Kicker manual Models CompVT65, Specifications, Mounting, Wiring, 2COMPVT65SUBWOOFER

Door body

Reinforcing ring (optional) Door panel

Speaker cutout

Figure 2

COMPVT65 SUBWOOFER Owner’s Manual

Models: CompVT65

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

Speaker Serial Number:

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. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	CompVT65
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil]	2 or 4
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz	53.9
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)	300 (150)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m	84.6
Total Q-Factor [Qts]	.667
Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]	9.426
Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]	.718
Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in. (mm)	.17 (4.3)
DC Resistance [Re], ohm	2.05
Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L)	.328 (9.28)
Net Displacement, in3 (cc)	21 (344)
Outer Frame Dimension, in (cm)	6-13/16 (17.3)
Mounting Depth, in (cm)	2-7/8 (7.3)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)	5-9/16 (14)

Note: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information. To get the best performance from your new KICKER Subwoofer, we recommend using genuine KICKER Accessories and Wiring. Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum

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 Figures 2/3.

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 below.

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

CompVT

Figure 3

Rubber grommets

performance.

WIRING

	Figure 1
Parallel Wiring	Series Wiring
Two 2Ω Woofers = 1Ω Load	Two 2Ω Woofers = 4Ω Load
Two 4Ω Woofers = 2Ω Load	Two 4Ω Woofers = 8Ω Load

2COMPVT65SUBWOOFER

2010 CompVT 65 c01.indd 2-3

Woofer mounting hole

To woofer terminals

Door jamb

From amplifi er or source unit

3

9/18/2009 10:16:22 AM