Kicker SoloX Subwoofers
Recommended Applications
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ISD (Inverted Structural Dome
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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. The ISD provides structur-
al support for the cone to resist buckling. NOTE: When the cone buckles, the output of the woofer decreases.
Therefore, the ISD is not just a cosmetic thing, it is an integral part of the woofer to maintain it’s maximum per-
formance. While everyone has outies we decided innies work better!
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Dual Ultra-Length High-Temp 3.5
”
Voice Coils
For high excursion, increased power handling and flexible
wiring options. With the increased circumference of the coil we needed to increase the size of our pole-piece. Our
engineers locked themselves in a room and got out their slide rules and calipers to come up with the proper size
pole needed for such an enormous motor structure. OK, so they just flipped a coin!
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Strain Relief Boots for Tinsel Lead Wires
Large heavy gauge tinsel lead wire with strain relief boots.
Because the cone moves in and out with such force our engineers came up with strain relief boots for the lead
wires. This reinforces the lead wire so it will not break under stress.
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B3-Link
3-Way Connection System which allows you to use
1. B
inding post
2.
Terminal
B
lock
3. B
arrier strip for connecting the speaker wires.
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Uniplate V.2 with Vented Hyper-Extended Pole
(Patent Pending)
1.
Utilizes “X” Vent technology to insure proper heat dissipation. Slits were cut into the pole piece. The slits
increase the surface area of the pole as well as channel the air down the pole keeping it cooler.
2.
Provides enhanced heat transfer for cool operation and maximum power handling. The heat is transferred
from the pole piece to the back plate, effectively acting like a radiator in an engine. This lowers the operating tem-
perature of the voice coil.
Note:The increase in temperature increases the impedance of the
speaker.
This results in lower output and is referred to as Power Compression.
3.
Reduces non-linear magnetic fields around the voice coil gap for superior cone motion control. The
extended pole assures the voice coil is always in the magnetic field when moving peak to peak. When the speaker
reaches it’s Xmax, the voice coil is still in the gap between the pole piece and magnet structure due to its extended
pole-piece.
4.
Releases pressure under ISD for freer cone motion and enhanced low frequency response. Air trapped
under the ISD is forced out though the pole-piece to allow the cone to move freely. Heat and pressure build up
under the ISD and need to be released to allow the speaker to function properly.
Features cont.
