Kicker 2005 Comp Sub Box Owner's Manual
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1. J N U C N 7 J 4 KICKER Comp Subwoofer Enclosure Manual X 2 S IV Models DC12 DC10 TC10 Attention Please record your purchase information in the area below We recommend attaching the original sales receipt to this manual for future reference If you require service on this speaker during the warranty period you will need to provide this information and a copy of the original sales receipt to Kicker for validation of warranty repairs ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPT Authorized Kicker Dealer Purchase Date Speaker Model Number Speaker Serial Number Congratulations You have purchased one of the most versatile subwoofers systems in car audio The Comp Enclosure was designed by the award winning KICKER speaker design team tested in the judging lanes of International Sound Competitions and proven on the Street to deliver the ultimate in low bass output durability and outrageous SPL This is your fuel for Livin Loudmw COM St SUOORrFeR Emna OSLUReS Fes TI RR Ls e Vacuum Formed Polymineral Cone with ISD Inverted Structural Dome is a high performance composite which remains rigid minimizes cone flex and lowers harmonic distortion The Comp s cone consists of a unique one piece material that moves as a light weight piston exhibiting power and control Rear Cone Brace integrates into the Comp s cone with a continuous contact perimet2. on each side of the DC enclosure CAUTION These enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the speaker wire connection terminal Please refer to the terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure s specific impedance Make sure your amplifier can drive this load All specifications and performance figures are subject to change Please visit kicker com for the most current information COMP SUBUDDOFER Enoc OSSLIJF2 SS ses LIMITED ee 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 begi
3. EOW CSS ee eS Kicker strives to maintain a goal of 24 hour service for all acoustics subwoofers midrange drivers tweeters crossovers etc returns Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered SERGE ORE ine SS Contact your International Kicker dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty and service policies SI LEVER Ved P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 405 624 8510 KICKER drivers 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 08102005 05DC TC 7 Waar Re r YT 2005 Stillwater Designs P O Box 459 Stillwater OK 74076 US
4. 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 type of sale and the manufacturing date code Freight must be prepaid items sent freight collect or COD will be refused Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at 405 624 8510 COMP SL BUJODOF EP Enoc DSF Willie SS D gt This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not cover e Damage due to improper installation e Subsequent damage to other components e Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation e Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse e Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product e Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion e Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility e Return shipping on non defective items e Products with tampered or missing bar code labels e Products returned without a Return Authorization RMA number e Freight Damage e The cost of shipping product to Kicker e Service performed by anyone other than Kicker
5. KICKER s award winning Comp subwoofers with computer modeled and human fine tuned enclosures to offer a level of bass performance never before thought possible from a commercially available ready to install subwoofer system The DC Series enclosures are available with pre loaded 10 or 12 inch Comp subwoofers To get all the amazing performance potential from your new enclosure you need to follow some basic rules Please read these instructions carefully Then you will be ready to install the subwoofer enclosure and be on the road and Livin Loud The location and orientation of your DC enclosure will affect the quality and quantity of the bass Designed for use in SUVs and sedan type vehicles the DC enclosure offers you several mounting options The vent opening in these enclosures can not be obstructed At some frequencies most of the bass will come out of the vent Therefore we recommend you leave at least four inches 10 cm of clear space around the vent If the enclosure is to be mounted all the way in the back of the vehicle it works best to point the woofer toward the front of the vehicle Conversely if the enclosure is going to be mounted closer to the back seat pointing the woofer toward the rear of the vehicle will give you the best results These guidelines pertain to enclosures mounted in the vehicle as outlined in Figure A When it is more convenient to mount the enclosure along a side wall put the enclosur
6. e on the right side of the vehicle as outlined in Figure B This orientation will make the vent point toward the rear of the vehicle and will produce the most low bass output Remember to leave at least four inches of room between the enclosure and the back of the vehicle After determining the best mounting position carefully check the areas where the mounting brackets will be placed Make sure the mounting screws will not puncture the gas tank brake lines wiring or interfere with any mechanical parts on the underside of the mounting surface Turn the enclosure upside down pre drill the holes using a 7 64 2 5 mm bit and attach the four mounting brackets to the bottom of the enclosure using the supplied smaller screws Each bracket must be positioned so the rounded end protrudes approximately 3 4 2 cm from under the cabinet to allow a screw to easily pass through the bracket securing the enclosure to the vehicle Plug your subwoofer speaker wire into the terminals using the red connector as positive and the black connector as negative Hook the other end of the wire to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with its owner s manual With the enclosure right side up securely attach it to the vehicle with the supplied larger screws If the supplied hardware is not applicable to your installation some other means of securely attaching the enclosure to the vehicle must be used Note To get the best performance from your Comp Sub
7. er weld which offers unmatched strength and resistance to deformation under pressure Double Stitched Surround adds a mechanical fastener to the chemical adhesives This duo prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions Optimized Polyfoam Ribbed Surround Radius allows extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL and couples the suspension into a conjoined linear motion body High Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former improves sonic and conductive properties and prevents thermal electrical meltdown Ultra Length Voice Coil sustains enormous cone excursion and provides extra heat dissipation e Sleeved High Power Tinsel Lead Wires eliminate broken leads and power loss due to the common use of insufficient gauge lead wires e Spring Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals flawlessly connect medium to heavy gauge speaker wire to the high power tinsel lead wires e Two Piece Vented Hyper Extended Blackened Pole Piece and Backplate 1 Optimizes heat transfer efficiency for cooler operation and maximum power handling ability 2 Eliminates erratic magnetic flux from the voice coil gap 3 Releases pressure under the suspension for uniform cone movement and responsive low bass 4 Prevents the voice coil from bottoming out and corresponding damage e New Enhanced BAM Basket and Motor Assembly utilizes a high strength steel basket features a low profile open design and provide
8. nning 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 Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be obtained by writing calling or by visiting kicker com 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 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 5021 North Perkins Road Stillwater OK 74075 The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Please return only defective components subwoofer speaker wire connector etc Return of the entire enclosure cabinet increases your return freight charges Non defective items received will be returned freight collect Include a copy of the original receipt with the
9. s a solid foundation for the precision aligned motor assembly e Perimeter Venting in the BAM relieves pressure from under the spider supports a linear excursion and helps dissipate heat from the voice coil and motor structure COMP SUBUUDMDODOFECER Enoc OSLReS Fes TURES ILL DDS LFF OoReMNar e Model Resonance Frequency fb or fo Hz Sensitivity SPLo dB 1W 1m Effective Excursion EXmax in mm Power Handling Watts Peak RMS Enclosure Top Surface Depth in cm Enclosure Bottom Surface Depth in cm Enclosure Height in cm Enclosure Width in cm Figure A Front mounting speaker faces rear of vehicle J Front of Vehicle J At least 4 DC Rear mounting speaker faces front of vehicle Nominal Impedance Zn ohm per enclosure DC10 DC12 TC10 2 or 4 2 or 4 4 40 38 47 98 4 99 9 93 8 38 9 76 38 9 76 38 9 76 600 300 600 300 300 150 13 7 16 34 13 15 16 35 3 5 12 7 16 7 16 41 7 17 5 16 43 9 8 5 8 21 9 14 35 5 16 40 6 15 38 1 28 71 1 31 15 16 81 0 21 1 2 54 6 Figure B DC At least 4 Measurements are based on the 4 ohm enclosures Note The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling The power handling specifications in this chart are calculated using a 25 Hz 24 dB per octave subsonic filter COMP SL F B3UJODOF EP rt DSF WEST BaD E MCLOSLUReS DC Series vented enclosures combine
10. woofer Enclosure we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring COMP SUBUUDMDODOFEER Emna L OSURE MSTALL_ESTMTON Sk a eea TRUCK ECLOSLUReSS The TC Series vented truck enclosure combines KICKER s award winning Comp subwoofer with a computer modeled and human fine tuned enclosure to offer a level of bass performance never before thought possible from a commercially available ready to install subwoofer system The TS Series enclosure is available with a pre loaded 10 inch Comp subwoofer To get all the amazing performance potential from your new enclosure you need to follow some basic rules Please read these instructions carefully Then you will be ready to install the subwoofer enclosure and be on the road and Livin Loud Kicker TC Series enclosure is designed to fit behind the seat of a pickup truck It is engineered to provide the best bass response when firing into the back of the truck seat Door Frame Truck Seat Floor Board Plug your subwoofer speaker wires into the terminals The red conneciors are positive and the black connectors negative Hook the other end of these wires to your subwoofer amplifier in accordance with the amplifier s manual WARNING To avoid potential injury or possible death from forward movement of the enclosure during abrupt stops or accidents the enclosure must be properly installed and securely fastened to your vehicle Mount Brackets with supplied screws
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