| SOLOXSUBWOOFER |
| SPAIRASSEMBLY |
| Owner’sManual |
Model: | S18XSP |
Installation
1.To begin installation, start by removing the old SPAIR (Simple Pull Apart Insertable Replacement) from the BAM (Basket and Motor Assembly) as shown below.
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SPAIR Model Number: | S18XSP |
Figure 1
Acorn
Head
Bolts
Acorn
Head
Nuts and 
washers
a.Remove the four (4) Acorn Head Nuts and washers, and the eight (8) Acorn Head Bolts securing the old SPAIR to the BAM.
The Kicker SoloX subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive competition environment. When you push your subwoofers to the extreme, you're bound to find the breaking point, and when you do you can be secure in knowing that Kicker has provided the SPAIR (Simple Pull Apart Insertable Replacement) to replace all of the damaged elements of your Solo X without a lengthy or difficult installation. You can simply remove your old SPAIR, unpack your new SPAIR, reconnect the wires, drop it into the BAM (Basket and Motor Assembly) and screw it back on to
Old
SPAIR
Install
Gap Cap
Old
SPAIR
INSTALLATION
get your system back up and kicking in a matter of minutes.
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 |
2 | 2 |
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b. Remove the old SPAIR from the BAM and install the supplied Gap Cap into the BAM around the pole piece to protect the motor assembly from debris during the installation.
Locator Hole | BAM | |
(on the Back | ||
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Side of the |
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SPAIR) | Locator Pin |
| Effective Piston Area [Sd], in (m ) | 221 (.1426) | 221 (.1426) |
| Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) | 10000 (5000) | 10000 (5000) |
| Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm) | .965 (24.5) | .965 (24.5) |
| PERFORMANCE | DC Resistance [Re], ohm [coils in series] | 7.46 | 4.07 |
Voice Coil Inductance [Le], mH | 5.824 | 4.289 | |
Mechanical | 7.302 | 7.83 | |
Electrical | .43 | .291 | |
Total | .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 |
Old
SPAIR
Locator Hole
Disconnect
SpeakerFigure 2Enclosure Cable Wires
Baffle
| c. Disconnect the speaker wires from |
| the old SPAIR and take note of how |
BAM | they were connected. |
Equivalent Volume [Vas], L | 158.36 | 177.61 |
Net Displacement, in3 (cc) | 498 (8161) | 498 (8161) |
Mounting Depth, in (cm) | 11 3/8 (28.9) | 11 3/8 (28.9) |
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
from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
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Figure 3 | Locator Pin | Enclosure |
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| Baffle | |
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A Note on PowerHandlingCapacity SoloX subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the
recommended enclosures, minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in
applications. The larger recommended enclosures will yield more bass at the resonate frequency of the enclosure.
The listed Power Handling capacities assume that both voice coils are in use with the appropriate
frequency filter. Always connect both coils in a dual
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 | 3 |
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