Comp vxsubwoofer – Kicker CVX15 User Manual

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WiringOptions

CompVX subwoofers are available with dual 2

Ω (ohm) or dual 4Ω voice coils. Both coils must be

connected to a source of amplification. The dual 2

Ω woofer will generate a 1Ω load if the coils are

wired in parallel or a 4

Ω load in series. The dual 4Ω woofer will provide a 2Ω load wired in parallel or

Ω load wired in series. The terminals with the white dots are for the first voice coil. The terminals with

solid-red and solid-black markings are for the second voice coil. See Figures 1 and 2.

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CVX15 / CVX12 / CVX10

Models:

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SealedEnclosureApplications

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 amplifier power.

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 flat 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 benefits 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 filled to 50% loose poly-fil (polyester fiberfill) stuffing. Do not
make the airspace greater than the SQ, maximum enclosure volume, recommendation.

Model:

CVX10

CVX12

CVX15

SealedSQ (MaximumEnclosureVolume)

3.0 ft

(85.0L) Power Handling = 300W RMS

4.6 ft

(130L) Power Handling = 300W RMS

5.2 ft

(147L) Power Handling = 500W RMS

SealedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume)

.8 ft

(22.7L) Power Handling = 600W RMS

1.0 ft

(28.3L) Power Handling = 750W RMS

1.8 ft

(51.0L) Power Handling = 1000W RMS

Model:

Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per coil]

Resonance Frequency [fs], Hz

Power Handling Watts, Peak (RMS)

Total Q-Factor [Qts]

Equivalent Volume [Vas], ft

(L)

Outer Frame Diameter, in (cm)

Hole Cut-Out Diameter, in (cm)

Mounting Depth, in (cm)

CVX15

2 or 4

21.5

2000 (1000)

.304

7.3 (207.7)

15 7/16 (39.2)

13 7/8 (35.2)

8 1/4 (20.9)

CVX12

2 or 4

26.4

1500 (750)

.360

2.3 (65.4)

12 9/16 (31.8)

11 1/8 (28.3)

6 5/8 (16.8)

CVX10

2 or 4

33.6

1200 (600)

.376

1.0 (28.6)

10 11/16 (27.1)

9 1/4 (23.5)

5 15/16 (15.0)

Performance

Model:

CVX10

CVX12

CVX15

Panel B, in (cm)

13.5x10.125 (34.3x25.7)

14.5x11 (36.8x27.9)

17.25x13.5 (43.8x34.3)

Panel A, in (cm)

13.5x13.5 (34.3x34.3)

14.5x14.5 (36.8x36.8)

17.25x17.25 (43.8x43.8)

Volume, ft

(L)

.8 (22.7)

1.0 (28.3)

1.8 (51.0)

Panel C, in (cm)

12x10.125 (30.5x25.7)

13x11 (33x27.9)

15.75x13.5 (40x34.3)

Panel Dimensions for CompactSealedEnclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF:

Figure 3

CompVXSUBWOOFER

Measurements based on the 2 ohm dual voice coil models.

Please allow two weeks of break-in time for the subwoofer to reach optimum bass performance.

ParallelWiring

SeriesWiring

Dual 2

Ω Voice Coils = 4Ω Load

Dual 4

Ω Voice Coils = 8Ω Load

Dual 2

Ω Voice Coils = 1Ω Load

Dual 4

Ω Voice Coils = 2Ω Load

Figure 1

Figure 2

Coil 1

Coil 2

Coil 2 -

Coil 1 -

Amplifier -
Speaker
Connection

Amplifier

Speaker
Connection

Amplifier

Speaker
Connection