KICKER DL7S12 12 Inch Subwoofer Owner’s Manual
- June 16, 2024
- KICKER
Table of Contents
KICKER DL7S12 12 Inch Subwoofer
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: DL7S12 / VL7S12 / TL7S10
- Rated Impedance: 2 ohms
- Sensitivity: 1W, 1m
- Continuous Power Handling: Watts RMS
- Enclosure Depth 1: inches, cm
- Enclosure Depth 2: inches, cm
- Enclosure Height: inches, cm
- Enclosure Width: inches, cm
Product Usage Instructions
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Safety Precautions:
Prolonged continuous operation of an amplifier, speaker, or subwoofer in a distorted, clipped, or overpowered manner can cause your audio system to overheat, possibly catching fire and resulting in serious damage to your components and/or vehicle. Amplifiers require up to 4 inches (10cm) open ventilation. Subwoofers should be mounted with at least 1 inch (2.5cm) clearance between the front of the speaker and any surface. -
Load Check
The Solo-Baric L7 subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 ohm load at the speaker-wire connection terminal. Check to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load. -
Solo-Baric L7 Enclosures
The Solo-Baric-series enclosures combine KICKER’s award-winning line of subwoofers with computer-modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures to offer a level of bass performance never before thought possible from a commercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The VL7S12 enclosure features a 12 inch Solo-Baric L7 subwoofer, the TL7S10 enclosure features a 10 inch Solo- Baric L7 Subwoofer, and the DL7S12 enclosure features two 12 inch Solo-Baric L7 subwoofers. -
Wiring:
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals using the red connector as positive and the black connector as negative. Connect the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with its owner’s manual. -
Sound Check
Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the audio system. -
Pro Tip
With a KICKER IQ amplifier, a pair of KICKER QS speakers, and a few KICKER cables, you’re looking at a full system upgrade that will dominate! KICKER amplifiers and accessories make it easy to upgrade with your existing or stock source unit. Ask your dealer about KICKER amplifiers and speaker upgrades to complete your system! -
Note
The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase power handling. The power handling specification in this chart is calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB/octave subsonic filter. -
Installation:
Subwoofer grills are sold separately at your local KICKER dealer. Mount the brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws. Securely attach the enclosure to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws. -
Safety Warning:
To avoid potential injury or possible death from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle. You are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.
FAQ
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Q: Where can I purchase subwoofer grills?`
A: Subwoofer grills can be purchased separately at your local KICKER dealer. -
Q: How should I connect the subwoofer speaker wire?
A: Connect the red connector as positive and the black connector as negative when plugging your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals. -
Q: How can I improve poor bass response?
A: Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the audio system. -
Q: Can I upgrade my existing system with KICKER amplifiers and accessories?
A: Yes, with a KICKER IQ amplifier, a pair of KICKER QS
speakers, and a few KICKER cables, you can easily upgrade your existing or stock source unit. Ask your dealer about KICKER amplifiers and speaker upgrades to complete your system!
SOLO-BARIC L7 SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE OWNER’S MANUAL
- Models: DL7S12 / VL7S12 / TL7S10
- Authorized KICKER Dealer:
- Purchase Date:
- Enclosure Model Number:
- Enclosure Serial Number:
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Prolonged continuous operation of an amplifi er, speaker, or subwoofer in a
distorted, clipped or overpowered manner can cause your audio system to
overheat, possibly catching fi re and resulting in serious damage to your
components and/or vehicle. Amplifi ers require up to 4 inches (10cm) open
ventilation. Subwoofers should be mounted with at least 1 inch (2.5cm)
clearance between the front of the speaker and any surface.
CHECK THE LOAD
The Solo-Baric L7 subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 ohm load
at the speaker-wire connection terminal. Check to see if your amplifi er is
optimized to drive this load.
SOLO-BARIC L7 ENCLOSURES
The Solo-Baric-series enclosures combine KICKER’s award-winning line of
subwoofers with computer-modeled and human fi ne- tuned enclosures to offer a
level of bass performance never before thought possible from a commercially
available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The VL7S12 enclosure features a
12 inch Solo-Baric L7 subwoofer, the TL7S10 enclosure features a 10 inch Solo-
Baric L7 Subwoofer, and the DL7S12 enclosure features two 12 inch Solo-Baric
L7 subwoofers.
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals using the red connector as
positive and the black connector as negative.
Connect the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifi er in accordance
with its owner’s manual.
Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the audio system.
Pro Tip: With a KICKER IQ amplifi er, a pair of KICKER QS speakers, and a few KICKER cables, you’re looking at a full system upgrade that will dominate! KICKER amplifi ers and accessories make it easy to upgrade with your existing or stock source unit. Ask your dealer about KICKER amplifi ers and speaker upgrades to complete your system!
Note: The use of a subsonic fi lter will significantly increase power handling. The power handling specifi cation in this chart is calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB/octave subsonic fi lter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
To avoid potential injury or possible death from forward movement of the enclousre during abrupt stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle. You are soley responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.
PERFORMANCE
Note: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance.
ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY
When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER 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. If this product is
identifi ed as “Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to a period
of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. In all cases you must have
the original receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any
reason due to manufacturing defect
or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or replace (at
its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise.
Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued
products may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This warranty
is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the
product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied
warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail,
and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product
thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties;
therefore, these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specifi c legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE:
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater
Designs (KICKER) Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an
Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or
by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is
authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal.
If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to
Stillwater Designs (KICKER), call the KICKER Customer Service Department at
405-624-8510 for a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Package only the defective items in a package that
will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please
return only defective component systems. The return of functioning items
increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned
freight collect to you. For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return
the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include a copy of the
original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a “proof-of-
purchase” statement listing the Customer’s name, Dealer’s name and invoice
number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof of
purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code.
Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which
it was designed. It does not cover:
- Damage due to improper installation
- Subsequent damage to other components
- Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
- Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse
- Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
- Speakers damaged due to amplifi er clipping or distortion
- Items previously repaired or modifi ed by any unauthorized repair facility
- Return shipping on non-defective items
- Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
- Products with tampered or missing serial numbers
- Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number
- Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer
- Freight Damage
- The cost of shipping product to KICKER
- Service performed by anyone other than KICKER
NOTE: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one-week service for all acoustics
(subwoofers, midrange drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may
be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. Failure
to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to
the KICKER Customer Service Department at
405-624-8510. Contact your
International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for
your country’s warranty policies.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
- Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for your country’s warranty policies.
- Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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