Kicker CompVR Tech, Version 2.1 (04/23/2002) Owner's Manual

Kicker Comp SubwoofersRecommended Applications / Version 2.1April 23, 2002CompVR WooferTechnical Manual

Ported/Vented Enclosure ApplicationsPorted CompVR drivers incorporate massive slot loaded ports with ultra low air velocity for ground poundingstreet

Characteristics of Vented EnclosuresA vented enclosure is not much more complex than a sealed box. It consists, basically, of a box with a hole in it.

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 12 C8VR .8cu.ft./1.0cu.ft./1.2cu.ft.Vented Box Response CurvesC10VR 1.25cu.ft./1.5cu.ft./1.7

CC12VR Compact Enclosure Response CurveC12VR Street Bass Response CurveC12VR SPL/Deep Bass Enclosure Response Curve10 Frequency 50 1

All the cubic feet numbers given in the supplied charts include the displacement of the woofer. For the portedboxes the displacement of the port must

45° WedgeRound OverInner CornerFrontTopBox Building & Mounting HintsIf you would like to use a vented enclosure, but the box designs we pr

SideTopSideTopHere are a couple more examples of the different shape enclosures you can build. The woofer can be mountedon the same side as the port o

Wiring OptionsPARALLELED VOICE COILS / WOOFERS WIRED IN SERIESUsing Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coils 1 + 1 = 2 OHM To Amplifier+-U

SERIES VOICE COILS / WOOFERS WIRED IN PARALLELUsing Dual 2 Ohm Voice Coils 4 4 4 = 1 OHM To A

POWER HANDLING:75W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 50W .80 cf, Fb=40Hz .14 cf = Port Vol. CompVR8-BO

Features! Hemispherical Polymineral Cone with Inverted Structural Dome (ISD) Means high rigidity underpressure for accurate linear control, low enclo

POWER HANDLING:80W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 50W 1.00 cf, Fb=40Hz .17 cf = Port Vol. CompVR8-B

POWER HANDLING:80W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 55W 1.20 cf, Fb=40Hz .18 cf = Port Vol. CompVR8-B

POWER HANDLING:200W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 150W 1.25 cf, Fb=44Hz .23 cf = Port Vol. CompVR1

POWER HANDLING:200W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 160W 1.50 cf, Fb=40Hz .32 cf = Port Vol. Comp

POWER HANDLING:200W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 170W 1.75 cf, Fb=40Hz .30 cf = Port Vol. CompVR1

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 25 POWER HANDLING:300W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 1

POWER HANDLING:300W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 175W 2.00 cf, Fb=40Hz .47 cf = Port Vol. CompVR1

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 27 POWER HANDLING:300W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 14

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 28 POWER HANDLING:500W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 300

POWER HANDLING:500W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 300W 4.00 cf, Fb=33Hz .62 cf = Port Vol. CompVR1

! High-Temp KaptonfiVoice Coil Former Heat is the primary enemy to the life of a speaker, which is one ofthe reasons we use Kapton® voice coil formers.

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 30 POWER HANDLING:500W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 300

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 31POWER HANDLING:1000W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 750

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 32

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 33POWER HANDLING:1000W with 25Hz Subsonic Filter set at 24db/Octave.Without subsonic filter 100

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 34Thiele/Small ParametersModel C18VR4 C15VR4 C12VR4C10VR4C8VR4Nominal Impedance

• Install slips (screwdriver holes)• Damage caused by exposure to water and/or excessive heat.• Damage through negligence, misuse, or accident.• Items

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One-Piece extended Pole, invented by Stillwater Designs,creates a broad, symmetrical magnetic field for superiorpower handling, precise voice coil con

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 CompVR subwoofers,

Kicker CompVR SubwoofersRecommended Applications Page 6 Sealed Enclosure ApplicationsThe KICKER CompVR woofers are real performers in sealed encl

Characteristics of Sealed EnclosuresThe most basic and simple of all speaker enclosures is the sealed box or acoustic suspension design.The acoustic s

CC8VR Compact Enclosure Response CurveC8VR SQ Enclosure Response Curve10 Frequency 50 100 Hz 500 1KC Graph 1

CC12VR Compact Enclosure Response CurveC12VR SQ Enclosure Response Curve10 Frequency 50 100 Hz 500 1KC Graph