Kicker Comp DC12, Comp VC12, Comp DC10, Comp TC10 Owner's Manual

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Enc/osureOwner'sManua/

Models:

Congratulations on your

KICKER purchase

Please record your purchase

information and keep your sales

receipt for validation

The Kicker Comp subwoofer enclosures were specially designed for "Livin' Loud" out
automotive environment. They are made
maintain optimal performance for yearstocome.

of

warranty.

Authorized Kicker Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Enclosure Model Number:

Enclosure Serial Number:

of

advanced materials and construction techniques

OC12/

OC10 / VC12 / TC10

in

the harsh

CheckTheLoad

The Comp subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the speaker-wire

to

connection terminal. Please refer

to

impedance. Check

see if your amplifierisoptimizedtodrive this load.

this terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure's specific

to

DCIVC

The

DCNC
computer-modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures
thought possible from a commercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The DC Series
enclosures are available with a pair of pre-loaded 10 or 12 inch Comp subwoofers. The VC Series
enclosure

The location and orientation of your enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass. Designed
for use

• opening
out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear space around
the vent.

If the enclosure
woofer toward the front of the vehicle. Conversely, if the enclosure
back seat, pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results. These
guidelines pertain

Ifitis
the vehicle
vehicle and will produce the most low bass output. Remember to leave at least four inches (10cm)
room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle.

Series vented enclosures combine KICKER's award winning line of subwoofers with

is

available with a pre-loaded 12 inch

in

SUV and sedan type vehicles, these enclosures offer you several mounting options. The vent

in

these enclosures can not be obstructed. At some frequencies mostofthe bass will come

more convenienttomount the enclosure along a side wall, put the enclosure on the left side of

as

Ven

ted

to

offer a level of bass performance never before

Compo

is

to be mounted

to

enclosures mountedinthe vehicle as outlinedinFigure 1.

outlinedinFigure2.This orientation will make the vent point toward the rearofthe

all

the wayinthe back of the vehicle, it works besttopoint the

is

goingtobe mounted closertothe

of

After determining the best mounting position, carefully check the areas where the mounting brackets
will be placed. Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank, brake lines, wiring, or
interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Turn the enclosure
upside-down, pre-drill the holes using a 7/64" (2.5mm) bit and attach the four mounting brackets

Please allow

2

two

weeksofbreak-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum performance.Toget the best performance

from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.

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to

the

Front
Vehicle

of

t

At least4"(10cm)

from the

vent~

Figure 1

Rear mounting,

speaker faces

front of vehicle

(DC

Series is

illustrated)

At least 4" (10cm)

Jrom

bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws. Each bracket must be positioned so the
rounded end protrudes approximately 3/4" (2cm) from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass

to

through the bracket, securing the enclosure

Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier
its owner's manual. With the enclosure right side up, securely attach the enclosure

If

the supplied larger screws.
means of securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used.

Sound

Check:

connection from positive to negative on the subwoofer channel; if the bass improves,

then the subwoofer was out of phase

the supplied hardwareisnot applicable to your installation, some other

Poor

bass

response?

the vehicle. See Figure

Check the system phasing by reversing a speaker

in

referencetothe restofthe system.

the vent

4.

Front mounting,

speaker faces
rear

of

(DC

Series is

illustrated)

in

accordance with

to

the vehicle with

vehicle

Figure 2

a

o

Front

of

Vehicle

At least 4"

(10cm) from

the vent

Left side

mounting,
speaker faces
opposite side

of

vehicle

rJC Series is

illustrated)

3

TCVented

The TC Series vented enclosure combines KICKER's award winning line of subwoofers with computer-

of

modeled and human fine-tuned enclosures to offer a level
possible from a commercially available, ready-to-install subwoofer system. The TC Series enclosure
available with a pre-loaded 10 inch

The Kicker TC Series enclosureisdesigned to fit behind the seat of a pickup truck, coupe or wherever

is

space
of the seat. The vent opening
bass will come out of the vent. Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches (10cm) of clear
space around the vent.

Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals, using the red connector as positive and the black
connector as negative. Hook the other end of the wire

• its owner's manual.

limited. This designisengineered to provide the best bass response when firing into the back

Compo

in

this enclosure can not be obstructed. At some frequencies most of the

bass performance never before thought

to

your subwoofer amplifierinaccordance with

Pro

Tip:

You

Amplifier

from

Kicker

and

a slammJin system!

ZX

lineofmono-amplifiers

are one

a few cables away

ZX

make it easy to upgrade to rock­solid bass with your existing
stock source unit. Please ask
your dealer about the Kicker
Amplifier upgrades.

is

Mono-

The

or

ZX

Behind the seat

mounting, speaker

fires into the back

of

the seat

(TC Series

illustrated)

is

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Figure 3

SafefyWarning

To

avoid potential
stops or accidents, the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle.
are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosureinyour vehicle.

injury,orpossible death, from forward movementofthe enclosure during abrupt

4

You

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Figure 4

Performance

Model:

Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB
Power Handling Watts, Peak
Enclosure Top Surface Depth,in(cm)
Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth,in(cm)
Enclosure Height,in(cm)
Enclosure Width,in(cm)

Model:

Nominal Impedance

[Zn],

ohm [per enclosure]

@

1W,

1m

(RMS)

[Zn],

ohm [per enclosure]

Mount Bracketstothe bottomofthe enclosure

using the supplied smaller screws. Securely

attach the enclosure

supplied larger screws. rJC Series is illustrated)

Comp Subwoofer - Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Pat #'s
0355,193.

6,611,604,6,731,7730473,216,0456,386,0449,293,

Taiwan

Pat.

#162,154; Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

DC10

2 or 4

98.4
600 (300)
13 7/16 (34.1)
167/16(41.8)
14 (35.6)
28 1/2 (72.4)

VC12

4

to

the vehicle with the

DC12

2or4

99.9
600 (300)
13 15/16 (35.4)
173/8(44.1)
16 (40.6)
32 1/2 (82.6)

TC10

4

Sensitivity [SPLo],

dB@1W,
Power Handling Watts, Peak
Enclosure Top Surface Depth,in(cm)
Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth,in(cm)
Enclosure Height,in(cm)
Enclosure Width,in(cm)

Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling.

calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic

performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

1m

(RMS)

95.3
300 (150)
11

9/16 (29.4)
14 13/16 (37.6)
16 (40.6)
17 1/2 (44.5)

The

filter.

Measurements based on 4 ohm voice coil models.

power handling specificationsinthese charts

93.8
300 (150)
4 (10.2)

7

5/8

(19.4)

15(38.1)

21

1/2 (54.6)

All

specifications and

03262007+07CompBox

are

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AcousticsLimitedWarranty

Kicker warrants this product to be free from defectsinmaterial and workmanship under normal use for a period of

(3)

THREE

is

it
receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction
during the warranty period, Kicker will repair or replace
merchandise at no charge. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes.
products may be replaced with more current equivalent products.

MONTHS from date of original purchase with receipt. When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer

warranted for ONE

(1)

YEAR

from date of original purchase with receipt.Inall

(at

its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent

cases you must have the original

Di

continued

This warranty
original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail. and no warranties, whether express or
implied, shall apply
these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other
rights that vary from state

WHATTODOIFYOU

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance
Designs directly.
decal.

If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly
Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization
the defective items

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outsideofthe package. Please return only defective components.
The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight­collect to you. For example,

Include a copy
the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items
without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be
prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

is

valid only for the original purchaser andisnot extendedtoowners of the product subsequenttothe

in

duration to a periodofthe express warranty as

to

this product thereafter. Some statesdonot allow limitations on implied warranties;'therefore

to

state.

NEED

WARRANTYORSERVICE

in

locatinganAuthorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater

You

can confirm that a dealerisauthorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window

to

Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker

(RMA)

number. Package only

in

a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 5021 North Perkins Road, Stillwater, OK 74075

if

a subwooferisdefective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure.

of

the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing

WHATISNOT

This warrantyisvalid only if the productisused for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover:
o Damage due
o SUbsequent damage
o Damage caused by exposure
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be

considered abuse
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items

o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
o Freight Damage
o The cost of shipping product to Kicker

. 0 Service performed by anyone other than Kicker

HOW

LONG

Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24-hour service for

tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the
Department at [phone].

COVERED?

to

improper installation

to

other components

WILLITTAKE?

to

moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/orUVradiation

of

product

(RMA)

number

all

acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers,

or

Kic~er

partsisencountered.

Customer Service

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