About the Kicker CompVR 43CVR102
Built to handle abuse
Built to handle abuse
Kicker's CompVR Series 43CVR102 sub delivers serious bass without tearing a hole in your wallet. This 10" sub handles up to 350 watts RMS, thanks to a tough, injection-molded polypropylene cone supported by a reliable Santoprene™ surround. The unique SoloKon™ cone with its 360-degree back bracing keeps going strong when the bass gets heavy, while perimeter venting in the strong steel basket keeps the voice coils cool for dependable performance.
Dual voice coils for wiring flexibility
The 43CVR102 10" sub sports dual 2-ohm voice coils that give you more wiring options when setting up your system. The sub's cool-looking black finish highlights the potent low end you'll hear and feel.
Note: If you are wiring this DVC sub for lower impedance, make sure that your amp is compatible.
To drive this single subwoofer, we recommend a mono amplifier rated between 260 and 525 watts RMS at 1 or 4 ohms. For more information, please refer to our article on How to Match Subwoofers and Amplifiers.
Product highlights:
- 10" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils
- injection-molded polypropylene cone
- ribbed Santoprene rubber surround
- power handling: 100-350 watts RMS (175 watts per coil)
- 700 watts peak power handling
- frequency response: 25-500 Hz
- sensitivity: 83.6 dB
- top-mount depth: 5-1/2"
- sealed box volume: 0.8-3.0 cu. ft.
- ported box volume: 1.25-1.75 cu. ft.
- grille not included
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # 43CVR102
What's in the box:
Kicker CompVR 43CVR102 owner's manual
- One 10" Dual 2-ohm voice coil subwoofer
- Kicker logo sticker
- Manual (English/ Spanish/ German/ French)
- Template on box
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Crutchfield customer from Ventura, CA on 6/10/2019
2000 Lincoln LS
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Worth every penny
Crutchfield customer from Poplarville, MS on 5/12/2019
2019 Ram 1500
I installed two of these in a vented down fire box in a 2019 Ram 1500. The sound is perfect. At this price point, you can't go wrong.
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Solid sub for a newbie like me
Crutchfield customer from Angleton, TX on 5/9/2019
I put one of these into a 1.33 cu. ft. Sealed enclosure and put 300 watts rms through it and it really impressed me.
Pros: Solid performance with clear lows and plenty of boom.
Cons: None that I can tell.
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Crutchfield customer from Rio Grande, PR on 4/20/2019
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Crutchfield customer from Milton, FL on 3/17/2019
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
Put two of these and paired with with a Kicker 600W 2ohm amp. They sound absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend.
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Louis from Palatine, IL on 12/30/2018
2005 Cadillac DeVille
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Luis from San Luis, AZ on 12/12/2018
Recibí el subwoofer en perfectas condiciones, tal y como está descrito, es un producto con excelente calidad en materiales y manufactura. Aun no está instalado pero espero hacerlo en los próximos días.Excelente atención por parte de Crutchfield.
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Matt from Laramie, WY on 12/10/2018
Sounds much bigger than a 10 inch sub! I've very pleased with this purchase!
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Isaiah from Springer, NM on 7/13/2018
This product is ridiculous, everything about it. The range is unmatched. If you have an amp that can push these subs right they will take your breath away.
Pros: Bass has ridiculous range. It hits hard with almost every song.
Cons: Nothing, I feel that if you take care of these speakers they will last forever.
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Crutchfield customer from Carolina, PR on 6/24/2018
Great speakers, solid bass and great construction.
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Awesome bass
Anthony from Independence, KY on 6/3/2018
Great price! Awesome kick! I would purchase them all over again!
Pros: Can't beat them for the price
Cons: None
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Good sound for price
Justin from Elmore, AL on 2/26/2018
Sounds great have 2 in my titan under my back seats,hits very hard if I turn my remote bass up. Using a 600 watt kicker amp on 2 omhs.
Pros: Sounds great an not to expensive
Cons: None
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Clint from Indianola, NE on 1/8/2018
Replaced the sub in my 2000 deville. Sound is tight and great, maybe a little better than the stock sub. It was not a direct bolt in, but had to drill new mounting screw holes.
Pros: Better than stock sub.
Cons: Not a direct bolt in.
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Nice tight bass!
Kory from College Station, TX on 10/18/2017
1996 Chevrolet K Series
Clean tight bass! I put this in a 96 Chevy Silverado Ext cab and it sounds great. Pushing it with the JBL GTX500. First time I have owned a Kicker sub and I don't regret it.
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joshua from Ohio on 7/20/2017
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Have this in a sealed box. Running 350rms at 4 ohm. Sound is fantastic so far. Definatly a good sub.
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Michael from Poughkeepsie, New York on 7/3/2017
A great purchase for a great price. Sound quality is clear and Powerful
Pros: great quality and performance
Cons: None
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Travis from Lehi, Utah on 6/6/2017
Great speakers for the price! Awesome sound with great lows. Highly recommend for a good quality low priced sub.
Pros: Price, quality, great sound
Cons: None
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Awesome quality bass
Michael from Tx on 4/26/2017
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Awesome speaker. Pick your superlative.
Pros: Well built and looks like it will last a lightening strike.
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Great Falls, MT on 3/25/2017
2002 Ford F-150
Outstanding sub! cant go wrong with kicker compVR! Crutchfield support is second to none!
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Crutchfield customer from Farwell tx on 2/6/2017
2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Love these kicker speakers the one I purchased is a 2ohm and wired it down to a 1ohm. Has great bass for the price
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Marty from Taylors, SC on 7/11/2016
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Very easy to install!! Great sound quality!
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More details on the Kicker CompVR 43CVR102
Features & specs
| Size | 10 -inch | |
| Impedance | 1 ohm or 4 ohms | |
| Cone Material | Polypropylene | |
| Surround Material | Rubber | |
| Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | |
| Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) | N/A | |
| Port diameter (inches) | N/A | |
| Port length (inches) | N/A | |
| Free-Air | No | |
| Dual Voice Coil | Yes | |
| Sensitivity |
83.6 dB at 1 watt | |
| Frequency Response | 30 - 500 Hz | |
| Max RMS Power Handling | 350 | |
| Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 700 | |
| Top Mount Depth (inches) | 5 1/2 | |
| Bottom Mount Depth (inches) | N/A | |
| Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 9 1/8 | |
| Vas (liters) | 16.159 | |
| Fs (Hz) | 43.8 | |
| Qts | 0.838 | |
| Xmax (millimeters) | 14 | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
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Features
Dual Voice Coils: This woofer features dual 2Ω voice coils, offering wiring flexibility. When the voice coils are wired in parallel, the woofer presents a 1Ω load. When the voice coils are wired in series, the woofer presents a 4Ω load.
Rubber Magnet Boot: A black rubber boot covers the outside edge of the magnet structure to improve the cosmetics of the woofer and protect the magnet during installation. The boot is removable if needed for tight installations.
Break-in Period: The high-performance suspension system makes the speaker very stiff out-of-the-box. Approximately 2 weeks of daily playing will allow the suspension to break-in and reach its optimum equilibrium. A broken-in subwoofer will exhibit stronger bass performance, smoother response, and greater low-bass extension.
Sealed Enclosures: Sealed enclosures provide the most control over a woofer and provide accurate sonic reproduction, making them suitable to all types of music. Kicker recommends sealed enclosures from 0.8 ft³ to 3.0 ft³.
Vented Enclosures: Vented (or ported) enclosures typically provide better overall efficiency than sealed so they are suitable for use with smaller amplifiers, giving you more bass output from less power. Kicker recommends ported enclosures in the following range:
- Minimum Enclosure Volume: 1.25 ft³ with a 10-1/2" x 2" x 20" slot port
- Maximum Enclosure Volume: 1.75 ft³ with a 10-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 20" slot port
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