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Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide Sealed Dual 10" Enclosure Kicker Solo-Baric L7T · Dual 10" Sealed enclosure
- Net volume
- 0.604 cu ft per chamber, 1.208 cu ft total, after displacement
- Max mounting depth
- 3 3/4 in, Kicker spec
- External dimensions
- 41 in W × 8.125 in H × 12 in D
- Front baffle
- 1.5 in double baffle at both positions, outer layer machined as a flush recess
- Alignment: 0.604 cu ft net per chamber. Qtc 0.744, Fc 53.9 Hz, F3 51.3 Hz (Dual 2-Ohm); Qtc 1.052, Fc 55.9 Hz, F3 43.0 Hz (Dual 4-Ohm)
- Square cutouts: Two 9 5/16 in square openings, 1-9/16 in corner radii, machined to Kicker's own CNC template
- Chambers: Two fully separate sealed chambers, 3/4" MDF full divider, one shared side-mounted terminal cup
- Drivers: Pair of Kicker Solo-Baric L7T 10, 500W RMS each / 1000W combined, 865 cm² total cone area
- Cabinet: 41"W x 12"D x 8.125"H in down fire position, square corners
Spec of record
Technical specifications
| Series | Proline X Performance Optimized Down Fire Wide |
|---|---|
| Compatible Driver | Kicker Solo-Baric L7T 10, 46L7T102 or 46L7T104, pair required. Direct fit, no other driver |
| Enclosure Type | Sealed, dual driver, down fire, floor coupled |
| Intended Fitment | Under the rear seat of trucks and SUVs, or narrow cargo floors, where depth is the limiting dimension |
| Chamber Configuration | Two fully separate chambers, full divider, one shared side-mounted terminal cup |
| External Width | 41 in |
| External Depth | 12 in |
| External Height | 8.125 in, measured in down fire position, excludes feet |
| Installed Height | 9.875 in with the 1.75 in feet fitted |
| Internal Volume, Gross | 1.374 cu ft total, 0.687 per chamber |
| Internal Volume, Net Acoustic | 0.604 cu ft per chamber, 1.208 cu ft total, after displacement |
| Alignment per chamber, Dual 2-Ohm | Qtc 0.744, Fc 53.9 Hz, F3 51.3 Hz anechoic |
| Alignment per chamber, Dual 4-Ohm | Qtc 1.052, Fc 55.9 Hz, F3 43.0 Hz anechoic |
| Height Set By | Airspace; 3.62 in clear above the motor |
| Comparison, Standard Down Fire | 30 x 15 x 8.6875 in, 0.60 cu ft net per chamber |
| Woofer Opening | 9 5/16 in SQUARE (237 mm across) with 1-9/16 in corner radii, both positions, cut to Kicker's published CNC template |
| Mounting Depth | 3 3/4 in, Kicker spec |
| Kicker Published Sealed Range | 0.4 minimum to 1.0 maximum, per driver |
| Driver Fs / Qts / Vas, Dual 2-Ohm | 30.35 Hz / 0.4195 / 36.73 L (Kicker Klippel data) |
| Driver Fs / Qts / Vas, Dual 4-Ohm | 29.7 Hz / 0.559 / 43.51 L (Kicker Klippel data) |
| Driver Sd | 432.64 cm² each, 865 cm² total, square cone |
| Driver Xmax | 14.2mm |
| Driver Sensitivity | 85.98 dB Kicker published, 85.645 dB Klippel measured |
| Power Handling | 500 W RMS each, 1000 W RMS combined, 1000 W peak per driver, ANSI/CTA-2031-A |
| Voice Coil Configuration | Dual voice coil, 2-ohm or 4-ohm, impedance set at the driver |
| Driver Cone | SoloKon injection-molded polypropylene, 360 degree back bracing |
| Driver Surround | High-roll Santoprene with patented ribbed corners, cone stitched to surround |
| Driver Displacement | 0.07 cu ft each, estimated. Kicker does not publish this figure |
| Material | Langboard Elite 3/4 in MDF |
| Construction | ShopSabre CNC cut, V-groove and dado joinery, full-height bonded divider |
| Front Baffle | 1.5 in double baffle at both positions, outer layer machined as a flush recess |
| Corner Profile | Square, Down Fire series standard |
| Driver Mounting | 8/32 threaded inserts, stainless machine screws included, 2 sets |
| Terminal Cup | One Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite, side mounted, shared by both chambers |
| Internal Wiring | 12 gauge OFC, parallel to both driver positions |
| Damping | Polyfill installed, light wall lining in each chamber |
| Feet | 1.75 in, included, shipped uninstalled |
| Carpet | Plush black |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Built In | Tullahoma, Tennessee |
Modelled response
Performance in this enclosure
01Is it a sealed driver?
Efficiency bandwidth product places the motor before anything else is decided.
02What the box does to it
0.604 cu ft against a 36.7 L Vas.
03The watts that reach Xmax (in this enclosure)
Travel scales with the square root of power, so there is one wattage that puts the cone exactly on 14.2 mm — and a bigger one once a subsonic filter stops it wasting travel below the passband.
| Param | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fs | 30.35 / 29.70 | Hz | free-air resonance |
| Qts | 0.419 / 0.559 | D2 / D4 | |
| Vas | 36.73 / 43.51 | L | equivalent compliance |
| Sd | 432.6 / 453.7 | cm² | effective piston area |
| Xmax | 14.2 | mm | one-way linear travel |
| Pe | 500 | W | continuous RMS |
| SPL | 85.5 | dB | 1 W / 1 m, derived from T/S |
Driver parameters as published by Kicker published Klippel T/S sheet. Curves computed against this enclosure’s actual net airspace.
From the shop floor
Installer's take
865 square centimetres of square cone across the pair, in a cabinet 12 inches deep. Same airspace per driver as our standard 30 x 15 dual L7T, turned sideways: 41 long, 8.125 tall.
Each chamber is 0.604 cubic feet net. The motors clear the lid with 3.62 inches to spare, so airspace set the height.
Print both alignments, because the coil versions are not the same driver: Dual 2-Ohm: Qtc 0.744, Fc 53.9 Hz, F3 51.3 Hz. Dual 4-Ohm: Qtc 1.052, Fc 55.9 Hz, F3 43.0 Hz. The Dual 2-Ohm is the controlled one; the Dual 4-Ohm has lift near the corner. Pick the pair with that in mind.
Both positions cut square to Kicker's template. The corners of an L7T cone are where the extra area lives, and a round hole leaves them unsupported.
Kicker does not publish displacement anywhere, so the 0.07 cubic feet per driver in our net figure is our estimate and labeled that way. Use two of the same model and wire them identically.
Before you order
Questions
Why is this cabinet 41 inches wide instead of 30?
Because it is only 12 inches deep. The standard Performance Optimized Down Fire platform is 30 wide by 15 deep, and this application needs a cabinet that fits a space three inches shallower than that.
The airspace has to come from somewhere, so the cabinet runs 41 inches long instead of 30 and stands 8.125 inches tall, with each driver still in its own chamber. If you have 15 inches of depth, the standard cabinet is the pick; if your space is long and shallow, under a rear bench or on a narrow cargo floor, this is the shape that fits.
How does this compare to the standard 30 x 15 dual Kicker L7T enclosure?
The standard cabinet is 30 x 15 x 8.6875 inches and gives each driver 0.60 cubic feet net. This cabinet is 41 x 12 x 8.125 and gives each driver 0.604 cubic feet net, within 0.004 cubic feet of the standard box. Acoustically they are effectively the same enclosure. The choice is about shape: the standard box needs 15 inches of depth, this one needs 12 inches of depth and 41 inches of run.
What alignment does this cabinet give, and what is the low-frequency extension?
The chambers match the standard dual L7T cabinet's airspace, and Kicker publishes separate Klippel data for each coil version. At 0.604 cubic feet net per chamber: Dual 2-Ohm: Qtc 0.744, Fc 53.9 Hz, F3 51.3 Hz. Dual 4-Ohm: Qtc 1.052, Fc 55.9 Hz, F3 43.0 Hz. The Dual 4-Ohm's higher Qts gives a peaked alignment in the same chamber.
Those are anechoic figures. Firing into the floor, the sealed rolloff meets rising cabin gain, so in-car response runs deeper than the numbers above.
How is this enclosure wired, and how do I set my final impedance?
One side-mounted Proline X terminal cup with a single pair of posts, pre-wired in 12 gauge OFC to both driver positions in parallel. You do not wire the two chambers separately at the amplifier.
Final impedance is set at the drivers. The L7T 10 comes as a Dual 2-Ohm (46L7T102) or Dual 4-Ohm (46L7T104); use two of the same model and wire them identically. Kicker recommends 500 watts RMS per driver, 1000 combined. Confirm the load against your amplifier's minimum stable impedance.
Are both baffle cutouts actually square?
Yes. Both positions are machined with a 9 5/16 inch square opening cut to Kicker's own published CNC template, including the 1-9/16 inch corner radii the L7T basket expects. The corners of a square cone are where the extra radiating area lives, and a round cutout would leave them overhanging unsupported baffle edge.
Where is the terminal cup located on a down fire enclosure?
Side mounted, and there is one cup serving both chambers rather than one per chamber. Every Proline X Performance Optimized enclosure uses a side mounted terminal cup, and on a down fire cabinet that keeps the connection accessible with the enclosure installed, since both baffles face the floor. The cup is our Proline X ABS and carbon fiber composite unit, recessed, with stainless hardware, copper ring terminals, and 12 gauge OFC pre-wired to both driver positions in parallel.
How is this enclosure built?
V-groove and dado joinery, CNC cut on ShopSabre routers from Langboard Elite MDF. Every panel joint is a machined interlocking groove that mechanically locks the panels before adhesive is applied, which keeps both chambers airtight under sustained pressure cycling. Corners are square, the Down Fire series standard, with no radii.
The front baffle is a double layer at 1.5 inches, with the outer layer machined as a flush recess so each driver bolts to the inner layer. A full-height bonded 3/4 inch divider separates the chambers and ties the front and rear walls together across the 41 inch span. Both openings are cut square to Kicker's published template. Polyfill is installed as a light wall lining. Assembled and inspected in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Are the Kicker L7T 10 subwoofers included with this enclosure?
No. This listing is for the enclosure only. Bring your own pair of Kicker Solo-Baric L7T 10, 46L7T102 or 46L7T104, two of the same model. The square cutouts and mounting depth are cut specifically for this driver at both positions.
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