Kicker CompR

The Kicker CompR subwoofers offer hard-hitting bass that is accurate and designed for sound quality. The Kicker CompR subwoofers are an updated version of the legendary CompVR. The CompR features a ribbed polypropylene surround. The cone does not feature the raised spokes that the CompVR has. As a result, there is less distortion from the CompR when it is hitting hard at loud volume. It does not have the "knock" that the CompVR has. If you are looking for hard-hitting, accurate bass, the Kicker CompR subwoofer is a great choice.

Kicker CompVX

The Kicker CompVX subwoofer line is Kicker's hardest-hitting, round subwoofers outside of their Q-class offering. If you are looking for great value and brutal sub-bass performance, the Kicker CompVX subs offer the power handling to get there.

Sizes

The Kicker CompR series comes in an 8", 10", 12" and 15" model. The Kicker CompVX series only comes in a 10", 12" and 15" model, allowing all but one of the sizes between the two lines to stack right up against each other.

Voice Coils

Both the Kicker CompR series, and the Kicker CompVR series, come with a dual voice coil. The dual coil is featured in both 2-ohm and 4-ohm configurations across all of the models in the line.

Power Handling

The Kicker CompR series features RMS power handling at 300-800 watts at both 2 and 4-ohms depending on the size of the exact subwoofer. The Kicker CompVX series features RMS power handling at both 2 and 4-ohms in the 600-1000 watt range across its models. You can see that there's quite an upgrade when it comes to power handling in the Kicker CompVX models.

Mounting Depth

Kicker's CompR subwoofers feature a top mounting depth that's smaller than the comparable sized CompVX models. If space-saving options are required for your installation, be sure to check on the exact depth of the CompR models in your selected size when looking to save a bit of space.

Recommended Enclosure Size

When comparing the enclosure size between the two models, Kicker does list a variable enclosure size for both it's sealed and ported box volumes. Although the Kicker CompR and CompVX recommended enclosure sizes are very similar between same sized subwoofers, the Kicker CompVX subwoofers do extend to a bit larger recommended sealed box volume over the CompR sizing. Although, both of the recommended starting values are relatively the same.

Recommended Amplifiers

The recommended amplifier for your subwoofers will vary greatly depending on the size and quantity of subwoofers you select for your installation. The following lists are comparisons between amplifiers for subwoofers in the same dimensions between the different models. The list begins with a factory recommendation for amps that provide enough power handling for the subwoofer(s), and then move on to our professional recommendations that may vary slightly from the factory recommendations. These Classic Car Stereo recommendations may be an amp with a higher price point that will service the subs better, or an amp that provides RMS power handling over the recommended amount which will allow you to not have to maximize the output on your amp to provide full power to your subs.

Sub: (Qty 1) CompR 10"