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solobaric L7 Enclosures
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Vented Enclosures
VS Series vented enclosures combine KICKER’s award
winning Solo-Baric subwoofers with computer designed 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.
To get all the amazing performance potential from your new
enclosure, you need to follow some basic rules. Take a minute to
completely read through these instructions, then you will be on
the road and pounding.
The location and orientation of your VS enclosure will affect
the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed for use in SUVs
and sedan type vehicles, the enclosure offers you several
mounting options.
The first rule you must remember is that the vent opening in
these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some frequencies
most of the bass is coming out of the vent. Therefore we
recommend you leave at least four inches of clear space around
the vent.
If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the
vehicle, it works best to point the woofer toward the front of the
vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure is going to be mounted
closer to the back seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the
vehicle will give you the best results. These guidelines are good
for when the enclosure is mounted cross-ways in the vehicle as
in Figure A.
Front mounting, speaker faces rear of vehicle
Rear mounting, speaker faces front of vehicle
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When it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a
side wall, your best option is to put it on the right side of the
vehicle. (Figure B) This orientation will make the vent point
toward the rear of the vehicle and will produce the most low bass
output. Remember to leave at least four inches of room between
the enclosure and the back of the vehicle.
Figure B
Front of
vehicle
At least 4”
