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Solo-Baric L7-Series Sealed Enclosure Applications
The Kicker Solo-Baric L7 woofers are obviously different than any woofer you have ever seen. Designed to give more output than an equiva-
lent round speaker, the L7 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.
The recommended Compact sealed boxes are in line with our traditional Solo-Baric enclosures. They have the highest power handling capabil-
ity of all our recommended enclosure designs. They deliver massive amounts of high impact bass and can be driven with punishing levels of
amplifier power.
One of the benefits of the L7-series high performance suspension system is that the new Solo-Barics can operate in larger sealed enclosures
for ultra sound quality (SQ) applications without significantly sacrificing their power handling. This extra bass extension and smoothness can be
obtained by simply using a larger sealed enclosure. The box can be "sized up" all the way to a .707 Qtc enclosure, which has a very flat response,
with greatly extended sub bass.
Solo-Baric L7 series woofers also perform well in any sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ sizes. These systems will exhibit some
benefits of both (high impact and low extension) generally sounding more like the box to which they are most closely sized.
These enclosure volume recommendations are for the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of the woofer. Do not
make the airspace any greater than recommended.
Recommended Sealed Enclosures – Moderate Efficiency
Solo-Baric Model Compact (minimum enclosure volume) SQ (.707 alignment) (maximum enclosure volume)
S8L7 .33 cu.ft. Power Handling = 450W .75 cu.ft. Power Handling =450W
S10L7 .66 cu.ft. Power Handling = 600W 1.0 cu.ft. Power Handling = 600W
S12L7 .88 cu.ft. Power Handling = 750W 2.0 cu.ft. Power Handling = 750W
S15L7 1.5 cu.ft. Power Handling = 1000W 6.0 cu.ft. Power Handling = 1000W
The following shows examples of the minimum enclosure sizes for each of the Solo-Baric L7s. Panel dimensions assume 3/4" wood thickness.
Panel dimensions for minimum recommended enclosures:
Model Volume (cu.ft.) Panel A Panel B Panel C
S8L7 0.33 10"x10" 10"x8" 8"X8.5"
S10L7 0.66 12"x12" 12"x10.5" 10.5"x10.5"
S12L7 0.88 13"x13" 13"x11.5" 11.5"x11.5"
S15L7 1.5 16.5"x16.5" 16.5"x11.5" 15"x11.5"
NOTE: All sealed boxes should be 50% filled with loose polyfil. Allow about two weeks break-in time for the Solo-Barics to reach optimum low
bass performance.
Solo-Baric L7-Series Ported/Vented Enclosure Applications
Ported Solo-Barics? Absolutely ... and with a vengeance! This is totally new for Solo-Barics, and it is very exciting! The new enclosures incorpo-
rate massive slot loaded ports with ultra low air velocity for concussive street bass that will make your hair stand on end (if you have any left)!
These are the type of boxes that are rapidly becoming the "enclosure of choice" for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL con-
tests.
The following chart shows three recommended ported enclosures for each Solo-Baric driver.
Compact has increased bass efficiency over a sealed enclosure, yet can still fit in tighter applications. It is the smallest design that will work well
for each woofer. Although it is the smallest ported enclosure the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be considerably higher than that of a sealed box.
This smallest vented design is for places where you can only give up the room normally taken up by two L7s in the normal small sealed boxes.
The two other ported designs have proportionately more output in this region.
SPL is a medium sized enclosure that will kick out bass that can be heard for blocks away. And it does go LOW!
Finally, SPL / Deep Bass is a large enclosure that has it all. It is high efficiency and will deliver the output needed to win SPL contests, yet low fre-
quencies go all the way down to the basement - with power that will shake the
foundations! We’re talking truly awesome.
If space is not at a premium and you want to get the most from your Solo-Baric L7, try one of these designs. You won’t be disappointed.
Recommended Ported Enclosures – High Efficiency
Solo-Baric Model Compact SPL SPL / Deep Bass
S8L7 .66 cu.ft. + port; .8 cu.ft. + port; 1.0 cu.ft. + port;
1.5x9.5" port, 19.25" long 1.75x9.5" port, 19.75" long 2x9.5" port, 21.25" long
Power Handling = 300W Power Handling = 325W Power Handling = 325W
S10L7 1.25 cu.ft. + port; 1.75 cu.ft. + port; 2.25 cu.ft. +port;
2.5x11.25" port, 19.75" long 2.75x11.25", port 17.75" long 3x11.25" port, 18" long
Power Handling = 500W Power Handling = 525W Power Handling = 550W
S12L7 1.75 cu.ft. + port; 2.5 cu.ft. + port; 3.25 cu.ft. + port;
2.5x13.25" port, 22.5" long 2.5x13.25" port, 16.5" long 3x13.25" port, 14.5" long
Power Handling = 750W Power Handling = 750W Power Handling = 750W
S15L7 3.0 cu.ft. + port; 4.5 cu.ft. + port; 6.0 cu.ft. + port;
2.5x16.25" port, 19.5" long 3x16.25" port, 14.75" long 3.5X16.25"port, 13.75"long
Power Handling = 1000W Power Handling = 1000W Power Handling =1000W
NOTE: The use of a subsonic filter (such as a Kicker SWX - without chips & set to highpass) will significantly increase the power handling. The
power handling specifications listed in the chart above include the use of a 25 Hz, 24dB/octave subsonic filter.