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COMPVTSUBWOOFER

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SealedEnclosureApplications

The CompVT generates more sound pressure than competing subwoofers on the market and excels

when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest

response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These designs deliver massive

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amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifier power. The

CompVT high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. 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 the subbass response. CompVT 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. All sealed-

enclosure airspace should be filled to 50% loose poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing. Do not make the

airspace greater than the SQ, maximum enclosure volume, recommendation.

The Kicker CompVT subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive environment. CompVT subwoofers are versatile and surpass the competition in a sealed or vented box. The ultra-thin mounting depth make the CompVT subwoofers 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:	CVT8		CVT10		CVT12
	Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm	2 or 4		2 or 4		2 or 4
	Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz	49.2		32.7		32.3
	Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)	400 (200)		800 (400)		800 (400)
	Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m	84.8		87.2		87.1
	Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm)	.226	(5.75)	.501	(12.73)	.498	(12.64)
	DC Resistance [Re], ohm	2.15		2.13		2.16
	Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]	10.641		9.56		10.16
	Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]	.597		.461		.546
	Total Q-Factor [Qts]	.565		.440		.518
PERFORMANCE	Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L)	.364	(10.32)	1.30	(37.14)	2.15	(61.0)
	Net Displacement, in3 (cc)	30.4	(497)	48.2	(790)	52.4	(860)
	Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm)	8 1/2 (21.6)		10 5/8 (27)		12 1/2 (31.8)
	Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)	7 1/16 (17.9)		9 1/8 (23.2)		10 15/16 (27.8)
	Mounting Depth, in (cm)	3 3/8 (8.6)		4 3/16 (10.7)		4 5/16 (10.9)

Figure 1

CompVT Subwoofer

Comp Subwoofer

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

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Model:	SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)			SealedSQ (MaximumEnclosureVolume)		INSTALLATION
CVT8	.4 ft3 (11.3L) Power Handling = 200W RMS			1.8 ft3 (51L) Power Handling = 200W RMS
CVT10	.8 ft3 (22.7L) Power Handling = 400W RMS			3 ft3 (85L) Power Handling = 300W RMS
CVT12	1 ft3 (28.3L) Power Handling = 400W RMS			4.6 ft3 (130L) Power Handling = 300W RMS
	Panel Dimensions for CompactSealedEnclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF: (See Figure 3)
Model:	Volume, ft3 (L)	Panel A, in (cm)		Panel B, in (cm)	Panel C, in (cm)
CVT8	.4 (11.3)	2.5 x 12 (6.4x30.5)	13.5 x 24.5 (34.3x62.2)		2.5 x 24.5 (6.4x62.2)
CVT10	.8 (22.7)	3 x 16.5 (7.6x41.9)		18 x 30.5 (45.7x77.5)	3 x 30.5 (7.6x77.5)
CVT12	1 (28.3)	3.125 x 16.5 (7.9x41.9)		18 x 36 (45.7x91.4)	3.125 x 36 (7.9x91.4)

To make the most efficient use of space when building the compact sealed enclosure for your CompVT subwoofer, you must use the included clearance plate. The clearance plate allows the CompVT subwoofer to sit recessed within the back panel of the subwoofer box to minimize the enclosure’s depth. The clearance plate must seal tightly. First, use a plunging router, straight-cut bit, and a circle jig to create a 1/16” (2mm) deep recess with an outer diameter of 6 1/2” (16.7cm) and an inner diameter of approximately 5” (12.7cm). Center the recess behind the subwoofer on the back panel. Then, cut a

5 1/4” (13.3cm) diameter hole in the center of the recess all the way through the back panel. Using the clearance plate as a reference, drill the six screw holes with a #29 (0.136”, 3.5mm) drill bit. Next, countersink each screw hole using a 1/4” (6mm) drill or countersinking bit so the clearance plate will fit tightly against the back panel. Remove the paper backing from the foam gasket and adhere it to the inside of the clearance plate. Then, fasten the clearance plate to the box with six #8 screws.

Clearance Plate	6 1/2” (16.7cm)	Drill with #29 (0.136”,
	recess outer	3.5mm) bit, then
1/16” (2mm)	diameter	countersink with 1/4”
recess		(6mm) bit, six holes
	5 1/4” (13.3cm)	equally spaced. Use
Figure 2	cut out	clearance plate as
	diameter	template.

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance. To get the best performance	3
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