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Kicker 48CWRT84

$170.00

CompRT Series shallow-mount 8″ subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils

If you’re looking for bass for a tight space, Kicker designed their CompRT subs with compact cars, pickup trucks, and ATVs in mind. The low-profile 48CWRT84 8″ subwoofer performs just like a full-size sub, but without killing all your cargo space. This high-performance CompRT sub stands less than 3″ tall, so your installation options are wide open. Kicker has redesigned the forced-air cooling system, so this sub will run cooler when you drive it hard. The 48CWRT84 comes equipped with a rigid injection-molded polypropylene cone that won’t flex and cause distortion while you’re cranking the bass. Its rubber surround will last through years of heavy use, combining with a special-design back and top plate to give you more excursion (which equals more bass) than other skinny subs. This versatile sub handles up to 300 watts RMS, and you can wire the dual voice coils for either 2- or 8-ohm total impedance, giving you more wiring options when setting up your system. It sounds great in sealed or ported enclosures.

Product Highlights

  • 8″ shallow-mount subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils
  • Injection-molded polypropylene cone
  • Santoprene rubber surround
  • Power handling: 300 watts RMS (600 watts peak)
  • Frequency response: 30-500 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 81.8 dB
  • Top-mount depth: 2-3/4″ (2.7125″)
  • Steel basket
  • Forced-air cooling system runs up to 20% cooler than previous models
  • All-weather design (weatherproof, though not marine certified)

Package Contents

  • One 8″ Dual 4-ohm voice coil subwoofer
  • Kicker logo sticker
  • 4 Adhesive backed screw covers
  • Manual (English/Spanish/German/French)
  • Screw cover installation instructions
  • Template on box

Physical Specifications

  • Subwoofer Size: 8-inch
  • Frame Dimensions: 8.56″ × 8.56″
  • Cutout Diameter: 6-7/8″
  • Top-mount Depth: 2-3/4″
  • Bottom-mount Depth: 3-1/2″
  • Voice Coil: Dual 4-ohm
  • Basket Material: Steel
  • Grille: None included

Performance Specifications

  • Power Handling: 300 watts RMS
  • Peak Power Handling: 600 watts
  • Sensitivity: 81.8 dB at 1 watt
  • Frequency Response: 30-500 Hz
  • Impedance Options: 2 ohms (parallel wiring) or 8 ohms (series wiring)

Enclosure Recommendations

  • Sealed Box:
    • Minimum volume: 0.2 cubic feet
    • Maximum volume: 1.0 cubic feet
  • Ported Box:
    • Minimum volume: 0.8 cubic feet with an 8″ × 1-1/2″ × 20-3/4″ slot port
    • Maximum volume: 1.2 cubic feet with an 8″ × 2″ × 19-1/8″ slot port

Special Features

  • Shallow-mount design for installation in limited-depth spaces
  • Dual 4-ohm voice coils for flexible wiring configurations
  • Forced Air Cooling system that pulls air across the voice coils
  • Special-design back and top plate for increased excursion
  • All-weather design for versatile installation locations
  • Rigid injection-molded polypropylene cone to prevent flex and distortion
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