Kicker S18X warranty Solo Xsubwoofer, Performance, SealedEnclosureApplications, WiringOptions

SOLOXSUBWOOFER

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Figure 1	Coil 1 +	Amplifier +	SeriesWiring
		Speaker	Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 8Ω Load
		Connection
			Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 4Ω Load
			Coil 1 +	Amplifier +
				Speaker

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Model:	S18X
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Purchase Date:	_________________________
Subwoofer Model Number:	S18X
Subwoofer Serial Number:	_________________________

		Connection
Coil 2 -	Coil 1 -
	Coil 2 -	Coil 1 -
	Amplifier -
	Speaker
Coil 2 +	Connection
ParallelWiring		Amplifier -

The Kicker SoloX subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive competition environment. The SoloX is the Legend. SoloX subwoofers have all the latest technological enhancements available and surpass the competition in a sealed or vented box. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for competition use and critical listening.

Performance

	Model:	S18X 4Ω	S18X 2Ω
	Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil]	4	2
	Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz	25.2	22.18
	Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m	89.6	89.7
	Effective Piston Area [Sd], in2 (m2)	221 (.1426)	221 (.1426)
	Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)	10000 (5000)	10000 (5000)
	Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm)	.965 (24.5)	.965 (24.5)
	DC Resistance [Re], ohm [coils in series]	7.46	4.07
	Voice Coil Inductance [Le], mH	5.824	4.289
	Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]	7.302	7.83
	Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]	.43	.291
PERFORMANCE	Total Q-Factor [Qts]	.406	.281
	Force Factor [BL], Tm	44.78	40.36
	Moving Mass [Mms], g	728.2	836.5
	Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3	5.59	6.27
	Equivalent Volume [Vas], L	158.36	177.61
	Net Displacement, in3 (cc)	498 (8161)	498 (8161)

Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 2Ω Load		Speaker	INSTALLATION
	Figure 2	Connection
Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 1Ω Load
		Coil 2 +
The SoloX generates more sound pressure than competing subwoofers on the market and pounds

SealedEnclosureApplications

down low when used in the recommended sealed boxes. If you are willing to give up maximum SPL for more sub-bass output, these sealed enclosure recommendations will be your thing. The sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These designs deliver massive amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifier power.

The SoloX performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ enclosure generates a very flat response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.

SoloX subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high-impact bass, and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system will sound more like the recommended enclosure design it is closest to in enclosure volume. These enclosure recommendations have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of the woofer. All sealed-enclosure airspace should be filled to 50% loose poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing. Do not make the airspace greater than the SQ, maximum enclosure volume, recommendation.

Model:	SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)	SealedSQ (MaximumEnclosureVolume)
S18X	6 ft3 (170L) Power Handling = 2800W Peak	12 ft3 (340L) Power Handling = 2400W Peak
	Fb = 51.3 Hz, F3 = 24.6 Hz	Fb = 48.8 Hz, F3 = 22.2 Hz

Mounting Depth, in (cm)	11 3/8 (28.9)	11 3/8 (28.9)
Weight, lb (kg)	103 (46.8)	103 (46.8)

WiringOptions

SoloX subwoofers are available with dual 4Ω (ohm) or dual 2Ω voice coils. Both coils must be connected to a source of amplification. The dual 4Ω woofer will generate a 2Ω load if the coils are wired in parallel or a 8Ω load in series. The dual 2Ω woofer will provide a 1Ω load wired in parallel or

4Ω load wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the first voice coil. The terminals with solid-red and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figures 1 and 2.

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance

Figure 3	Brace
	Cutout
Sealed Enclosure Brace Detail

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from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

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Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in these charts are

calculated using a 25Hz (56Hz for the Vented SPL enclosure), 24dB per octave sub-sonic (resonate frequency) filter.

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