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L7 Technical Manual
Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers
Recommended Applications / Version 2.0
January 1, 2004

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  • Page 1 L7 Technical Manual Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications / Version 2.0 January 1, 2004...
  • Page 2 All of this translates into cooler operating temperatures which will allow the speaker to sound and perform better. Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 2...
  • Page 3 — ISD (Inverted Structural Dome ä ä ) ) 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 structure. When a cone reaches it’s peak it wants to buckle because it’s momentum keeps it moving out.
  • Page 4 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 4...
  • Page 5 Thank you for your support of Kicker products, and especially our Solo-Baric® L7 (patent pending) square subwoofers. The SL7s 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 L7s.

  • Page 6: Sealed Enclosure Applications

    Sealed Enclosure Applications The Kicker Solo-Baric® SL7 woofers are designed to give more output than an equivalent round speaker. The SL7 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 That is why the box m m u u s s t t be sealed tight. If there are any air leaks in the enclosure, the woofer cannot function properly. Note: Grill shown on diagram is optional please see your Kicker dealer for purchase. P P r r o o s s 1 - High power handling capability 2 - Extended low frequency response and smooth rolloff (12 dB/octave).
  • 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 L7-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 L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 9...

  • Page 10: Ported/Vented Enclosure Applications

    3.5X16.25"port, 13.75"long Power Handling = 1000W Power Handling = 1000W Power Handling =1000W NOTE: The use of a subsonic filter is necessary to insure the life of the woofer in a ported enclosure Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 10...
  • Page 11 5 - Vented enclosures usually don’t sound as fast as sealed boxes because the resonant effects of the vent tuning which is always slightly out of phase with the driver’s output. Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 L7-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 L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 13...
  • Page 14 All of these designs need some internal bracing. 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.
  • Page 15 . This port port 20" L L 1 L L 2 means that = 21.5” 3" L L 1 L L 2 Always measure down the center to get an accurate measurement! Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 16...

  • Page 17: Wiring Options

    Using Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils 2 = 1 OHM 8 = 4 OHM Red/white dot Red/white dot Amplifier Black Black/ Black Black/ Red/white dot Red/white dot white white Amplifier Black/ Black Black/ Black white white Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 17...
  • Page 18 Using Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coils 8 = 2 OHM Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Red/white dot Amplifier Black/ Black/ Black/ Black Black/ Black Black Black white white white white Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 27/32 R3/8 7-19/32 9-5/8 1-1/2 1-11/16 9-1/2 1-11/16 7-19/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 27/32 R3/8 7-19/32 10-5/8 1-3/4 1-11/16 9-1/2 1-11/16 7-19/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 27/32 R3/8 7-19/32 1-11/16 9-1/2 1-11/16 7-19/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 11/16 R3/8 9-15/32 2-1/2 1-21/32 11-1/4 1-21/32 9-15/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 11/16 R3/8 9-15/32 2-3/4 1-21/32 11-1/4 1-21/32 9-15/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 11/16 R3/8 9-15/32 16-1/2 1-21/32 11-1/4 1-21/32 9-15/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 13/16 R3/8 11-5/32 12-1/2 2-1/2 1-25/32 13-1/4 1-25/32 11-5/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 13/16 R3/8 11-5/32 14-3/4 2-1/2 1-25/32 13-1/4 1-25/32 11-5/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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 13/16 R3/8 11-5/32 17-1/8 1-25/32 13-1/4 1-25/32 11-5/32 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 27...
  • Page 28 (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) R 1-1/8 1.15 R3/8 14-1/16 14-1/4 2-1/2 1-27/32 16-1/4 1-27/32 14-1/16 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 28...
  • Page 29 (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) R 1-1/8 1.15 R3/8 14-1/16 1-27/32 16-1/4 1-27/32 14-1/16 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-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) R 1-1/8 1.15 24-1/4 R3/8 14-1/16 3-1/2 1-27/32 16-1/4 1-27/32 14-1/16 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 30...
  • Page 31 Resistance Formulas Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 31...

  • Page 32: Thiele/Small Parameters

    0.52 Mms, gms 384.1 223.1 186.9 125.9 22.6 31.2 32.5 38.0 12.452 10.319 10.675 9.262 0.519 0.593 0.521 0.506 0.498 0.561 0.497 0.479 Pmax, watts 1000 Xmax, mm 16.25 13.20 13.20 10.70 Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 32...
  • Page 33 Mounting Hole Cutouts Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 33...
  • Page 34 Notes Kicker Solo-Baric L7-Series Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 34...

  • Page 35: What Is Not Covered

    ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from a Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt.
  • Page 36 P.O. Box 459 – Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 – U.S.A. – 405 624-8510 or www.Kicker.com...

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