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Models: | CVT65 |
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Door
Body
Door
ReinforcingPanel
Ring
Speaker (Optional)
CompVT Sub |
Speaker |
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
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 | 9.426 | |
| Electrical | .718 | |
| Total | .667 | |
PERFORMANCE | Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft3 (L) | .328 (9.28) | |
Net Displacement, in3 (cc) | 21 (344) | ||
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| Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) | 6 7/8 (17.5) | |
| Hole | 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
If the speaker
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.
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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
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