Features
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Hemispherical Polymineral Cone with Inverted Structural Dome (ISD)
Means high rigidity under
pressure for accurate linear control, low enclosure pressure loss to reduce "pump-down", high internal dampening,
and excellent sunlight, pollution and moisture resistance
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WARG (Wrap ARound G
asket
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Instead of using cork gaskets, which can separate, the Comp VRs have a one
piece gasket that wraps around the front and back of the mounting flange. It is more durable and ergonomically
pleasing to the eye. The previous cork gaskets could tear off or if you were transplanting the speaker into another
box, they could stay adhered to the old box causing you to order another gasket. These problems are eliminated
with the new rubber gaskets. They not only look better, but also function better by eliminating the chance for air
leaks.(provided the box is built correctly!) We still recommend if you are carpeting the box, to cut away any carpet
that is under the woofer mounting flange.
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SSD (Spun Spoke Design)
The basket not only looks impressive, but it is extremely functional. This stamped
steel basket provides a solid foundation for the motor assembly insuring that all the parts work together in harmo-
ny and prevent shifting or misalignment. Without a solid foundation, the speaker’s various parts could shift under
extreme excursion causing premature failure and add unwanted noise to the music. If misaligned, the voice coil
could rub the inner wall of the motor structure and thus exposing the bare windings, which would cause speaker
failure. The same thing happens if the coil former rubs the pole-piece. The damaged former exposes the windings
causing speaker failure. When other speakers are pushed to their limits they tend to make noises that add col-
oration to the music. When you’re LIVIN’LOUD you only want to hear the music the artist intended you to hear, not
a bunch of unwanted ringing.
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Perimeter Venting
Without the perimeter venting along the side of the speaker, hot air would be trapped in
with the voice coil. This will cause the structure to heat up quicker and cause power compression, which results in
decreased output, as well as shorter speaker life. Perimeter venting causes a vortex cooling effect around the coil
which exchanges the hot air around the voice coil for cooler air outside the speaker. It also releases pressure from
under the spider to allow the speaker to work in a more linear fashion. All of this translates into cooler operating
temperatures which will allow the speaker to sound and perform better.
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Blackened One Piece Uniplate
with Vented Hyper-Extended Pole
1. Provides enhanced heat transfer for cool operation and maximum power handling. The heat is transferred
from the pole piece to the back plate, effectively acting like a radiator in an engine. This lowers the operating tem-
perature of the voice coil.
Note:The increase in temperature increases the impedance of the speak-
er.
This results in lower output and is referred to as Power Compression.
2. Reduces non-linear magnetic fields around the voice coil gap for superior cone motion control. The
extended pole assures the voice coil is always in the magnetic field when moving peak to peak. When the speaker
reaches it’s Xmax, the voice coil is still in the gap between the pole piece and magnet structure due to its extended
pole-piece.
3. Releases pressure under ISD for freer cone motion and enhanced low frequency response. Air trapped
under the ISD is forced out though the pole-piece to allow the cone to move freely. Heat and pressure build up
under the ISD and need to be released to allow the speaker to function properly.
Kicker CompVR Subwoofers
Recommended Applications
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