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Kicker CompRT CWRT81 (43CWRT81)

600W Peak (300W RMS) Comp RT Series 8" Dual 1 ohm Shallow-Mount Subwoofer

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• 300 Watts RMS
• 600 Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene surround
• Double stitched surround for enhanced cone-to-surround strength
• Spring-loaded terminals
• Weatherproof performance

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Product Highlights


• 300 Watts RMS
• 600 Watts Max
• Injection molded SoloKon cone
• Ribbed Santoprene surround
• Double stitched surround for enhanced cone-to-surround strength
• Spring-loaded terminals
• Weatherproof performance

Description


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General Features:

  • 8" 1-Ohm CompRT Series Subwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 600 watts
    • RMS: 300 watts
  • Recommended power range: 150 - 300 RMS
  • Injection molded SoloKon cone
  • Ribbed Santoprene surround
  • Double stitched surround for enhanced cone-to-surround strength
  • Weatherproof performance - great motorcycle/ATV subwoofer
  • Spring-loaded terminals
  • Dual Voice Coil
  • Powerful rear magnet
  • Top-mount depth: 2 11/16"
  • Cutout diameter: 7"
  • Frequency Response: 25-500 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 81.8 dB
  • Minimum Sealed Enclosure: 0.2ft3
  • Maximum Sealed Enclosure: 1.0ft3
  • Minimum Vented Enclosure: 0.8ft3
  • Maximum Vented Enclosure: 1.20ft3
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Sonic Electronix Warranty

  • Priced Individually

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Comp RT
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
25 - 500 Hz
Sensitivity
81.8 dB
Subwoofer Design
Round / Circle
Woofer Composition
Injection molded SoloKon
Woofer Surround
Ribbed Santoprene
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
1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
0.8 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.20 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
2 11/16"
Cutout Diameter
7"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
WITB: Subwoofers
Subwoofer
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

43CWRT81

Weight:

13.00lbs

Internal SKU:

43cwrt81

Internal Product ID:

108685

Product and How-to Videos


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I bought this woofer to replace the oem woofer in my Acura SUV. When it arrived I thought it looked really small (8”). I was worried I would not get the sound I wanted, but I was VERY pleasantly surprised. It sounds amazing. I used an NVX amp to power it (MVPA1), and it handles all the power I can give it. No distortion at all. I didn’t know an 8” woofer could produce such great low sound. It’s goes deep. Especially with a mounting depth of less than 3 inches. Since it was an oem replacement, I used a Line our converter to fix bass roll off and more (Audiocontrol LC2i) which feeds the amp clean signals. I would recommend this subwoofer as a great oem replacement - but you’ll need the amp and converter to make it really special.

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