Kicker EnclosureOwner’sManual, CheckTheLoad, DC/VCVented, ModelsDC12 / DC10 / VC12 / TC10

COMPSUBWOOFER

EnclosureOwner’sManual

Models:DC12 / DC10 / VC12 / TC10

Figure 1

At least 4” (10cm) from the vent

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Rear mounting, speaker faces front of vehicle (DC Series is illustrated)

Front of

Vehicle

The Kicker Comp subwoofer enclosures were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive environment. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

CheckTheLoad

The Comp 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.

DC/VCVented

	The DC/VC Series vented enclosures combine KICKER’s award winning line of 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 DC Series
	enclosures are available with a pair of pre-loaded 10 or 12 inch Comp subwoofers. The VC Series
	enclosure is available with a pre-loaded 12 inch Comp.
	The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed
CONFIGURATION	for use in SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several mounting options. The vent
	back seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. These
	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

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

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance

from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

At least 4” (10cm)		Front mounting,
		speaker faces
	from the vent
		rear of vehicle
		(DC Series is
		illustrated)

bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller 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.

Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing a speaker connection from positive to negative on the subwoofer channel; if the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the system.

Figure 2

Front of

VehicleAt least 4” (10cm) from

the vent

Left side

mounting,

speaker faces opposite side of vehicle (VC Series is illustrated)

INSTALLATION

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