Kicker 43C84 Comp Series 8" 100W RMS (200W Peak Power Handling) 4 Ohms, Single Voice Coil Component Car Subwoofer
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What's Inside?
- • 8" Comp Series Single Voice Coil Component Car Subwoofer
- • Owner's Manual
Why Choose Kicker 43C84 Component Car Subwoofer?
Perfect for Upgrading Your Car Audio Experience
Upgrade your sound with the 8" Comp Series Car Subwoofer, offering 200 watts peak power and 100 watts RMS for deep, clear bass. Built with a durable polypropylene cone, smooth polyurethane surround, and stylish yellow stitching, it ensures long-lasting performance. With smart thermal management and easy installation at just a 4" mounting depth, this subwoofer is perfect for enhancing your car audio setup.
Engineered to Conquer Any Audio Challenge
Enjoy long-lasting reliability with the ribbed, UV-treated surround and polypropylene cone, built to handle any audio challenge. The rugged steel basket ensures stability under pressure, while the bumped back plate lets the high-temp voice coil move freely for deeper, distortion-free bass that enhances your sound experience.
Bass That’s Smooth and Lasts All Day
Keep your system cool with the advanced Forced Air Cooling that expels hot air and draws in cool air to maintain optimal performance. Spring-loaded, satin nickel terminals make wiring easy and fast, while the stiff injection-molded cone with 360-degree back bracing delivers powerful, smooth bass that lasts all day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- • Why won't the outer basket fit into the pre-existing factory subwoofer hole in my SUV?
The integrated outer trim ring makes the frame slightly wider than standard OEM 8-inch openings. You will typically need to slightly trim the factory plastic housing or add a thin wooden spacer ring to mount it flush.
- • Can I install this subwoofer in a sealed or ported enclosure?
Yes. It is designed to perform well in both enclosure types when built according to the recommended internal volume and port tuning guidelines.
- • Why does my amplifier go into protection mode during heavy bass?
This usually indicates an impedance mismatch, wiring problem, or overheating amplifier. Verify the final speaker load and inspect all power and speaker connections carefully.
- • Can I connect this subwoofer to my factory head unit?
Yes. An external amplifier is required, and many factory audio systems also need a line output converter for proper signal integration.
- • Why does the bass sound distorted when I turn up the volume?
Amplifier clipping, excessive gain, or incorrect crossover settings are common causes of distortion. Proper amplifier tuning will produce cleaner bass and help prevent speaker damage.
- • Does this subwoofer require a break-in period?
Yes. Playing music at moderate listening levels for several hours allows the suspension to loosen naturally and improves overall bass response.
- • Why do I hear rattling noises from my vehicle when the bass plays?
Loose trim panels, license plates, or enclosure hardware are common sources of unwanted vibrations. Tightening these components and adding sound-deadening material can greatly reduce rattling.
- • How much physical mounting depth clearance do I need to clear the magnet structure?
The speaker requires a minimum depth of 4 inches to physically clear the back of the steel basket frame. Try to leave an extra half-inch of empty breathing space behind the magnet vent to allow proper voice coil cooling.
- • Why does the cone move but produce almost no low-frequency output?
This often indicates reversed speaker polarity, incorrect crossover settings, or an air leak in the enclosure. Check all wiring and enclosure seals before replacing the subwoofer.
- • Can I wire two of these single 4-ohm speakers down to a 2-ohm load for my monoblock amp?
Yes, connecting a pair of these single-voice-coil drivers in a parallel configuration will create a 2-ohm load. Simply run both positive leads together and both negative leads together directly to your amplifier.
- Diameter : 8 Inch
- Sensitivity : 83.6 dB
- Impedance : 4 Ohm
- Frequency Response : 30-500 Hz
- Peak Power Handling : 200 Watts
- Number of Voice Coils : Single
- Mounting Depth : 4 Inches
- RMS Power Handling : 100 Watts
Features:
- Durable Surround & Cone: A ribbed, UV-treated surround with white double stitching secures the suspension to a thick polypropylene cone, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
- Rugged Steel Basket: High-quality stamped steel construction provides exceptional stability, even under extreme stress.
- Enhanced Bass Depth: A bumped back plate allows the high-temp voice coil to move freely, delivering deeper bass without distortion.
- Advanced Cooling System: Forced Air Cooling expels hot air and draws in cool air as the woofer moves, keeping the voice coil running at optimal temperature.
- Easy Wiring: Spring-loaded, satin nickel terminals accept a wide range of speaker wires, making installation quick and hassle-free.
- Powerful & Smooth Sound: A stiff injection-molded cone with 360-degree back bracing ensures consistent, high-impact bass performance all day long.
Specifications:
- Peak Power: 200 watts
- RMS Power: 100 watts
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Sensitivity: 83.6 dB
- Frequency Response: 30-500 Hz
- Voice Coil: Single Voice Coil
- Cone Material: Injection-Molded Polypropylene Cone
- Thermal Management: Perimeter Venting
- Surround: Ribbed Polyurethane Surround
- Stitching: Signature Yellow Surround Stitching
- Tinsel Leads: High-Strength Spiralead™ Tinsel Leads
- Basket: Stamped Steel Basket
- Voice Coil: High Temp Voice Coil
- Terminals: Spring-Loaded Speaker Terminals
- Mounting Depth: 4"
- UPC: 713034089773
- Weight: 6.3
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Warranty: 2 Year(s) Warranty.
This item is accompanied by a manufacturer's warranty. If it is found to be defective, it may be returned to OnlineCarstereo.com for replacement within 2 Year(s) from the original date of purchase with proper return authorization.
