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Kicker CompRT CWRT81 (40CWRT81)

600W 8" Dual 1-Ohm Comp RT Shallow Mount Car Subwoofer

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• 600W Peak
• 300W RMS
• Dual 1 ohm Voice Coil
• Injection-Molded Polypropylene Cone
• Tough Santoprene Surround with Interlocking Front Gasket
• Inverted-Bumped Back Plate and Bumped Top Plate for Voice-Coil Clearance and Excursion
• High-Temperature Voice Coil for Increased Power Handling

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Kicker CWRT82 (48CWRT82)

OUR PRICE: $151.96

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Product Highlights


• 600W Peak
• 300W RMS
• Dual 1 ohm Voice Coil
• Injection-Molded Polypropylene Cone
• Tough Santoprene Surround with Interlocking Front Gasket
• Inverted-Bumped Back Plate and Bumped Top Plate for Voice-Coil Clearance and Excursion
• High-Temperature Voice Coil for Increased Power Handling

Description


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General Features:

  • 8" CompRT Series Ultra Thin Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 600 watts
    • RMS: 300 watts
  • Recommended power range: 100 - 300 watts RMS
  • Impedance: Dual 1-ohm
  • Injection-molded polypropylene cone
  • Tough Santoprene surround with interlocking front gasket
  • Dual pair of spring-loaded wire terminals custom designed for shallow mount installations
  • Weather-proof for outdoor powersports applications
  • Double venting for max cooling
  • Inverted-bumped back plate and bumped top plate for full voice-coil clearance and excursion while maintaining a shallow profile
  • High-temp voice coil for increased power handling
  • Resonance Frequency (Fs): 49.2 Hz
  • Top-mount depth: 2-11/16"
  • Sensitivity: 84.8dB
  • Frequency response: 30 - 500 Hz
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Tips for Installing the 40CWRT81 Subwoofer


Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Kicker 43CWRT81 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kicker CWRT82 (48CWRT82))
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(previous model, replaced by Kicker CompRT CWRT81 (43CWRT81))

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
CompRT Series
Subwoofer Size
8"
Peak Power Handling
600 watts
RMS Power Handling
300 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
1 ohm
Frequency Response
30 - 500 Hz
Sensitivity
84.8 dB
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Main Cone Color
Dark Gray
Woofer Composition
Injection Molded Polypropylene
Woofer Surround
Santoprene Rubber
Magnet Structure
Double Stacked
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
0.2 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
0.75 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.2 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2-11/16"
Cutout Diameter
7"
Shallow Mount Installation
Yes
T/S Parameters (Electromechanical)
Free-Air Resonance (Fs)
49.2 Hz
Equivalent Compliance (Vas)
.364 liters
Total Speaker Q Value (Qts)
.565
Electrical Q Value (Qes)
.597
Electrical Resistance of Voice Coil (Re)
2.15 ohm
Mechanical Q Value (Qms)
10.641
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

40CWRT81

Weight:

13.00lbs

Internal SKU:

40cwrt81

Internal Product ID:

69524

Product and How-to Videos


  • Kicker CompRT Shallow Subwoofer -- The new CompVT (CVT) | CES 2013
  • Car Subwoofer Size Buying Guide | What Size of Sub Should I Get?
  • How to Install a Car Subwoofer in a Box

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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Durability
4.8
Value
4.6
Features
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Design
4.6
Usability
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Rock Solid!

I had a JL Audio ZR and this Kicker 400 Comp up against each other...same box and amp. If you like a lot of boomy bass with a loose woofer get the JL. If your preference is tight punch like a fist to the chest get this Kicker. It's tight and hard hitting. I love it.

By JOHN on July 24, 2014

28 found this helpful


Great sub for the money

I got this sub to replace the old factory 8" sub in my wife's 01' Suburban.
It's powered by a pioneer 1000 watt amp, I got the more powerful amp in case I want to add another sub down the road.
The sub does a great job for being only 8 inch, it's in the sealed factory enclosure that's mounted in the left rear kick panel. The sub is tight and provides good bass response for our needs. It isn't going to rattle the windows but sounds really clean, which is what I was looking for.
Craftsmanship on this speaker is top-notch and feels extremely solid.
I'd recommend this sub to anyone who want's a great sub at a fair price.

By Bill on January 10, 2014

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Great Sub

I bought these to replace the OEM subs in my Shaker 500 in my 2012 Mustang. Very good upgrade. Fitment was spot on.

By Stephen on September 19, 2013

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Hits hard for 8"

I have a 2003 Lincoln aviator with a stock 8 " sub replaced it with this sub and an amp sounds amazing and I didn't have to take up cargo space !!!!

By Mike on March 7, 2014

25 found this helpful


kicker rocks

I have use the kicker products for years and the sound quality is great when pair with suitable amp. I recommend this speaker because of design and longevity of use.

By sherman on May 16, 2014

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