About the Kicker 11PECVR12
Kicker has taken the idea of a powered subwoofer and turned it on its head. In the past, powered subwoofers have sacrificed performance in order to fit into a smaller space or or meet a lower price point. But now Kicker uses massive power and high-performance woofers so their PE SubStation line of powered subs can compete with custom systems built with separate amps, subs, and boxes, all while keeping the cost reasonable.
A powerful match
It can be tough matching subs, amps, and enclosures together. Kicker's taken the guesswork out of the process by creating the PECVR12 powered sub, matching a massive 400-watt RMS amplifier with a 12" Comp VR subwoofer, then housing them together in a ported, hatchback style box. This way, you won't have to waste time juggling specs — just focus on enjoying your bass.
Easy in, easy out
A quick-connect power harness and removable straps make it easy to pull this sub out of your vehicle, so you can get some storage space back in a pinch. The enclosure is 14-1/2" deep so it's easy to fit in most trunks, while the carpet covering will protect the enclosure and your vehicle against scratches and dents.
Product highlights:
- powered 12" subwoofer enclosure
- 12" Kicker Comp VR subwoofer
- Class D amplifier (400 watts RMS)
- remote bass-level control included
- variable low-pass crossover (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
- variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)
- phase switch (0°, 180°)
- frequency response: 25-200 Hz
- fuse rating: 15A x 2
- 8-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
- 17-1/8"W x 16-1/8"H x 14-1/2"D1 x 11-1/2"D2
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 11PECVR12
What's in the box:
Kicker 11PECVR12 owner's manual
- Subwoofer enclosure loaded with one 12" woofer and built-in amplifier
- Four 15 amp ATO fuses (two installed in enclosure)
- Quick-connect power plug
- Quick-connect signal harness
- 3mm Allen wrench
- Remote bass level control
- Metal bracket (for mounting remote bass level control)
- 20' Remote bass level control cable (3.5mm plug on both ends)
- Two 3/8" Self-tapping screws
- Four 1-3/8" Self-tapping screws
- 4 Washers
- 2 Velcro mounting straps
- Instruction manual (English/ Spanish/ German/ French)
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Enclosure Type | Ported | |
Finish Material | Vinyl and Carpet | |
Grille | N/A | |
Connector Type | Harness | |
Quick-disconnect Plug | --- | |
Bi-amp Inputs | N/A | |
Woofer Size (inches) | 12 | |
Woofer Material | Inj. Molded Poly | |
Passive Radiator | --- | |
Width | 17-1/8" | |
Height | 16-1/8" | |
Depth | 14-1/2" | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Specifications | ||
Frequency Response | 25-200 | |
Amplifier Power (RMS) | 400 watts | |
Maximum Wattage | N/A | |
Sensitivity | N/A | |
Impedance | N/A | |
Second Voice Coil Impedance | N/A | |
Crossover Point | 50-200 Hz |
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Features
Overview: The SubStation PECVR12 is a ported enclosure that houses a 12" Kicker Comp VR subwoofer and a built-in class-D amplifier, outputting 400 watts RMS @ 14.4 volts.
Cone Design: The Comp VR's super-rigid injection-molded polypropylene cone features 360-degree back bracing to completely eliminate flex and distortion.
Surround: The optimized ribbed Santoprene surround allows extended cone excursion for additional bass output and higher SPL. The surround is stitched to the cone to add a mechanical fastener to the chemical adhesives. This prevents the cone and surround from separating in the harshest conditions.
Spiralead Tinsel Leads: The Comp VR features durable Spiralead tinsel leads, which are woven into the woofer's progressive-roll polycotton spider, for added strength and reliability.
Basket and Motor Assembly: The strong steel basket features perimeter venting to help cool the high-temperature voice coil wires and prevent breakdown. The overall motor structure design is based on technology found in Kicker's flagship Solo-Baric line of subwoofers, and allows the sub to handle more power and take more abuse. The high-mass solid pole piece removes potentially damaging heat.
Signal Input: The included signal input harness can be used with a speaker level or line level signal. The 10" harness is terminated with female RCA jacks (when using a speaker level input, the RCA jacks are cut off).
Low Pass Crossover: The amplifier's low pass crossover point is continuously variable from 50 to 200 Hz; the crossover slope is 12 dB per octave.
Subsonic Filter: In addition to the low pass crossover, the PECVR12 features a 24 dB/octave subsonic filter fixed at 25 Hz. Ultra-low frequencies that cannot be reproduced by a subwoofer do not become sound, but unnecessary oscillations that cause distortion. These frequencies also waste amplifier power and can damage the speaker. The built-in subsonic filter removes the frequencies below 25 Hz to improve the sound quality by eliminating harmful distortion.
Bass Boost: The bass boost circuit provides a variable (0-18 dB) signal boost centered at 40 Hz.
Status Indicator Light: There is a status indicator LED on the control panel on the left side of the enclosure; it lights Blue to indicate that the amplifier is turned on and operating normally and lights Red to indicate the amplifier's protection circuitry has been activated.
Remote Bass Level Control: The included remote bass level control lets you adjust the output level of the amplifier from anywhere in the vehicle. A 20' cable is included and when it's plugged in, the gain control on the side of the enclosure is bypassed. The remote bass level control can be mounted under the dash with the included mounting hardware, it has the following dimensions:
- Width: 2.215"
- Height: 1.193"
- Depth: 1.718" (3.076" including the knob and cable)
Controls: All the PH12's controls and connections are located on the left side:
- Auto Turn-On: three position switch; choose Remote (amp turns on when +12 volts is applied to the remote turn-on wire), DC Offset (amp turns on when a 6 volt surge is detected from a speaker-level source on the signal inputs; in this mode the amp's remote turn-on wire acts as a +12 volt output to turn on another component), or Signal Sense (the amp turns on when an incoming audio signal is detected; in this mode the amp's remote terminal acts as a +12 volt output to turn on another component)
- Phase: two position switch, the sub's phase can be easily inverted; 0° or 180°
- Input Level: two position switch; choose Hi when using a speaker level input, Lo when using a line level input
- Gain: rotary knob; continuously variable from 125mV to 5V when the Input Level switch is set to Lo, 250mV-10V when the Input Level switch is set to Hi
- X-Over Frequency: rotary knob; set the low pass x-over point; continuously variable from 50 Hz to 200 Hz
- Bass Boost: rotary knob; continuously variable from 0 to +18 dB
Connections:
- Remote Bass: 3.5mm mini-jack for use with the included remote bass level control
- Fuses: two 15 amp ATO style fuses protect the amplifier
- Signal Input: quick-connect jack for use with the included signal input harness
- Power: quick-connect jack for use with
the included power/ground/remote power plug:
- Power: set screw terminal, up to 4 gauge wire
- Ground: set screw terminal, up to 4 gauge wire
- Remote: set screw terminal, up to 8 gauge wire
The Kicker 11PECVR12 replaces these items
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- built-in amplifier (300 watts RMS)
- frequency response: 20-200 Hz
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- one Prime 12" 4-ohm subwoofer with polypropylene cone and butyl rubber surround
- Prime Class AB amplifier (150 watts RMS bridged at 4 ohms)
- 5/8" medium density fiberboard sealed enclosure with carpet covering
Rockford Fosgate Punch Overload PS300-12
- 12" woofer in ported ABS plastic enclosure
- built-in amplifier (300 watts RMS)
- can be mounted vertically or horizontally
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Works great with my factory Bose system and using my Ipod's EQ.Great sound for one 12in woofer.It would be even better with a +12db@40hz booster.
G.K. from INDIANA