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Comp Subwoofer Owner's Manual
Authorized
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Models:
Dealer:
Comp12D4
/
Comp15D4
Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Speaker
The Kicker
environment.
the competition on an infinite baffle (free-air)
Serial
Comp
Number:
subwoofers were specially designed for
Comp
subwoofers are extremely versatile, excel
installaton.
"Livin' Loud"
in
a sealed or vented box, and surpass
They are made
out
of
advanced materials and
construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Nominal Impedance
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz
Power
Handling
Sensitivity
Total
Mechanical 0-Factor [Oms]
Electrical
Effective Excursion [EXmax™]
DC Resistance
Equivalent Volume
Net
Outer Frame Dimension, in
Mounting Depth,
Hole Cut-Out
[SPLo].
0-Factor [Ots]
0-Factor [Oes] .591 .422
Displacement,
[Zn],
Watts, Peak
dB
@
[Re].
ohm
[Vas].
3
in
in
(em)
Diameter,
4 ohm (per
1
W,
ft3
(L)
(cc)
(em)
in
(em)
coil]
(RMS)
1m 88.3
in
(mm)
Comp12D4
4 4
30
400
(200) 600(300)
.559
10.22
.38 (9.6)
3.65
3.36 (95.18}
70.6
(1156.9)
12-5/8
(32)
5-7/8
(14.8)
11
(27.9) 13-11/16 (34.7)
in
the harsh automotive
Comp15D4
23
90.3
.404
9.607
.45 (11.4}
3.32
7.99 (226.14)
149
(2441.7}
15-112
(39.3)
7-7/16
(18.9)
Note:
All
specifications and performance figures are
current information. To
KICKER
performance.
Accessories and Wiring.
get
the
best
WIRING
Parallel
Dual 40
Wiring
Voice Coils
2
performance from
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two
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Load
COMP
subject
to
change.
your
new
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weeks
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break-in time for
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SUBWOOFER
Please
visit
Subwoofer,
the
subwoofer
Dual
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we
recommend
to
using genuine
reach
Series Wiring
40
Voice Coils =
for
the
optimum
80
most
Load
SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
The Comp generates more sound pressure than competing subwoofers on the market and
the recommended
in
used
with increased energy at the
highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing
sealed
boxes. These
lowest frequencies,
sealed
enclosure designs give the smoothest response
to 30Hz. These designs
20
of amplifier power.
levels
deliver
massive amounts of
excels
when
larger sealed
a
The Comp high performance suspension system can operate
SO (ultra
for
ideal
well
is
any size
in
sealed
exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high-impact
will
closest
is
it
filled
enclosure
a very
Sealed Compact
Comp
recommendations. These systems
bass, and
recommended enclosure design
have been calculated with the airspace inside the
sealed-enclosure airspace should be
All
volume
response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.
flat
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure
woofers perform
SO generates low bass frequency protraction. Overall, the system will sound more like the
application
sound quality) installations. The
enclosure between the Compact and
enclosure
in
to
enclc?sure
50% loosepoly-fil
to
in
Sealed SO
volume.
and include
These enclosure recommendations
the displacement of the woofer.
(polyester fiberfill) stuffing.
enclosure. This maximum
enclosure generates
SO
SO
2)
volume
Figure 2
A
B
c
3
VENTED
ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS
These boxes
If
space
You
is
not a
will
not be disappointed. Comp subwoofers
recommended
space
applications.
frequencies.
Vented
Compact
Box
Volume,
Port
Opening,
Port
Length,
Power
Vented
Box
Volume,
Port
Opening,
Port
Length,
Power
fP
in
Handling,
SO
fP
in
Handling,
are
the
enclosure
problem
enclosures,
The
(L)
in
x
in
(em
(em)
RMS
(L)
in
x
in
(em
{em)
RMS
of choice for outrageous street bass and high performance
and you want to get the most
minimum or maximum. The
larger
recommended enclosures
Comp12D4
1.75
x
em)
2
16
200
Comp12D4
2.25
x
em)
2
16.375
200
from your Comp, try one of these ported designs.
will
handle massive amounts of power
(49.6)
X
12.5
(40.6) .
(63.7)
X
12.5
smaller enclosures
will
yield slightly
(5.1
X
31
.8)
(5.
1
X
31
.8)
(41
.6)
are
more bass at the
in
best for use
Comp15D4
3 (85)
2.5
X
15.5
17 (43.
300
Comp15D4
4 (113.3)
3
X
15
..5
16
.25
(41
300
SPL contests.
any of the
in
limited-
lowest
(7
X
39.4)
2)
{7. 6
X
39.4)
.3)
The ported Compact design increases bass efficiency and
Although
considerably
The
Deep Bass
INFINITE
The infinite
vehicles. The Comp subwoofer does not require a
install
subwoofer and cut the
subwoofer and to keep
it
is
the
smallest
higher than that of any
SPL
I
Deep Bass ported design has even more output
is
the
largest and most efficient
BAFFLE
baffle
mounting method
the subwoofer
recommended ported
sealed
MOUNTING
effectively utilizes
in
the
baffle.
Mark the rear deck or
hole.
The rear
it
from
flexing
box.
enclosure design.
deck
may need to be reinforced to
during
playback.
enclosure,
sealed enclosure
fits
in
the output from
in
this
the rear deck and trunk space of most sedan type
parcel shelf
Mount
314"
Fiberboard) to the bottom of the deck. Mark the MDF and cut the
area, use high grade plywood.
from the sound radiating from the back of the subwoofer. This
the driver
Note:
and seat mechanisms that
stereo system cables; pay attention to seat fasteners and other items that
BOX
in
a factory speaker location,
If
mounting
in
trunk space or other compartments of the
could
BUILDING NOTES
It
is
important to
isolate the sound coming
isolation
or
in
a
location
cause problems with the operation of the vehicle or stereo system.
with a
semi-isolated
vehicle, pay attention to cable
many
space-limited applications.
30
to
80Hz
crucial
frequency band. The
for thumpin' performance.
for the hole
(1
.9
em)
holes.
If
is
help hold
cut-out diameter of the
the weight of the
thick MDF (Medium Density
MDF
is
not
available
off
the front of the subwoofer
usually accomplished by using
rear chamber.
lines,
could harm the cables.
will
be
SPL
I
Carefully
in
your
trunk springs, hinges
Carefully lay
the
Use
3/4"
(1
.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fiberboard) and
"template" inside your Comp's shipping carton to mark the mounting
These designs need
panels. See
All
the cubic feet
enclosures
Figure
the
internal
3.
(L)
measurements
displacement
bracing. Add
4
triangular
in
this
manual include
of the port must be
COMP
seal
the joints with
hole,
bracing between each of the
the
displacement
calculated
and added to the
SUBWOOFER
silicone.
then cut directly
larger
Use the
on the
line.
unsupported
of the woofer. For the vented
internal volume
of the
design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and
final
convert to cubic feet, for example
Z",
x Y x
multiply
the Comp12 vented compact design's external port
dimensions
1.5" total MDF wall thickness) x (2.5"
wall thickness) x
add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure,
Comp12's
Due to the necessary length of these ports, you may
want to fold the port along the bottom and back walls.
will
"X
[ (12.5"
MDF:
.9cm)
(1
3/4"
using
are,
1 .5"
+
1728 in3 )
I
ft3
(1
x
20"]
2.4 ft3.
.65 ft3
+
75 ft3
1.
be impractical to use round ports for these designs.
=
=
See
+
total MDF
.65 ft3, and
Figure 4.
Figure 3
It
D
Do not install a port opening against a solid surface,
internal brace, back-panel or trunk wall, seat
such as
or interior panel of your vehicle. The port opening must
remain unobstructed. Use the smallest
dimension of the rectangular port
minimum amount of space between the
port opening and any solid surface to
insure unrestricted airflow.
If
response, you should loosely
Comp enclosure with poly-fil stuffing.
Ported designs
end of the port (located inside the
with
metal to prevent the poly-fil from exiting
the port. The use of polydecrease efficiency, but
extend the low frequency output.
For more advice on box building, refer to
your Authorized Kicker
the Support tab
www.kicker.com.
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unanswered questions.
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Comp Subwoofer- Covered by one or
more of the following patents: (
U.S.
D473,216, D456,386, D449,293,
D355, 193, Taiwan Pat. #162,154;
Other U.S.
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