Kicker COMPVT65 User manual

lfKICKER
COMPVT65
SUBWOOFER Owner's
Manual
Models:
CompVT65
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
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Purchase Date:
Speaker Model Number:
Speaker Serial Number:
Kicker CompVT65 subwoofers were specially designed for "Livin' Loud"
in
the harsh automotive
environment. CompVTsubwoofers 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
Nominal
Impedance
[Zn].
ohm [per
coil]
Resonance Frequency
(fs).
Hz
Power
Handling
Watts,
Peak
(RMS)
Sensitivity
[SPLo].
dB
@
1
W,
1m
Total
0-Factor
[Ots]
Mechanical 0-Factor
[Oms]
ElectricalO·Factor
[Oes]
Effective
Excursion
[EXmax
™].
in
(mm)
DC
Resistance
(Re],
ohrr
Equivalent
Volume
(Vas].
te
(L)
Net Displacement,
1nJ
(cc)
Outer
Frame
D1mensior,
in
(em;
Moul"ting
Depth,
in
(em)
Hole Cut-Out
Diameter,
in
(em)
CompVT65
1,
2 or 4
53
9
300
(150)
84.6
.667
9.426
.718
17
(4.3)
2.05
.328
(9.28)
21
(344}
6-13/16
{17 3}
2-7/8
(7.3)
5-9/16
(14}
Note:
All
specifications
and
performance
figures
are
subject
to
change.
Please
vis1t
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 tme
for
the subwooferto
reach
optimum
performance.
2
WIRING
Parallel Wiring
Two
1n
Woofers=
0.5n
Load
Two
2n
Woofers=
H1 Load
Two 4Q Woofers =
2n
Load
Figure
1
COMP
VT65
SUBWOOFER
Series Wiring
Two
1n
Woofers=
2n
Load
Two
2n
Woofers=
4Q Load
Two 4Q
Woofers=
Bn
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
in
terfere
with any other mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface. Cycle the w
in
dows
all
the way
down
and up.
If the speaker cut-out locations require you
to
cut meta
l,
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 doorjamb. 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 doorjamb. 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
CompVf
65
subwoofer.
Figure 3
Woofer mounting hole
Speaker cutout
CompVf
From ampl
ifi
er or source unit
3

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 amplifier power.
Panel Dimensions for Compact Sealed Enclosures using 3/4" (1.9cm) thick MDF (See Figure
4)
Sealed Compact Sealed SO
The CompVT 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. CompVT subwoofers 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 enclosure and include the displacement of the
woofer.
All
sealed-enclosure airspace should be filled to
50% loose poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing.
A
B
c
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 efficient 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
I
4" (6mm) drill or countersinking bit so the clearance plate
will
fit
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.
4 COMPVT65SUBWOOFER

Figure 5
I I , '
I
,o..'
5 1/4"
,~,'
: (13.3cm) :
,,
''
:
"-
- - - - - cut out - - - - -
...!
I
,I
~
..
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.
,,'
diameter
'
··········
...
BOX
BUILDING NOTES
Figure 6
D D
D
=
1.5 (3.81
em)
x 1.5 3.81 em)
I
6 1/2" -- - - - - -
.J
Clearance Plate
(16.7cm)
1
/16" (2mm) recess
recess outer
diameter
Use 1
/2"
(1
.3cm) or thicker MDF (medium density
fiberboard) 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
ultra-
smooth bass response, you should loosely
fill
your CompVT
enclosure with poly-fil stuffing. The use of poly-fil will slightly
decrease efficiency, 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 [email protected] or call
Technical Services at (405)
624-8583
for specific 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.
5)
sti
llwaterdesigns
P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater, Oklahoma
74076
• USA • (405)
624-8510
5

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 [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. 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
7
4075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside
of
the package. Please return only defective components. The
return
of
functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-collect
to
you.
Include a copy
of
the 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
COO, 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/or UV 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 [phone].
NOTE: All specifications and performance figures are subject
to
change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.
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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.
GARANTfA INTERNACIONAL
Versi6nEspaiiol
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
dolores
siempre una indicaci6n
de
que
el
sonido es
muy
fuerte y
que
puede
danar permanentemente
el
ofdo. Sea precavido
cuando
controls
el
volumen.
La frase "combustible para vivir
Ia
vida Uvin' 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
DeutscheVersion
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen Kicker-Fachhandler
oder
Vertrieb Kontakt auf,
um
Details Ober die Garantieleistungen
in
lhrem Land zu erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber konnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen,
der
zu permanenten Gehorschaden fOhren 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 daflk, dass der
Schallpegel zu laut ist und zu permanenten Gehorschaden tuhren kann. Seien Sie bei
der
Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte
vernOnftig!
Der Slogan "Treibstoff
fUr
Uvin' Loud" bezieht sich auf die mit den Kicker-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude
und die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermutigen,
in
allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach
dem
Besten ("Livin' Loud") zu
streben. Die Lautsprecher und Verstarker von Kicker sind auf
dem
Markt
fOr
Auto-Soundsysteme tuhrend und stellen somit
den "Treibstoff" tor
das
Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar.
Wir
empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezOglich
der
zugelassenen und passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb
des
Autos an die 6rtlichen Larmvorschriften zu halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE
VersionFran~ise
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
fa<;on
irreversible! L'augmentation du volume
d'un
systems
jusqu'a
un niveau presentant une distorsion audible
endommage
davantage l'ou'fe
que
l'ecoute
d'un
systems 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'ou"ie
de
fa<;on
irreversible. Reglez
le
volume
en faisant prevue
de
bon
sens !
L'expression
"carburant
pour
vivre plein
pot"
fait reference au dynamisme
de
Ia
marque Kicker d'equipements audio
pour
vehicules et a
pour
but
d'encourager nos clients a faire le maximum
("
vivre plein
pot
")
dans
to
us les aspects
de
leur
vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs Kicker sont les meilleurs dans le domains
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.
2011
0823-E-1
OCompVT65
P.O.
Box
459
• Stillwater,
Oklahoma
74076
• U.S.A. • (405)
624-8510
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