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SOLOX
Technical Manual
Kicker SoloX Subwoofer
Recommended Applications / Version 1.1
January 14, 2002

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  • Page 1 SOLOX Technical Manual Kicker SoloX Subwoofer Recommended Applications / Version 1.1 January 14, 2002...
  • Page 2 Mica Filled Polypropylene with a Titanium Deposit Impregnated Cone An Ultra High Performance look that makes the SoloX truly a statement piece. Look at it this way, we needed a high tech look to the SOLOX because the first thing you notice about speakers are their cones! Advanced Cone Technology The outer edge of the cone has been rolled to increase cone rigidity to decrease cone flex under high excursion.
  • Page 3 Features cont. 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 structure. When a cone reaches it’s peak it wants to buckle because it’s momentum keeps it moving out.
  • Page 4 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 4...

  • Page 5: Break-In Procedure

    Break-In Procedure Thank you for your support of Kicker products, and especially our SOLOX square subwoofer. The SOLOX is truly a unique product in the world of subwoofers. Our technical and R&D staffs have designed some extreme enclosures beyond the small sealed boxes KICKER woofers are famous for. They have truly outdone themselves with the SOLOX.
  • Page 6 The recommended Tuner sealed box will deliver massive amounts of high impact bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifier power. One of the benefits of the SoloX series high performance suspension system is that they can operate in larger sealed enclosures for ultra low bass performance (SUV applications) while still maintaining excellent control and power handling.
  • Page 7 2 - Extended low frequency response and smooth rolloff (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 SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 7...
  • Page 8 S18X 3.0cu.ft. SOLOX S18 Sealed Tuner Minimum Response Curve 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...
  • Page 9 S18X 9.0cu.ft. SOLOX S18 Sealed SUV Minimum Curve 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...
  • Page 10 SPL is a high efficiency enclosure that delivers the output necessary to put up the big numbers. If space is not at a premium and you want to get the most from your SOLOX, try one of these designs. You won’t be disappointed.
  • 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 SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 11...
  • Page 12 S18X Tuner Enclosure 5.0 cu. ft. SOLOX S18 Ported Tuner Response Curve 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...
  • Page 13 S18X SPL Enclosure 10 cu.ft. SOLOX S18 Sealed SPL Response Curve 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...
  • Page 14 Note:If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fill your ported SOLOX Enclosure with polyfil. If you do so, the entrance to the port (inside the box) must be covered with hardware cloth, chicken wire, or expanded metal to prevent the polyfil from being blown out through the port.
  • Page 15 3” you need to add 1.5”( port 20" 1/2 of ) to . This means that port port 3" = 21.5” Always measure down the center to get an accurate measure- ment! Kicker SoloX 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 SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 16...

  • Page 17: Wiring Options

    ! If you’re man enough, check out the next page for the lowdown on using four amplifiers to one SOLOX. If you’re not, your probably the type of guy who puts import racing decals...
  • Page 18 “The” Wiring Option If you are using our KX1200.1 amplifiers, you have the ability to run Four amplifiers to one mammoth SOLOX woofer! For those of you who payed attention in math, one less than five, one more than three, or two more than two! In other words a TON OF POWER! Check out the diagram below for the lowdown.
  • Page 19 (2) 25" x 19" Top & Bottom(A) (2) 22" x 19" Sides(B) (2) 20" x 25" Front & Back(C) (1) 14.5" x 20" Port(D) (6) 4" x 4" Gusset(E) R2-7/8 R3/8 16-11/16 2-21/32 2-21/32 16-11/16 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 19...
  • Page 20 (2) 25" x 35" Top & Bottom(A) Front View (2) 27" x 25" Sides(B) (2) 25" x 35" Front & Back(C) (1) 21" x 25" Port(D) 4" x 4" Gusset(E) R2-7/8 R3/8 16-11/16 5-5/32 16-11/16 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 20...
  • Page 21 (2) 25" x 35" Top & Bottom(A) Front View (2) 27" x 25" Sides(B) (2) 25" x 35" Front & Back(C) 9" x 25" Port(D) 4" x 4" Gusset(E) R2-7/8 R3/8 16-11/16 5-5/32 16-11/16 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 21...
  • Page 22 (2) 25ft. x 94ft. Top & Bottom(A) (2) 27ft. x 25ft. Sides(B) Front View (2) 25ft. x 94ft. Front & Back(C) (1) 25ft. x 23ft. Port(D) (6) 6ft. x 6ft. Roofing trusses(E) R 3ft. R2-7/8 16-11/16 inches 16-11/16 inches Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 22...
  • Page 23 Resistance Formulas BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) BASS BOOST (dB) GAIN X-OVER FREQ. (Hz) Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 23...

  • Page 24: Thiele/Small Parameters

    6.55 6.27 Mms, gms 859.8 836.5 21.4 22.18 8.838 7.83 0.240 0.291 0.233 0.281 Pmax, Peak watts 10000 10000 RMS watts 5000 5000 EXmax, mm 24.48 24.48 ( Excursion maximum, see next page.) Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 24...
  • Page 25 SPL. So what you are saying is that the SoloX is a high distortion/high SPL subwoofer? No! No! No! We are saying the SoloX is capable of EXTREME SPL output and at those levels you will have high distortion.
  • Page 26 Mounting Hole Cutouts Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 26...
  • Page 27 (Be a SAM ... Chics dig guys who a Mini Cooper!) more than a Mini Cooper, so he can read!) asked his friend Sid for help. In return Sid gets to cruise with Sam.) Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 27...
  • Page 28 Unwrapping and Installing This Bad Boy Now that you have read “The Adventures of Sam Stikman” again and decided on which enclosure design to use, you may now remove the SoloX from it’s box. Please follow the instructions lined Fig.1 out here to insure proper installation.
  • Page 29 (Tape) Tighten Fig.10 the double threaded studs to secure the BAM to the baffle. Now take inventory to make sure noth- ing dropped on the floor while wrestling the big unit into position. Fig.10 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 29...
  • Page 30 8 ga Speaker Wire Fig. 14 shows the Terminal Block method of con- Gary Biggs Approved necting the speaker wires. Make sure the screw Fig.14 is tight so the wires will not come out. Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 30...
  • Page 31 Fig. 18-19 ACHTUNG! ATTENTION! Follow the pattern, hand tightening each, then Fig.18 go back and tighten using the same pattern with tool of your choice. Warning: Hammer is not rec- ommended! Fig.18 Fig.19 Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 31...
  • Page 32 14. Pop open a cold beverage and admire your work! You have just installed the 8th wonder of the Car Audio World! See professionally drawn cartoon below for correct way to celebrate! Chics Phone Numbers Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 32...
  • Page 33 Hookups for Freebies Who Owes Me Cash Kicker SoloX Subwoofers Recommended Applications Page 33...

  • Page 34: What Is Not Covered

    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 35 SPAIR. Special Note: OK that all sounds pretty black and white but we are KICKER and we know stuff happens. If your Solo X stops working and after pulling the SPAIR you find a failure other than that mentioned above that you feel is a manufac- turing defect or poor workmanship you may call Stillwater Designs (KICKER) for a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
  • Page 36 P.O. Box 459 Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 U.S.A. 405 624-8510 or www.Kicker.com...