Kicker COMPVT65 User Manual

COMPVT SUBWOOFER

COMPVT65

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LIVIN’ LOUD

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COMPVT65 SUBWOOFER Owner’s Manual

Models:

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

Speaker Serial Number:

Kicker CompVT 65 subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” in the harsh automotive
environment. CompVT subwoofers are versatile and surpass the competition in a sealed box, but can also
be mounted in free air applications and factory cutout locations. The small diameter of the CompVT 65
subwoofers make them ideal for custom installations and space-limited applications. They are made of
advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model CompVT65

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil] 2 or 4

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 53.9

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 300 (150)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 84.6

Total Q-Factor [Qts] .667

Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 9.426

Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .718

Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in. (mm) .17 (4.3)

DC Resistance [Re], ohm 2.05

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Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft

Net Displacement, in

Outer Frame Dimension, in (cm) 6-13/16 (17.3)

Mounting Depth, in (cm) 2-7/8 (7.3)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 5-9/16 (14)

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 2 Woofers = 1 Load
Two 4 Woofers = 2 Load

(L) .328 (9.28)

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(cc) 21 (344)

CompVT65

Figure 1

Series Wiring

Two 2 Woofers = 4 Load
Two 4 Woofers = 8 Load

MOUNTING

If you are replacing factory speakers in their original locations, you may have to enlarge the speaker
cut-outs and pre-drill new screw holes using a 7/64” (2.5mm) bit. Custom mounting locations will require
more preparation and work. In either case, make sure the speaker will not interfere with the trunk and
door opening and closing mechanisms, and the screws will not puncture the fuel tank, wiring, or interfere
with any other mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the windows all the way
down and up.

If the speaker cut-out locations require you to cut metal, avoid structural metal and braces. If the door
body and panel cannot support the weight of the speaker, an optional reinforcing ring (thin piece of wood
or Medium Density Fiberboard) may be sandwiched between the panels. Mount the speaker to the
vehicle as outlined in Figures 2/3.

It may be necessary to run wire through the door jamb. The speaker wire should be kept away from sharp
edges and avoid the possibility of getting pinched by the door. An existing grommet in the door jamb is
the ideal place to run the speaker wire. If the factory hole and grommet do not exist or are inaccessible,
you must drill a hole to run the speaker wire through the door jamb. Be careful not to drill into other wiring
or exiting door mechanisms. Any time a wire is run through a hole, it is necessary to insert a rubber or
plastic grommet to protect the
wire from damage as outlined
below.

We recommend using genuine
Kicker accessories and wiring to
get the best performance from
your CompVT 65 subwoofer.

Figure 3

Rubber grommets

Figure 2

Door body

Reinforcing ring (optional)

Door panel

Speaker cutout

CompVT

Door jamb

Woofer mounting hole

To woofer terminals

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SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

The CompVT 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. These designs deliver massive amounts of
highly-accurate bass and can be driven with punishing levels of amplifi er power.

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

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Model Volume ft

CompVT65 .2 ft

Sealed Compact Sealed SQ

Model Volume ft

CompVT65 .2 ft3 (5.66L) 150W RMS

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

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(5.66L)

14x14 (35.6x35.6) 14x2 (35.6x5.1) 12.5x2 (31.8x5.1)

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(L) Power Handling

Model Volume ft

CompVT65 3 ft3 (85L) 150W RMS

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(L) Power Handling

Figure 5

Drill with #29 (0.136”,

3.5mm) bit, then
countersink with 1/4”
(6mm) bit, six holes
equally spaced. Use
the clearance plate as
a template.

5 1/4”

(13.3cm)

cut out

diameter

6 1/2”

(16.7cm)

recess outer

diameter

Clearance Plate
1/16” (2mm) recess

The CompVT high performance suspension system can
operate in a larger sealed enclosure. This maximum
enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound

B

quality) installations. The SQ enclosure generates a very
fl at response curve and superbly extends the subbass
response. CompVT subwoofers 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

C

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

A

Figure 4

woofer. All sealed-enclosure airspace should be fi lled to
50% loose poly-fi l (polyester fi berfi ll) stuffi ng.

CompVT subwoofers will handle massive amounts of power in any of the recommended enclosures,
minimum or maximum. The smaller enclosures are best for use in limited-space applications. The larger
recommended enclosures will yield slightly more bass at the lowest frequencies.

CLEARANCE PLATE INSTALLATION

To make the most effi cient use of space when building the compact sealed enclosure for your CompVT
subwoofer, you must use the included clearance plate. The clearance plate allows the CompVT
subwoofer to sit recessed within the back panel of the subwoofer box to minimize the enclosure’s depth.
The clearance plate must seal tightly. First, use a plunging router, straight-cut bit, and a circle jig to
create a 1/16” (2mm) deep recess with an outer diameter of 6 1/2” (16.7cm) and an inner diameter of
approximately 5” (12.7cm). Center the recess behind the subwoofer on the back panel.
Then, cut a 5 1/4” (13.3cm) diameter hole in the center of the recess all the way through the back panel.
Using the clearance plate as a reference, drill the six screw holes with a #29 (0.136”, 3.5mm) drill bit.
Next, countersink each screw hole using a 1/4” (6mm) drill or countersinking bit so the clearance plate
will fi t tightly against the back panel. Remove the paper backing from the foam gasket and adhere it to the
inside of the clearance plate. Then, fasten the clearance plate to the box with six #8 screws.

BOX BUILDING NOTES

Use 1/2” (1.3cm) or thicker MDF (medium density

Figure 6

D

D

D

D = 1.5 (3.81cm) x 1.5 3.81cm)

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.

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

fi berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the
“template” inside your CompVT’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

6. All the cubic feet (L) measurements in this manual include
the displacement of the woofer. If you prefer an ultra­smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your CompVT
enclosure with poly-fi l stuffi ng. 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. Choose the Technical
Manuals link and then download or view the corresponding
information. Please E-mail [e-mail] or call
Technical Services at [phone] for specifi c or
unanswered questions.

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Subwoofer CompVT65 Manual del propietario

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Los subwoofers Comp VT 65 de Kicker han sido especialmente diseñados para vivir a todo volumen
(Livin’ Loud™) en el riguroso ambiente automovilístico. Los subwoofers Comp VT son versátiles y superan
a la competencia en caja sellada, pero también se pueden montar en aplicaciones al aire libre y en
ubicaciones de corte de fábrica. El pequeño diámetro de los subwoofers Comp VT 65 hace que sean
una opción ideal para instalaciones personalizadas y aplicaciones con espacio limitado. Estos altavoces
han sido construidos con materiales y técnicas de construcción avanzados para mantener un rendimiento
óptimo durante muchos años.

ESPECIFICACIONES

Model CompVT65

Impedancia nominal [Zn], ohmios 2 ó 4

Frecuencia de resonancia [fs], Hz 53.9

Procesamiento máx. de potencia, pico (RMS) 300 (150)

Sensibilidad [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 84.6

Factor Q total [Qts] .667

Factor Q mecánico [Qms] 9.426

Factor Q eléctrico [Qes] .718

Desplazamiento lineal efectivo [EXmaxä], plg (mm) .17 (4.3)

Resistencia de CC [Re], ohmios 2.05

Volumen equivalente [Vas], pies3 (L) .328 (9.28)

Desplazamiento neto, plg3 (cc) 21 (344)

Dimensiones del marco exterior, plg (cm) 6-13/16 (17.3)

Profundidad de montaje, plg (cm) 2-7/8 (7.3)

Diámetro del hueco de montaje, plg (cm) 5-9/16 (14)

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.

CABLEADO

Cableado en paralelo

Dos 2 Altavoces = Carga de 1
Dos 4 Altavoces = Carga de 2

CompVT65

Figura 1

Cableado en serie

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

MONTAJE

Si va a cambiar los altavoces de fábrica sin cambiar su ubicación original, puede ser necesario
agrandar los cortes para altavoz y hacer nuevos agujeros piloto con una broca de 7/64 de plg. (3 mm).
Las ubicaciones de montaje personalizado requieren más preparación y trabajo. En cualquier caso,
asegúrese de que el altavoz no interfi era con los mecanismos de apertura y cierre de la puerta y de la
maletera, y de que los tornillos no perforen el tanque de gasolina ni rompan el cableado ni interfi eran con
ninguna otra pieza mecánica debajo o detrás de la superfi cie de montaje. Suba y baje completamente los
vidrios de las ventanas.

Si la ubicación de los cortes para altavoz exige cortar metal, evite cortar los refuerzos o el metal
estructural.Si el panel y la estructura de la puerta no soportan el peso del altavoz, se puede poner un
anillo de refuerzo opcional (pieza delgada de madera o de Plancha de Fibra de Densidad Media {Medium
Density Fiberboard, MDF}) entre los paneles. Monte el altavoz en el vehículo como se indica en la Figura

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Puede ser necesario encaminar el cable a través de la jamba de la puerta. Este cable debe mantenerse
alejado de los bordes afi lados, y debe evitarse que la puerta pueda aplastarlo. La arandela de goma
que pueda haber en la jamba de la puerta es el lugar ideal para hacer pasar los cables de altavoz. Si
no hay agujero con arandela de
goma de fábrica, o el que hay es
inaccesible, es necesario hacer un
agujero para pasar los cables de
altavoz por la jamba de la puerta.
Tenga cuidado de no dañar otros
cables o mecanismos de la puerta.

Cada vez que se hace pasar un
cable a través de un agujero, es
necesario insertar una arandela de
plástico o de goma para proteger
el cable, como se muestra en la
Figura 3.

Le recomendamos que use
accesorios y cableado Kicker
auténticos para lograr el mejor
rendimiento de su subwoofer
CompVT.

Figura 3

Arandelas de goma

Figura 2

Estructura de la puerta

Anillo de refuerzo (opcional)

Panel de la puerta

Orifi cio del altavoz

CompVT

Batiente de
la puerta

Orifi cio de montaje del woofer

Hacia las terminales del woofer

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