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Introduction Comp Subwoofer Owner’s Manual Models: C15 / C12 / C10 / C8 Congratulations! Attention: You have purchased one of the most Please record your purchase information in the area versatile subwoofers in car audio. below. We recommend attaching the original sales The Comp was designed receipt to this manual for future reference. by the award-winning KICKER speaker design team, tested in the judging lanes If you require service on this speaker during the of International Sound Competitions
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Features Sleeved High-Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and power loss, due to the common use of Vacuum Formed Polymineral Cone with ISD ™ “insufficient-gauge” lead wires. (Inverted Structural Dome) is a high performance Spring-Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals flawlessly composite, which remains rigid, minimizes cone flex and lowers connect medium to heavy gauge speaker wire to the harmonic distortion. The Comp’s cone consists of a unique one-piece material that moves as a
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Specifications Performance Model: C8 C10 C12 C15 Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm 4 or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8 Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 40.2 29.4 26.5 21.7 Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.6 87.3 89.1 90.2 2 2 Effective Piston Area [Sd], in (m ) 31.9 (.0206) 57.4 (.037) 82.5 (.0532) 132.7 (.0856) Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 200 (100) 300 (150) 300 (150) 500 (250) Effective Frequency Range, Hz 30-500 30-500 27-500
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Installation The Kicker Comp subwoofers are designed to be extremely versatile. Comp 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 h
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Installation Note: If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should Box Building Notes loosely fill your Comp enclosure with poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing. Ported designs will require covering the end of the port The cardboard “Template” inside your Comp’s shipping carton (located inside the box) with grill cloth, chicken wire, or expanded can be used as a pattern for cutting the speaker mounting hole in metal to prevent the poly-fil from being blown out of the port. The your en
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Recommended Enclosures Comp Sealed Enclosure Applications The Kicker Comp 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 Comp high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure without sacrificing its power handling ability. Thi
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Installation Panel Dimensions for Minimum Recommended Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF: 3 Model Panel B Panel C Volume, ft (L) Panel A C8 .5 (14.2) 11 x 11 11 x 9.5 9.5 x 9.5 C10 13.5 x 12 12 x 12 1.0 (28.3) 13.5 x 13.5 1 in = 2.54 cm C12 1.25 (35.4) 14.5 x 14.5 14.5 x 13 13 x 13 1 in = 25.4 mm C15 2.25 (63.7) 17.25 x 15.75 15.75 x 15.75 17.25 x 17.25 3 1 ft = 28.32 L Note: All sealed box airspace should be filled to 50% loose poly-fil stuffing. Please allow two weeks of break-in
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Recommended Rectangular Port Enclosures – High Efficiency Model Compact SPL / Deep Bass 3 3 C8 .66 ft (18.7 L) + port displacement 1.2 ft (34.0 L) + port displacement 1.5” x 8" port, 18" long 1.5” x 8" port, 12.25" long (3.8cm x 20.3cm port, 45.7cm long) (3.8cm x 20.3cm port, 31.1cm long) Power Handling = 55W RMS Power Handling = 55W RMS 3 3 C10 1.25 ft (35.4 L) + port displacement 1.75 ft (49.6 L) + port displacement 1.5” x 10.5” port, 14.5” long 1.5” x 10.5” port, 13.25” long (3.8cm x
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Warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Acoustics LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship designed. under normal use for a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original It does not cover: purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer it is warranted for ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase with receipt. In all cases • Damage du
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Notes Tech Lines 11 Comp Subwoofers Notes
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