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Thank you for your support of KICKER products. Once you have had a chance to see and experience the capabili-

ties of the new KICKER Comp subwoofers, we believe that you will be as excited as we are about these modestly
priced masterpieces! The Comps truly set a new standard for bass performance in this category.

This latest revision of our KICKER Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications/Enclosures Technical Update

brings together all of our Kicker Comp woofers into one manual.

The enclosure recommendations in this paper supercede any other previously published recommendations.
Especially when used in sealed enclosures, the new KICKER Comps will achieve maximum bass performance after

they have been broken in.

Approximately one to two weeks of daily playing will allow the suspension to soften, and reach its optimum equi-

librium. This time period may vary depending on the amount of play time, volume level, and type of music you lis-
ten to. More play time, with medium volume levels and more bass content, will break in the subwoofer most
quickly. The broken-in sub will exhibit stronger bass performance, smoother response, and greater low bass exten-
sion.

For those of you with more sophisticated audio equipment, the Comp woofers can be broken-in on the test

bench overnight with the following procedure.

KICKER Comp Freeair Break-in Procedure
1. Connect the speaker to a power amp of about fifty watts or more. The speaker should not be mounted in any
enclosure - just freeair. 

Please make sure it will not walk off the bench while it is playing!

2. Connect an audio generator to the input of the power amp, and adjust the generator to approximately 37Hz for
the C8, 32 Hz for the C10, 28 Hz for the C12, and 17 Hz for the C15.
3. Now adjust the gain on the amplifier and generator so that the cone is moving to Xmax. This can be determined
visually by looking at the “blur depth” of the logo on the ISD. A close approximation will do. On the C8 this will be
about 3/4”, on the C10 about 3/4”, on the C12 about 7/8”, and on the C15 about 1”.

NOTE: Keep in mind that as the speaker is used under normal conditions the break-in will continue, so if you don’t
have time for the complete break-in period the speaker will still break-in itself under normal usage.

Kicker Comp Subwoofers

Recommended Applications /  Version 2.0

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Summary of Contents for Comp Woofer

Page 1: ...Kicker Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications Version 2 0 June 13 2002 Comp Woofer Technical Manual...

Page 2: ...make noises that add col oration to the music When you re LIVIN LOUD you only want here the music the artist intended you to hear not a bunch of unwanted ringing y Perimeter Venting Without the perime...

Page 3: ...ISD is not just a cosmetic thing it is an integral part of the woofer to maintain it s maxi mum performance y Stitched Surround A signature of KICKER woofers has always been the stitched surround It...

Page 4: ...istance to separation while providing a superior seal ISD Inverted Structural Dome increases cone s resistance to flex under pressure Hemispherical polymineral Cone with inverted Structural Dome ISD M...

Page 5: ...broken in sub will exhibit stronger bass performance smoother response and greater low bass exten sion For those of you with more sophisticated audio equipment the Comp woofers can be broken in on th...

Page 6: ...ith our traditional Comp enclosures They deliver massive amounts of high impact bass And small size means they can fit just about anywhere These versatile subwoofers are equally at home in a small Com...

Page 7: ...side of the cone This enables you to run more power to the woofer They are called acoustic suspension enclosures because the air inside the box acts like a viscous brake to control the woofer That is...

Page 8: ...dB 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 C 1 0 F r e q u e n c y 5 0 1 0 0 H z 5 0 0 1 K C G r a p h 1 A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e S P L P h a s e dB 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 C10 Compact Enclo...

Page 9: ...dB 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 C 1 0 F r e q u e n c y 5 0 1 0 0 H z 5 0 0 1 K C G r a p h 1 A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e S P L P h a s e dB 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 C15 Compact Enclos...

Page 10: ...to win SPL contests yet low frequencies go all the way down to the basement with power that will shake the foundations We re talking truly awesome If space is not at a premium and you want to get the...

Page 11: ...must leave at least the equivalent of the vent s diameter between the vent and any inside wall For example you would not place a vent with a 3 diameter within 3 of any wall The same is true for clear...

Page 12: ...7 5 7 0 6 5 6 0 5 5 C 1 0 F r e q u e n c y 5 0 1 0 0 H z 5 0 0 1 K C G r a p h 1 A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e S P L P h a s e dB 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 C10 Compact Enclosure Respo...

Page 13: ...90 85 80 75 70 65 60 C 1 0 F r e q u e n c y 5 0 1 0 0 H z 5 0 0 1 K C G r a p h 1 A c o u s t i c O n A x i s R e s p o n s e S P L P h a s e dB 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 C15 Compact Enclosure Resp...

Page 14: ...irtight box Note If you prefer an ultra smooth bass response you should loosely fill your ported Comp Enclosure with polyfil If you do so the entrance to the port inside the box must be covered with h...

Page 15: ...st stay the same The following diagrams provide you with some help to insure your enclosure is built correctly Kicker Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications Version 2 0 Page 15 Remember If you are g...

Page 16: ...the port or the back side of the enclosure can be slanted to fit up against your back seat On the cut sheets we provide change the dimensions to accommodate the woofer and the vent on the same side M...

Page 17: ...d Red Black Black WOOFERS WIRED IN SERIES To Amplifier Red Black SINGLE WOOFER WIRING The following diagrams are the most popular wiring configurations They show a typical single channel wiring scheme...

Page 18: ...ed Red Red Black Black Black Black Black Black WOOFERS WIRED IN PARALLEL 8 8 8 8 2 OHM To Amplifier Red Red 4 4 4 4 1 OHM To Amplifier Using 8 Ohm Woofers Using 4 Ohm Woofers Red Red Red Red Black Bla...

Page 19: ...080 Side View Front View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 12 1 4 x 9 1 2 Top Bottom A 2 12 1 4 x 20 1 4 Sides B 2 8 x 20 1 4 Front Back C 1 8 x 17 1 4 Port D 4 2 x 2 Gusset E 1 1 x 1 Corner Filet F 1 1 2 18 21 3 4...

Page 20: ...p8 BOX VENTED 100 Side View Front View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 13 3 4 x 9 1 2 Top Bottom A 2 13 3 4 x 20 1 4 Sides B 2 8 x 20 1 4 Front Back C 1 8 x 13 Port D 4 2 x 2 Gusset E 1 1 2 13 3 4 21 3 4 B D E 9 1...

Page 21: ...omp8 BOX VENTED 120 Side View Front View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 15 3 4 x 9 1 2 Top Bottom A 2 15 3 4 x 20 Sides B 2 8 x 20 Front Back C 1 8 x 11 1 2 Port D 4 2 x 2 Gusset E 1 1 2 12 1 4 21 1 2 B D E 9 1 2...

Page 22: ...10 BOX VENTED 125 Side View B F D 24 1 4 14 1 2 1 1 2 A 11 3 4 3 4 R3 8 1 1 2 3 4 10 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 11 3 4 x 12 Top Bottom A 2 11 3 4 x 22 3 4 Sides B 2 10 1 2 x 22 3 4 Front Back C 1 10 1 2 x...

Page 23: ...10 BOX VENTED 150 Side View B F D 28 1 4 13 1 4 1 1 2 A 11 3 4 3 4 R3 8 1 1 2 3 4 10 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 11 3 4 x 12 Top Bottom A 2 11 3 4 x 26 3 4 Sides B 2 10 1 2 x 26 3 4 Front Back C 1 10 1 2 x...

Page 24: ...C10 BOX VENTED 175 Side View B F D 29 1 4 13 1 4 1 1 2 A 12 3 4 3 4 R3 8 1 1 2 3 4 10 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 12 3 4 x 12 Top Bottom A 2 12 3 4 x 27 3 4 Sides B 2 10 1 2 x 27 3 4 Front Back C 1 10 1 2...

Page 25: ...at 24db Octave Without subsonic filter 75W 1 75 cf Fb 40Hz 30 cf Port Vol C12 BOX VENTED 175 Side View B F D 28 16 2 A 12 1 4 3 4 R3 8 2 3 4 12 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 12 1 4 x 14 Top Bottom A 2 12 1...

Page 26: ...Vol C12 BOX VENTED 200 Side View B F D 26 13 1 2 2 A 14 1 4 3 4 R3 8 2 3 4 12 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 14 1 4 x 14 Top Bottom A 2 14 1 4 x 24 1 2 Sides B 2 12 1 2 x 24 1 2 Front Back C 1 12 1 2 x 12 3...

Page 27: ...4db Octave Without subsonic filter 100W 2 25 cf Fb 38Hz 31 cf Port Vol C12 BOX VENTED 225 Side View B F D 27 3 8 16 3 8 2 A 14 1 4 3 4 R3 8 2 3 4 12 1 2 Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 14 1 4 x 14 Top Bottom A 2 1...

Page 28: ...t 24db Octave Without subsonic filter 250W 3 00 cf Fb 42Hz 51 cf Port Vol C15 BOX VENTED 300 Side View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 17 x 17 Top Bottom A 2 17 x 28 Sides B 2 15 1 2 x 28 Front Back C 1 15 1 2 x 1...

Page 29: ...Vol C15 BOX VENTED350 Side View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 18 x 17 Top Bottom A 2 18 x 27 1 4 Sides B 2 15 1 2 x 27 1 4 Front Back C 1 15 1 2 x 15 3 4 Port D 4 2 x 2 Gusset E Side View 8 1 2 3 13 11 16 B D E...

Page 30: ...4db Octave Without subsonic filter 250W 4 00 cf Fb 38Hz 52 cf Port Vol C15 BOX VENTED400 Side View Cut List 3 4 MDF 2 19 3 4 x 17 Top Bottom A 2 19 3 4 x 28 Sides B 2 15 1 2 x 28 Front Back C 1 15 1 2...

Page 31: ...2 15 18 0 11 BASS BOOST dB GAIN 50 200 X OVER FREQ Hz 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 0 11 BASS BOOST dB GAIN 50 200 X OVER FREQ Hz 5 5 Resistance Formulas Kicker Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications Version 2 0...

Page 32: ...36 8 Qms 12 745 12 167 11 088 10 179 Qes 0 462 0 593 0 601 0 578 Qts 0 446 0 565 0 570 0 547 Pmax watts 250 150 125 100 Xmax mm 13 0 7 5 7 5 7 5 Model C154 C124 C104 C84 Nominal Impedance 4 4 4 4 SPL...

Page 33: ...Mounting Hole Cutouts Kicker Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications Version 2 0 Page 33 C8 C10 C12 C15 13 11 16 10 7 8 9 5 32 6 7 8...

Page 34: ...Kicker Comp Subwoofers Recommended Applications Version 2 0 Page 34 Notes...

Page 35: ...be replaced with equivalent products This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser Any applicable implied war...

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