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USER MANUAL CVR102 KICKER

2016 CompVR Rev E.indd 12016 CompVR Rev E.indd 1 10/14/2015 9:59:06 AM10/14/2015 9:59:06 AM2 SPECIFICATIONS CompVR Subwoofer Owner’s Manual Authorized KICKER Dealer: Purchase Date: Speaker Model Number: Speaker Serial Number: Model CVR10 CVR12 CVR15 Rated Impedance [Ω] 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4 Fs [Hz] 43.8 32.6 24.6 Continuous Power Handling [Watts RMS] 350 400 500 Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 83.6 86.9 89.2 Qts .838 .648 .381 Qms 10.03 8.166 9.138 Qes .914 .703 .398 Re [Ω] 3.7 3.5 3.7 Vas [ft³, L] .570 [16.159] 2.3 [65.294] 5 [143.82] Xmax (Linear Excursion) [mm] 14 14 15 Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm] 10-11/16 [27.1] 12-5/8 [32] 15-1/2 [39.3] Mounting Depth [in, cm] 5-1/2 [14] 6-1/4 [15.9] 8-3/16 [20.7] Mounting Cutout [in, cm] 9-3/16 [23.3] 11 [27.8] 13-11/16 [34.7] Frequency Response [Hz] 30–500 25–500 25–500 CVR10 | CVR12 | CVR15Models: Figure 1 Series WiringParallel Wiring WIRING Dual 2 Voice Coils = 4 Load Dual 4 Voice Coils = 8 Load Dual 2 Voice Coils = 1 Load Dual 4 Voice Coils = 2 Load 2016 CompVR Rev E.indd 22016 CompVR Rev E.indd 2 10/14/2015 9:59:16 AM10/14/2015 9:59:16 AM3

SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

These sealed enclosure designs give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20Hz–30Hz. These designs deliver highly-accurate bass and can be driven with large levels of amplifi er power. This maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for ultra sound quality installations. The maximum enclosure generates a very fl at response curve and superbly extends the sub-bass response. CompVR woofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the minimum and maximum volume recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefi ts of both designs: Minimum produces high-impact bass, and maximum 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 maximum enclosure volume recommendation. Model Volume ft

[L] Panel A in. [cm] Panel B in. [cm] Panel C in. [cm] CVR10 .8 [22.7] 13.5X13.5 [34.3X34.3] 13.5X10.125 [34.3X25.7] 12X10.125 [30.5X25.7] CVR12 1 [28.32] 14.5X14.5 [36.8X36.8] 14.5X11 [36.8X27.9] 13X11 [33X27.9] CVR15 1.8 [51] 17.25X17.25 [43.8X43.8] 17.25X13.5 [43.8X34.3] 15.75X13.5 [40X34.3] Model Volume ft

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

CompVR 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. The vented minimum design increases bass effi ciency and fi ts in many space-limited applications. Although it is the smallest recommended vented enclosure, the output from 30Hz–80Hz will be considerably higher than that of a sealed box. The maximum vented design has even more output in this frequency band. The maximum vented enclosure is the largest and most effi cient design.

Use 3/4” (1.9cm) or thicker MDF (medium density fi berboard) and seal the joints with silicone. Use the “template” inside your CompVR’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 fi nal design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, then convert to cubic feet. For example, the CVR12 Vented Compact design’s external port 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 ft

Then, add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure. 1.75 ft

. 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.

[L] 1.25 [35.4] 1.75 [49.6] 3 [85] Port Opening, 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 300 300 500 Vented Maximum CVR10 CVR12 CVR15 Box Volume, ft

[L] 1.75 [49.6] 2.25 [63.7] 5 [142] Port Opening, 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 300 300 500 2016 CompVR Rev E.indd 42016 CompVR Rev E.indd 4 10/14/2015 9:59:16 AM10/14/2015 9:59:16 AM5 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. If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your CompVR enclosure with poly-fi l stuffi ng. Vented 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. 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.

Figure 4 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. 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.

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your