Kicker Comp

The Kicker Comp subwoofers are designed to give you sub-bass performance that you expect from Kicker at an affordable price. If you are looking for affordable bass and Kicker performance, the Comp is the lowest cost option. The Comp cone is injection molded and features pronounced "spokes" for improved rigidity.

Kicker CompC

The Kicker CompC subwoofers offer improved sound quality and power handling over the Comp. Compared to the Comp series, the CompC has a smoother cone without the pronounced spokes. This gives you smoother, more accurate bass response and less distortion. Those spokes are used to reinforce the cone and create a "Knock" when they hit hard at higher volumes. Also, the Kicker CompC offers more flexibility to get to a 2-ohm load if you are running a single subwoofer as you can wire the dual 4-ohm version in parallel to get more power out of your amplifier.

Sizes

The Kicker Comp series comes in a 10", 12" and 15" model. The CompC series comes in an 8", 10", 12" and 15" model. If you're looking for a little more versatility on smaller sizing between the two lines, the CompC 8" model will have you covered.

Voice Coils

The Kicker Comp series offers up only single 4-ohm coils across its entire line. The Kicker CompC lineup also a 4-ohm coil but offers it in both single and dual coil construction. If you're looking for more flexibility in your number of coils, you'll want to be sure to look at the CompC subs for your installation.

Power Handling

Kicker's Comp series starts at 150 watts in its 10" and 12" line and offers 250 watts at the large 15" diameter. The Kicker CompC series features RMS power handling at 200-600 watts depending on the diameter subwoofer you select. The Kicker CompC is the way to go if you're looking for better RMS power handling in your install.

Mounting Depth

Although the mounting depths are very similar between same-sized models, the Kicker CompC lineup has a mounting depth that's slightly less than the Comp models. The mounting depth is very close. You'll want to check your exact model for sizing on this, but either model will have a relatively similar size when selecting between the two for your installation.

Recommended Enclosure Size

Between comparable sized models, the recommended volume for the sealed enclosures is the same between comparably sized subs in the different lines. The ported enclosure sizing recommendations vary slightly at all the different sizing of subs. The sizing volume is relatively close between subs of the same size. You'll want to check out the exact specifications of each lineup when factoring what enclosure will work best for your install based on your available space.

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) Comp 10"