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 Contents
Overview......................... 3
Specifications......................... 4

Installation....................... 5
Wiring Configuration................ 5
Sealed Enclosures.................. 7
Vented Enclosures.................. 9
Box Building Notes............... 10

Warranty....................... 13
Garantía | Garantie ........

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 Overview
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
PROLONGED CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIER, SPEAKER, OR
SUBWOOFER IN A DISTORTED, CLIPPED OR OVER-POWERED MANNER
CAN CAUSE YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY CATCHING
FIRE AND RESULTING IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPONENTS
AND/OR VEHICLE. AMPLIFIERS REQUIRE UP TO 4 INCHES (10CM) OPEN
VENTILATION. SUBWOOFERS SHOULD BE MOUNTED WITH AT LEAST 1
INCH (2.5CM) CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE SPEAKER AND
ANY SURFACE. 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.

The CompVR Subs are a case study in

what makes KICKER subwoofers the
absolute best in the business. They feature
the highest-power handling possible and
with dual-voice coils give you all the wiring
options you could want. KICKER has now
introduced our latest innovation of Forced-
Air Cooling, which uses the excursion of the
woofer to force out hot air while drawing in
cool air. This results in a 20% reduction in
heat, increasing the already industry-leading
reliability of our subs. Get ready for
signature KICKER bass, and make sure
you’re using these subwoofers with KICKER
accessories and amps to get the best
results.

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Specifications

CVR10 CVR12 CVR15

Woofer [in, mm] 10, 25 12, 30 15, 38
Rated Impedance 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4
Recommended Amplifier Power [Watts RMS] 180–375 225–450 350–700
Peak Power Handling [Watts] 750 900 1400
Sensitivity [1W, 1m] 83.6 86.9 89.2
Rated Impedance [Ω] 2 or 4 2 or 4 2 or 4
Outer Frame Dimension [in, cm] 10-5/8, 27 12-1/2, 31.8 15-7/16, 39.2
Mounting Cutout [in, cm] 9-3/16, 23.3 11, 27.9 13-3/4, 34.9
Mounting Depth [in, cm] 5-1/2, 14 6-3/8, 16.2 8-3/16, 20.8
Frequency Response [Hz] 30–500 25–500 25–500

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.

Pro Tip: You’re a KICKER amplifier and a

few cables away from a full system upgrade
that will dominate any factory system!
KICKER line of amplifiers make it easy to
upgrade to solid bass with your existing
or stock source unit. Also, ask your dealer
about KICKER Speaker upgrades.

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 Installation
Wiring Configuration
CompVR-Series subwoofers are made with
2Ω or 4Ω voice coils. Make sure your
source unit or amplifier is rated at the
correct ohm load for operation.

The speaker wire should be kept away

from sharp edges and avoid the possibility
of getting pinched by the trunk. If a factory
hole and grommet do not exist or are
inaccessible, you must drill a hole through
which to run the wire. Be careful not to drill
into other wiring or existing 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.

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.

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 Series Wiring
Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 4Ω Load
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 8Ω Load

Parallel Wiring

Dual 2Ω Voice Coils = 1Ω Load

Dual 4Ω Voice Coils = 2Ω Load

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Sealed Enclosures
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 CompVR-Series 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 Maximum
enclosure generates a very flat response
curve and extends the sub-bass response.

Minimum Sealed

Model Volume ft (L)

3
Power Handling
CVR10 .8 (22.7) 375W RMS
CVR12 1 (28.3) 450W RMS
CVR15 1.8 (51) 700W RMS

Maximum Sealed

Model Volume ft (L)

3
Power Handling
CVR10 3 (85) 375W RMS
CVR12 4.6 (130) 450W RMS
CVR15 5.2 (147) 700W RMS

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Panel Dimensions for Minimum Sealed
Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9cm) thick MDF:

CVR10 CVR12 CVR15

Volume ft3 [L] .8 [22.7] 1 [28.3] 1.8 [51]
Panel A in. [cm] 13.5 x 13.5 [34.3 x 34.3] 14.5 x 14.5 [36.8 x 36.8] 17.25 x 17.25 [43.8 x 43.8]
Panel B in. [cm] 13.5 x 10.125 [34.3 x 25.7] 14.5 x 11 [36.8 x 27.9] 17.25 x 13.5 [43.8 x 34.3]
Panel C in. [cm] 12 x 10.125 [30.5 x 25.7] 13 x 11 [33 x 27.9] 15.75 x 13.5 [40 x 34.3]

CompVR-Series subwoofers perform well

in any size sealed enclosure between
the Minimum and Maximum volume
recommendations. These systems will
exhibit benefits of both designs. 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.

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Vented Enclosures
CompVR 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 Minimum CVR10 CVR12 CVR15

Box Volume, ft3 [L] 1.25 [35.4] 1.75 [49.6] 3 [85]
Port Opening, in. x in. [cm x cm] 2 x 10.5 [5.1 x 26.7] 2.5 x 12.5 [6.4 x 31.8] 2.75 x 15.5 [7 x 39.4]
Port Length, in. [cm] 20 [50.8] 20 [50.8] 25.75 [65.4]
Power Handling, RMS 375 450 700

Vented Maximum CVR10 CVR12 CVR15
Box Volume, ft3 [L] 1.75 [49.6] 2.25 [63.7] 5 [142]
Port Opening, in. x in. [cm x cm] 2.5 x 10.5 [6.4 x 26.7] 3 x 12.5 [7.6 x 31.8] 3 x 15.5 [7.6 x 39.4]
Port Length, in. [cm] 20 [50.8] 20.5 [52.1] 22 [55.9]
Power Handling, RMS 375 450 700

The Vented Minimum design increases

bass efficiency and fits in many space-
limited applications. Although it is the
smallest recommended ported enclosure,
the output from 30 to 80 Hz will be
considerably higher than that of any sealed
box. The Vented Maximum design has even
more output in this frequency band. The
Maximum is the largest and most efficient
enclosure design.

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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
CompVR subwoofer’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.

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
final design. Use the outer dimensions of
the port and multiply “X x Y x Z”, convert
to cubic feet, for example the CompVR12
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 ft / 1728 in ) = .65 ft
3 3 3

Then, add this number to the internal

volume of the enclosure:
1.75 ft + .65 ft = 2.4 ft
3 3 3

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.
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 Y Z

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.

You can loosely fill your 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 will deepen
and extend the low frequency output by
making your subwoofer think it’s in a bigger
box.
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Add triangular bracing between each of the
larger unsupported panels.

D
D

CVR12, CVR15: D = 3” x 3” (8cm x 8cm)

CVR10: D = 2” x 2” (5cm x 5cm)

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.

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.

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 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) YEARS from
date of original purchase with receipt. If this product is identified as
“Refurbished” or “B Goods”, the warranty is limited to a period of
THREE (3) MONTHS from the 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 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) 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

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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. 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:
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 with tampered or missing serial numbers
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number
o Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer
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 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 specific procedures for your
country’s warranty policies.

CVR-a-250407
 Garantía | Garantie
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific 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.

GARANTÍA INTERNACIONAL Versión Español

Comuníquese con su concesionario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor ación
sobre procedimientos específicos relacionados con las normas de garantía de su país.

La frase “combustible para vivir la vida Livin’ Loud™ a todo volumen” se refiere al entusiasmo por la
vida que la marca KICKER de estéreos de automóvil representa y a la recomendación a nuestros
clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible (“a todo volumen”) en todo sentido. La línea de altavoces y
amplificadores KICKER es la mejor del mercado de audio de automóviles y por lo tanto representa el
“combustible” para vivir a todo volumen en el área de “estéreos de automóvil” de la 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 audición fuera del vehículo.

INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE Deutsche Version

Nehmen Sie mit Ihren internationalen KICKER-Fachhändler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details über
die Garantieleistungen in Ihrem Land zu erfahren.

Der Slogan “Treibstoff für Livin’ 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 Verstärker von
KICKER sind auf dem Markt für Auto-Soundsysteme führend und stellen somit den “Treibstoff” für
das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, sich bezüglich der
zugelassenen und passenden Lautstärkepegel außerhalb des Autos an die örtlichen Lärmvorschriften
zu halten.

GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE Version Française

Pour connaître les procédures propres à la politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre
revendeur ou distributeur International KICKER.

L’expression “ carburant pour vivre plein pot “ fait référence au dynamisme de la marque KICKER
d’équipements audio pour véhicules et a pour but d’encourager nos clients à faire le maximum
(“ vivre plein pot “) dans tous les aspects de leur vie. Les haut-parleurs et amplificateurs KICKER
sont les meilleurs dans le domaine des équipements audio et représentent donc pour nos client
le “ carburant pour vivre plein pot “ dans l’aspect “ installation audio de véhicule “ de leur vie. Nous
encourageons tous nos clients à respecter toutes les lois et réglementations locales relatives aux
niveaux sonores acceptables à l’extérieur des véhicules.

P.O. Box 459

Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076
USA
(405) 624–8510

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