COMPSUBWOOFER
Owner’sManual
Models: | C15 / C12 / C10 / C8 |
SealedEnclosureApplications
The Comp 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 amounts of
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The Comp 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.
Comp woofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume |
recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces |
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 |
The Kicker Comp subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive environment. Comp subwoofers are extremely versatile, excel in a sealed or vented box, and surpass the competition on an infinite baffle
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 | |
| Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) | 200 (100) | 300 (150) | 300 (150) | 500 (250) | |
| Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m | 85.6 | 87.3 | 89.1 | 90.2 | |
| Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm) | .34 (8.76) | .38 (9.76) | .38 (9.76) | .45 (11.53) | |
| DC Resistance [Re], ohm | 3.98 | 3.70 | 3.69 | 3.32 | |
| Mechanical | 10.00 | 9.65 | 9.61 | 11.20 | |
| Electrical | .544 | .473 | .447 | .397 | |
| Total | .516 | .451 | .427 | .383 | |
| Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L) | .69 (19.54) | 2.27 (64.38) | 4.5 (127.65) | 9.61 (272.33) | |
PERFORMANCE | Net Displacement, in3 (cc) | 38 (620) | 60 (982) | 105 (1719) | 199 (3257) | |
Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) | 8 1/2 (21.6) | 10 11/16 (27.1) | 12 1/2 (31.7) | 15 3/8 (39) | ||
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| Hole | 7 1/16 (18) | 9 1/4 (23.5) | 11 1/8 (28.3) | 13 7/8 (35.2) | |
| Mounting Depth, in (cm) | 4 1/8 (10.4) | 4 13/16 (12.3) | 5 13/16 (14.8) | 7 3/8 (18.8) |
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Model: | SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume) | SealedSQ (MaximumEnclosureVolume) |
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C8 | .5 ft3 (14.2L) Power Handling = 100W RMS | 1.2 ft3 (34L) Power Handling = 100W RMS |
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C10 | 1.0 ft3 (28.3L) Power Handling = 150W RMS | 2.4 ft3 (68L) Power Handling = 150W RMS |
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C12 | 1.25 ft3 (35.4L) Power Handling = 250W RMS | 3.5 ft3 (99.1L) Power Handling = 150W RMS |
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C15 | 2.25 ft3 (63.7L) Power Handling = 250W RMS | 5.0 ft3 (141.6L) Power Handling = 250W RMS |
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C8 | .5 (14.2) |
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| 11x11 (27.9x27.9) | 11x9.5 (27.9x24.1) | 9.5x9.5 (24.1x24.1) |
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C10 | 1.0 (28.3) |
| 13.5x13.5 (34.3x34.3) | 13.5x12 (34.3x30.5) | 12x12 (30.5x30.5) |
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C12 | 1.25 (35.4) |
| 14.5x14.5 (36.8x36.8) | 14.5x13 (36.8x33) | 13x13 (33x33) |
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C15 | 2.25 (63.7) |
| 17.25x17.25 (43.8x43.8) | 17.25x15.75 (43.8x40) | 15.75x15.75 (40x40) |
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The infinite baffle mounting method effectively utilizes the rear deck and trunk space of most sedan type vehicles. The Comp subwoofer does not require a sealed enclosure for thump’in performance. Carefully install the subwoofer in the baffle. Mark the rear deck or parcel shelf for the hole
Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Measurements based on 4 ohm voice coil models.
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Carefully mount loudspeakers in the trunk space or in other compartments of the vehicle. Pay attention to cable lines, trunk springs, hinges and seat mechanisms that could cause problems with the operation of the vehicle or stereo system. Carefully lay the stereo system cables; pay attention to seat fasteners and other items that could harm the cables.
Comp Subwoofer - Covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S. Pat #'s 6,611,604, 6,731,773 D473,216, D456,386, D449,293, D355,193, Taiwan Pat. #162,154; Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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