Kicker Speaker ES104 User Manual

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Features  
Spring-Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals flawlessly  
connect medium to heavy gauge speaker wire to the  
high-power tinsel lead wires.  
Injection Molded Polymineral Cone with ISD™  
(Inverted Structural Dome) is a high performance  
composite, which remains rigid, minimizes cone flex and lowers  
harmonic distortion. The ES Subwoofer’s cone moves as a  
light weight piston, exhibiting power and control.  
Two-Piece Vented Hyper-Extended Blackened Pole  
Piece and Backplate  
1. Optimizes heat transfer efficiency for cooler operation  
and maximum power handling ability.  
Double Stitched Surround adds a mechanical fastener to  
the chemical adhesives. This duo prevents the cone and  
surround from separating in the harshest conditions.  
2. Eliminates erratic magnetic flux from the voice-coil gap.  
3. Releases pressure under the suspension for uniform  
cone movement and responsive low bass.  
Optimized Polyfoam Ribbed Surround Radius allows  
extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher  
SPL, and couples the suspension into a conjoined linear-  
motion body.  
4. Prevents the voice-coil from bottoming out and  
corresponding damage.  
High-Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former  
improves sonic and conductive properties, and prevents  
thermal-electrical meltdown.  
New Enhanced BAM (Basket and Motor) Assembly  
utilizes a high strength steel basket, features a low-profile open  
design, and provides a solid foundation for the  
precision-aligned motor assembly.  
Ultra-Length Voice Coil sustains enormous cone excursion  
and provides extra heat dissipation.  
Perimeter Venting in the BAM relieves pressure from  
under the spider, supports a linear excursion, and helps  
dissipate heat from the voice coil and motor structure.  
High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and  
power loss, due to the common use of “insufficient-gauge” lead  
wires.  
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Performance  
Model:  
ES104  
ES124  
ES154  
Woofer Size, in (cm)  
10 (25.4)  
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12 (30.5)  
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15 (38.1)  
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Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm  
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz  
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m  
Effective Piston Area [Sd], in2 (m2)  
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)  
Effective Frequency Range, Hz  
Effective Excursion [EXmax], in (mm)  
DC Resistance [Re], ohm  
34.8  
30.4  
20.0  
86.3  
88.7  
89.6  
56.7 (.0366)  
300 (100)  
30-1000  
.29 (7.5)  
3.71  
80.4 (.0519)  
375 (125)  
27-1000  
.29 (7.5)  
3.65  
130 (.0840)  
450 (150)  
25-500  
.41 (10.5)  
3.24  
Voice Coil Inductance [Le], mH  
Voice Coil Diameter [d], in (mm)  
Voice Coil Length [h], in (mm)  
Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]  
Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]  
2.65  
2.70  
3.17  
1 1/2 (38.5)  
1 (25.4)  
12.27  
1 1/2 (38.5)  
1 (25.4)  
11.99  
2 (49.5)  
1.22 (31)  
12.08  
.703  
.575  
.422  
Total Q-Factor [Qts]  
.666  
.547  
.407  
Force Factor [BL], Tm  
9.92  
11.44  
13.96  
Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L)  
Moving Mass [Mms], oz (g)  
Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm)  
Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)  
Mounting Depth, in (cm)  
1.65 (46.7)  
3.01 (85.3)  
10 11/16 (27.1)  
9 1/4 (23.5)  
4 11/16 (11.9)  
3.45 (97.7)  
3.80 (107.7)  
12 1/2 (31.8)  
11 (27.9)  
5 13/16 (14.8)  
11.15 (315.7)  
7.14 (202.4)  
15 7/16 (39.1)  
13 7/8 (35.2)  
6 15/16 (17.6)  
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Installation  
The Kicker ES Subwoofers are designed to be extremely versatile. ES Subwoofers excel in a sealed or vented box, and they  
surpass the competition on an infinite baffle (free-air) installation.  
Infinite Baffle Mounting  
The infinite baffle mounting method effectively utilizes the rear deck and trunk space of most sedan type vehicles. Mark the rear  
deck or parcel shelf for the hole cut-out diameter of the subwoofer and cut the holes. The rear deck may need to be reinforced to help  
hold the weight of the subwoofer and to keep it from flexing during playback. Mount 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF (Medium Density  
Fiberboard) to the bottom of the deck. Mark the MDF and cut the holes. If MDF is not available in your area, use marine grade  
plywood.  
To optimize the infinite baffle installation, prevent the trunk, or rear, sound waves (generated from the back of the subwoofer cone)  
from entering the passenger area of the vehicle. Gaps or holes in the trunk area may be filled with silicone.  
Note: To get the best performance from your ES Subwoofer, we recommend  
using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.  
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Note: If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should  
loosely fill your ES Subwoofer’s enclosure with poly-fil (polyester  
fiberfill) stuffing. Ported designs will require covering the end of  
the port (located inside the box) with grill cloth, chicken wire, or  
expanded metal to prevent the poly-fil from being blown out of  
the port. The use of poly-fil stuffing will slightly decrease  
Box Building Notes  
The cardboard “Template” inside your ES Subwoofer’s  
shipping carton can be used as a pattern for cutting the speaker  
mounting hole in your enclosure. The cardboard template is the  
same size as the ES Subwoofer’s basket. After marking your  
baffle with the template, make sure to cut directly on the line.  
This will maintain the proper baffle cut-out size for the ES  
Subwoofer’s basket.  
efficiency, but will deepen and extend the low frequency output.  
Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, such as  
an internal brace, back-panel or trunk wall, seat or interior panel  
of your vehicle. The port opening must remain unobstructed. Use  
the smallest dimension of the rectangular port or the diameter of  
the round port as the minimum amount of space between the  
port opening and any solid surface to insure unrestricted airflow.  
All the cubic feet numbers given in the following pages include  
the displacement of the woofer. For the ported enclosures the  
displacement of the port must be added to the final design.  
Always use 3/4" (1.9 cm) or thicker MDF and make sure all the  
joints are fastened and well sealed. The peak pressure in a  
ported box can exceed that of a sealed enclosure. All of these  
designs need some internal bracing. Add 2" x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm) to  
3" x 3" (8 cm x 8 cm) triangle braces between each of the larger  
unsupported panels.  
For more advice on box building, click on the SUPPORT tab  
on the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the  
Technical Support tab, choose the Tech Manuals tab, and then  
download or view the corresponding information. Please E-mail  
[email protected] or call Technical Services (405) 624-8583  
for specific or unanswered questions.  
Kicker recommends using a high-grade wood glue and silicone  
sealer for an airtight box.  
A Note on Power Handling Capacity  
ES Subwoofers will handle large amounts of power in any of the  
recommended enclosures, sealed or vented. The smaller  
enclosures are best for use in limited-space applications. The  
larger recommended enclosures will yield slightly more bass at  
the lowest frequencies. The infinite baffle (free-air) mounting  
method will handle moderate amounts of power and take up  
less trunk or passenger space.  
X
x = 3" x 3" for ES154, ES124  
x = 2" x 2" for ES104  
X
X
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Recommended Enclosures  
ES Subwoofer Sealed Enclosure Applications  
The Kicker ES Subwoofer excels when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure designs will give the  
smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30 Hz. These designs deliver massive amounts of high  
impact bass and can be driven with high levels of amplifier power.  
The ES Subwoofer’s high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure without sacrificing its power  
handling ability. This maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ enclosure  
generates a very flat response curve and superbly extends sub bass.  
ES Subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume recommendations. These  
systems will exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high impact bass and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction.  
Overall, the system will sound more like the recommended enclosure design it is closest to in enclosure volume.  
These enclosure recommendations have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of  
the woofer. Do not make the airspace greater than the SQ (Maximum Enclosure Volume) recommendation.  
Recommended Sealed Enclosures - Moderate Efficiency  
Model  
Compact (Minimum Enclosure Volume)  
SQ (Maximum Enclosure Volume)  
ES104  
ES124  
ES154  
1.0 ft3 Power Handling = 150W RMS  
28.3 L  
2.4 ft3 Power Handling = 150W RMS  
68.0 L  
1.25 ft3 Power Handling = 150W RMS  
35.4 L  
3.5 ft3 Power Handling = 150W RMS  
99.1 L  
2.25 ft3 Power Handling = 250W RMS  
63.7 L  
5.0 ft3 Power Handling = 250W RMS  
141.6 L  
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Panel Dimensions for Minimum Recommended Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF:  
Volume, ft3 (L)  
Panel A  
Model  
Panel B  
Panel C  
ES104  
ES124  
ES154  
13.5 x 12  
14.5 x 13  
12 x 12  
13 x 13  
1.0 (28.3)  
1.25 (35.4)  
2.25 (63.7)  
13.5 x 13.5  
14.5 x 14.5  
17.25 x 17.25  
1 in = 2.54 cm  
1 in = 25.4 mm  
1 ft3 = 28.32 L  
17.25 x 15.75 15.75 x 15.75  
Note: All sealed box airspace should be filled to 50% loose poly-fil stuffing. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the  
ES Subwoofer to reach optimum bass performance.  
ES Ported (Vented) Enclosure Applications  
Ported ES Subwoofers? Absolutely...and with a vengeance! These enclosures incorporate huge tube ports with high-impact air  
velocities for sheet metal bending street bass that will make your “skin bounce on your bones!” These boxes are the enclosure of  
choice for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL contests.  
The ported Compact design increases bass efficiency and fits in many space-limited applications. Although it is the smallest  
recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be considerably higher than that of any sealed box. The two other  
ported designs have proportionately more output in this crucial frequency band.  
The SPL / Deep Bass is the largest and most efficient enclosure design. The SPL / Deep Bass delivers the sonic output needed to  
win SPL contests and it produces bass notes “all the way down to tha cella”. This design turns heads and jump starts your heart.  
If space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your ES, try one of these ported designs. You will not be  
disappointed.  
The following page shows a chart with the three Recommended Circular Port Enclosure sizes for each ES driver.  
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Recommended Circular Port Enclosures – High Efficiency  
Model  
Compact  
SPL / Deep Bass  
1.75 ft3 (49.6 L) + port displacement  
1.5” x 10.5” port, 13.25” long  
ES104  
1.25 ft3 (35.4 L) + port displacement  
1.5” x 10.5” port, 14.5” long  
(3.8cm x 26.7cm x port, 36.8cm long)  
Power Handling = 150W RMS  
(3.8cm x 26.7cm port, 33.7cm long)  
Power Handling = 150W RMS  
1.75 ft3 (49.6 L) + port displacement  
2.0” x 12.5” port, 16” long  
2.25 ft3 (63.7 L) + port displacement  
2.0” x 12.5” port, 16.375” long  
ES124  
ES154  
(5.1cm x 31.8cm port, 40.6cm long)  
Power Handling = 150W RMS  
(5.1cm x 31.8cm port, 41.6cm long)  
Power Handling = 150W RMS  
4.0 ft3 (113.3 L) + port displacement  
3.0” x 15.5” port, 16.5” long  
3.0 ft3 (85.0 L) + port displacement  
2.75” x 15.5” port, 17” long  
(7.6cm x 39.4cm port, 41.9cm long)  
Power Handling = 250W RMS  
(7.0cm x 39.4cm port, 43.2cm long)  
Power Handling = 250W RMS  
Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in this chart are calculated using a 25 Hz, 24 dB per  
octave subsonic filter. All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit kicker.com for the most current information.  
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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY  
Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning  
specific procedures for your country’s warranty policies.  
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • 405 624-8510  
KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound  
levels that can permanently damage your hearing!  
Turning up a system to a level that has audible  
distortion is more damaging to your ears than  
WARNING:  
listening to an undistorted system at the same  
volume level. The threshold of pain is always an  
indicator that the sound level is too loud and may  
permanently damage your hearing. Please use  
common sense when controlling volume!  
"Fuel for Livin' Loud" refers to Kicker Car Stereo Brand's zest for life and encouraging our  
customers to do their best ("Livin' Loud") in all aspects of their lives.  
Kicker's line of speakers and amplifiers are the best in the car audio market, thus they represent  
the "fuel" for living loud in our customer's "car stereo" aspect of their lives. We encourage all of  
our customers to obey all local noise ordinances and regulations in regards to legal and  
appropriate listening levels outside of the vehicle.  
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Notes  
Tech Lines  
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