Kicker CVT65 manual Congratulations on your Kicker purchase, Models, Performance

Front Dash

Kick Panel

Front Door

Body

Stagger the holes for the wiring and use a rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire from damage

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Congratulations on your KICKER purchase

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales receipt for validation of warranty.

Models:	CVT65
Authorized Kicker Dealer:	_________________________
Purchase Date:	_________________________
Subwoofer Model Number:	_________________________
Subwoofer Serial Number:	_________________________

Door

Body

Door

ReinforcingPanel

Ring

Speaker (Optional)

cut-out

CompVT Sub

Speaker

cut-out

Kicker CompVT 65 subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” in the harsh automotive environment. CompVT subwoofers are versatile and surpass the competition in a sealed box, but can also be mounted in free air applications and factory cutout locations. The small diameter of the CompVT 65 subwoofers make them ideal for custom installations and space-limited applications. See Figure 1. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

Performance

	Model:	CVT65
	Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm	2 or 4
	Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz	53.9
	Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)	300 (150)
	Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m	84.6
	DC Resistance [Re], ohm	2.05
	Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]	9.426
	Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]	.718
	Total Q-Factor [Qts]	.667
PERFORMANCE	Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L)	.328 (9.28)
	Net Displacement, in3 (cc)	21 (344)
	Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm)	6 7/8 (17.5)
	Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)	5 9/16 (14)
	Mounting Depth, in (cm)	2 13/16 (7.1)

Mount driver with the

enclosed screws

INSTALLATION

Mounting

If you are replacing factory speakers in their original locations, you may have to enlarge the speaker cut-outs and pre-drill new screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit. Custom mounting locations will require more preparation and work. In either case, make sure the speaker will not interfere with the trunk and door opening and closing mechanisms, and the screws will not puncture the fuel tank, wiring, or interfere with any other mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all the way down and up.

If the speaker cut-out locations require you to cut metal, avoid structural metal and braces. If the door body and panel cannot support the weight of the speaker, an optional reinforcing ring (thin piece of wood or Medium Density Fiberboard) may be sandwiched between the panels. Mount the speaker to the vehicle as outlined in Figure 2.

It may be necessary to run wire through the door jamb. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp edges and avoid the possibility of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the door jamb is the ideal place to run the speaker wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not exist or are inaccessible, you

must drill a hole to run the speaker wire

through the door jamb. Be careful not to drill into other wiring or exiting door mechanisms.

Any time a wire is run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or plastic grommet to protect the wire from damage as outlined in Figure 3.

CompVT 65 Subwoofer

Figure 1

Comp Subwoofer

We recommend using genuine Kicker accessories and wiring to get the best performance from your CompVT 65 subwoofer.

Speaker	To the
cut-out	amplifier
	or source
	unit

Figure 3

Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Measurements based on 2 ohm voice coil models.

Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling. The power handling specifications in these charts are calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance from your new subwoofer, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

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