Specifications - Kicker COMP8 Owner's Manual

Comp Subwoofer Owner's Manual
Models: Comp8 / Comp10 / Comp12 / Comp15
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The Kicker Comp subwoofers were specially designed for "Livin' Loud" out in the harsh automotive
environment. Comp subwoofers are extremely versatile, excel in a sealed or vented box, and surpass
the competition on an infi nite baffl e (free-air) installation. They are made of advanced materials and
construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Comp8
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil] 4 or 8
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 40
Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 200 (100)
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.6
Total Q-Factor [Qts] .540
Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 8.892
Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .574
Effective Excursion [EXmax™] in (mm) .34 (8.6)
DC Resistance [Re], ohm 3.85
Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft 3 (L) .65 (18.54)
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Net Displacement, in (cc) 31.4 (514.5)
Outer Frame Dimension, in (cm) 8-1/2 (21.6)
Mounting Depth, in (cm) 4-1/16 (10.3)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 6-15/16 (17.5)
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
Two 4Ω Woofers = 2Ω Load
Two 8Ω Woofers = 4Ω Load
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COMP SUBWOOFER
2010 Comp e01.indd 2-3 2010 Comp e01.indd 2-3
Comp10 Comp12 Comp15
4 or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8
33 30 23
300 (150) 300 (150) 500 (250)
86.2 88.3 90.3
.585 .559 .404
9.157 10.22 9.607
.625 .591 .422
.38 (9.6) .38 (9.6) .45 (11.4)
3.78 3.65 3.32
1.65 (46.94) 3.36 (95.18) 7.99 (226.14)
51.7 (847.2) 70.6 (1156.9) 149 (2441.7)
10-11/16 (27) 12-5/8 (32) 15-1/2 (39.3)
5-1/16 (12.8) 5-7/8 (14.8) 7-7/16 (18.9)
9-1/8 (23.1) 11 (27.9) 13-11/16 (34.7)
Figure 1
Series Wiring
Two 4Ω Woofers = 8Ω Load
Two 8Ω Woofers = 16Ω Load
SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
The Comp 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.
The Comp high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This maximum
enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ enclosure generates
a very fl at response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.
Sealed Compact
Model Volume ft 3 (L) Power Handling
Comp8 .5 (14.2) 100W RMS
Comp10 1 (28.3) 125W RMS
Comp12 1.25 (35.4) 150W RMS
Comp15 2.25 (63.7) 250W RMS
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 2)
Model Volume ft 3 (L) Panel A in. (cm)
Comp8 .5 (14.2) 11X11 (27.9X27.9)
Comp10 1 (28.3) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3)
Comp12 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8)
Comp15 2.25 (63.7) 17.25X17.25 (43.8X43.8)
Comp woofers perform well in any size 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 been calculated with the airspace inside the 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.
Figure 2
B
A
Sealed SQ
Model Volume ft 3 (L) Power Handling
Comp8 1.2 (34) 100W RMS
Comp10 2.4 (68) 125W RMS
Comp12 3.5 (99.1) 150W RMS
Comp15 5 (141.6) 250W RMS
Panel B in. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)
11X9.5 (27.9X24.1) 9.5X9.5 (24.1X24.1)
13.5X12 (34.3X30.5) 12X12 (30.5X30.5)
14.5X13 (36.8X33) 13X13 (33X33)
17.25X15.75 (43.8X40) 15.75X15.75 (40X40)
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