Kicker TS10L5 - Manual (Page 2)

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The Solo-Baric subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the
speaker-wire connection terminal. Please refer to this terminal or the box packaging for your
enclosure’s specific impedance. Check to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.
DS/VSVented
The DS and VS Series vented enclosures combine KICKER’s award winning Solo-Baric
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 DS Series enclosures are available with a pre-loaded pair of
10 or 12 inch Solo-Baric L5, and the VS Series has a 12 inch Solo-Baric L5.
The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the
bass. Designed for use in SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several
mounting options. The vent opening in these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some
frequencies most of the bass will come out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave
at least four inches (10cm) 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 pertain to enclosures mounted in the vehicle as
outlined in Figure 1.
If it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall, put the enclosure on the
left side of the vehicle as outlined in Figure 2. 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 (10cm) of room between the enclosure and the back of the
vehicle.
After determining the best mounting position, carefully check the areas where the mounting
brackets will be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank,
brake lines, wiring, or interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting
surface. Turn the enclosure upside-down, pre-drill the holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit and
attach the four mounting brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller
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DS12L5 / DS10L5 / VS12L5 / TS10L5 Models:
Solo-BaricL5Subwoofer
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Congratulations on your
KICKER purchase
Please record your purchase
information and keep your sales
receipt for validation of warranty.
Authorized Kicker Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Enclosure Model Number:
Enclosure Serial Number:
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At least 4”
(10cm) from
the vent
Figure 2
Rear mounting,
speaker faces
front of vehicle
Front mounting,
speaker faces
rear of vehicle
Front of
Vehicle
At least 4” (10cm)
from the vent
At least 4” (10cm)
from the vent
Figure 1
screws. Each bracket must be positioned so the rounded end protrudes approximately
3/4" (2cm) from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass through the bracket,
securing the enclosure to the vehicle. See Figure 4.
Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive
and the black connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer
amplifier in accordance with its owner's manual. With the enclosure right side up, securely
attach the enclosure to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws. If the supplied hardware
is not applicable to your installation, some other means of securely attaching the enclosure
to the vehicle must be used.
Left Side
mounting,
speaker faces
opposite side
of vehicle
Front of
Vehicle
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