Kicker COMPVX15, COMPVX12, COMPVX10 User Manual

COMPVX SUBWOOFER

COMPVX10
COMPVX12
COMPVX15

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CompVX Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

Models:

Authorized KICKER Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Speaker Model Number:

Speaker Serial Number:

The Kicker CompVX subwoofers were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh automotive
environment. CompVX subwoofers are extremely versatile and surpass the competition in a sealed or
vented box. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to maintain optimal
performance for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

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

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz 35.4 28.5 23.7

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS) 1200 (600) 1500 (750) 2000 (1000)

Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.7 87.1 91.6

Effective Excursion [EXmax™], in (mm) .61 (15.4) .61 (15.4) .69 (17.4)

DC Resistance [Re], ohm 3.40 3.70 4.2

Mechanical Q-Factor [Qms] 10.754 10.098 7.521

Electrical Q-Factor [Qes] .419 .396 .222

Total Q-Factor [Qts] .403 .381 .216

Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft³ (L) .811 (22.99) 2.04 (57.82) 5.5 (156.71)

Net Displacement, in³ (cc) 92.7 (1519) 105 (1720.6) 179 (2933.3)

Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-9/16 (31.8) 15-7/16 (39.2)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm) 9-3/16 (23.3) 11-1/16 (28) 13-13/16 (35)

Mounting Depth, in (cm) 5-15/16 (15.1) 6-11/16 (16.9) 8-1/2 (21.5)

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

Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load

Coil 1+

Coil 2-

CompVX10 / CompVX12 / CompVX15

Series WiringParallel Wiring

Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4 Load
Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8 Load

Coil 1+

Coil 1-

Figure 1

Coil 2-

Coil 1-

CompVX subwoofers are available with dual 2 (ohm) or dual 4 voice coils. Both coils must be
connected to a source of amplifi cation. The dual 2 woofer will generate a 1 load if the coils are wired
in parallel or a 4 load in series. The dual 4 woofer will provide a 2 load wired in parallel or 8 load
wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the fi rst voice coil. The terminals with solid-red
and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figure 1.

SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

The CompVX 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.

Sealed Compact

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Model Volume ft

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 600W RMS

CompVX12 1 (28.3) 750W RMS

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 1000W 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

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 13.5x13.5 (34.3x34.3) 13.5X10.125 (34.3X25.7) 12X10.125 (30.5X25.7)

CompVX12 1 (28.32) 14.5x14.5 (36.8x36.8) 14.5X11 (36.8X27.9) 13X11 (33X27.9)

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 17.25x17.25 (43.8x43.8) 17.25X13.5 (43.8X34.3) 15.75X13.5 (40X34.3)

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

The CompVX 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.

CompVX 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. Do not make the
airspace greater than the SQ, maximum
enclosure volume, recommendation.

Sealed SQ

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Model Volume ft

CompVX10 3 (85) 300W RMS

CompVX12 4.6 (130) 300W RMS

CompVX15 5.2 (147) 500W RMS

Figure 2

A

B

(L) Power Handling

C

Coil 2+

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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 CompVX, try one of these ported
designs. You will not be disappointed. CompVX 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.

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 support@
kicker.com or call Technical Services [phone] for
specifi c or unanswered questions.

Figure 3

D

Vented Compact CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.25 (35.4) 1.75 (49.6) 3 (85)

Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2X10.5 (5.1X26.7) 2.5X12.5 (6.4X31.8) 2.75X15.5 (7X39.4)

Port Length, in (cm) 20 (50.8) 20 (50.8) 25.75 (65.4)

Power Handling, RMS 200 300 500

Vented SQ CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Box Volume, ft³ (L) + port displacement 1.75 (49.6) 2.25 (63.7) 5 (142)

Port Opening Size, in x in (cm x cm) 2.5X10.5 (6.4X26.7) 3X12.5 (7.6X31.8) 3X15.5 (7.6X39.4)

Port Length, in (cm) 20 (50.8) 20.5 (52.1) 22 (55.9)

Power Handling, RMS 500 700 900

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.

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 CompVX’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 4.

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 fi nal
design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert to cubic feet, for example
the CVX12 vented compact design’s external port dimensions are, using 3/4” (1.9cm) MDF:
[ (2.5” + 1.5” total MDF wall thickness) x (12.5” + 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, CVX12’s 1.75 ft3 + .65 ft3 = 2.40 ft3.
See Figure 5. 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.

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.

D

D

D = 3” x 3” for CVX15, CVX12
D = 2” x 2” for CVX10

Figure 4

Y

X

Z

Do not install a port opening against a solid surface, 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 insure unrestricted airfl ow.

CompVX 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.

If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your CompVX 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.

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Subwoofer CompVX Manual del propietario

Modelos:

Distribuidor autorizado de Kicker:

Fecha de compra:

Número de modelo del Subwoofer:

Número de serie del Subwoofer:

El Kicker CompVX Subwoofer se diseñó para “Livin’ Loud” en el ambiente automotor duro. El Kicker
CompVX subwoofer se diseña para ser muy versátil. El CompVX sobresale en una caja sellada o
ventilada. Utiliza las técnicas avanzadas de materias y construcción para mantener el desempeño que
óptimo para años para venir.

ESPECIFICACIONES

Model CompVX10 CompVX12 CompVX15

Impedancia nominal [Zn], ohmios 2dvc, 4dvc 2dvc, 4dvc 2dvc, 4dvc

Frecuencia de resonancia [fs], Hz 35.4 28.5 23.7

Procesamiento máx. de potencia, pico (RMS) 1200 (600) 1500 (750) 2000 (1000)

Sensibilidad [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m 85.7 87.1 91.6

Desplazamiento lineal efectivo [EXmaxä], plg (mm) .61 (15.4) .61 (15.4) .69 (17.4)

Resistencia de CC [Re], ohmios 3.40 3.70 4.2

Factor Q mecánico [Qms] 10.754 10.098 7.521

Factor Q eléctrico [Qes] .419 .396 .222

Factor Q total [Qts] .403 .381 .216

Volumen equivalente [Vas], pies3 (L) .811 (22.99) 2.04 (57.82) 5.5 (156.71)

Desplazamiento neto, plg3 (cc) 92.7 (1519) 105 (1720.6) 179 (2933.3)

Dimensiones del marco exterior, plg (cm) 10-11/16 (27.1) 12-9/16 (31.8) 15-7/16 (39.2)

Diámetro del hueco de montaje, plg (cm) 9-3/16 (23.3) 11-1/16 (28) 13-13/16 (35)

Profundidad de montaje, plg (cm) 5-15/16 (15.1) 6-11/16 (16.9) 8-1/2 (21.5)

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

Doble bobina de voz de 2  = Carga de 1 
Doble bobina de voz de 4  = Carga de 2 

Coil 1+

Coil 2-

CompVX10 / CompVX12 / CompVX15

Coil 1-

Figura 1

Doble bobina de voz de 2  = Carga de 4 
Doble bobina de voz de 4  = Carga de 8 

Coil 2-

Cableado en serieCableado en paralelo

Coil 1+

Coil 1-

CABLEADO

Los subwoofers CompVX están disponibles con dos bobinas de voz de 2 ó 4  (ohmios). Ambas
bobinas deben conectarse a una fuente de amplifi cación. El woofer doble de 2 presenta una carga
de 1 si las bobinas están cableadas en paralelo (asegúrese de que su amplifi cador sea estable para
1), o de 4 si están cableadas en serie. El woofer doble de 4 presenta una carga de 2 cuando
se lo cablea en paralelo, o de 8 cuando se lo cablea en serie. Los terminales con puntos blancos
corresponden a la primera bobina de voz. Los terminales con marcas en rojo y negro corresponden a la

segunda bobina de voz. Vea las Figura 1.

APLICACIONES EN CAJAS SELLADAS

Sellado Compact

Modelo Volumen, pies3 (L) Procesamiento de potencia

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 600W RMS

CompVX12 1 (28.3) 750W RMS

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 1000W 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)

CompVX10 .8 (22.7) 13.5X13.5 (34.3X34.3) 13.5X10.125 (34.3X25.7) 12X10.125 (30.5X25.7)

CompVX12 1 (28.32) 14.5X14.5 (36.8X36.8) 14.5X11 (36.8X27.9) 13X11 (33X27.9)

CompVX15 1.8 (51) 17.25X17.25 (43.8X43.8) 17.25X13.5 (43.8X34.3) 15.75X13.5 (40X34.3)

El CompVX 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 CompVX 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.

Los woofers CompVX 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. No haga que el espacio de aire sea
más grande de lo recomendado.

Sellado SQ

Modelo Volumen, pies3 (L) Procesamiento de potencia

CompVX10 3 (85) 300W RMS

CompVX12 4.6 (130) 300W RMS

CompVX15 5.2 (147) 500W RMS

Figura 2

A

B

C

Coil 2+

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