/8 12-1/2 2-1/2 1-7/8 13-1/4 1-7/8 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 25...
  • Page 26 (2) 28 1/2" x 14 3/4" Sides(B) (2) 28 1/2" x 13 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 15 3/4" x 13 1/4" Port(D) (4) 3" x 3" Gusset(E) R 1-1/2 R3/8 14-3/4 2-1/2 1-7/8 13-1/4 1-7/8 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 26...
  • Page 27 (2) 30 1/2" x 17-1/8" Sides(B) (2) 30-1/2" x 13 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 13 3/4" x 13 1/4" Port(D) (4) 3" x 3" Gusset(E) R 1-1/2 R3/8 17-1/8 1-7/8 13-1/4 1-7/8 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 27...
  • Page 28 (2) 30 1/2" x 14 1/4" Sides(B) (2) 30 1/2" x 16 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 18 3/4" x 16 1/4" Port(D) (4) 3" x 3" Gusset(E) R3/8 13-3/4 14-1/4 2-1/2 16-1/4 13-3/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 28...
  • Page 29 (2) 17 3/4" x 19" Top & Bottom(A) (2) 30 1/2" x 19" Sides(B) (2) 30 1/2" x 16 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 14" x 16 1/4" Port(D) (6) 3" x 3" Gusset(E) R3/8 13-3/4 16-1/4 13-3/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 29...
  • Page 30 (2) 30 1/2" x 24 1/4" Sides(B) (2) 30 1/2" x 16 1/4" Front & Back(C) (1) 13" x 16 1/4" Port(D) (6) 3" x 3" Gusset(E) 24-1/4 R3/8 13-3/4 3-1/2 16-1/4 13-3/4 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 30...
  • Page 31 Resistance Formulas BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 31...
  • Page 32 1.13 0.612 Mms, gms 373.9 222.7 184.5 117.0 22.8 29.7 34.2 36.4 11.988 11.405 10.122 9.829 0.580 0.625 0.555 0.633 0.553 0.592 0.526 0.594 Pmax, watts Xmax, mm 15.50 12.45 12.45 9.65 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 32...
  • Page 33 Mounting Hole Cutouts 13.75" 11" 9.25" 7.25" S8L5 S10L5 7.25" 9.25" 11" 13.75" S12L5 S15L5 Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 33...
  • Page 34 Notes Kicker Solo-Baric L5-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 34...
  • Page 35 Stillwater Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase from an Authorized Kicker Dealer, unless this product is labeled “B Stock”, in which case it is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Should service be necessary under this war- ranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, Stillwater Designs will replace or repair (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise at no charge.
  • Page 36 P.O. Box 459 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 U.S.A. 405 624-8510 or www.Kicker.com...

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