KICKER CVT10 10 Inch CompVT Subwoofer Owner’s Manual

KICKER CVT10 10 Inch CompVT Subwoofer

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS|
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Model| CVT10| CVT12
Rated Impedance [Ω]| 2 or 4| 2 or 4
Fs [Hz]| 32.7| 32.7
Continuous Power Handling [Watts RMS]| 350| 350
Sensitivity [1W, 1m]| 87.2| 87.1
Qts| .440| .518
Qms| 9.56| 10.16
Qes| .461| .546
Re [Ω]| 2.13| 2.16
Vas [ft³, L]| 1.30 [37.14]| 2.15 [61]
Xmax (Linear Excursion) [mm]| 10.5| 10.5
Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm]| 10-11/16 [27.1]| 12-5/8 [32]
Mounting Depth [in, cm]| 4-1/4 [10.8]| 4-3/8 [11.1]
Mounting Cutout [in, cm]| 9-3/16 [23.3]| 11 [28.1]
Frequency Response [Hz]| 25–500| 25–500

WIRING

SEALED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

CompVT 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.

To make the most effi cient use of space when building the Sealed Minimum 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. See Figure 3.

VENTED ENCLOSURE APPLICATIONS

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 Maximum

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CompVT10

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CompVT12

Box Volume, ft3 [L]| 1.75 [49.6]| 2.25 [63.7]
Port Opening, in x in [cm x cm]| 2.5×10.5 [6.4×26.7]| 3×12.5 [7.6×31.8]
Port Length, in [cm]| 20 [50.8]| 20.5 [52.1]
Power Handling, RMS| 200| 300

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.

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 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 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”, then convert to cubic feet. For example, the CVT12 Vented Minimum 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 / 1728 in3 ) = .65 ft3,

Then, add this number to the internal volume of the enclosure. 1.75 ft3 + .65 ft3 = 2.4 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.
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 airflow.

If you prefer an ultra-smooth bass response, you should loosely fi ll your CompVT 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 [email protected] or call Technical Support at 405-624-8583 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.
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 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.

ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY

When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase. If this product is identifi ed as “Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to
a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. 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. 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 specifi c 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 confi rm 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) number. Package only the defective items in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective component systems. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freightcollect to you. For example, if a subwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. 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 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:

• Damage due to improper installation

• Subsequent damage to other components

• Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation

• Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse

• Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

• Speakers damaged due to amplifi er clipping or distortion

• Items previously repaired or modifi ed by any unauthorized repair facility

• Return shipping on non-defective items

• Products with tampered or missing barcode labels

• Products with tampered or missing serial numbers

• Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number

• Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer
  Freight Damage

• The cost of shipping product to KICKER

• Service performed by anyone other than KICKER

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
NOTE: All specifi cations and performance fi gures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most current information.

KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one-week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange 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. Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for your country’s warranty policies.

INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specifi c procedures for your country’s warranty policies.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

References

• Car Audio, Home & Personal Audio | KICKER®

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