Kicker TCVT12 Speaker User Manual


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CONFIGURATION
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COMPVTSUBWOOFER
EnclosureOwner’sManual
TCVT12 / TCVT10
Models:
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The Kicker CompVT subwoofer enclosures were specially designed for “Livin’ Loud” out in the harsh
automotive environment. They are made of advanced materials and construction techniques to
maintain optimal performance for years to come.
CheckTheLoad
The CompVT subwoofer enclosures are internally wired for a 2 or 4 ohm load at the speaker-wire
connection terminal. Please refer to this terminal or the box packaging for your enclosure’s specific
impedance. Check to see if your amplifier is optimized to drive this load.
TCVTSealed
The TCVT Series sealed enclosures combine KICKER’s award winning line of 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 TCVT Series
enclosures are available with a 10 or 12 inch CompVT subwoofer.
The Kicker TCVT Series enclosure is designed to fit behind the seat of a pickup truck, coupe or
wherever space is limited. This design is engineered to provide the best bass response when firing into
the back of the seat.
Please note: The reason the TCVT enclosre is so slim and fit, is because we have added a thin
metallic “Clarance” plate to allow room for the CompVT’s massive magnet and motor sturcture.
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.
Sound Check: Poor bass response? Check the system phasing by reversing a speaker
connection from positive to negative on the subwoofer channel; if the bass improves,
then the subwoofer was out of phase in reference to the rest of the system.
Model:
Nominal Impedance [Zn], ohm [per enclosure]
Sensitivity [SPLo], dB @ 1W, 1m
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)
TCVT12
2 or 4
98
800 (400)
3 9/16 (9.0)
6 3/4 (17.1)
13 1/4 (33.7)
21 1/2 (54.6)
TCVT10
2 or 4
96.5
800 (400)
3 9/16 (9.0)
6 5/16 (16.0)
11 7/16 (29.1)
19 5/16 (49.0)
Performance
CompVT Subwoofer - Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Pat #'s 6,611,604, 6,731,773 D473,216, D456,386, D449,293,
D355,193, Taiwan Pat. #162,154; Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Note: The use of a subsonic filter will significantly increase the power handling.
The power handling specifications in these charts are calculated using a 25Hz, 24dB per octave subsonic filter.
ImportantSafetyWarning
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. You are solely responsible for securely fastening the enclosure in your vehicle.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • U.S.A. • (405) 624-8510
Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the 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. To get the best performance
from your new Kicker subwoofers, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
11202006+07CVTBox
Seat
Floor Board
Door
Frame
Figure 1
Pro Tip: You are one ZX Mono-
Amplifier and a few cables away
from a slamm’in system! The
Kicker ZX line of mono-amplifiers
make it easy to upgrade to rock-
solid bass with your existing or
stock source unit. Please ask
your dealer about the Kicker ZX
Amplifier upgrades.
Behind the seat
mounting, speaker
fires into the back
of the seat.
INSTALLATION
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