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8 ohms 8" Comp Series Subwoofer C88 C8

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8" Component Subwoofer • 100W RMS • 8 Ohm • Vacuum Formed Polymineral Cone • Double Stitched Polyfoam Ribbed Surround • Ultra-Length Voice Coil • Rear Cone Brace

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Kicker C88 (10C88)

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Product Highlights


8" Component Subwoofer • 100W RMS • 8 Ohm • Vacuum Formed Polymineral Cone • Double Stitched Polyfoam Ribbed Surround • Ultra-Length Voice Coil • Rear Cone Brace

Description


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Authorized dealer

  • 8" Comp Subwoofer
  • Peak Power Handling: 200 watts
  • RMS Power Handling: 100 watts
  • 8 Ohm
  • Vacuum Formed Polymineral Cone with ISD (Inverted Structural Dome)
  • Rear Cone Brace
  • Double Stitched Surround
  • Optimized Polyfoam Ribbed Surround Radius
  • High-Temp Polyimide Film Voice Coil Former
  • Ultra-Length Voice Coil
  • Sleeved high-Power Tinsel Lead Wire
  • Spring-Loaded Nickel Plated Terminals
  • Two-Piece Vented Hyper-Extended Blackened Pole Piece and Backplate
  • Perimeter Venting in the Basket and Motor Assembly
  • Marine-Ready
  • Authorized Internet Dealer

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Kicker 07C88 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kicker C88 (10C88))
Kicker 05C88 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kicker C88 (07C88))

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 Kicker 05C88 Subwoofer

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 Kicker 05C88 Subwoofers

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 Kicker 05C88 Subwoofers

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Wiring Guide to Wire 4 Kicker 05C88 Subwoofers

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2 Channel Amp

4 Channel Amp - Bridged


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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Subwoofer Size
8"
Peak Power Handling
200 watts
RMS Power Handling
100 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Single
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
8 ohm
Frequency Response
30 - 500 Hz
Sensitivity
85.6 dB
Xmax (millimeters)
8.76 mm
Woofer Composition
Polymineral
Woofer Surround
Ribbed Poly-Foam
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.5 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.2 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
0.66 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.2 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
4"
Cutout Diameter
7-1/16"

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

05C88

Weight:

6.55lbs

Internal SKU:

05c88

Internal Product ID:

3836

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