Kicker Comp12D4 User manual

lfKICKER Comp Subwoofer Owner's Manual
Models:
Comp12D4
/
Comp15D4
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 infinite baffle (free-air) installaton. They are made
of
advanced materials and
construction techniques to maintain optimal performance for years to come.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Comp12D4
Comp15D4
Nominal Impedance
[Zn],
4 ohm (per coil] 4 4
Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz
30
23
PowerHandling Watts, Peak
(RMS)
400
(200) 600(300)
Sensitivity [SPLo].
dB
@
1
W,
1m 88.3 90.3
Total
0-Factor [Ots] .559 .404
Mechanical 0-Factor [Oms] 10.22 9.607
Electrical 0-Factor [Oes] .591 .422
Effective Excursion [EXmax™]
in
(mm)
.38 (9.6) .45 (11.4}
DC Resistance
[Re].
ohm 3.65 3.32
Equivalent Volume
[Vas].
ft3
(L)
3.36 (95.18} 7.99 (226.14)
Net Displacement, in
3
(cc) 70.6 (1156.9)
149
(2441.7}
Outer Frame Dimension, in
(em)
12-5/8
(32)
15-112 (39.3)
Mounting Depth,
in
(em)
5-7/8
(14.8)
7-7/16
(18.9)
Hole Cut-Out Diameter,
in
(em)
11
(27.9) 13-11/16 (34.7)
Note:
All specifications and performance figures 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 Figure 1 Series Wiring
Dual 40 Voice Coils
=
20 Load Dual 40 Voice Coils = 80 Load
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COMP
SUBWOOFER

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 amplifier power.
The Comp high performance suspension system can operate
in
a larger sealed enclosure. This maximum
enclosure volume application
is
ideal for SO (ultra sound quality) installations. The SO enclosure generates
a very flat response curve and superbly extends the subbass response.
Sealed Compact Sealed SO
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure
2)
Comp
woofers perform well
in
any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and
SO
volume
recommendations. These systems
will
exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high-impact
bass, and SO 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
enclc?sure
and include the displacement of the woofer.
All
sealed-enclosure airspace should be filled to 50% loosepoly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing.
Figure 2
B
c
A
3

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
limited-
space applications. The larger recommended enclosures
will
yield slightly more bass at the lowest
frequencies.
Vented
Compact
Comp12D4 Comp15D4
Box
Volume,
fP
(L)
1.75
(49.6) 3 (85)
Port
Opening,
in
x
in
(em
x
em)
2
X
12.5
(5.1
X
31
.8)
2.5
X
15.5
(7
X
39.4)
Port
Length,
in
(em)
16 (40.6) . 17 (43.
2)
Power
Handling,
RMS
200
300
Vented
SO
Comp12D4 Comp15D4
Box
Volume,
fP
(L)
2.25
(63.7) 4 (113.3)
Port
Opening,
in
x
in
(em
x
em)
2
X
12.5
(5.
1
X
31
.8)
3
X
15
..5
{7.6
X
39.4)
Port
Length,
in
{em)
16.375
(41
.6)
16
.25
(41
.3)
Power
Handling,
RMS
200
300
The ported Compact design increases bass efficiency and
fits
in
many space-limited applications.
Although
it
is
the smallest recommended ported enclosure, the output from
30
to
80Hz
will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed box.
The SPL I Deep Bass ported design has even more output
in
this crucial frequency band. The SPL I
Deep Bass
is
the largest and most efficient enclosure design.
INFINITE
BAFFLE
MOUNTING
The infinite baffle 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 baffle. 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 flexing during playback. Mount
314"
(1
.9
em)
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 fiberboard) 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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COMP
SUBWOOFER

final
design. Use the outer dimensions of the port and
multiply
"X
x Y x
Z",
convert to cubic feet, for example
the Comp12 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
ft3
I
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.
D
Figure 3
D
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 D
=
3" x 3" for C1
5,
C12
dimension of the rectangular port
as
the
minimum amount of space between the
port opening and any solid surface to
Figure 4
insure unrestricted airflow.
If
you prefer
an
ultra-smooth bass
response, you should loosely
fill
your
Comp enclosure with poly-fil stuffing.
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-fil from exiting
the port. The use of poly-
fil
will slightly
decrease efficiency, but
wi!l
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
[email protected] or call Technical
Support
at
(405)
624-8583
for specific 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: (
E:
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.
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llwaterdesigns
P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater, Oklahoma
74076
• USA • (405)
624-8510
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AcousticsLimitedWarranty
Kicker warrants this product to
be
free
from
defects
in
material
and
workmanship under
normal
use
for a period of
THREE
(3)
MONTHS
from
date of
original
purchase with
receipt.
When
purchased
from
an
Authorized
KICKER
Dealer
it
is
warranted for
ONE
(1)
YEAR
from
date of
original
purchase with
receipt.
In
all
cases
you
must
have
the
original
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
(at
its discretion) the defective
merchandise
with
equivalent
merchandise
at
no
charge.
Warranty
replacements
may
have
cosmetic scratches
and
blemishes.
Discontinued products
may
be
replaced
with
more
current
equivalent
products.
This
warranty
is
valid
only
for
the
original
purchaser
and
is
not extended to owners of the product subsequent to
the
original
purchaser.
Any
applicable
implied
warranties
are
limited
in
duration to a period of
the
express
warranty
as
provided
herein
beginning with
the
date of the
original
purchase
at
retail,
and
no
warranties,
whether
express
or
implied,
shall
apply
to this product
thereafter.
Some
states do not allow limitations
on
implied
warranties;
therefore
these exclusions
may
not
apply to
you.
This
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights;
however
you
may
have
other
rights
that
vary
from
state to
state.
WHAT
TO
DO
IF
YOU
NEED
WARRANTY
OR
SERVICE
Defective
merchandise
should
be
returned
to your
local
Authorized Stillwater
Designs
(Kicker)
Dealer
for warranty
service.
Assistance
in
locating
an
Authorized
Dealer
can
be
found at www.kicker.com
or
by contacting Stillwater
Designs
directly.
You
can
confirm that a
dealer
is
authorized
by
asking
to
see
a current
authorized
dealer
window
decal.
If
it
becomes
necessary
for
you
to
return
defective merchandise directly to Stillwater
Designs
(Kicker),
call
the Kicker
Customer
Service
Department at
(405)
624-8510 for a
Return
Merchandise Authorization
(RMA)
nurnber.
Package
all
defective items
in
the
original
container
or
in
a package that
will
prevent
shipping
damage,
and
return
to:
Stillwater
Designs,
3100
North
Husband,
Stillwater,
OK 74075
The
RMA
number must
be
clearty
marked
on
the outside of the
package.
Please
return
only
defective components.
The
return
offunctioning
items
increases
your
return
freight
charges.
Non-defective items
will
be
returned
freight-collect to
you.
Include a copy ofthe
original
receipt with the purchase date
clearly
visible,
and
a "proof-of-purchase" statement
listing
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.
WHAT
IS
NOT
COVERED?
This
warranty
is
valid
only
if
the product
is
used for the purpose for
which
it
was
designed.
It
does not
cover:
o
Damage
due to improper
installation
o Subsequent damage to other components
o
Damage
caused
by
exposure
to
moisture,
excessive
heat,
chemical
cleaners,
and/orUV
radiation
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
of product
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
(RMA)
number
o
Freight
Damage
o
The
cost of shipping product to
Kicker
o
Service
performed
by
anyone
other
than
Kicker
HOW
LONG
WILL
IT
TAKE?
Kicker strives to
maintain
a
goal
of 24-hour
service
for
all
acoustics
(subwoofers,
midrange
and
coaxial
drivers,
tweeters,
crossovers,
etc)
returns.
·Delays
may
be
incurred
if
lack of replacement
inventory
or parts
is
encountered.
Failure
to follow
these
steps
may
void
your
warranty.
Any
questions
can
be
directed to the
Kicker
Customer
Service
Department at
(405)
624-8510.
NOTE:
All
specifications
and
perfonnance
figures
are
subject to
change.
Please
visit
the
www.kicker.com for the most current infonnation.
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COMP
SUBWOOFER

lnternationa/Warranty
Contact your International Kicker dealer
or
distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.
WARNING: KICKER products are capable
of
producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing! Turning
up
a system
to
a level that has audible distortion is more damaging
to
your ears than listening
to
an
undistorted system at
the same volume level. The threshold
of
pain
is
always an indicator that the sound level
is
too
loud and may permanently
damage your hearing. Please use
common
sense when controlling volume.
GARANTiA INTERNACIONAL
Versi6nEspanol
Comunfquese con su concesionario o distribuidor Kicker internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos
especfficos relacionados con las normas
de
garantfa
de
su pafs.
ADVERTENCIA: Los excitadores Kicker son capaces
de
producir niveles
de
sonido que pueden danar permanentemente
el
ofdo. Subir
el
volumen del sistema hasta un nivel
que
produzca distorsi6n es mas danino para
el
ofdo que escuchar un
sistema sin distorsi6n
al
mismo volumen.
El
dolor es siempre una indicaci6n
de
que
el
sonido es muy fuerte y que puede
danar permanentemente
el
ofdo. Sea precavido cuando controle
el
volumen.
La frase "combustible para vivir
Ia
vida Livin' Loud™ a
todo
volumen" se refiere
al
entusiasmo
porIa
vida que
Ia
marca
Kicker
de
estereos
de
autom6vil representa y a
Ia
recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes
de
que vivan lo mejor posible ("a
todo
volumen") en
todo
sentido. La lfnea
de
altavoces y amplificadores Kicker es
Ia
mejor del mercado
de
audio
de
autom6viles y
por
lo tanto representa el"combustible" para vivir a
todo
volumen
en
el
area
de
"estereos
de
autom6vil"
de
Ia
vida
de
nuestros clientes. Recomendamos a
todos
nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos
locales sobre ruido en cuanto a los niveles legales y apropiados
de
audici6n fuera del vehfculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE
DeutscheVetSion
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen Kicker-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf,
um
Details Uber die Garantieleistungen
in
lhrem Land zu erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber konnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der zu permanenten Gehorschaden fUhren kann!
Wenn Sie ein System auf einen Pegel stellen, der horbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das lhren Ohren mehr, als ein
nicht verzerrtes System auf dem gleichen Lautstarkepegel. Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige
dafUr,
dass der
Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehorschaden fUhren kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte
vernUnftig!
Der Slogan "Treibstoff
fUr
Livin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude
und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden errnutigen,
In
allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach
dem
Besten ("Livin' Loud") zu
streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von Kicker sind auf dem Markt
fUr
Auto-Soundsysteme fUhrend und stellen somit
den "Treibstoff"
fUr
das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezUglich der
zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos an die ortlichen Larmvorschriften zu halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE
VersionFrant;aise
Pour connaltre les procedures propres a
Ia
politique
de
garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International Kicker.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs Kicker ont
Ia
capacite
de
produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager
l'ou'le
de
fac;on
irreversible! L'augmentation du volume
d'un
systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible
endommage davantage l'ou'le que l'ecoute
d'un
systeme sans distorsion au meme volume. Le seuil
de
Ia
douleur est
toujours
le
signe
que
le niveau sonore est trop eleve et risque
d'endommager
l'ouYe
de
fac;on
irreversible. Reglez
le
volume
en faisant prevue
de
bon sens !
L'expression" carburant
pour
vivre plein
pot"
fait reference au dynamisms
de
Ia
marque Kicker d'equipements audio
pour
vehicules
eta
pour
but d'encourager nos clients a faire
le
maximum("
vivre plein
pot")
dans
tousles
aspects
de
leur
vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans
le
domaine des equipements audio et representant
done
pour
nos client
le"
carburant
pour
vivre plein
pot"
dans
l'aspect"
installation audio
de
vehicule"
de
leur vie.
Nous encourageons tous nos clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores
acceptables a l'exterieur des vehicules.
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P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater,
Oklahoma
7
4076
•
U.S.A
• (405)
624-8510
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