About the Kicker 40CWS84
Legendary bass, awesome price
Legendary bass, awesome price
If you're looking to add some boom to your car's sound system, Kicker's CompS line will get your car shaking without draining your wallet. These subs are the latest in the legendary Kicker Comp line that started in 1986, with a proven pedigree when it comes to delivering powerful bass.
The heavy steel basket cuts down on unwanted vibrations.
Kicker technology at work
Kicker's 40CWS84 8" subwoofer features a flex-resistant polypropylene cone for hard-hitting lows without distortion, while the ribbed foam surround promotes long excursion and helps to keep the cone on target. The sub's steel basket provides a reliable foundation for big bass, and its extensive venting ensures long-lasting performance that won't break down when the bass gets heavy.
Easy to add to nearly any setup
This sub handles up to 200 watts RMS to bring out the depth your music's been missing, and its 4-ohm impedance makes it compatible with just about every amplifier on the market. This versatile sub works well in sealed or ported enclosures, and it's even suitable for free-air applications.
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Product highlights:
- 8" 4-ohm subwoofer
- injection-molded polypropylene cone
- ribbed foam surround
- suitable for free-air use
- power handling: 50-200 watts RMS
- peak power handling: 400 watts
- frequency response: 30-500 Hz
- sensitivity: 85.6 dB
- top-mount depth: 3-7/8"
- sealed box volume: 0.50 - 1.20 cu. ft.
- ported box volume: 0.66 - 1.20 cu. ft.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 40CWS84
What's in the box:
- One 8" Single 4-ohm voice coil subwoofer
- Four 0.25" Crimp on quick slide terminals
- Owner's manual
- 2 Kicker decals
- Template on box
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Features & specs
Features and Specs | ||
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Size | 8 -inch | |
Impedance (Ohms) | --- | |
Cone Material | Polypropylene | |
Surround Material | Polyurethane | |
Port diameter (inches) | N/A | |
Port length (inches) | N/A | |
Free-Air | Yes | |
Dual Voice Coil | No | |
Sensitivity |
85.6 dB at 1 watt | |
Frequency Response | 30 - 500 Hz | |
Max RMS Power Handling | 200 | |
Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 400 | |
Top Mount Depth (inches) | 3 7/8 | |
Bottom Mount Depth (inches) | N/A | |
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 6 15/16 | |
Frame Width | 8.36 | |
Frame Length | 8.36 | |
Vas (liters) | 18.54 | |
Fs (Hz) | 40 | |
Qts | 0.54 | |
Xmax (millimeters) | 0 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Box Requirements | ||
Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | |
Minimum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.5 | |
Maximum Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.2 | |
Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | |
Minimum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 0.65 | |
Maximum Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | 1.2 |
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Subwoofer Features
Enclosure Compatibility
Subwoofer Features
Ribbed Surround: The optimized ribbed polyurethane helps eliminate flex and distortion.
Spiralead Tinsel Leads: The durable Spiralead tinsel leads are woven into the woofer's spider, for added strength and reliability.
Steel Basket with Vented Pole Piece: The steel basket's vented pole piece and Kicker's Quad Venting slots contribute to the woofers' efficient cooling and durability.
Speaker Terminals: Each speaker terminal has two 0.25" push-on terminals (crimp-on quick slides included).
Enclosure Compatibility
Enclosure Versatility: The Kicker Comp subwoofer is versatile, performing well in vented or sealed enclosures, and in free-air applications.
Sealed Enclosures: A sealed enclosure design offers the smoothest response, with increased energy at the lowest frequencies (between 20 to 30 Hz).
- Minimum enclosure volume: 0.5 ft³
- Maximum enclosure volume: 1.2 ft³
Ported Enclosures: A ported (vented) enclosure design is typically more efficient than a sealed enclosure.
- Minimum enclosure volume: 0.66 ft³ with a 1.5" x 8" slot port opening that is 18" deep
- Maximum enclosure volume: 1.2 ft³ with a 1.5" x 8" slot port opening that is 12.25" deep
Infinite Baffle Mounting: The Kicker Comp subwoofers are also designed to be used as free-air drivers. The infinite baffle mounting method effectively utilizes the trunk of a sedan as the enclosure.
The Kicker 40CWS84 replaces these items
Kicker 10C84
- injection-molded polypropylene cone with ribbed foam surround
- power range: 50-100 watts RMS
- frequency response: 30-500 Hz
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I needed a shallow mount speaker, and the specs on this 8" Kicker are 3.5" mounting depth. Perfect in a .5 cubic foot narrow box behind the back seat of a pickup. Tight, punchy bass, great quality as always.
John from Sierra Vista, AZ