Specifications - Kicker COMPVX12 Owner's Manual

CompVX Subwoofer Owner's Manual
Models: CompVX10 / CompVX12 / CompVX15
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The Kicker CompVX subwoofers were specially designed for "Livin' Loud" out in the harsh automotive
environment. CompVX subwoofers are extremely versatile and surpass the competition in a sealed or
vented box. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal
performance for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m
Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm)
DC Resistance [Re], ohm
Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms]
Electrical Q-Factor [Qes]
Total Q-Factor [Qts]
Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft³ (L)
Net Displacement, in³ (cc)
Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)
Mounting Depth, in (cm)
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
performance.
WIRING
Parallel Wiring
Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load
Coil 1+
Coil 2-
Coil 1-
Coil 2+
2
COMPVX SUBWOOFER
CompVX10 CompVX12
2 or 4 2 or 4
35.4 28.5
1200 (600) 1500 (750)
85.7 87.1
.61 (15.4) .61 (15.4)
3.40 3.70
10.754 10.098
.419 .396
.403 .381
.811 (22.99) 2.04 (57.82)
92.7 (1519) 105 (1720.6)
10-11/16 (27.1) 12-9/16 (31.8)
9-3/16 (23.3) 11-1/16 (28)
5-15/16 (15.1) 6-11/16 (16.9)
Series Wiring
Figure 1
Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8
Coil 1+
Coil 2-
Coil 2+
CompVX subwoofers are available with dual 2
connected to a source of amplifi cation. The dual 2
in parallel or a 4
wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the fi rst voice coil. The terminals with solid-red
and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figure 1.
SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
The CompVX generates more sound pressure than competing subwoofers on the market and excels
when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest
response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30Hz. These designs deliver massive
amounts of highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifi er power.
Sealed Compact
Model
CompVX10
CompVX12
CompVX15
CompVX15
2 or 4
23.7
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 2)
2000 (1000)
91.6
Model Volume ft
.69 (17.4)
CompVX10 .8 (22.7)
4.2
7.521 CompVX12 1 (28.32)
.222
CompVX15 1.8 (51)
.216
5.5 (156.71)
The CompVX high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This
179 (2933.3)
maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ enclosure
15-7/16 (39.2)
generates a very fl at response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.
13-13/16 (35)
CompVX woofers perform well in any size
8-1/2 (21.5)
sealed enclosure between the Compact
and SQ volume recommendations. These
systems will exhibit benefi ts of both designs:
Compact produces high-impact bass,
and SQ generates low bass frequency
protraction. Overall, the system will sound
more like the recommended enclosure
design it is closest to in enclosure volume.
These enclosure recommendations have
Load
been calculated with the airspace inside the
Load
enclosure and include the displacement of
the woofer. All sealed-enclosure airspace
should be fi lled to 50% loose poly-fi l
(polyester fi berfi ll) stuffi ng. Do not make the
airspace greater than the SQ, maximum
enclosure volume, recommendation.
Coil 1-
(ohm) or dual 4
woofer will generate a 1
load in series. The dual 4 woofer will provide a 2
Sealed SQ
Volume ft 3 (L) Power Handling Model
.8 (22.7) 600W RMS CompVX10
1 (28.3) 750W RMS CompVX12
1.8 (51) 1000W RMS CompVX15
3 (L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel B in. (cm)
13.5x13.5 (34.3x34.3) 13.5X10.125 (34.3X25.7)
14.5x14.5 (36.8x36.8) 14.5X11 (36.8X27.9)
17.25x17.25 (43.8x43.8) 17.25X13.5 (43.8X34.3)
Figure 2
A
voice coils. Both coils must be
load if the coils are wired
load wired in parallel or 8 load
Volume ft 3 (L) Power Handling
3 (85) 300W RMS
4.6 (130) 300W RMS
5.2 (147) 500W RMS
Panel C in. (cm)
12X10.125 (30.5X25.7)
13X11 (33X27.9)
15.75X13.5 (40X34.3)
B
C
3