Kicker COMP8, COMP10, COMP12, COMP15 Owner's Manual

COMP SUBWOOFER

COMP8
COMP10
COMP12
COMP15

English Version

LIVIN’ LOUD

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Altavoz Para Sonidos Graves

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Haut-parleur d’Extrêmes Graves

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Comp Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

Models:

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

Speaker Serial Number:

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 Comp10 Comp12 Comp15

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil] 4 or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 40 33 30 23

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 200 (100) 300 (150) 300 (150) 500 (250)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.6 86.2 88.3 90.3

Total Q-Factor [Qts] .540 .585 .559 .404

Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 8.892 9.157 10.22 9.607

Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .574 .625 .591 .422

Effective Excursion [EXmax™] in (mm) .34 (8.6) .38 (9.6) .38 (9.6) .45 (11.4)

DC Resistance [Re], ohm 3.85 3.78 3.65 3.32

Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft

Net Displacement, in

Outer Frame Dimension, in (cm) 8-1/2 (21.6) 10-11/16 (27) 12-5/8 (32) 15-1/2 (39.3)

Mounting Depth, in (cm) 4-1/16 (10.3) 5-1/16 (12.8) 5-7/8 (14.8) 7-7/16 (18.9)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 6-15/16 (17.5) 9-1/8 (23.1) 11 (27.9) 13-11/16 (34.7)

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(L) .65 (18.54) 1.65 (46.94) 3.36 (95.18) 7.99 (226.14)

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(cc) 31.4 (514.5) 51.7 (847.2) 70.6 (1156.9) 149 (2441.7)

Comp8 / Comp10 / Comp12 / Comp15

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

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Model Volume ft

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

(L) Power Handling

Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure 2)

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Model Volume ft

Comp8 .5 (14.2) 11X11 (27.9X27.9) 11X9.5 (27.9X24.1) 9.5X9.5 (24.1X24.1)

Comp10 1 (28.3) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5X12 (34.3X30.5) 12X12 (30.5X30.5)

Comp12 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5X13 (36.8X33) 13X13 (33X33)

Comp15 2.25 (63.7) 17.25X17.25 (43.8X43.8) 17.25X15.75 (43.8X40) 15.75X15.75 (40X40)

(L) Panel A in. (cm) Panel B in. (cm) Panel C in. (cm)

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.

Sealed SQ

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Model Volume ft

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

(L) Power Handling

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.

Figure 2

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WIRING

Parallel Wiring

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Two 4Ω Woofers = 2Ω Load
Two 8Ω Woofers = 4Ω Load

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Two 4Ω Woofers = 8Ω Load
Two 8Ω Woofers = 16Ω Load

Series Wiring

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VENTED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

These boxes are the enclosure of choice for outrageous street bass and high performance SPL contests.
If space is not a problem and you want to get the most from your Comp, try one of these ported designs.
You will not be disappointed. Comp subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the
recommended enclosures, minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in limited­space applications. The larger recommended enclosures will yield slightly more bass at the lowest
frequencies.

Vented Compact Comp8 Comp10 Comp12 Comp15

Box Volume, ft

Port Opening, in x in (cm x cm) 1.5 x 8 (3.8 x 20.3) 1.5 x 10.5 (3.8 x 26.7) 2 x 12.5 (5.1 x 31.8) 2.5 x 15.5 (7 x 39.4)

Port Length, in (cm) 18 (45.7) 14.5 (36.8) 16 (40.6) 17 (43.2)

Power Handling, RMS 55 125 150 250

Vented SQ Comp8 Comp10 Comp12 Comp15

Box Volume, ft

Port Opening, in x in (cm x cm) 1.5 x 8 (3.8 x 20.3) 1.5 x 10.5 (3.8 x 26.7) 2 x 12.5 (5.1 x 31.8) 3 x 15.5 (7.6 x 39.4)

Port Length, in (cm) 12.25 (31) 13.25 (33.7) 16.375 (41.6) 16.25 (41.3)

Power Handling, RMS 55 125 150 250

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(L) .66 (18.7) 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3 (85)

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(L) 1.2 (34) 1.75 (49.6) 2.25 (63.7) 4 (113.3)

The ported Compact design increases bass effi ciency and fi ts in many space-limited applications.
Although it is the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed box.

The SPL / Deep Bass ported design has even more output in this crucial frequency band. The SPL /
Deep Bass is the largest and most effi cient enclosure design.

INFINITE BAFFLE MOUNTING

The infi nite baffl e mounting method effectively utilizes the rear deck and trunk space of most sedan type
vehicles. The Comp subwoofer does not require a sealed enclosure for thumpin’ performance. Carefully
install the subwoofer in the baffl e. Mark the rear deck or parcel shelf for the hole cut-out diameter of the
subwoofer and cut the hole. The rear deck may need to be reinforced to help hold the weight of the
subwoofer and to keep it from fl exing during playback. Mount 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF (Medium Density
Fiberboard) to the bottom of the deck. Mark the MDF and cut the holes. If MDF is not available in your
area, use high grade plywood. It is important to isolate the sound coming off the front of the subwoofer
from the sound radiating from the back of the subwoofer. This isolation is usually accomplished by using
the driver in a factory speaker location, or in a location with a semi-isolated rear chamber.

Note: If mounting in trunk space or other compartments of the vehicle, pay attention to cable lines, trunk springs, hinges
and seat mechanisms that could cause problems with the operation of the vehicle or stereo system. Carefully lay the
stereo system cables; pay attention to seat fasteners and other items that could harm the cables.

BOX BUILDING NOTES

Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fi berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the
“template” inside your Comp’s shipping carton to mark the mounting hole, then cut directly on the line.
These designs need internal bracing. Add triangular bracing between each of the larger unsupported
panels. See Figure 3.

All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual include the displacement of the woofer. For the vented
enclosures the displacement of the port must be calculated and added to the internal volume of the

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fi nal design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and

Figure 3

multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert to cubic feet, for example
the Comp12 vented compact design’s external port

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dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF: [ (12.5” +

1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (2.5” + 1.5” total MDF
wall thickness) x 20”] x (1 ft3 / 1728 in3 ) = .65 ft3, and
add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure,
Comp12’s 1.75 ft3 + .65 ft3 = 2.4 ft3. See Figure 4.
Due to the necessary length of these ports, you may
want to fold the port along the bottom and back walls. It
will be impractical to use round ports for these designs.

Do not install a port opening against a solid surface,

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such as an internal brace, back-panel or trunk wall, seat
or interior panel of your vehicle. The port opening must
remain unobstructed. Use the smallest
dimension of the rectangular port as the
minimum amount of space between the
port opening and any solid surface to

Figure 4

D = 3” x 3” for C15, C12
D = 2” x 2” for C10, C8

insure unrestricted airfl ow.

If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass
response, you should loosely fi ll your
Comp enclosure with poly-fi l stuffi ng.
Ported designs will require covering the
end of the port (located inside the box)
with grill cloth, chicken wire, or expanded
metal to prevent the poly-fi l from exiting
the port. The use of poly-fi l will slightly
decrease effi ciency, but will deepen and
extend the low frequency output.

For more advice on box building, refer to
your Authorized Kicker Dealer, or click on
the Support tab on the Kicker homepage,
www.kicker.com. Please e-mail
[e-mail] or call Technical
Support at [phone] for specifi c or
unanswered questions.

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Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing the positive and negative
speaker connections on the subwoofer. If the bass improves, then the subwoofer was out of phase in
reference to the rest of the audio system.

Comp Subwoofer - Covered by one or
more of the following patents:
U.S. Pat #’s 6,611,604, 6,731,773
D473,216, D456,386, D449,293,

stillwaterdesigns

D355,193, Taiwan Pat. #162,154;
Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510

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Comp Subwoofer Manual del Propietario

Modelos:

Distribuidor autorizado de Kicker:

Fecha de compra:

Número de modelo del Subwoofer:

Número de serie del Subwoofer:

El Kicker Comp Subwoofer se diseñó para “Livin’ Loud” en el ambiente automotor duro. El Kicker Comp
subwoofer se diseña para ser muy versátil. El sobresale en una caja sellada o ventilada, y supera la
competencia en un defl ector infi nito (sin fi n) la instalación. Utiliza las técnicas avanzadas de materias y
construcción para mantener el desempeño que óptimo para años para venir.

ESPECIFICACIONES

Modelo: Comp8 Comp10 Comp12 Comp15

Impedancia nominal [Zn], ohmios 4 ó 8 4 ó 8 4 ó 8 4 ó 8

Frecuencia de resonancia [fs], Hz 40 33 30 23

Procesamiento máx. de potencia, pico (RMS) 200 (100) 300 (150) 300 (150) 500 (250)

Sensibilidad [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.6 86.2 88.3 90.3

Factor Q total [Qts] .540 .585 .559 .404

Factor Q mecánico [Qms] 8.892 9.157 10.22 9.607

Factor Q eléctrico [Qes] .574 .625 .591 .422

Desplazamiento lineal efectivo [EXmaxä], plg (mm) .34 (8.6) .38 (9.6) .38 (9.6) .45 (11.4)

Resistencia de CC [Re], ohmios 3.85 3.78 3.65 3.32

Volumen equivalente [Vas], pies3 (L) .65 (18.54) 1.65 (46.94) 3.36 (95.18) 7.99 (226.14)

Desplazamiento neto, plg3 (cc) 31.4 (514.5) 51.7 (847.2) 70.6 (1156.9) 149 (2441.7)

Dimensiones del marco exterior, plg (cm) 8-1/2 (21.6) 10-11/16 (27) 12-5/8 (32) 15-1/2 (39.3)

Profundidad de montaje, plg (cm) 4-1/16 (10.3) 5-1/16 (12.8) 5-7/8 (14.8) 7-7/16 (18.9)

Diámetro del hueco de montaje, plg (cm) 6-15/16 (17.5) 9-1/8 (23.1) 11 (27.9) 13-11/16 (34.7)

Comp8 / Comp10 / Comp12 / Comp15

APLICACIONES EN CAJAS SELLADAS

El Comp de Kicker ha sido diseñado para dar más rendimiento que un altavoz equivalente y es
asombroso cuando se usa en las cajas selladas recomendadas. Estas recomendaciones de cajas
selladas dan la respuesta más suave con la mayor energía a frecuencias realmente bajas; entre 20 y 30
Hz. Estas cajas producen enormes cantidades de bajos de alto impacto y se pueden hacer funcionar a
niveles punitivos de potencia de amplifi cador.

El sistema de suspensión de alto rendimiento del Comp puede funcionar en cajas selladas grandes. Esta
aplicación de caja de máximo volumen es ideal para instalaciones de ultra Calidad de Sonido (Sound
Quality, SQ). La caja SQ genera una curva de respuesta muy plana y una gran extensión de bajos de
subwoofer.

Sellado Compact

Modelo Volumen, pies3 (L) Procesamiento de potencia

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

Dimensiones del panel para las cajas selladas mínimas recomendadas con MDF de 3/4 de plg. (1.9cm):

Modelo Volumen, pies3 (L) Panel A, plg (cm) Panel B, plg (cm) Panel C, plg (cm)

Comp8 .5 (14.2) 11X11 (27.9X27.9) 11X9.5 (27.9X24.1) 9.5X9.5 (24.1X24.1)

Comp10 1 (28.3) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5X12 (34.3X30.5) 12X12 (30.5X30.5)

Comp12 1.25 (35.4) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5X13 (36.8X33) 13X13 (33X33)

Comp15 2.25 (63.7) 17.25X17.25 (43.8X43.8) 17.25X15.75 (43.8X40) 15.75X15.75 (40X40)

Los woofers Comp también tienen buen rendimiento en cualquier caja sellada de un tamaño entre
Compact y SQ. Estos sistemas tienen algunos de los benefi cios de los dos diseños: la Compact produce
bajos de alto impacto y la SQ genera prolongación de frecuencias bajas. En general, el sistema suena
como suena la caja recomendada de tamaño más parecido. Estas recomendaciones de volumen de caja
son para los espacios de aire dentro de la caja e incluyen el desplazamiento del woofer. Todas las cajas
selladas deben tener 50% de espacio lleno de polifi l no compactado.

Sellado SQ

Modelo Volumen, pies3 (L) Procesamiento de potencia

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

Nota: Todas las especifi caciones y cifras de rendimiento están sujetas a cambios. Visite www.kicker.com para

obtener la información más reciente. Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de su nuevo Subwoofer KICKER, recomendamos
usar accesorios y cables genuinos de KICKER. Deje pasar dos semanas para que el subwoofer logre su rendimiento
óptimo.

Figura 2

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CABLEADO

Cableado en paralelo

Figura 1

Dos 4Ω Altavoces = Carga de 2Ω
Dos 8Ω Altavoces = Carga de 4Ω

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Cableado en serie

Dos 4Ω Altavoces = Carga de 8Ω
Dos 8Ω Altavoces = Carga de 16Ω

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